![]() ![]() The pictures I attached show you the Stairway into the Earth and believe me thats just the feeling you get when you descend the stairway. They explain how to use the headset and you are on your way. There is a small fee to go into the cave but the catch here is you go in by yourself. You are greeted by the smiling and very friendly staff at the large gift shop. The big sign over the doorway lets you know you have found the right spot. The entrance is about 150 yard down a set of steps. You arrive at the facility and you are on a very steep paved road. The cave was easy to find and had good roads to access it. While in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on a cavern hunting trip I found the Onyx Cave. Given the short walk inside, I would suggest this is a really good cave for beginners or families with young children who may have never visited such a place before. But again, nothing that was all that spectacular. The recorded guided tour takes around 25 minutes in all and there are some interesting formations inside. They said the cave stays at around 53 degrees year round, but inside, it felt cool not cold. Inside, the staff does a great job keeping the shared equipment, like the headphones, clean after every use. The walk from the parking area DOWN to the mine is formidable, especially for the elderly and little kids. The road towards the ends get REALLY narrow so watch your speed and keep an eye out for others coming the other way. If you are staying in Eureka Springs, the caverns on right close by. That said, Onyx has some things going for it. We recommend that you put phones on airplane mode, use auto flash and have them fully charged.I wanted to give this one a better review, but having been in a number of other caverns over the years, my perspective is probably a bit jaded by some of the truly spectacular cave systems I have visited. We have many spectacular photo opportunities but no cell service in the cave.CRYSTAL ONYX Cave is well lit so flashlights aren’t necessary.To protect our cave system, there are no public restrooms but clean porta-potties are available.Be aware there is grating throughout the cave. No pets except for properly trained service dogs.No food, drinks, gum, tobacco products or vaping in the cave.Front baby carriers only, no piggy back riding.No backpacks, purses* or walking sticks* allowed in the cave.Not handicap accessible, the tour is one half mile with 175 steps sporadically throughout the cave.Know the “NOs” for the safety of our guests and the conservation of the cave: Several local caves have similar names: Onyx Cave, Mammoth Onyx Cave, Great Onyx Cave, Crystal Cave… They are all different caves We are CRYSTAL ONYX cave, just three miles East of I-65, exit 53. ![]() If you have a reservation at another local establishment please allow yourself a minimum of 2 hours here plus travel time.The cave is 58 degrees F year round, dress appropriately.We have two tour routes that run at our discretion, they are both spectacular.*Terms apply, see notes on the “ABOUT” page. You may contact us for exclusive/ private tours year round.We have RV and Big Rig parking available.Closures will be posted on our Facebook page. Inclement weather: No tours if there is any snow or ice on the ground.Reservations are available but not needed except for groups of 12+.See our “ABOUT” page for details or call 27. We are Crystal Onyx Cave, established in 1960. But, don’t be confused, there is another local cave using a similar name. Please check out our excellent Google and TripAdvisor reviews. Crystal Onyx is family owned and operated with a laid back approach and unscripted tours. The average temperature in the cave is 58 degrees F or 14.5 C. The meandering trails have recently been renovated with groomed crushed limestone, new steps and handrails. You will descend down safe concrete and steel steps into a well lit speleothem rich cave. Your adventure begins outside with a short walk to one of the many sink holes and caves on our property. Tour group size is small with a comfortable pace and plenty of stops so you can see all of nature’s wonders, take pictures, relax and enjoy. You will be walking among a vast and diversified array of formations up close throughout the cave on your one hour, one half mile tour. Our cave, located on Prewitts Knob is a living, growing cave. Crystal Onyx is one of Kentucky’s premier show caves with spectacular beauty throughout. ![]()
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