Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

 It's time to start planning your next exciting summer vacation. Make it a vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks this year, and the first item to add to your itinerary of fun is a trip to Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park .  Why is that? Well, there are LOTS of great reasons to visit our family fun attraction in mid-Missouri , but for today, we've narrowed it down to three. (You can discover all the rest for yourself after you get here!)  It's NOT Weather-Dependent First and foremost, you can add a trip to Bridal Cave to your plans and not worry about scrambling to change those plans at the last minute if it rains. The cave tour, as well as the amazing gift shop and rock shop, give you plenty of adventure time away from whatever Mother Nature decides to do that day.  On sunny days, you can add a hike through Thunder Mountain Park to your list of things to do. Of course, if that sunny day gets too hot to enjoy being outdoors, well, the cave's temperature is always...

Our Fall Festival at the Lake of the Ozarks is off to a great start and if you missed us last weekend, no worries because Thunder Mountain Fall Festival is open every weekend in October! Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park is already gorgeous in the fall but when you add thousands of pumpkins, hundreds of mums, straw bails, and other fall decor throughout the park -- it's even more beautiful! Read on to find out what to expect this October when you visit our cave at the Lake of the Ozarks . Beautiful Scenery Bridal Cave is a well-known as one of America's most scenic cave tours . It remains a constant 60° inside the cave, and you will see room after room of incredible mineral deposits, giant columns, stalactites and stalagmites, massive draperies, and so much more all created over millions of years of formation. Outside, in Thunder Mountain Park, you've got nature trails to explore and of course, that amazing lake view. Right now for the Thunder Mountain Fall Fe...

We already know that the Lake of the Ozarks is one the best places to take in some gorgeous fall sites but in a recent article written by USA Today , Lake of the Ozarks makes the list for leaf-peeping by boat. There is nothing better than watching the leaves change colors in the fall, and it's even better by boat. Our Lake of the Ozarks attraction is gorgeous during fall, so make plans to visit us by water and take in some spectacular fall sites on your way! Photo Credit: funlake.com Take a Boat Ride to Bridal Cave!  Bridal Cave is located on the 10 1/2 MM on the Big Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks and our boat dock makes visiting us by water easy. Why not take a boat ride to Bridal Cave, take a tour, and see all of the fall colors above and below ground. During your boat ride, you can expect to see blackgum, hickory, sweetgum, red maple, dogwood, buckeye trees, and more - all of which make for a beautiful fall landscape! Thunder Mountain Park Thunder Mountian ...

Have you heard? Bridal Cave is hosting the Mini Shootout Meet & Greet at our natural attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks ! The Meet and Greet will take place on Friday, August 16th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm . This is your opportunity to not only meet the drivers but also participate in the fun activities we have in store! Read on to learn more about the Mini Shootout Meet and Greet at Bridal Cave! Mini Shootout Meet and Greet  Friday, August 16th, 2019  5:30 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, yo...

It's officially August which means the kids will be back in school shortly! Do something fun AND educational that will make memories for a lifetime and visit our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks ! We have plenty of things to do in the park to keep you busy and the kids will love getting to do something fun before they head back to school! Don't worry though, we won't tell them that it's educational too. Read on to find out what we have in store for you during your visit! Take a Hike  As a part of  Thunder Mountain Park , we have a 1/2 mile nature trail. Wind through the gorgeous scenery and make a stop at our outdoor classroom, see beautiful limestone shelves, and enjoy the beauty of the Northern slopes of Thunder Mountain Park. You should be able to catch a few cooler days in August which is perfect for taking a hike on the nature trail. There is no charge to hike the trail so you have no reason not to go! Check Out Our Rock Shop  We ha...

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...

4th of July is one of the most fun celebrations of the summer here at the Lake of the Ozarks! There are so many fun ways to enjoy the area with your family and friends. July is known for being pretty hot out and you'll likely need to take a break and cool off. Our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is always a cool and comfortable 60 degrees. When you get too hot and you need a break from the outdoors, come down to the #1 attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks , Bridal Cave! Take a Tour of Bridal Cave  Start your holiday vacation out with America's most scenic cave tour . Bridal Cave is always a pleasant 60° inside, and the natural beauty that has formed over the years will simply take your breath away. Our knowledgeable tour guides will tell you all about the cave, both present-time and in its intriguing past. It's not only fun, but it's also educational! See a Fireworks Display  4th of July simply isn't complete without celebrating with fireworks...

Are you planning a summer vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks this year? If you are, you are probably wondering what activities you should fill your trip with and today, our family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has a handy list of the top things to do at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you're not planning a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks, we hope that this list will inspire you to pay the Lake Area a visit very soon! Photo Credit - Funlake.com Activities  Ha Ha Tonka State Park  Ha Ha Tonka State Park has more than 15 miles of hiking trails, old historic castle ruins, gorgeous views of the Lake of the Ozarks - these are just a few of the things that draw visitors to this park. Grandma's Candy Kitchen  You can't come to Lake of the Ozarks without stopping into Grandma's Candy Kitchen on the Bagnell Dam Strip! They have a delicious variety of homemade chocolates, award-winning fudge, and it's all made right in front of you! Bagnell Dam Strip  While...

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to Summer here at the Lake of the Ozarks!  Memorial Day weekend means there will be gorgeous fireworks displays over the water all weekend long. Fireworks are beautiful on their own, but when they are set off over the lake, the fantastic reflection of the show on the water is something extra-special indeed. Our family fun Lake of the Ozarks attraction has plenty for you to do during the daylight hours, and once the sun sets, there will be multiple fireworks displays happening all over the place! Read on to find out where the best firework displays will be!  Start Your Weekend at Bridal Cave  Start your holiday vacation out with America's most scenic cave tour . Bridal Cave is always a pleasant 60° inside, and the natural beauty that has formed over the years will simply take your breath away. Our knowledgeable tour guides will tell you all about the cave, both present-time and in its intriguing past. It's not...

The official kickoff to boating season is happening this weekend on Saturday, May 4th with the 22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop! This lakewide event is fun for everyone and even the kids love to play along. This event is the Lake's largest poker hop on the water and you won't want to miss it. The best part about this annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks is you really don't even have to know how to play poker to participate. Your favorite family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks has all the details for the 22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop. Photo Credit: Funlake.com  How It Works  Draw cards at more than 40 locations around the Lake of the Ozarks including bars, restaurants, marinas, and more to try and make a winning poker hand in the Harbor Hop. For an optional $20 donation per 7 card hand, draw your first card when you sign up at any of the 40 locations, then spend the rest of the day hopping from dealer location to dealer location until you get 7 cards. For an ext...