The Cave Guide
Stalactites and flowstone inside Bridal Cave, MissouriPhoto: Education Prof, CC0

Bridal Cave

Camdenton, MO
60°F
inside, all year
50-55 min
on the main tour
$30
adult ticket

A Lake of the Ozarks cave known for weddings in the cave, open year-round at 60°F, with lantern and black-light tours too.

The story

The cave has been welcoming explorers for over 75 years. It was formed over millions of years. It is described as a landmark for locals and tourists. No specific discovery date or founder is mentioned.

History source: bridalcave.com.

Tickets and timing

Adults
$30 (13+)
Kids
$16 (ages 5–12), free for 4 and under
How long it takes
Approximately 50-55 minutes for the standard cave tour.
Hours
Open year-round: 9am–5pm through October 30, then 9am–4pm. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Booking
Tickets online; walk-ins welcome.

Getting around underground

Wheelchairs
Not suitable for wheelchairs. Contact for specific accessibility information.
Strollers
Not suitable for strollers.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Dogs
Not permitted in the cave.
Temperature
60°F year-round

Good to know

Food and drink
No food or drink rules are stated. A picnic pavilion is available.
On site
gift shop, picnic pavilion, gem mining, boat dock, event center, weddings

Special tours and events

Lantern tours ($39.95) Saturdays at 7pm, Memorial Day–Labor Day; Black Light Adventure ($36) on select dates; weddings and vow renewals.

Getting there

St. LouisKansas CitySpringfieldBranson

526 Bridal Cave Rd, Camdenton, MO 65020

Parking: Parking accessible by boat and by land.

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Bridal Cave take?

Approximately 50-55 minutes for the standard cave tour.

How cold is it inside Bridal Cave?

60°F year-round.

Can you visit Bridal Cave in a wheelchair?

Not suitable for wheelchairs. Contact for specific accessibility information.

Are dogs allowed at Bridal Cave?

Not permitted in the cave.

Do you need to book Bridal Cave in advance?

Tickets online; walk-ins welcome.

Where is Bridal Cave?

526 Bridal Cave Rd, Camdenton, MO 65020

Listed in: lantern and flashlight tours

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

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