Ozark Caverns Visitor Center

at Lake of the Ozarks State Park

a young girl looking at the exhibits inside the visitor center interpretive programs/nature center symbol

View a variety of educational exhibits, particularly displays on the cave environment and animal life within the cave system, at the park's visitor center, located at Ozark Caverns. Park staff is available during the summer months to answer your questions and brochures are available.

Hours

May 15-31

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday;

June 1 - Aug. 15

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily

Aug. 16-31

12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday

Sept. 1-15

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

Sept. 16 - May 14

Closed

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Coordinates

38.054609, -92.583321

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Park Grounds
Sunrise to one-half hour after sunset (Anglers are exempt at boat ramps.)

Boat Launch at Grand Glaize Beach Area hours

Open year-round

Boat Launch Pa He Tsi hours

March 1 through Oct. 31*

*When lake levels drop below 658.5 this launch will be temporarily closed; please check park advisories before your visit.

Ozark Caverns hours

2022 Traditional Tours Schedule

May 15-31
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

June 1 - Aug. 15
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily

Aug. 16-31
12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Sept. 1-15
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Sept. 16 - May 14
closed to traditional tours

NOTE:
-- To help protect our bats from White Nose Syndrome, accessories (purses, backpacks, strollers, etc.) are not allowed in the cave.
-- School group tours are available by prior appointment from April 15 through Oct. 15.

Park Office hours

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Grand Glaize Beach hours

Season: May 27-Sept. 5
Sunrise to sunset

Swim Beach - Public Beach #1 hours

Season: May 27-Sept. 5
Sunrise to sunset