Blanchard Springs Caverns Gift Shop

06/20/2025

Explore Blanchard Springs Caverns in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Arkansas with Recreation.gov. 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 a

06/07/2025

⚡🚫POWER OUTAGE: Blanchard Springs Caverns is experiencing a power outage today, Saturday, June 7. Refunds are being issued to those with tour reservations. Power is expected to be restored in time for tours tomorrow. Updates will be posted here. Thank you for your patience!⚡🚫

06/05/2025

🚨Tour reservations for Blanchard Springs Caverns are sold out for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 5-7. Reservations are still available for Sunday, June 8! 🚨

Always check availability and make your reservations prior to arriving on Recreation.gov.
https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233266

Explore Blanchard Springs Caverns in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Arkansas with Recreation.gov. 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 a

05/31/2025

Additional Dripstone Trail tours have been added for today, Saturday, May 31st. Secure your spot on tour by purchasing tickets ahead of your arrival at Recreation.gov

https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/tour/125

04/26/2025

UPDATED: FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
SYLAMORE RANGER DISTRICT STORM DAMAGE UPDATE

OPEN
Barkshed Campground
Gunner Pool Campground

FLOOD CLOSURES
Blanchard Springs Campground
Blanchard Springs Day-Use Area
Coal Fork Road
North Sylamore Creek Trail: Blanchard to Allison, Allison Trailhead

**Blanchard Springs Caverns, Mirror Lake and the springs are open, but there will only be restroom access at the caverns.**

TORNADO CLOSURES
Syllamo Bike Trail: Jack's Branch Loop, Bad Branch Trailhead, Bad Branch Loop
North Sylamore Creek Trail: Blanchard to Gunner Pool

04/05/2025

03/23/2025

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
🦇FIVE TOURS ADDED TODAY!🦇

We’ve been able to add five tour times at Blanchard Springs Caverns today, Sunday, March 23! Get tour tickets now!

It’s our busy season and tickets go fast! Please pre-purchase your tickets in advance at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233266.

(Remember-Be smart. Do not fall for ticket scams in the comment section.)

Explore Blanchard Springs Caverns in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Arkansas with Recreation.gov. 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 a

12/04/2024

Blanchard Springs Caverns is now closed for the season. It was another amazing season with lots of visitors that spanned generations, and many repeat customers. All the employees have outdone themselves this season showing their passion for guiding visitors through this forest treasure. The caverns are anticipated to open for the 2025 season on March 7th.

The day-use area, campground, and Mirror Lake are still open.

07/18/2024

July 19, 2024 UPDATES:

ALL AREAS HAVE REOPENED.

Reopened areas:
-Discovery Trail
-Blanchard Springs Campground
-Blanchard Springs Road, FS 1110E
-The Springs Trail
-Blanchard Springs Day-Use Area
-Tie Ridge Road, FS 1112, from the junction of Cartwright Road, FS1115, to Barkshed Campground
-Bridge to Barkshed Campground

02/28/2024

March 1st 💚🦇

Officials from the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests have announced that Blanchard Springs Caverns will reopen for the season Friday. Often considered the premier guided “living” cave system open for public tour in the National Forest System, the

01/16/2024

The Blanchard Springs Day Use Area will be CLOSED for the foreseeable future due to a failure to the sewage system at the creek crossing. The Springs and Mirror Lake will remain open to visitors. NO restrooms available to the public at this time.