The Cave Guide

Smallin Cave

Ozark, MO
1 hr
on the main tour
$34.95
adult ticket

A cave near Ozark, Missouri with a one-hour guided tour on a half-mile route with no stairs, plus an off-trail headlamp tour.

The story

Smallin Civil War Cave was listed as a Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on March 8th, 2018. The cave is rich in human history, including Native American, pioneer, Civil War, and Baldknobber history. The site offers guided tours that cover the history, folklore, and geology of the cave.

History source: smallincave.com.

Tickets and timing

Adults
$34.95 (ages 13+)
Kids
$18.95 (ages 4-12)
How long it takes
1 hour
Hours
Memorial Day–Labor Day Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. Spring and fall closed Thursdays (Wednesdays by call). January–February by arrangement.
Booking
Call 417-551-4545.

Getting around underground

The walk
Half a mile with no stairs.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are welcome on the one-hour tour.
Strollers
Strollers are welcome on the one-hour tour.

Good to know

Wildlife
Visitors may see bats, salamanders, and the rare bristly cave crayfish.
On site
gift shop, visitor's center, sidewalk museum, gem panning, crawl fort

Getting there

St. LouisKansas CityBranson

3575 N Smallin Road, Ozark, Missouri 65721

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Smallin Cave take?

1 hour

Can you visit Smallin Cave in a wheelchair?

Wheelchairs are welcome on the one-hour tour.

Do you need to book Smallin Cave in advance?

Call 417-551-4545.

Where is Smallin Cave?

3575 N Smallin Road, Ozark, Missouri 65721

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

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