Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

This coming Thursday, April 4th we are looking forward to hosting Leadership Camden County - Class XXIII at our natural attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Leadership Camden County is a program put on by the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Missouri Extension of Camden County. We honored that they chose to come to Bridal Cave as part of their Natural Resources Day designed to teach Lake Area community leaders about our natural resources in Camden County. Read on to learn more about what Leadership Camden County is and what we have planned for them at our cave at the Lake of the Ozarks !  Leadership Camden County Class - XXIV What is Leadership Camden County?  Leadership Camden County is a 9-month program, meeting one day a month, where participants have the opportunity to learn more about our local community, including history and natural resources; state government; social services; health care and education; economic dev...

Bridal Cave is a member of the National Caves Association, and along with them and in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, we are very proud to be a part of an exciting new program - CavesLIVE! This educational program was put together in an effort to teach young students about the wonders that await them underground, but it is a wonderful opportunity for cave lovers of all ages to learn more about places much like our underground  Lake of the Ozarks scenic attraction . photo from CavesLIVE.org  What is CavesLIVE?  The U.S. Forest Service has been working on a wonderful program which they have titled "CavesLIVE" because it will give everyone a live look at the amazing things that can be found underground, as well as offer a live Q&A session with scientists that are experts on the subject. This "distance learning adventure" is being made possible so that people that do not have access to this experience in person can enjoy it too.  It wil...

Summer vacation is in full swing. Don't let the kids spend the entire break in front of a screen. Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park is a perfect activity to keep them entertained, amazed, and it's even educational! Our kid-friendly Lake of the Ozarks attraction is a wonderful place to bring large groups too: summer school, vacation bible school, summer camps, etc... Get them out of the classroom and into nature!  Bringing your group to Bridal Cave is as easy as 1-2-3:  #1 - Pick a date. It's not difficult to find a date that works with your group's schedule, because we're open 7 days a week! When you make your group reservation, we'll be happy to help you decide on a day that fits best into your schedule.   #2 - Pick a time. We open every day at 9 am, and through June 10 we are open until 5 pm. After that, June 11-August 14, we add an extra hour and don't take our last tour out until 6 pm. You can start early and take a morning tour, bring ...

Have you ever been stuck in a meeting at work, looking out the window, daydreaming about being outside instead of stuck indoors? Well, the Missouri Caves Association (MCA) solved that dilemma for their members by holding their meeting in the lakeside pavilion at Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park .  The MCA's annual fall meeting was held outdoors amidst the natural beauty of our scenic Lake of the Ozarks attraction on October 5, 2016. Owners and operators of showcaves from across Missouri and Arkansas were given a behind the scenes tour of the entire operation here.  After the in-depth tour, the entire group gathered in the pavilion for a delicious lunch provided by The Butcher Shop in Camdenton. Following the meal, the meeting took place overlooking the breathtaking Lake of the Ozarks.  Our lakeside pavilion is available for use for company meetings or picnics at no cost when a group tour of Bridal Cave is booked along with the reservation. If yo...

Our scenic Lake of the Ozarks attraction isn't just a great tourist spot to stop at. Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park  is the perfect place for large groups to gather. Families can get together for a reunion, and it's even an excellent out-of-the-office trip for a corporate outing. For groups that get together every year, try something a little different from your regular event venue. Do something exciting and different this year by coming to our popular Lake of the Ozarks attraction . If you don't normally plan getaways, hosting one at Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park is a great place to start a new tradition.  Lake View Picnics The covered lake view pavilion has room for up to 80 people. A wonderful place to break for lunch. Various lake area caterers work with us often, and they can provide a delicious meal for any taste or budget. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks, but please note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed in ...

A tour of Bridal Cave is a field trip that is sure to excite any classroom full of students.  Missouri is know as the Cave State, and mid-Missouri children are very close to one of the most scenic cave tours in America .  No matter what the age, every child should have a chance to experience Bridal Cave and learn more about the magnificent natural wonders contained within.  Our tours can be adapted to fit any age group, and every program explores the history, geology, and biology of this very unique ecosystem.    Thousands of school age children visit our Lake of the Ozarks attraction every year.  The winter months are a great time to schedule a field trip.  Kids start to feel cooped up when they get fewer chances to be outdoors during the cold months.  Bridal Cave gives them the chance to get out of the classroom, enjoy nature, and get a little exercise in our constant 60 degree temperatures inside the cave.    We are a very p...