Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means Christmas isn't too far behind! At Bridal Cave, we want you to be able to have some of the best fun in Missouri with your family when you come and explore the natural beauty that makes up Bridal Cave!  In this blog, we are going to tell you all about how you can make the most of your holiday fun when you come and visit us! Cave Tours We have been voted America's Most Scenic Cave Tour for a reason! When you come and explore our cave system, you'll find so much more than "just rocks". You'll be able to wonder at incredible mineral deposits, giant columns, delicate soda straws and massive draperies abound throughout the cave!  Millions of years of struggle between water and rock have created this cavern with more onyx formations than any other known cave or cavern!  Plus, our cave stays a cozy 60 degrees year-round, meaning that no matter the temperature outside, you can come cozy up in the cave! We are open f...

Missouri is full of different, gorgeous caves, and it's our opinion that you should visit each one! If you haven't been cave touring before, then there's no better time to start than the present! Especially if you can visit the Cave State- Missouri! Bridal Cave is America's most scenic cave tour , and we are so proud to hold that title, but that doesn't mean you should deny yourself the opportunity to visit all of the amazing cave tours in Missouri ! Read more below and find out what tours you should put on your list! #1 Bridal Cave We can't start this list off with any other choice other than our own Bridal Cave! Our cave tour is absolutely stunning, due to all of the beautiful formations throughout! You'll also come to find that Bridal Cave has much more to offer than just scenic views. With tons of legends and mystery to our cave, you'll find your trip to be historically fascinating! Plus, at Bridal Cave, you can create long-lasting memories with frie...

 It's time to start planning your next exciting summer vacation. Make it a vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks this year, and the first item to add to your itinerary of fun is a trip to Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park .  Why is that? Well, there are LOTS of great reasons to visit our family fun attraction in mid-Missouri , but for today, we've narrowed it down to three. (You can discover all the rest for yourself after you get here!)  It's NOT Weather-Dependent First and foremost, you can add a trip to Bridal Cave to your plans and not worry about scrambling to change those plans at the last minute if it rains. The cave tour, as well as the amazing gift shop and rock shop, give you plenty of adventure time away from whatever Mother Nature decides to do that day.  On sunny days, you can add a hike through Thunder Mountain Park to your list of things to do. Of course, if that sunny day gets too hot to enjoy being outdoors, well, the cave's temperature is always...

As summer comes to a close, we want to say thank you to all of our guests that made our summer great! We love getting to interact with guest from all across the United States and even some from out of the country! Even though summer is almost over, you can still enjoy our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks because we are open all year long for family fun! In fact, we are started gear up and get excited about our annual fall festival at the Lake of the Ozarks ! This will be our third year hosting our Thunder Mountain Fall Festival and it gets bigger and better every single year! Read on to learn more about the fall festivities we have planned! What is the Fall Festival?  If you haven't had the chance to come to one of our Fall Festivals you seriously have got to make it a top priority this year! You may be wondering, well what is the fall festival - I thought you were a cave? What we love about our Fall Festival you get to do all of the fun things we normally h...

Have you heard? Bridal Cave is hosting the Mini Shootout Meet & Greet at our natural attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks ! The Meet and Greet will take place on Friday, August 16th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm . This is your opportunity to not only meet the drivers but also participate in the fun activities we have in store! Read on to learn more about the Mini Shootout Meet and Greet at Bridal Cave! Mini Shootout Meet and Greet  Friday, August 16th, 2019  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm  Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park 525 Bridal Cave Rd Camdenton, Mo 65020  Meet the Drivers! The night before the big race, you'll have the chance to meet the drivers and see the remote control boats up close and personal! If you've never had the opportunity to see what these remote control boats look like, you're in for a treat. They certainly aren't your average remote control boats - they can go over 100mph and they look like miniature versions of real speedboats! Plus, yo...

If you're looking for a full-time summer job at the Lake of the Ozarks with the potential for year-round employment for the right person, come apply at the coolest job at the Lake ! Bridal Cave is currently seeking employment for most positions - no experience required. Our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is a fun and rewarding work environment. Read on to get the details about applying to work at Bridal Cave!  Positions Available  Tour Guides  Tasks include but not limited to giving informative, fun, and educational walking tours about Bridal Cave history, biology, geology, and conservation. You will be trained on giving tours so no prior knowledge is required. Interacting with the general public in a hospitable fashion about the cave as well as the Lake Area as a whole is a big part of your job duties.   Cashiers  Tasks include but not limited to selling tour tickets, souvenirs, etc.. Scheduling tours, answering phones, spea...

It’s time to put up the Christmas trees and get into the holiday season. To get you all into the holiday spirit of giving, we are giving away Season Passes to our Lake of the Ozarks attraction for the entire family (residing at home) for the best decorated Christmas Tree! So if you haven't put up your tree yet, it's time to get out all of your collectible ornaments, hang the stockings, and cue the Christmas music! We want to see all of your beautifully decorated trees! Read on to find out how to enter our “Season Passes for the Family” Christmas Tree Contest at our Missouri Show Cave ! How to Enter  Please share this post and send us a photo of your masterpiece. You will automatically be entered into the drawing for the “Season Passes for the Family” Christmas Tree Contest. Entries will be accepted through December 20th at 4pm and the winner will be announced at 9am on the 21st. So get to decorating and share this post, post your decorated Christmas tree, and share the...

Mother's Day's is this weekend and many of you are probably wondering what to get Mom for Mother's Day. Presents are nice but Mom would really like to just spend time with her children. What better way to spend the day with Mom than with a day in nature with the family at Lake of the Ozarks best outdoor attraction . Let's face it, Mom does a lot for the entire family and she deserves a day dedicated to her! Today, Bridal Cave would like to feature how to treat Mom to the best Mother's Day possible! Make Her Breakfast!  Start the day by making her breakfast. Breakfast in bed is nice, but you should let her sleep as long as possible. So maybe skip breakfast in bed this year and have a nice breakfast at the table with the whole family! She will appreciate the effort you put into making breakfast but if you wake her up, she may not appreciate it as much as you hoped... For the Moms with little children, let the kids help make breakfast but be sure that another...

The weather is warming up and the Lake of the Ozarks is starting to get busy again. We have busy in the park with our field trip groups but we are excited for the Lake to pick up for the season! If you are looking for fun activities at the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend, you have a lot to choose from. This weekend is the 21st Annual Spring Harbor Hop, Cinco de Mayo, and the Kentucky Derby. You won't want to miss out on all the fun this weekend at the Lake! Check out the details below! 21st Annual Spring Harbor Hop  The Spring Harbor Hop is the kickoff to boating season. This event is the Lake's largest Poker Hop on the water. Over 40 of the Lake's best waterfront bars and marinas will participate in this lake-wide event. These bars will set up as checkpoints for all participants to draw a card and try to win the best and worst poker hand! Prizes will be awarded for the best AND worst hands! This event will be a lot of fun and anyone can play! Photo Credit: FunLake...

Thanks to the hard work of many local businesses here at the lake, our remodel is finally complete! Our  family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has been freshened up with new windows and doors, new carpet, new paint inside and out, and improved visitor wifi! Not only has our visitor center's appearance changed, but we have some brand new merchandise to display! We love when we get new items to display in our beautiful rock shop at the Lake of the Ozarks . Take a look at some of the new items we have this year! New Styles of Himalayan Salt Lamps We still have the popular rough cut lamps at the best prices but we have added salt cones, salt roses, and fire bowls. These 250 million-year-old lamps emit negative ions that cleanse and purify the air. These unique lamps provide a beautiful glow and create a calm relaxing atmosphere. These salt lamps are made of the best salt from Pakistan. Blown Glass on Gamal Root Bases The Gamal tree grows all ove...

Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park is getting excited to celebrate our 70th year in business! All those years ago when we opened for business we had no idea millions of people would get to see Bridal Cave, now one of Americas most scenic cave tours ! Our past and present employees have helped Bridal Cave grow tremendously and become the longest continuously operating family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks ! As many of you already know, Bridal Cave will be hosting an Employee Reunion to celebrate our 70th year in business! Make a Reservation Today! We are less than one month away from our 70th-anniversary Employee Reunion on Saturday, April 14, 2018. We will have complimentary cave tours from 9am to 5pm for all past and present employees. That evening beginning at 6pm, we will start the employee social. We have lots planned for you, but we need to know just how many are coming. To make reservations for the 70th-anniversary employee social please call 573-346-2676 from 9...

Small towns and cities in America are one of the many things Americans love about this country. They allow many of us to take a break and relax from the hustle and bustle of large cities. Sightseeing, family attractions , family owned business, and small-town charm are just a few reasons that small towns are loved by many! That's why Expedia, one of the top travel websites, put together a list of Americans favorite destinations to visit. They polled 1,000 people to determine their favorite small and medium sized towns to visit in the US. The most frequently mentioned cities were put on list and Camdenton, Mo made the cut! Even better, our Lake of the Ozarks scenic attraction was mentioned in the article! Article Details  Expedia writes, "Step below the surface of Camdenton and enter a whole new world, complete with stalagmites, stalactites, and even an underground lake. A tour of Bridal Cave uncovers nature’s mysterious ways, where onyx formations include massive co...