Onondaga Cave

188610 km surveyedUSA

CountryUSA

RegionMissouri

Discovered1886

Size/Depth10 km surveyed

About Onondaga Cave

Known for its exceptionally well-preserved formations. The lily pad flowstones are unique. Features twin columns, a rare double stalactite-stalagmite join. Missouri is called the Cave State with over 7,000 caves.

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