The short version
Bridal Cave is the best known of the four Lake of the Ozarks caves, just outside Camdenton at 526 Bridal Cave Rd.Map Guided tours leave every few minutes, last about an hour and stay on concrete paths at a steady 60 degrees.
It's also a wedding chapel. The first wedding in the cave was in 1949, and more than 4,000 couples have been married there since.
Prices
As listed by Bridal Cave on Nov. 10, 2026.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults and kids 13 and up | $30 |
| Kids 5 to 12 | $16 |
| Kids 4 and under | Free |
| Lantern tour (all ages) | $39.95 |
| Black Light Adventure (all ages) | $36 |
| Season pass, adults | $35 |
| Season pass, kids | $21 |
The season pass costs $5 more than a single ticket and is good for the year you buy it. Groups of 20 or more paid admissions get 25 percent off.
Hours
Bridal Cave is open every day except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Through Oct. 30 it's open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; from Oct. 31 the hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lantern and black light tours
Lantern tours run Saturdays at 7 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The cave doesn't recommend them for kids under 5.
The Black Light Adventure runs on select dates and isn't recommended for kids under 10.
With kids
- Kids 4 and under are free.
- The cave isn't wheelchair accessible, so bring a baby carrier instead of a stroller.
- It's 60 degrees inside year-round. In summer, a light jacket helps.
- On a crowded summer day, Stark Caverns near Eldon is the other year-round option, and it's easier with a stroller.
Questions
How much does Bridal Cave cost?
$30 for adults and kids 13 and older, $16 for kids 5 to 12, and free for kids 4 and under. Lantern tours are $39.95 and black light tours are $36.
How long is the Bridal Cave tour?
About an hour. Tours leave every few minutes.
Is Bridal Cave stroller or wheelchair accessible?
No. Visit Missouri lists it as not wheelchair accessible. Bring a baby carrier instead of a stroller.
Is a season pass worth it at Bridal Cave?
A season pass is $35 for adults and $21 for kids, only $5 more than a single ticket, and it's good for the rest of the calendar year. If you'll come back later in the year, it pays for itself on the second visit.
Sources
- Bridal Cave: Hours and rates, checked Nov 10, 2026
- Visit Missouri: Bridal Cave/Thunder Mountain Park, checked Nov 10, 2026
- Kansas City Star: Home to over 4,000 weddings, the Bridal Cave in Missouri lives up to its name (video), checked Nov 10, 2026
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