Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

It's no secret that it's HOT outside! We can sure tell that it's July in the Ozarks when we step outside into the heat and humidity! BUT do you know where you can't tell it's July from all the heat? Yep, you guessed it - inside Bridal Cave ! Our cave is always a refreshing 60-degrees and the perfect Lake of the Ozarks attraction to have some family fun and cool off at the same time! Find out how to have some cool summer fun below! Why Do Caves Remain the Same Temperature?  Before we get down to having some cool summer fun, have you ever wondered why caves remain the same temperate all year round? Bridal Cave isn't the only cave that stays the same temperature and today, we're going to tell you why. Since caves are underground, they are not affected by the surface temperature. Bridal Cave remains a constant 60-degrees year-round but not every cave is the same temperature. In fact, a cave's temperature is dependant on the location. Generally, a ...

July is officially in full swing, and the outdoors are heating up! You want to be careful not to overheat and that's why today, our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for beating the heat this Summer! We may not be able to control the weather but we can do a few things to beat the heat this summer! During periods of high temperatures, it's important to always drink plenty of fluids. You don't want to get dehydrated and drinking plenty of fluids can help keep you cool. Being out in the sun is a lot of fun but it's important to take a break to cool off every once in a while. Use a fan or go into the air conditioning for a while to cool off. Once you've taken some time to cool off you can head back out and enjoy some more fun in the sun! If you're looking for some FUN ways to beat the heat this summer, our natural attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few more ideas for beating the heat this summer at the Lake of the Ozarks, check...

Some people may assume that the lake area is strictly a sunny, summer day place to visit. While it is a marvelous spot to travel when the weather cooperates, there are plenty of family fun Lake of the Ozarks attractions that you can enjoy no matter what Mother Nature brings our way.  Whether the sun is shining or it's raining, between Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park , Miner Mike's indoor Family Fun Center, and Big Surf Waterpark, you will have something exciting to experience.  Outdoor   Big Surf Waterpark near Camdenton is filled with amazing water rides to cool you off on a hot day. They are open daily from May 28 - August 14 from 10 am - 6 pm. Beginning August 20 - Labor Day they are open on Saturdays and Sundays only, plus Labor Day Monday. There is a wide variety of fun thing to do at Big Surf Waterpark. Their rides and attractions include: Zambezi Falls : An exhilarating 4-story drop down the Lake's largest half pipe. Challenger Flumes : Ra...

The days are getting colder outside and a lot of attractions around the Lake area have closed down for the season.  Well, the best year-round attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is still open, and we will stay open, no matter what the weather.  It doesn't matter what's going on outside because Bridal Cave remains a pleasant 60 degrees all of the time.   Bridal Cave has been in continuous, year-round operation since 1948.  It can be freezing in the winter and blistery hot in the summer outdoors, but our cave temperature remains at a comfortable 60 degrees.  This phenomena has a name - the "Mean Temperature."  If you add together the high temperature of each day for a year and average those, you will come up with 60 degrees.  Cool, huh! This constant temperature allows us to host a reliable and fun attraction to visit any day.       COLD WINTER If it gets below freezing outside, you might be tempted to hide in the house, all ...