The short version
Ozark Caverns is the cave inside Lake of the Ozarks State Park, and it's the least commercial of the Lake of the Ozarks caves. There are no electric lights; tours use handheld lanterns. The state bought it in 1979.
The tour takes about an hour and covers a half-mile round trip. Its best-known stop is Angel Showers, a steady shower of water that seems to fall out of solid rock. At $13 for adults and free for kids under 6, it's also the cheapest cave at the lake.
The catch: tours run only from mid-May to mid-September.
Tour schedule
| Dates | Tour times |
|---|---|
| May 15 to 31 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday |
| June 1 to Aug. 15 | 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., daily |
| Aug. 16 to 31 | 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday |
| Sept. 1 to 15 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday |
| Sept. 16 to May 14 | Closed to regular tours |
School groups can book tours from April 15 to Oct. 15.
Prices
| Ticket | Regular | Educational groups |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $13 | $8 |
| Teens 13 to 17 | $10 | $8 |
| Kids 6 to 12 | $8 | $6 |
| Under 6 | Free | Free |
Tax isn't included. Educational group rates have to be booked at least two weeks ahead.
Leave the bags in the car
Purses, backpacks, strollers and other bags aren't allowed in the cave. The rule helps keep white-nose syndrome, a disease that kills bats, out of the cave. If your little one won't walk a half mile, bring a carrier.
It's 56 degrees inside, so bring a light jacket.
Getting there
Ozark Caverns is at 823 Ozark Caverns Road, Linn Creek, MOMap, off Route A about 8 miles east of Linn Creek. The visitor center has exhibits on the cave and the animals that live in it. Call 573-346-2500 with questions.
Questions
When is Ozark Caverns open?
Regular tours run from May 15 to Sept. 15: weekends only in late May and early September, daily from June 1 to Aug. 15, and Tuesday through Saturday in the second half of August. From Sept. 16 to May 14 the cave is closed to regular tours.
How much are Ozark Caverns tours?
$13 for adults, $10 for teens 13 to 17, $8 for kids 6 to 12, and free for kids under 6. Tax is extra.
Can I bring a stroller into Ozark Caverns?
No. Purses, backpacks, strollers and other bags aren't allowed in the cave, to help keep white-nose syndrome out of the cave's bats.
What are the Angel Showers?
A steady shower of water that seems to fall out of the solid rock ceiling. It's the main feature of the tour.
Sources
- Missouri State Parks: Ozark Caverns cave tours, checked Nov 10, 2026
- Missouri State Parks: Ozark Caverns tour schedule, checked Nov 10, 2026
- Visit Missouri: Ozark Caverns, checked Nov 10, 2026
- Wikipedia: Ozark Caverns, checked Nov 10, 2026
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