Crystal Cave in Benton County

Went to try and check out this cave. its completely gated off and youre not allowed to go in because of bats.You cant get close enough to really even get a decent picture.

My wife and I watched the bats coming out and it was really exciting and a bit scary as well yet my wife went back again the next night would definitely go again !

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Nothing fancy, as others have noted. It’s an unassuming fenced-off hole in the ground. But at dusk, (well after sunset right before it gets darkit comes alive.Just as you start to get impatient & think nothing’s gonna happen, one or two bats appear, circle the opening, then fly off. Others follow, and while it might not reach the huge vortex of swirling bats the movies make you expect, it IS an impressive display of nature you prob don’t see every day.Perfect for families, homeschoolers (lots of real science to experience here!and anyone who wants to do something not involving a screen or money. There is a bench here that will allow you to watch the sunset and the bats.Do yourself a favor: put the phone down and immerse yourself in the experience.Reminder: please do not throw anything into the cave.Note the bats will not come at you. They circle their enclosure and fly off to the south and west. They are not interested in you and will not attack you. Unless you’re a mosquito. Then you’re a goner.This is in a residential area, so please be respectful.Arrive early, bring your water bottle, and watch the sunset from atop one of the highest points that is publicly accessible.

Not a cave to explore but the coolest experience in town at dusk! So cool to see!

So cool! We got there a few minutes before sunset and parked by the tennis court. There is a bench about 50 ft from the cave entrance and we hung out and waited. About 30 minutes after the sunset the bats came flooding out of the cave. It was SO worth the wait! Thousands of them! Highly recommend especially for kids to see. Our boys (ages 7 & 10really enjoyed it! We stayed and watched for about 45 min and they were still super active. Dont miss this neat experience!

I wish this would let me post a video clip of the bats as they flew out! It was amazing to see and well worth the trip! Just go at dusk or all you see is the hole in the ground!

The bats at dusk were spectacular. The kids and I enjoyed it so much

There wasnt a lot to look at except a hole in the ground. You couldnt see any crystals either. When the sun goes down, the bats come out by circling around the entrance before flying off. Disappointing if you go out of your way to see this. Historic value is about all. Cool if you like bats.

From what I have been told, in the summer if you show up before dusk, the bats all come flying out. I havent been there to witness this and to testify it to you but heard it on the grapevine that its a sight to see!

Its interesting to read about the history of the cave which is in a residential area of Bella Vista but keep in mind its fenced off and theres nothing to see except the cave opening going almost straight down into the ground.

Nice tall iron fence.

Very Interesting, Historically.

Fun

Fenced off hole in the ground

Very very cool. Arrive by 15 minutes after sunset and bring a flashlight. Stand near the fence and you can see them filter out slowly for quite a while.

Good place to go

Just kinda a whole in the ground. Endangered bats inside so you cant ever go inside the cave.

Such a lovely place to see bats by the thousands swarm out at dusk!:)♥️

Closed now..drive by every few days..

Cave is closed due to endangered bats. Was probably cool back when it was open though.

Really awesome cave for curious people

Beautiful place quiet and relaxing

Closed and fenced off. This should not be listed

I drove by and it said I visited it! lol