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Special-Use Area

at Onondaga Cave State Park

three picnic tables in an open area with a vault toilet in the backgroundThe special-use camping area is designated for group camping, with nonprofit organizations and youth groups having priority. It is located about 1 mile from the main campground. This area has no electricity or water. The cost is $2 per person per night. Reservations can be made for this area through the park office by calling 573-245-6576.

Camper trailers are not allowed in this area, and pull-behind trailers are not recommended without the use of four-wheel drive.

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Coordinates

38.050581, -91.237188

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