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Shelter

at Onondaga Cave State Park

To reserve this shelter, or to check for availability, visit our reservation page* or contact the park at 573-245-6576.

*Shelters can be reserved online from 30 days to 12 months in advance of the day of use. Reservations for arrival dates less than 30 days out can be made only by contacting the park.

Rows of picnic tables under the roof of the open picnic shelter

Shelter Amenities
  • 12 picnic tables
  • Electricity
  • Two grills
  • Water spigot
  • Flush toilets
  • Length x width: 57' x 25'
  • Maximum occupancy: 72
  • Distance to playground: 450 yards

For more information about the park's picnic areas, click here.

Worker raking dirt in front of the open picnic shelter

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Coordinates

38.059048, -91.226660

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

The park is open year-round for camping and day use.

Onondaga Cave hours

2025 Onondaga Cave tours

  • Tours will be offered daily, April 1 through Oct. 31. The last tour of the day begins at 3:30 p.m.
  • Tours can be reserved online on our reservation website or by visiting the park. For more information, contact the park at 573-245-6576.

2025 Cathedral Cave tours

  • Tours will be offered Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. 
  • Tours can be reserved online on our reservation website or by visiting the park. For more information, contact the park at 573-245-6576.

Visitor Center hours

April through October

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

November through March

Closed

Store hours

April through October

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

November through March

Closed

Park Office hours

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round