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Missouri
Caves
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Missouri - The Cave State
Missouri
is truly the cave state, with over 5,380 registered and
mapped wild caves. Three Hundred (300) of the wild
caves are in the counties of Camden, Miller, and Morgan
which surround the Lake of the Ozarks. They are for
the whole family, from small children to grandparents.
One of the best things about visiting a cave is that no
matter what the weather or season, the temperature is
approximately 50-60 degrees year-round. The lake area
is blessed with four Show Caves and is the only tourist
destination in the United States with four Show Caves
located within 30 miles of each other. |
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Bridal
Cave,
just north of Camdenton, off Highway 5 on Lake Road 5-88,
can also be reached by water on the 10 1/2 mile marker on
the Big Niangua Arm of the Lake. This is just across
the lake channel from Bull Run Bluff Campground.
Bridal Cave is the oldest cave in the Lake area. It
was formed 42-46 million years ago. Bridal Cave has
hosted over 1,325 weddings in the stalactite adorned Bridal
Chapel. |
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Jacob's
Cave, off of TT highway,
north of Gravois Mills, is the largest cave in the Lake area
and is the only walk through cave in Missouri that is
completely accessible to persons with disabilities.
Jacob's Cave is famous for it's depth illusion, reflective
pools, ceiling sponge-work, prehistoric bones, and the
world's largest Geode. Evidence of six ice ages and
three earthquakes can be seen. |
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Fantasy
World Caverns is located in a
beautiful valley setting off of Highway 54 between Bagnell
Dam and Eldon. Fantasy World Caverns has three levels
with a large lake in the entrance, large domed ceilings
draped with iron stained formations, two natural waterfalls,
and canyon passages. |
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Ozark
Caverns is a State owned
cave. The cave stream exits the mouth of the cave and
forms a fin in front of the cave (fresh water swamp);
too shallow for fish, but just right for a vast array of
exotic plant and animal life native to this area.
Ozark Caverns is famous for its "Angels Shower". Tours
are conducted through the cave with electric lanterns. |
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Bull Run Bluff Campground and RV Park ~
~ just outside Camdenton, Missouri ~
~ Lake of the Ozarks ~ |
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