Bridal Cave is Always a Refreshing 60-Degrees!

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 cave's temperature is the average temperature for the region where it's located. Therefore, southern caves are warmer and northern caves are cooler! How COOL is that?!

Cool Summer Fun at Bridal Cave 

Being out on the water when visiting the Lake of the Ozarks is a lot of fun but it can get hot - quick. If you're drained from the heat and need a break, visit our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks, Bridal Cave! There are so many ways to have fun while you're here!

Take a Cave Tour 

Guided tours leave every few minutes and last approximately one hour. Tours are conducted over concrete pathways through the Cave’s refreshing 60-degree environment. Park interpreters will lead you and your family through room after room of 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.

Visit Us By Water 

Did you know that Bridal Cave is located right on the water? Bridal Cave can be found on the water at the 101/2 MM on the Big Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. If you're boating a need a break from the hot sun, stop in and take a cave tour in our 60-degree cave!



Take a Lantern Tour 

NOW is the time to take advantage of our unique cave lantern tours! Our Lantern tour is still a great way to cool off and Lantern tours are only available on Saturday evenings at 7pm, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This special 75 minute guided tour of Bridal Cave details the adventure of what cave exploring used to be before electric lights. Imagine the excitement of seeing this now-famous cavern by handheld lanterns. Your guide will give an in-depth history of Bridal Cave, Lake of the Ozarks and cave exploration over the centuries.

Family Fun...As it Should Be! 

Don't let the heat keep you from having family fun! Taking the family to visit Bridal Cave is the perfect way to cool off AND have family fun! Bridal Cave is open daily from 9am - 6pm and guided tours leave every few minutes. Come see what for yourself why we are considered one of America's most scenic cave tours! 
One of America's most scenic 
cave tours.

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526 Bridal Cave Road
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-2676


Location: Linn Creek, MO 65052, USA

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