Crystal Cave
Springfield, MO, 59°F inside
57°F
inside, all year
Cathedral Cave
Leasburg, MO
2 hr
on the main tour
$15
adult ticket
A lantern-lit cave tour at Onondaga Cave State Park, more strenuous than the main cave and limited to 20 people.
Tickets and timing
- Adults
- $15 (18–64)
- Kids
- $10 (ages 6–12)
- How long it takes
- About 2 hours total, 1.5 hours in the cave
- Booking
- Limited to the first 20 people; runs only at certain times. Book through the state park reservation site.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- About 2 miles round trip, including a third of a mile up the Deer Run Trail.
Dogs, weather and what to wear
- When it rains
- The walk to the cave can be hot, humid or stormy.
- Temperature
- 57°F / 13°C
Getting there
Cathedral Cave is in or near Leasburg, MO.
- St. Louisabout 69 miles
- Springfieldabout 127 miles
- Bransonabout 146 miles
Distances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Cathedral Cave take?
About 2 hours total, 1.5 hours in the cave
How cold is it inside Cathedral Cave?
57°F / 13°C.
Do you need to book Cathedral Cave in advance?
Limited to the first 20 people; runs only at certain times. Book through the state park reservation site.
Listed in: lantern and flashlight tours
Checked on 2026-10-22 against mostateparks.com (Onondaga Cave State Park cave tours page). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.
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Lost Canyon Cave
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Bridal Cave
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