Crystal Cave
Springfield, MO, 59°F inside
56°F
inside, all year
Ozark Caverns
Missouri
1 hr
on the main tour
$13
adult ticket
A cave in Lake of the Ozarks State Park with hour-long, half-mile round-trip tours at 56°F.
What you'll see
- Angel Showers
- Soda straws
- Helictites
- Stalagmites
Tickets and timing
- Adults
- $13
- Kids
- $8 (ages 6–12), free under 6
- How long it takes
- About 1 hour
- Hours
- Seasonal, mid-May to mid-September.
- Booking
- Online, in person or 573-346-2500; groups book two weeks ahead.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- Half a mile round trip.
Dogs, weather and what to wear
- Temperature
- 56°F
Good to know
- Wildlife
- Four species of salamanders, four species of bats, and 16 species of invertebrates live in Ozark Caverns. The blind grotto salamander sometimes can be seen on cave tours.
- On site
- picnic sites, visitor center
Getting there
Ozark Caverns is in Missouri.
- Springfieldabout 70 miles
- Bransonabout 103 miles
- Kansas Cityabout 130 miles
Distances are straight-line from each city center.
Before you go
- Bring a warm layer.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Ozark Caverns take?
About 1 hour
How cold is it inside Ozark Caverns?
56°F.
Do you need to book Ozark Caverns in advance?
Online, in person or 573-346-2500; groups book two weeks ahead.
Checked on 2026-10-22 against mostateparks.com (Lake of the Ozarks cave tours). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.
Other caves in Missouri
Fantastic Caverns
Springfield, MO, 60°F inside, from $36
Meramec Caverns
Stanton, MO, 60°F inside, from $30.50
Lost Canyon Cave
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Bridal Cave
Camdenton, MO, 60°F inside, from $30