Is Timpanogos Cave National Monument open right now?
National Monument · UT
Partially closed
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is partially closed.
Why this statusTrail Closure - Rock Fall
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season.
- Type
- National Monument
- State
- UT
- Nearest town
- American Fork
Government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
About Timpanogos Cave National Monument
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. Learn the science behind formations and hear stories of cave exploration and preservation. Experience and discover as you go – geologic mysteries await
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Visitor info
Address2038 W. Alpine Loop Road, American Fork, UT 84003
Hours| Mon | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Tue | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Wed | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Thu | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Fri | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Sat | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Sun | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
Visitor Center Getting thereFrom I-15: Take Exit 284 (Alpine-Highland exit), turn east on State Highway 92 and proceed ten miles (16km) to the monument. UT 40 or U.S. 189: Travel UT 189 through Provo Canyon, west on Orem 800 North (UT 52). After 2.4 miles turn right on State Street UT- 89. After 3.8 miles, turn onto Pleasant Grove 100 East (UT…
How we read this status
We derive Timpanogos Cave National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Trail Closure - Rock Fall Full method: how we check park status.