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...

Centuries ago the Osage Native Americans discovered the pristine beauty that lies beneath Thunder Mountain. Local folklore tells of a legendary Native American wedding ceremony held in the cave in the early 1800’s.  Since then, over 4,250 weddings have been performed inside Bridal Cave’s beautiful stalactite adorned Bridal Chapel or in the Pavilion overlooking Lake of the Ozarks! Weddings can be performed daily year-round.  In this blog we want to give you some insight into what Bridal Cave can offer to you on your big day!  Keep reading to learn more about the services we provide! Licenses A valid Missouri marriage license will be required for all weddings with the exception of renewal of vows in which your existing marriage license should be shown to the wedding officiant. For more information on Missouri marriage licenses please contact the Camden County Court House, Recorder Office at 573-346-4440 Dress Since all weddings are performed in the Cave’s natural environme...

We pride ourselves on providing the most fun for families, adults, and children! From our amazing rock shop, to gemstone mining, and to all of our great learning opportunities about caves- we have it all! In this blog, we are going to go over some of the best activities for kiddos at Bridal Cave!  Keep reading below to discover more of the best family fun in Missouri ! Gemstone Mining Our gemstone mining is one of our best and favorite attractions we offer! Both children and adults have so much fun when they participate in this activity! This experience can be added to any reserved tour!  Each child is provided a bag of mining rough and gets to pan for minerals! Some of the semi-precious minerals they can find are: Emeralds Fools Gold Amethyst Garnets Sapphires  Plus, each child will get to keep all the treasures they find, meaning they get to keep a little piece of Bridal Cave fun with them as a souvenir!  Rock Shop We have a unique rock and mineral shop specializin...

You may already know that Bridal Cave offers the best family fun in Missouri , but did you know we also have the perfect venue for your events? Thunder Mountain Park Event Center is a beautiful location to host your next get together, no matter the occasion!  Keep reading below and see what events you can hold, how to reserve your spot, and of course tons of wonderful pictures!  About Our Event Center Thunder Mountain Park Event Center is an intimate mountaintop venue located on one of the highest points of Camden County! It offers a million dollar view of the Lake of the Ozarks and the surrounding Ozark Mountains. If you are looking for beautiful and scenic views- then this is the spot for you!  This newly remodeled facility is available for any group occasion, but there are a few occasions that we recommend you utilize it for!  Event Hosting As we mentioned earlier, Thunder Mountain Park Event Center is perfect for hosting any event, but we do have a few favorites...