Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a National Monument in Utah. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Helictites in Timpanogos Cave · Photo: NPS/Ryan R Maurer (via nps.gov)
About the park
“The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and bend to enter beautifully decorated rooms.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.
Caution
Tickets are required to enter Timpanogos Cave
Reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations are the only way to ensure a spot is available for your party. Please plan accordingly by visiting Recreation.gov to secure your tickets in advance. Availability of walk-up tickets is not guaranteed.
The Western National Parks (WNP) bookstore has moved to a cashless operation at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. Purchases can be made with credit and debit cards as well as contactless payment methods including Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Take a walk along the American Fork river on the north side of the canyon. This side of the canyon features wildlife and plants not found on the south side. There are several interpretive signs along the trail and benches to rest on.
Join a ranger for a 55-minute cave tour through the Timpanogos Cave system. Enjoy the cool, damp, air, marvel at the delicate, colorful, formations and learn about the million-year process that has created these unique caverns.
The Timpanogos Cave Trail is 1.5 miles each way and gains 1,100 vertical feet. Hike past thousands of years of geologic history while enjoying breathtaking vistas and the natural sounds of the park. Plan on approximately 2-2.5 hours roundtrip.
The Visitor Center is currently open for the season.
Visitor Center
Day
Hours
Monday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Weather: Although inside the caves its always 43-48 F, temperatures on the cave trail can range from the 30s up to above 100 degrees F, depending on time of year. Carrying drinking water is a necessity, especially in summer.
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.