Blanchard Springs Caverns - Fifty-Six, Arkansas

Evan Bishop

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is an absolute must-visit if you’re a nature lover! From the breathtaking beauty of the springs themselves to the well-maintained hiking trails, this spot offers a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. The highlight for me was the Blanchard Springs Caverns – a truly awe-inspiring cave system that's well worth the tour.

The trails are suitable for all skill levels, and the natural scenery is stunning. You get to experience waterfalls, crystal-clear streams, and lush forests all in one place. There are plenty of picnic spots, and the campgrounds are clean and peaceful, making it a great place for a weekend getaway.

The facilities are well kept, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend it for families, hikers, or anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Ozarks.

Dana Rios

Took the Discovery Trail tour and I highly recommend this one. Guides were informative and fun. Beautiful spot and definitely a must see. While in the area please visit Mirror Lake falls and the old mill. Easy to navigate boardwalk to the top of the falls that is wheelchair accessible. The trail to the bottom and the mill is not wheelchair accessible but is still an easy hike if careful.

Paula Haberer

Beautiful large Caverns with many pristine formations. The guide April was informative and entertaining. It was a much brisker pace than my experience in the many other caverns and caves I have visited around the country both private and federal and that detracted from the experience. But the price was a great value ($8.50 booked online with my federal senior pass) so it's hard to complain too much.

Renee Campbell

An Arkansas gem! The surrounding area is breathtakingly beautiful, but what is hidden beneath is otherworldly!
I recommend buying tickets online before taking your tour to ensure that you won't have to wait for an opening in a tour. There is a tour schedule.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and her love for the cave system was evident.

Tasnim Ara Islam

We visited Blanchard Springs Caverns during the late October. This recreation area is mainly famous for its magnificent caverns. But sadly we didn’t get the chance to visit the cavern, so we decided to check out all the stunning falls in this recreation area. No admission fee. But the Cavern tour has tickets and the price varies. The day we went it was $22/adult.

We went to the visitor center for some information about the falls and bought some souvenirs from the gift shop. The whole visitor center area was colored with fall foliage. The visitor center is the starting point of the Cavern. We also visited the Blanchard Springs, Mirror Lake and waterfalls. Even without the caverns, it was a fantastic experience!

Laura Boyle

It is absolutely worth your time to take the guided tour of Blanchard Sporting Caverns. The tour guides are beyond knowledgeable. The photo ops are amazing. Although the paths are paved, they are steep, and I wouldn't recommend a manual wheel chair take this on. It's cool underground, so dress appropriately. In my estimation, the best cavern tour in North America!

Tyler Tallent

The drive to the park was beautiful. The cave is amazing. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable. The cave stays around 50° all year round and the pathways can be slick. Overall It was a very enjoyable family experience, and we would definitely return to do it again.

Valerie Norton

This place was amazing!! We came to Edgemont for a quick family getaway with no plans on really what to do. We came here on a whim and we were all blown away!! Sam was SO knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interactive! I cannot recommend this place enough!! It's also inexpensive! Which makes it even better!! We got there a bit early, they have tours at designated times but it gave us a chance to eat. We purchased tickets when we got there with no hassle, no lines.