Our state’s natural beauty isn’t just on the surface. Deep in Arkansas’ underground resides quite a unique sight. Cosmic Cavern is home to not one but two mysterious bottomless lakes. Let’s dive right in and see these spectacular natural wonders. We know you’ll agree that they are among the most wonderful

Approximately 400 feet below ground lies a truly unique natural wonder.
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This beautiful bottomless lake is part of Cosmic Cavern.
The entire cave tour is hauntingly beautiful.
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Cosmic Cavern is rightfully known as "Arkansas' Most Beautifully Decorated Cave." It also has the largest soda straw formations in the Ozarks (over 9 feet long!).

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The underground lakes are the largest in the Ozarks.
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The lakes are considered bottomless because cave divers have yet to find the bottom to take accurate measurements. The south lake was stocked with trout back in the 1920s. The trout population is still thriving, but because of the cave's conditions, they're now white and blind.
Photos of this mysterious lake are captivating, but this is one wonder you definitely need to see for yourself.
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The second lake wasn't discovered until 1993 as part of the "Silent Splendor" room. This is the room that also contains the largest soda straw on record in the Ozarks. Cave tours are a little over an hour long and cover 1/3-mile of the cavern. Tickets are nominally priced, making it a budget-friendly activity.
Just look at all of those ancient crystals hanging from the cave walls!
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Cosmic Cavern is definitely one of the most fascinating underground caves in Arkansas.

You can learn more by going to the official Cosmic Cavern website, as well as to the Cosmic Cavern Facebook page.

Did you know about these mystifying Arkansas caverns and bottomless lakes? Have you toured Cosmic Cavern yet? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! You can share your photos of the cave tour in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.

If you’re interested in making a weekend trip to the Berryville area, there is no better place to spend the night than the cozy Cedar Creek Cabins.

To discover more natural beauty in the area take this relaxing float and camp excursion or visit this gorgeous lagoon.

If you’re still in the mood for more Arkansas adventures, take a look at this video about Eureka Springs:

 

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Lysa Allman-Baldwin | July 12, 2023

What are the best road trips in Arkansas?

  • During the holiday season, a Christmas road trip itinerary to see all those magical lights winds from the Garvan Woodland Gardens all the way up to almost Springdale, with stops in between including the State Capitol and Hot Springs National Park.
  • A fall foliage road trip can include Mountain View, Jasper, and Mount Magazine State Park, just to name a few stops.
  • If you like paranormal adventures, a terrifying road trip option starts at a haunted hotel in Eureka Springs and includes an opera house in Van Buren, a cemetery in DeQueen, and a historic home in Monticello.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other scenic road trips in Arkansas.

What are some hidden gems in Arkansas?

  • The Old State House in Little Rock was the capitol building of Arkansas from 1833 until 1912 and the site of the election night celebration of Bill Clinton in 1992.
  • The Fort Smith Trolley Museum in Fort Smith is a historic streetcar and railroad museum where visitors can learn about the transportation history of the area.
  • The Arkansas Post National Memorial in Arkansas Post was the site of the first European settlement in the state and of a Revolutionary War battle.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other captivating hidden gems in Arkansas.

What are some fun facts about Arkansas?

  • The state encompasses 2.5 million acres of national forest, 50 state parks, three state scenic byways, and seven national scenic byways.
  • Arkansas is home to the first piece of land protected by the United States government for recreational use.
  • Little Rock got its name from an actual rock called La Petite Roche in French.

Read on and learn more fun facts about Arkansas.

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Cosmic Cavern, 6386 AR-21, Berryville, AR 72616, USA