The Cave Guide

Cosmic Caverns

Berryville, AR
64°F
inside, all year
1 hr
on the main tour
$22
adult ticket

A cave on Highway 21 in Berryville with 80-minute walking tours at 64°F; closed January and February.

The story

John Moore and his sons found the cave near Berryville in 1845 while looking for lead, and it was first known as Moore's Cave. Commercial tours began in 1927, when the first visitor stairway was built. In 1993 explorers found the Silent Splendor section, known for its fragile white formations.

Found
1845
Open to visitors since
1927

History source: Ozarks Farm & Neighbor and Northwest Arkansas tourism.

What you'll see

  • South Lake
  • North Lake Passage
  • Silent Splendor
  • 9 foot soda straw
  • Two bottomless cave lakes
  • Stalactites
  • Stalagmites
  • Flowstones
  • Sodastraws
  • Helictites
  • Cave bacon
  • Draperies

Tickets and timing

Adults
$22+ tax (adults 13 and up)
Kids
$11+ tax (children 5-12); free for 4 and under
How long it takes
About 1 hour 20 minutes
Hours
9am–5pm through November; open Christmas week only in December; closed January–February.
Booking
Call (870) 749-2298.

Getting around underground

The walk
About 1/3 mile, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes at a comfortable pace; there are some stairs but most of the tour is level ground.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Dogs
No pets allowed.
Temperature
64°F, 96% humidity

Good to know

Minimum age
No minimum age stated for the main cave tour; blacklight tours require age 12 and up.
Photos
Cameras are encouraged; visitors are advised to bring a camera for photos on the tour.
Wildlife
Blind cave trout and the Ozark Blind Cave Salamander are seen on the tour; golden and bald eagles are around the cavern area in winter.
On site
Gem Panning, Gift Shop

Getting there

BransonLittle Rock

6386 AR-21, Berryville, AR 72616

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Cosmic Caverns take?

About 1 hour 20 minutes

How cold is it inside Cosmic Caverns?

64°F, 96% humidity.

Are dogs allowed at Cosmic Caverns?

No pets allowed.

Do you need to book Cosmic Caverns in advance?

Call (870) 749-2298.

When was Cosmic Caverns discovered?

1845, according to the cave's own history.

Is there a minimum age for Cosmic Caverns?

No minimum age stated for the main cave tour; blacklight tours require age 12 and up.

Where is Cosmic Caverns?

6386 AR-21, Berryville, AR 72616

Checked on 2026-10-22 against cosmiccavern.com (official site). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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