List of caves in Missouri

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Distribution of karst features in Missouri: darker red indicates greater cave density; losing stream courses are shown in yellow; blue spots indicate known springs. Missouri karst feature distribution v1.svg
Distribution of karst features in Missouri: darker red indicates greater cave density; losing stream courses are shown in yellow; blue spots indicate known springs.

This list of caves in Missouri includes the location, length, and date they were opened to the public (or discovered).

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There are roughly 7,500 caves recorded in the state. Based on that, Missouri has become known as the Cave State. One of the reasons for the vast number of caves is that Slightly acidic rainwater can easily dissolve the carbonate bedrock underlying many parts of the state. [1]

The Ozarks region has a well-developed karst topography with numerous areas of sinkholes, stream capture, and cavern development. [2]

Caves

The following is a list of caves in Missouri.


See also

References

  1. ↑ "Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Caves" . Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Ozark - National Scenic Riverways - Missouri". National Park Service. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Crystal Cave: A Long, Rich Legacy" . Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "Round Spring Guided Cave Tour". National Park Service. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  5. ↑ Berline, Doug (7 November 2023). "A LOOK BACK: Saltpeter Cave". Phelps County Focus. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
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