Blanchard Springs Caverns
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring that pours into a glassy-surfaced trout pond below the cave, called Mirror Lake.
Before entering the cavern, visitors will have an opportunity to view a short movie, introducing the wonders of the underground world they are about to discover. A variety of tours throughout the year provide visitors with different views of the cavern, as well as varying difficulty levels.
The active cave, with its glistening formations, stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones is constantly changing, providing return visitors something new to see each time. Beautifully lighted rooms, that accentuate the cave's features, are equipped with handrails and paved trails for comfortable walking. An undeveloped section of the cavern allows visitors an opportunity to climb over rocks, crawl through tight spaces and slide on red clay mudslides.
Prices to view the cavern vary by age and time of year between $1 and $16 for regular tours and $85 for the Wild Cave Tour. Group rates are available. The site's Visitor Center is equipped with a gift shop, exhibit hall, displays and accessible toilets, as well as information about the surrounding area.
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring that pours into a glassy-surfaced trout pond below the cave, called Mirror Lake.
Before entering the cavern, visitors will have an opportunity to view a short movie, introducing the wonders of the underground world they are about to discover. A variety of tours throughout the year provide visitors with different views of the cavern, as well as varying difficulty levels.
The active cave, with its glistening formations, stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones is constantly changing, providing return visitors something new to see each time. Beautifully lighted rooms, that accentuate the cave's features, are equipped with handrails and paved trails for comfortable walking. An undeveloped section of the cavern allows visitors an opportunity to climb over rocks, crawl through tight spaces and slide on red clay mudslides.
Prices to view the cavern vary by age and time of year between $1 and $16 for regular tours and $85 for the Wild Cave Tour. Group rates are available. The site's Visitor Center is equipped with a gift shop, exhibit hall, displays and accessible toilets, as well as information about the surrounding area.
Notifications and Alerts
- A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.
- A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.
Need to Know
- AVAILABILITY - DRIPSTONE
Currently unavailable. Will reopen March 9, 2023.
- AVAILABILITY - DISCOVERY TOUR
Currently unavailable. Will reopen Memorial Day weekend.
- AVAILABILITY - WILD CAVE TOUR, AND PHOTO TOURS
Currently unavailable.
- CLAIMING TICKETS
Reserved tickets must be claimed 30 minutes before tour time. Arrivals after tour time will not be permitted entry. No refunds for late arrivals or missed tours. Please allow extra travel time for road work, wildlife on roads, and reduced speed due to curvy roads.
- ADVANCED TICKET SALES
Tickets may not be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended. It is also recommended that tickets be bought and downloaded or printed before arrival at the park, due to limited cell phone coverage.
- MASK POLICY
If community COVID levels in Stone county Arkansas are HIGH, masks will be required in the facility and the caverns. You must supply your own mask, and you may check COVID levels before coming at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html
- GENERAL INFORMATION
Appropriate footwear is required; Visitors with advance reservations must check in at the Visitor Center at 30 minutes before tour departure time; Children ages 5 and under go free, but must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult; Adult tickets are required for age 16 and up; child tickets are for ages 6 to 15
Booking Windows
No specific booking information available at this time. Please continue to monitor this page for status updates on ticket releases.
Changes and Cancellations
OFC tickets
OFC tickets are a reduced-price ticket type and are a result of a partnership between Blanchard Springs Caverns and the Ozark Folk Center, a local Arkansas state park. If purchased, ticket holders must present a receipt from the Ozark Folk Center to a ticket agent at Blanchard Springs Caverns. This receipt must be dated within a week from the scheduled Blanchard tour. If a receipt is not presented, ticket holders will be upcharged to the regular adult or child rate.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be made by midnight prior to the scheduled tour time for a full refund less the non-refundable per-ticket reservation fee. Refunds will not be given for tours cancelled or modified after midnight on the day of the tour.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
1001 E MAIN STREET MOUNTAIN VIEW AR 72560
Phone Number
1-870-757-2211
