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A lit passage inside Old Spanish Treasure Cave, ArkansasPhoto: Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0

Old Spanish Treasure Cave

Arkansas
1 hr
on the main tour
$24.00
adult ticket

A cave in Northwest Arkansas, near Bentonville, with guided tours of about an hour several times a day most of the year.

The story

The cave is located in an area called Treasure Hollow, which was named after the cave when a group of Spanish Conquistadors hid their treasures deep within the cavern. Massive attempts to find the hidden treasure began in the late 1800s. The treasure has never been found and remains a mystery. The cave has been featured on the Discovery Science Channel.

History source: spanish-treasure-cave.com.

What you'll see

  • Council Room

Tickets and timing

Adults
$24.00 + tax (ages 13 and up)
Kids
$14.00 + tax (ages 4 through 12); free for ages 3 and under
How long it takes
About 1 hour
Hours
March–December Mon–Sat tours at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30, Sundays from 12:30. January–February Fri–Sun only.
Booking
Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows. Tickets can be purchased online (March through September) selecting a day and tour time; online tickets go through a third party that charges a fee. Arrive at least 20 to 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time.

Getting around underground

The walk
About 1/3 of a mile back into the mountain on an easy walking trail; tour lasts one hour.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Temperature
58 degrees all year around

Good to know

Photos
Cameras are welcome; visitors may bring a camera and a flashlight.
Wildlife
Visitors might see cave animals such as bats or salamanders.
On site
Gift/Rock Shop in a historic log cabin built in the 1850s selling gifts, rocks, minerals, jewelry and souvenirs, Gem sluicing/gem stone panning, Underground movie events

Special tours and events

Movie nights in the cave in the fall.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Old Spanish Treasure Cave take?

About 1 hour

How cold is it inside Old Spanish Treasure Cave?

58 degrees all year around.

Do you need to book Old Spanish Treasure Cave in advance?

Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows. Tickets can be purchased online (March through September) selecting a day and tour time; online tickets go through a third party that charges a fee. Arrive at least 20 to 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time.

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

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