Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

Bridal Cave had a blast hosting the Mini Shootout meet and greet last week! Now the Lake Area is gearing up for the 33rd Annual Shootout! The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the US, named one of the nation’s eight “must-see” boating events according to Powerboat Magazine! Read on to get all the details for this year's shootout!  33RD ANNUAL SHOOTOUT The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the US, named one of the nation’s eight “must-see” boating events according to Powerboat Magazine, the Shootout will take place for the ninth year at Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill in Sunrise Beach (Lake Road 5-50, mile marker 34.5). The event raises funds for eight Lake-area rescue teams and numerous other charitable organizations; last year, $400,000.00 to 32 different Charities and 8 Fire Departments.  Shootout Schedule  SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Captain Ron’s breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Racer Regi

Bridal Cave is once again hosting the Mini Shootout Meet and Greet! Meet the drivers and see the remote control speed boats up close! The drivers and speedboats will be in our parking lot at Bridal Cave! You will have the change to get a closer look at the remote control boats and Schoobie Food will be here will some delicious snacks. Read on to get all the details!    Mini Shootout Meet and Greet  Friday, August 20th, 2021 5:00 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, you'll get to interact with the drivers. Food Truck!

It's almost time for the kids to head back to school which means the countdown to the end of summer fun is on! Since August is National Family Fun Month , why not make plans in the next week to bring the kiddos to Bridal Cave! We have plenty to keep your family busy inside the park! Read on to learn how you can have some family fun before school starts. Panning For Gemstones  Kids (and adults!) LOVE panning for gemstones in our sluice. All you have to do is purchase a bag of sand inside the gift shop and take it outside to our sluice and pan for a variety of rough-cut gemstones! The kids love finding treasures in the sand and the best part is this fun activity doubles as a souvenir! Depending on which bag you choose, you will go home with a variety of Emeralds, Fools Gold, Amethyst, Garnets, Sapphires, and more! Check Out Our Rock Shop  We have one of the  largest rock shops at the Lake of the Ozarks . We love to see the kid's eyes light up when they see all of the wonderful tr

The Lake of the Ozarks is celebrating Missouri's 20th birthday in a BIG way! Events have been happening all summer long but one of the events that we are most excited about is the Lake of the Ozarks Best Dam Fireworks Display! Fireworks will be set off all across the Lake on Missouri's Birthday on August 10th! Bridal Cave is sponsoring one of the firework display locations - read on to learn more! Best Dam Fireworks Display  Missouri's 200th Birthday  August 10th, 9:45 PM  10.5 MM of the Big Niangua Arm  Fireworks will be set off in front of Bridal Cave starting at 9:45 PM and synchronized to music that will be broadcast on the 93.5 Rocks the Lake FM. The optimum viewing is by boat at the 10.5 mile marker of the Big Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. However, we will have limited parking available at Bridal Cave!  Snacks Available!  If you need a treat while you are enjoying the firework show, Shooby Snacks Food Turck will be there as well as Ice Cream Factory Ice Crea