Crystal Cave
Springfield, MO, 59°F inside
A cave in Meramec State Park with seasonal guided tours; several of the park's caves close in winter for bat hibernation.
What you'll see
- Bear claw marks
- Cave wildlife
- Calcite deposits
- Helictites
- Massive columns over 30 feet tall
Tickets and timing
- Adults
- $14 (teens 13–17 $12)
- Kids
- $10 (ages 6–12), free under 6
- Hours
- Seasonal; regular tours close mid-September to mid-May.
- Booking
- Tickets at the Fisher Cave building or online; groups book two weeks ahead. Call 573-468-6072.
Good to know
- Wildlife
- Bats may be seen; several caves are closed during winter due to bat hibernation.
Getting there
Fisher Cave is in Missouri.
- St. Louisabout 93 miles
- Springfieldabout 115 miles
- Bransonabout 145 miles
Distances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
Do you need to book Fisher Cave in advance?
Tickets at the Fisher Cave building or online; groups book two weeks ahead. Call 573-468-6072.
Checked on 2026-10-22 against mostateparks.com (Meramec State Park cave tours). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.