Cosmic Cavern, Berryville, AR Arkansas' largest private owned show cave, 2 beautiful "bottomless" lakes, amazing formations (some untouched), 1/3 mile

Berryville
Carroll
 County
Northwest Arkansas Region
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  • Landscapes - Caves / Caverns

Cosmic Cavern in Berryville, Arkansas is one of the states’ most beautiful natural attractions! When you are in Northwest Arkansas or the Berryville area and are looking for “things to do” or “attractions” Cosmic Cavern is a “must see” destination. We are easy to find, right between Eureka Springs, Arkansas and Branson, Missouri. Cosmic Cavern is Arkansas’s largest privately owned show cave. Cosmic Cavern was discovered in 1845, but wasn’t developed until 1927. Cosmic Cavern is the warmest cave in the Ozarks, at a steady 64 degrees and 96% humidity. The cave is a warm 64 degrees in the winter and a cool 64 degrees in the summer. It is the perfect temperature no matter what season of the year you choose to visit! The cave features a 9-foot soda straw, the longest known in the Ozarks, and 2 beautiful blue bottomless cave lakes. The first lake, South Lake, had blind trout in it for nearly 50 years at one point in history. There are also 2 sunken boats and one of them can be seen in the right season. The other boat/raft, along with a hidden under water room, has been spotted by cave divers in the past. One of the lakes was discovered in 1993 in the “Silent Splendor” section which made national news. This was Arkansas’ most delicate discovery. The bottom or end of these lakes has yet to be found. The newly discovered area, “Silent Splendor” is hailed as a must see attraction in Arkansas. It is so pristine and untouched that many of the beautiful formations are transparent. Nature's beauty fills this entire cave. No matter where you look, there is an awe-inspiring view. This cave is absolutely breathtaking.

Details

Style

  • 1800s / Civil War
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • 21st Century / Contemporary
  • Antebellum
  • Architectural
  • Art Deco
  • Beaux Arts
  • Other

Film Friendly

No

Ownership

Private

Number of Floors

4

Square Footage

approximately 105,600

Ceiling Height

approximately 90 feet

Permit

No

Fees

No

Site Condition

Cosmic Cavern is a live cave; therefore, it is always wet and after a good rain, it's even more wet. The beginning of the cave shows its history of explorers and mining with some smoke damage and missing formations; however, the further back you go, the less damage you'll see. In the newly discovered section of the cave, "Silent Splendor", the condition is pristine and mostly untouched making it one of nature's most beautiful presentations. The walkways and terrain are sturdy and safe; however, there are quite a few stairs that are steep and uneven, but also safe if you're careful and take it slow.

Filmography

Imax film: Ozarks Legacy & Legends, Released April 28th, 1995, is still showing at the Imax in Branson, MO
OzarksFirst: Daybreak on the Road, May 11th, 2022, Cave Guide gives brief presentation of Cosmic Cavern
BunnyPlaysHere (YouTube Channel): Cosmic Cavern's Guided Tour,
5 News Online: Science with Sebrina, Cave Formations, October 8, 2019
Northwest Arkansas Alive (YouTube): This Cave has an Undergound Lake, 2020
KOLR10: A Look Inside Cosmic Caverns in Berryville, June, 2022
Many More

Address

6386 Hwy 21 N
Berryville, Arkansas 72616
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Last Updated: August 12, 2022

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