Plan Process

The following are the key park experiences and associated priority park areas addressed in the SETP:

Experience and understand the geology, biology, and adventure
of the cave - Oregon Caves Visitor Center and Chalet, Cave Creek
Campground, Interagency Illinois Valley Visitor Center, Main Cave

Experience, appreciate, and comprehend the landscapes and
extraordinary biodiversity of the aboveground ecosystem -
Oregon Caves Visitor Center and Chalet, Cave Creek Campground,
Interagency Illinois Valley Visitor Center, No Name Trail, Main Cave

Understand and experience the park's human history,
exemplified by the Oregon Caves Historic District - Oregon Caves
Visitor Center and Chalet, Cave Creek Campground, Chateau,
Guide Shack, Interagency Illinois Valley Visitor Center, Main Parking
Area and Picnic Area, No Name Trail, Preserve and Monument
Entrances, Ranger Cabin, Main Cave

Overall, the same types of services, programs, and activities were found
throughout park areas and assessment findings for these generally
repeated from area to area, for both physical accessibility and program
accessibility. More detailed accessibility

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Public review of draft plan/environmental document

The Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve Accessibility Self-
Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) includes major findings from the
self-evaluation process, as well as a plan for improving accessibility
parkwide. The SETP resulted from the work of a National Park Service
(NPS) interdisciplinary design team, including planning, design, and
construction professionals; and interpretive, resource, visitor safety,
maintenance, and accessibility specialists. Site plans, photographs, and
specific actions for accomplishing work in priority park areas were
developed, and associated time frames and implementation strategies
were established to assist NPS staff in scheduling and performing
required actions and to document work as it is completed. Park policies,
practices, communication, and training needs were also addressed.
The goal of an SETP is to design an effective plan to improve the park's
accessibility by upgrading services, activities and programs at park areas
and to instill a culture around universal access by employing means to
convey information to the widest population possible and by prioritizing
ongoing staff training.

Overall, the same types of services, programs, and activities were found
throughout park areas and assessment findings for these generally
repeated from area to area, for both physical accessibility and program
accessibility. More detailed accessibility improvements are recommended
for each finding by area location.