Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

Exploring a cave may seem scary in theory, but now with modern day guided cave tours, there's nothing to fear! Vising one of the best caves in Missouri should the newest addition to your bucket list! In this blog, we want to go over some of the best perks of going on a guided cave tour!  Keep reading below to find out our top picks! 1. Safety Going caving by yourself has some risks associated, especially if you are an inexperienced caver, but when you go caving with a group and an expert tour guide, you won't need to fear as the tours are lit up and have a designated path! These features make going on a guided cave tour incredibly safe, even for the biggest of worriers! 2. Kiddo Friendly!  You typically won't see too many kiddos making their way around a cave that doesn't have a designated guide and pathway. At Bridal Cave, our cave tours are not only safe, but incredibly child-friendly! Even for the smallest of tots, you can anticipate a very relaxing and educational ...

Bridal Cave is the best place to be this fall! We have tons of family fun, interesting history, hiking trails, gorgeous views, and of course our amazing Missouri cave tours ! In this blog we want to go over some of our favorite aspects of Bridal Cave and showcase some of our fantastic customer reviews!  Read more below and see for yourself what Bridal Cave has to offer!  Cave Tours Our 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. In fact thousands of school children each year explore Bridal Cave as part of their educational program. ...

If you have been to Bridal Cave, then you are familiar with the beauty and family fun that resides here, but are you familiar with the legends and rich folklore of Bridal Cave? To explore and learn more about Bridal Cave, be sure to visit us on our website and reserve your spot for one of the most fun attractions in Camdenton, Missouri ! We want to take this blog to provide some insight into the wonder of Bridal Cave! Keep reading below to discover more!  The Legend of Bridal Cave Centuries before the paleface found his way into the Ozark Mountains, this vicinity was inhabited by the Osage Native Americans. Within the Osage tribe many smaller tribes were formed. The following incident is a legend which brought romance and tragedy to this section of the Ozarks and gave the names to many places as they are known today. Conwee, son of Chief Neongo of the Big Hills (a tribe of the Osage group, which lived on the north shore of what is now known as Ha Ha Tonka State Park), fell in love ...

Trying to find a fun daytrip for you and your family? Then you need to plan a trip to one of the most scenic cave tours in America , Bridal Cave! Cave tours are fun for the whole family, and can provide educational value to your trip if you are looking for an informative, yet fun experience for your kids!  In this blog we are going to go over our top 3 picks as to why you should plan a cave tour for your next trip!  1. Quality Time Going on a trip with friends and family is a great way to bond with them in a meaningful way! When you go on a cave tour, you are taking a unique approach to learn more about your surroundings, as well as allowing your kids to engage more with nature and the scientific aspects of the cave!  Not to mention, when you visit Bridal Cave you have plenty of opportunities for some amazing photos! Whether you grab some around the cave, the lake, the hiking trail, or even in the rock shop, you can be sure to have some amazing photos that you can show of...

You have booked your next fun experience- a beautiful cave tour in Missouri ! (Can't say we blame you!) You may be an experienced caver, or you may be new to exploring the gorgeous caverns throughout Missouri, but our team at Bridal Cave is here to provide you with tips on what you are going to need for your cave tour! Read more below to find out what you should pack along on your next cave tour trip! 1. Clothing At Bridal Cave, our cave stays a nice 60 degrees, meaning clothing-wise you can pick and choose based upon your preference and the time of year, but to stay on the safe side, if you wear a short-sleeved shirt, it may be best to grab a light jacket. When exploring our scenic Missouri cave , you should also be sure to wear pants and tennis shoes to keep yourself protected, as well as keep yourself comfortable as we trek along the hour-long tour!  2. Flashlights If you are going to explore a cave by yourself, you should always be sure to bring essentials like flashlights, hea...