Blanchard Springs Caverns
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere. Visitors enter a "living" cave where glistening formations like stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and flowstones are still changing. These crystalline formations are the result of minerals deposited by dripping water.
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Reservations
Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233266
General Information
There are limited tickets offered daily Thursdays – Mondays. Securing a timed entry reservation through Recreation.gov is the only way to ensure entrance to the caverns. Walk-up tickets are not available. Timed entry reservations offer a more enjoyable experience for visitors by limiting crowds and helping to protect the caverns. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Open seasonally, spring to late fall. Open Thursday-Monday, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pets are not allowed in the Visitor Center or Caverns: seeing-eye dogs and service dogs are an exception. Pets are welcome in the recreation areas as long as they are leashed.
Day Use:
$15 per person per day (15 and Older)
$10 per person per day (15 and Under)
Tickets available at Recreation.gov
Dripstone and Discovery Tour:
- $15/adult
- $10/child ages 6-15
- Free for children 5 and under
Service animals only.
Contact Phone: 870-757-2211
Address: 704 Blanchard Springs Rd Fifty-Six, AR 72533
Phone: (870) 757-2211
Hours: Visitor Center open Thursday-Monday, 9:30 am-4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.96416944
Longitude: -92.17938889
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
