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Ozark Caverns Visitor Center

at Lake of the Ozarks State Park

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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

COVID-19 Temporary Hours

Cave tours at Lake of the Ozarks State Park resume operation beginning May 15. Tours will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. through May 31. Beginning June 1, cave tours and visitor center hours return to normal operation as identified below. 

Regular 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

COVID-19 Temporary Hours

Cave tours at Lake of the Ozarks State Park resume operation beginning May 15. Tours will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. through May 31. Beginning June 1, cave tours and visitor center hours return to normal operation as identified below. 

2020 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 28 through Sept. 6
Sunrise to sunset, daily

Swim Beach - Public Beach #1 hours

Season: May 28 through Sept. 6
Sunrise to sunset, daily

Ozark Caverns Visitor Center hours

COVID-19 Temporary Hours

Cave tours at Lake of the Ozarks State Park resume operation beginning May 15. Tours will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. through May 31. Beginning June 1, cave tours and visitor center hours return to normal operation as identified below. 

Regular 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