List of caves in Missouri
This list of caves in Missouri includes the location, length, and date they were opened to the public.
There are roughly 7,500 caves recorded in the state. Based on that, Missouri has become known as the Cave State. One of the reasons for the vast number of caves is that Slightly acidic rainwater can easily dissolve the carbonate bedrock underlying many parts of the state.
The Ozarks region has a well-developed karst topography with numerous areas of sinkholes, stream capture, and cavern development.