The short version
As of Nov. 10, 2026, Jacob's Cave is closed for renovation. The cave's website says private tours are still available if you reserve at least 48 hours ahead. Call 573-378-4374 or 573-284-9082.
If you want a cave tour without booking ahead, Stark Caverns and Bridal Cave are both open year-round. See all four on our Lake of the Ozarks caves page.
About the cave
Jacob's Cave is at 23114 Hwy TT, Versailles, MO, between Versailles and Gravois Mills. It was the first cave in the Lake of the Ozarks area opened to tourists.
- The tour covers about a mile on a lit, paved walkway with no steps.
- It's the most accessible cave at the lake. The cave has wheelchairs and strollers for guests who need them.
- It's 53 degrees inside year-round.
- The geode. Jacob's Cave says it has the world's largest.
Jacob's Cave also hosts Jacob's Cave Swapping Days, a small-animal swap meet held three times a year since 1979.
We'll update this page when regular tours start again.
Questions
Is Jacob's Cave open?
Not for regular tours. As of Nov. 10, 2026, the cave's website says it's closed for renovation, with private tours available if you reserve at least 48 hours ahead.
Is Jacob's Cave wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The walkway is paved and lit with no steps, and the cave has wheelchairs and strollers for guests who need them.
What is Jacob's Cave known for?
Its geode, which the cave calls the world's largest, and a fully accessible mile-long walkway. It was the first cave in the Lake of the Ozarks area opened to tourists.
Sources
- Jacob's Cave (official site), checked Nov 10, 2026
- LakeExpo: 6 must-see caves at Lake of the Ozarks, checked Nov 10, 2026
- NATJA: Lake of the Ozarks show caves (Lake of the Ozarks CVB release), checked Nov 10, 2026
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