I went during the day about 2:00 PM. when I got there I had to use the restroom right away. I walked into the main building and no one was there or greeted me. I moved right through the next door which led outside to use the bathroom. (they had both public men and womens restrooms.) I came back in and my friend was taking to a man at the desk up front. We paid and got a time to go. The wait time for our party of (3) was maybe 15minutes. Not very long at all. The wait provided us plenty of time to look around the gift shop and check out some of the cool gem stones and fossils found from the area that were on display or for sale.The rain was on and off, but they did have a bucket of umbrellas to use if you didnt bring one which was thoughtful and would allow someone to still enjoy the tour. Our guide got a call from the office as we had already started down the path and were in the first cave-the office wanted to add one more guest who had just arrived for a tour to our group of 3 making it a group of four and the tour guide. It really wasnt an issue by any means. the tour had just started and they made sure to fill him in on any details he may have missed. But I kept feeling that it was impromptu and strange. We continued on the trail to the next cave which was much bigger and were told about fun events that occur in certain times of the year where they tell stories around a fire while eating ham n beans. It sounds like a great time, unfortunately they didnt have anything of the sort for us at the time. Understandably because it was raining, daytime, a week day. The tour lasted roughly an hour and was a good time, but felt that the price we were charged was a bit expensive for all that we did. The group wasnt very big which was good as we could hear better and see more, but felt like more people could have made it more fun or if there was more interaction. The host of our tour was very kind and well informed so definitely appreciated that. They also offered to take our photo but from at least what I heard never offered to send the picture to us or offered it for purchase. So I guess they just took our photo to have? Haha either way we were smiling. It was fun time and the cave is beautiful. Id recommend it.

Amazing, beautiful, majestic! Loved Gary the tour guide. It’s a must tour!

Cave tour was really neat. Cave was beautiful would recommend. If you have a hour or so to burn.

A really pretty cave to see but wasnt very long. We were told a hour tour and didnt expect half of that to be talking about stuff out front. I still enjoyed it though and out of the other caves I saw this one was the prettiest

My 10 year old had a blast! At first he didnt want to go. He was so excited after the first 5 minutes of the 60 minute tour that he already wants to go back for the lantern tour in the fall. Ill be liking their Facebook page so that we can setup our return in the fall.

Found Toy Story in the parking lot!!! Kids were impressed with this jeep. However, the tour guide, well, lost the kids attention with too many violent death stories... Adults loved the cave.

A beautiful and fun place to visit Great time with the family

This Is a beautiful place, The tour guide Eric was ultra knowledgeable and made it a very wonderful experience

No stairs, moderate walk of 1.5 miles total, and a historic tour. Cave has limited formations but during wet periods it has a running stream with small waterfalls. There are has some visible fossils on the ceiling and walls. We saw some salamanders and cave crawfish when we visited.

Missouri cave with a grand opening. Visited here several times in my younger days before it was commercialized. Interesting history.

20 minutes from Springfield. Beautiful cave and site and very informative one hour tour that involves a short walk around the site and about 500 feet inside the cave. Great guides.

Its an all around neat place. Really friendly guides.

Id highly recommend stopping and supporting this small family owned cave. Our tour guide Lauren was educated on all aspects of the cave and wildlife. The owners are on site Christians that will answer any and all questions you have both historical and folktales.

I highly recommend the dinner tour. The owners and staff have put a tremendous amount of time and effort researching the history of the area and do a great job of communicating it to their guests. They also do a fine job of reenactments of critical historical activities. I also appreciated their sustainable approval to their activities. Very well done. The beans, cornbread and tators were a hit.

Okay dude straight up! This place was amazing! Like forreal this made rhe whole trip! Id drive 12 hours just for this. It was ablut 30 minutes from Branson but orange this was way cooler than anything there to be honest. Not to mention that staff here out an absolute gem they ruled! Not only dude they know their stuff but they were so friendly and extremely inviting! We got there a little later than we wanted too but they didnt care they took us on the tour and didnt hold back. I loved every minute of exploring these caved and Id gladly do it again! I learned alot and I hope of youre in the area you pay them a visit. Theyre worth it!

Awsome experience.Gary was our guide and a great person and very fun and knowledgeable great with the kids in our group.

Owner was great perfect late afternoon getaway

This is definitely now one of my favorite caves that I’ve ever had the pleasure of exploring. The guide was very fun and knowledgeable. The gift shop is really neat and full of cool stuff. I found myself wishing I could live in this cave. It is a very special place (:

The students had a wonderful time. I learned quite a bit about the history of the cave myself and truly appreciated our guides knowledge. The property is being well taken care of. The gift shop has some beautiful items. I look forward to coming back.

Ive been to this cave several times on field trips with my children, but last week was the first time Ive taken a regular tour. Our guide, Jake, was very personable and knowledgeable. He spent time looking for and pointing out cave-dwelling animals and made sure everyone in the group had an opportunity to see them before moving on. The cave itself is a wonderful piece of history, right here in our small town. He shared the known history of both the cave and the general area of southwest Missouri and talked about the different cave formations in language that was easy to understand yet didnt feel dumbed down. He was leading a very large group with a lot of children and was able to keep control and on subject both politely and professionally. The other employees and one of the owners were also present in the gift shop and they were friendly and fun. Im looking forward to going on a lantern tour this fall. Im planning on bringing my out-of-town friends and relatives to experience this lovely attraction whenever I can.

Great small cave. Handicap accesible which is important to me since I have to ride a scooter chair. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. My family loves caves and this cave was well worth the trip

Ive been in so many caves and this one is like no other. Theres a lot of history here. Its special.

I enjoyed it more than Fantastic Caverns. Eric, the guide, was very informative and funny. You could tell he enjoyed his work and had a passion for history. Hopefully, Ill get a chance to do the lantern tour in the fall.

We have been to many caves, but this one offers more of the history of the cave and the people. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Well worth the trip!

We live less then an hour away and have seen the signs for years. We have talked about going but have never made it there. The only bad thing about going was that we should have gone sooner. We showed up late, after the last tour had left, and not only did the owners let us do the tour, but the Husband took my wife, son, and I on our own personal tour. Best Tour Guide Ever. I wanted to ask so many questions and could have talked to him for hours but it was late and Im sure he was getting hungry. Wish we had more time. Cant wait to see the rest of the cave or do the late tour this Fall. Thank you for your kindness and for the conversation sir and maam.

Tunnel was amazing. first time . thank you. loved the gifts .

Beautiful. Loved it! The staff was so nice.

Everyone needs to visit! We loved learning about the history of the cave and area!

Wonderful cave and tour! Our guide shared lots of historical information about the cave and area. If you go, definitely ask Eric to tell you a story!! We love the story he told us about the Osage!!

I would Definitely recommend this cave tour! A great source of history for our area. No need to bring jacket temperature is perfect. We will be back for the longer tour! Thank You!

I have yet to see a picture that successfully conveys the enormity of the cave entrance. I was awestruck by its grandness when my wife and I first approached it. Jake did a great job as our tour guide. Eric was super friendly and a pleasure to talk to in the gift shop. I highly recommend this cave if you are in the area.

A fun experience for us all! However the price was a bit too high for what you see. Most of the tour was actually outside, so wear hat and sunscreen. Nice gift shop and the tour guide and shop owners were all terrific! Glad we did it. Great cave for handicapped visitors!!!

Very entertaining and interesting place. Kevin our tour guide did an outstanding job. If you have a couple hours to spare stop and check this place out.

This is a real gem. I was able to talk with the owners and the staff and man what people! They care for each other like family! And treat their guests the same! I could not be more happy with my experience and I’m attaching some pictures to show!

Such a neat cave. Great tour headed by Jake. He was very knowledgeable. First cave weve seen that had such a large opening and so much water running through it. The walk through was easy and not long at all. Anyone could do this cave. Definitely check this out if youre in the Springfield area.

Dont miss this opportunity to see a special place. Loved it.

We learned about the great history of this location. They told incredible stories from the past. Showed proof of the stories. Amazing Cave. Sweet little crawl space that simulates the crawl space in the cave. Beautiful gift shop. Great photo taking opportunities for the whole family. Fun panning location for the kiddos to enjoy! I highly recommend visiting at least once! Owners & Staff were very knowledgeable of the cave & surrounding property. They were very welcoming, as well!! A Truly beautiful experience!!

Great cave. One of the best. Tour guide was awesome.

Very friendly good folks ! Pretty cool history behind this cave

Not for those who dont like a little history lesson.And we went during Covid, so we didnt get go see the refrigerator cave.But its definitely worth seeing!

Finally came to the caves and meeting Eric who was adopted Osage indian was great, knowledgeable and just great to talk to, I highly recommend it 👍😎.

This is a wonderful and historically significant attraction with something for the whole family. We had fun hiking deep into the big cave while hearing about amazing Civil War era history and the backstory of the Smallin family. Kevin and Juanita are knowledgeable, kind, and they keep the place family-friendly. The gift shop has great souvenirs including two books penned by the owners!Make this a stop on your next trip and you wont be disappointed!

Had not been there in about 5 years. All new walk ways and hand rails. The cave is completely wheelchair accessible. We had a friend with us who was in a wheelchair that had never been in a cave. Great time. Lots of history.

Owner was very knowledgeable, cave was interesting. Take a jacket! Lol...it was cold!

This place was great....55ft roof and 100ft opening. The largest in our state. The sound of the water is so loud and amazing. The staff is very knowledgeable and nice. The cave has large formations. Not the longest cave but it is worth going! Sights are beautiful and picturesque. Going to go back for the wild tour!

We toured the cave today. EXCELLENT. The owners are very nice people and love talking about the cave, the history and the Osage people. We will go back.

Wonderful experience. Eric was our guide and he shared many geologic and cultural facts about the cave. We will definitely come back.

Very cool cave, only down fall its only by guided tour!

Great stop on your way to or from Branson! Took our kids with us. The lady at the desk was awesomely nice and welcoming. Our tour guide Jake was great and very good with loads of historical information and kept the kids engaged in the tour. Highly recommend.

Really neat! Knowledgeable staff and the seating area was very cute! Went for a company outing so Im not sure the name of the tour we did but it was to the end of the path im the smallin cave. 10/10 would recommend.

Took my granddaughter. Guide was great. Good way for children to learn and have fun.

The cave is very large and pretty, but the actual tour does not go very far into the primary cave. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This is a good place to see cave crayfish. The gift shop has cute souvenirs.

Great Cave to visit. Very accessible for everyone. Level walkway throughout the entire tour. Lauren was a great tour guide. We had an amazing trip. My son David loves caves and he had a great time

This historical landmark is such a fun place to visit in Ozark Missouri! The cave history was brought to life by our handsome tour guide Eric. We returned for a “Wild Tour” where you go deep into the cave with a guide. There were beautiful formations and sparkly dew visible with our headlamps.

This was the last stop on our trip in Springfield and thank goodness we did it the guide was very funny and made it interesting such a beautiful place to visit highly recommend

Worth the trip, we loved it. Its not simply fossils and formations. The history is rich and fun to listen to. Well have to come back with theyre doing reenactments.

Really enjoyed the visit. Jackie was our tour guide, and she was very knowledgeable and patient answering our questions. We did get to see some of the native wildlife that thirves in the cave. A great stop and reasonable rates. Bring your camera!

Gary was a very good guide. Learned a lot of history about the cave.

Our group of boys had a blast on the Wild Tour, it was the highlight of their trip to the Branson area! These Scouts/friends learned a lot about its history and ecosystem. We especially enjoyed wading through the flowing water and looking for shark teeth. Amazing experience! Thanks again!

Awesome experience Kevin our tour guy very helpful.

By far the BEST cave tour in the state of Missouri, very informative and interesting. The owners were extremely welcoming and friendly. If you go at the right time the regular tours are very small and feel extremely personal, unlike Fantastic Caverns or Meramec Caverns. For the price you get breathtaking views of a very historical cave along with a great history lesson. I personally went on both tours, the regular tour and the wild tour. The regular tour is great for pictures, while the wild tour is a more up close and personal experience with a cave. On the regular tour our guide, Eric, the archeologist, at the cave gave what I would call the funniest history lesson ever. He was very knowledgeable about not only the geological history of the cave but also the human history of the cave as well. As for the wild tour, all I can say is AMAZING. There isnt any other cave in Missouri that does anything close to this that I know of. The owner Kevin who is the wild tour guide was extremely nice and friendly throughout the whole tour and was willing to help if you needed it. The wild tour was something I will NEVER forget. In order to go on the wild tour you will need to book it about 24 hours in advance. When I booked mine we were set to be the only 3 people on it but another group from Florida, which I thought would have ruined the experience but it almost made it more enjoyable, not to mention the owners cut us a deal they dropped the usual $75 per person price down to $50 and gave us a free helmet rental. All in all, this was the best cave tour in all of Missouri so far, which is saying something because Ive been in almost all of the show caves in the state.

Excellent experience. The guide was awesome

Great for the family! Expect a one hour guided tour ($60 for a family of 4) to gain entrance to the cave. Begin at the visitor center and gift shop. The kids can play on the climbing tower (free!) or mine for gemstones (for a price) while waiting for the tour to begin. You get lots of history (Osage, Civil War) and science (how cave formations are made, animals you see). The cave environment changes through the seasons and based on precipitation. In The fall they do a lantern tour. We went in early August and the cave was nice and cool. It was quiet and peaceful in the cave. But there are times of year when the water coming thru the cave is loud and exciting. The path is paved with a railing and the pace is slow. We saw bats, salamanders, crawfish, fossils, cave etchings, and more. If it had been just me and the hubs, we would have opted for the adventure tour to go deeper in the cave. But I think you have to book that ahead of time. Overall experience was AWESOME! Highly recommend.

Beautiful cave! A lot of history, very interesting. Tour guide was friendly but talked more than I expected. Overall it was a nice tour. Would recommend checking it out.

Our tour guide was absolutely amazing and extremely knowledgeable! The caves themselves are incredibly beautiful. Very good history lesson, I learned a lot! The pictures dont do it justice, visit for yourself!

Its nice to see a family owned business; keeping part of American history alive.

Its so beautiful and tour guides are well educated on the ozarks. Quick to answer any and all questions.

Our guide Gary was fantastic and full of great information and knowledge! This place is beautiful!

Great place great people very friendly very informative I DO RECOMMEND.. FAMILY FRIENDLY...

Was a great tour. Ask for Gary if u can

History + Geology = a cool Civil War and Native American cave tour. Jake was a great guide.

This tour was by far the best weve had since we started cave trips as a family.

Great tour. 1 hour long. Lots of history in this spot. Great guides and owners.

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you Gary for such a informative tour!

Educated Guides. Unique Story behind the Cave. A must see for anyone interested in Mother Nature at her Best!

The tour guide was so funny and entertaining! the cave... not so much. not very impressive and lacking for what we paid.

Very nice, easy accessible, wheelchair accessible cave. Beautiful. Our guide Kevin was very informative, with many stories from start to finish. All staff friendly and helpful. Very nice gift shop as well.

A must see in the Springfield area!... Will definitely do again and refer to a friend!...

Really enjoyed this little gem! Very personal tour of this beautiful cave and its history was fascinating! The team was very nice and knowledgeable and the cave was beautiful! Theyve done a nice job of preserving its beauty! Would have liked to do the bonus trek farther into the cave but didnt have enough time. Will come back to do that one! Tour was an easy 1/2 mile and took about an hour.

Eric was a great guide. Very informative, educational and entertaining.

I loved it Eric was a very acknowledged guide made the tour very interesting and fun

Great, short, easy tour! Kids said they learned things they didnt know! Thanks to our tour guide Jake!!!!

Great cave. This cave is perfect for anyone that has trouble with climbing or stairs, because this cave a easy walk.

Tour guide Eric was knowledgeable and very funny. Made the tour very enjoyable

Good time when its hit out, nice cool cave

This was a fun tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and seemed to take pride in giving his tour.

Outstanding! great history of the area,Jonica and Eric were awesome 😀

Get some facinating history from the area. Marvel at the beautiful view. Great for families and no stairs!

Very fun cave its all walking but stroller friendly our guide was awesome! Very cool thing to see

Wonderful team working there, very knowledgeable about the cave and its history, and super friendly!!

We were hoping it was bigger than it was when we went it was $15.00 per person, liked to went cave crawling but wife dont cave crawl. Great history of the Ozark and been in all the caves in Missouri and Northern Arkansas and this was the smallest but great.

I love caves been to so many all over the country and the one thing that smallin has that every other cave doesnt is the beautiful beautiful souls that treat you like family the minute you walk in. The knowledge and love that fills your heart the minute you walk on property thank you so much🙏❤

Exceptional

Beautiful cave and all the workers were super nice. Lauren did an amazing job and was very knowledgeable.

Smallin Cave is great and the tour Guide Gary, was very informative and made it fun. Lots of history to learn on this tour.

It was amazing. Its not bad of a walk either. So worth it and Gary our guide was great!

Not a deep trip into the cave, but very interesting and a great learning opportunity from the history to practicing cave exploring

Fantastic cave tour that is very easy to navigate. The owners are super-friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the cave.

Gary was so knowledgeable and friendly. The place is highly recommended for families, couples and singles. Go visit!

Extraordinary place of caves full of history in Missouri. A little smaller than we thought, but great work of our guide Jonica make our visit pleasantly... there are bigger caves in the Cave State but this one it worth the trip.