Plan the park day around tickets, ride limits and the details families usually discover too late
White Water in Branson, Missouri is a seasonal 13-acre outdoor water park at 3505 W. 76 Country Blvd. It combines high-speed slides, a 500,000-gallon wave pool, family raft rides, children’s play areas and the 800-foot-plus Aloha River.
The useful questions start before the rides: which ticket saves money, whether your child meets the height rule, where a packed lunch can be eaten, how the new cashless setup works, what happens during lightning, and whether you need a locker or paid shade.
White Water Branson 2026: quick answer
The standard one-day ticket is currently $52 + tax for ages 12–64. Ages 4–11 and 65+ are $10 less, or $42 + tax. Children age 3 and under enter free. A two-day ticket is $72 + tax for ages 12–64, and standard guest parking is free.
Before buying: make sure you mean White Water in Branson
The phrase “White Water Park” points to several unrelated places. This page is about the Missouri water park operated within the Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts family.
Branson, Missouri
White Water
3505 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616.
Marietta / Atlanta, Georgia
“White Water Georgia” normally means Six Flags White Water. Its tickets, parking, passes and ride list are completely separate.
Boise / Idaho
Boise-area water park searches generally mean Roaring Springs Waterpark in Meridian, not White Water Branson.
White Water Branson ticket prices: choose by how many park days you will really use
One-day water park admission. Tax is extra.
The official pricing rule is $10 less than the standard ticket.
Ride, life-jacket and supervision rules still apply.
The two admission days must be used within five consecutive operating days.
Useful when a second water-park day is actually part of your itinerary.
Includes one operating day at Silver Dollar City and one White Water day within the stated use window.
The live 2026 ticket page currently advertises lower date-selected Silver Dollar City + White Water pricing.
Expedited access on listed slides. Water park admission is still required separately.
Current 2026 discounts worth checking before paying full price
These offers are more useful than random coupon-code pages because they are currently published by the park. Expiration dates matter.
First Responder Appreciation
$42Current official offer lists White Water admission at $42 for the eligible first responder plus up to five guests.
Diamond Bring-A-Friend
$29One discounted admission per Diamond passholder per operating day. Current terms say purchase is at a White Water ticket booth.
Advance group admission
$46Age 12+ one-day group rate. Ages 4–11 are $4 less. Reservation must be booked in advance.
School field trip
$39Current 2026 school-group price is $39 all ages, with one free ticket for every 15 paid tickets.
Advance lunch
$12.25Official school-group page currently lists an optional lunch at $12.25 per person.
Add White Water
$60Current Silver/Gold Season Passport checkout offers unlimited White Water visits for an additional $60.
White Water Park hours: the date matters more than a single opening time
May 23, 2026
White Water opened its 46th season on May 23.
September 7, 2026
Current ride and ticket pages list September 7 as the 2026 season endpoint.
Check the exact date
Operating times vary. Earlier summer Night Water dates also used extended evening hours, so an old “10 PM” snippet should not be treated as your visit-day answer.
Seven small details that can change the whole day
You do not need to add a separate standard parking fee to the Branson White Water ticket budget.
Download the official app, sign in and make sure tickets are accessible before leaving your hotel.
Guests must be at least 16 to enter unaccompanied. Younger guests need a supervising companion age 16 or older.
The park provides life jackets at no charge for small children and non-swimmers.
Arm floaties, monofins, boogie boards, swim noodles, tubes and outside inflatables are prohibited.
Personal umbrellas must be held at all times, and other umbrellas or shade tents are not permitted.
The prohibition also covers the parking lot and outside picnic area.
Beach towels are available at SurfSide Trading Company if you forget one.
Denim, corduroy, exposed metal and loose/problematic slide-contact items can prevent attraction use.
Ride height and weight rules: check these before a child chooses a favorite
The park has attractions for small children, families and thrill riders, but ride access is not based on age alone. Several slides use height, weight and physical riding-position requirements.
Which rides fit which kind of day?
KaPau Plummet
Trapdoor-style thrill slide with a steep 70-degree descent.
Kalani Drop Slides
High-speed free-fall slides reaching more than 40 mph.
Kalani Mat Racer
Four racing lanes for families and friends who want competition.
Waikiki Wave
Double speed-slide setup with different height rules by lane.
Pipeline Plunge
Twisting faster slide for qualified riders.
Ohana Falls
Large family raft experience for riders who want to stay together.
Aloha River
More than 800 feet long with approximately 300,000 gallons of water.
Surf’s Up
500,000-gallon wave pool and a natural family regrouping area.
Splashaway Cay
Slides, aqua-shooters and splash features for family play.
Coconut Cove
Smaller-child play area where the maximum-height rule matters more than a minimum.
Food and cooler rules: decide where lunch happens before you reach bag check
Full coolers do not go inside
General beverages, coolers and glass are not permitted inside the park, and bags may be searched at entry.
One unopened water bottle per person
This is the main outside-drink exception published by the park.
Children’s packaged snacks
Individually packaged, nonperishable children’s snacks are permitted.
Use the free picnic area
A complimentary picnic area sits outside the Front Gate. Keep the original admission ticket for same-day exit and re-entry.
Breast milk exception
Breast milk may pass through the gate, but glass bottles are prohibited. A required cooler is kept at First Aid during operating hours.
Ask for ingredient details
The accessibility information says restaurant hosts can provide detailed ingredient lists and allergen-free menu options on request.
Is the $45 Tasting Ticket useful?
The 2026 White Water Tasting Ticket includes two full-size meal items and three snack items from a selected menu. Examples currently listed include pizza, tacos, chicken tenders, burgers, funnel cake, Dippin’ Dots and other participating items.
Lockers and cashless payment: the details to handle before everyone gets wet
$15 per day
Current listed price includes tax, plus a separate $5 refundable deposit.
$23 per day
Also requires a $5 refundable deposit. A family may find one larger locker easier than splitting valuables across several small ones.
$85 all-season locker
Current official FAQ lists an all-season locker pass at $85.
Cash to Card: what happens if you arrive with only bills
Cash can be transferred to a prepaid card at park kiosks.
The kiosk does not charge a fee to convert cash onto the card.
If you need more money later, the current system requires obtaining another prepaid card.
Remaining funds can be spent anywhere the card is accepted rather than converted back into cash.
After 92 consecutive days without a transaction, the card provider currently charges $3.95 per month.
If a machine takes cash without dispensing the card, take the receipt to Guest Services for help.
Weather policy: what to do before leaving during a storm
10-mile lightning radius
Pools and attractions close when lightning is within 10 miles of White Water.
15-minute clearance
Attractions reopen after lightning has remained outside the 10-mile radius for at least 15 minutes.
Weather Guarantee
If weather interruption shortens the visit, the official procedure directs guests to a ticket booth before leaving for a possible complimentary return ticket.
Accessibility details from White Water’s official planning resources
This is where the official accessibility material adds information that normal ticket pages do not show. Guest Relations is at the entrance near the ticket booth.
Personal wheelchair or ECV
Guests may bring their own. Current White Water guidance says an ECV must have at least three wheels, be battery powered, no wider than 30 inches and operated by one seated rider.
Stay on paved walkways
Because of park terrain, mobility devices should remain on designated paved routes and be operated no faster than walking speed.
Aquatics wheelchair
An aquatics wheelchair can be requested from management or First Aid for transfer purposes and must be returned after use.
Transfer entrances
The official accessibility page specifically lists wheelchair transfer entrances at Surf’s Up Wave Pool and Aloha River at Hula Hula Bay.
Medication and oxygen
Medication that must remain cool and extra oxygen bottles may be left at First Aid. Label belongings clearly; identification may be required for pickup.
Service animals
ADA-defined trained service animals are welcome when controlled by the owner, but they are not permitted on rides or in pools.
Accessible parking
Accessible and van-accessible parking is first come, first served and requires the appropriate government-issued plate or displayed parking tag.
Guest drop-off
A guest drop-off area is available in front of the ticket booths.
First Aid location
First Aid is on the Kalani Towers side of the merchandise building and is staffed with state-licensed EMTs and paramedics.
Cabana prices: pay for shade only if your group will use the base
From
$245 + taxIncludes two chaise loungers, table, four dining chairs, four tubes, locker and television.
From
$320 + taxAdds meal-delivery service. Food itself is purchased separately.
From
$175 + taxIncludes loungers, umbrella, table, four chairs, four tubes and locker.
From
$90 + taxTwo chairs, table and built-in locker for a maximum of two guests.
Party Pavilion
From $475Covered party area behind Surf’s Up Wave Pool. Advance reservation is required.
Map, app and photos: download what you need before reaching the gate
White Water
3505 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-336-7100
From north or south of Branson, the park directs drivers to US-65 and the MO-76 / 76 Country Boulevard exit, then west along 76 Country Boulevard. White Water is a separate address from Silver Dollar City theme park.
Use the app before the park’s no-Wi-Fi rule becomes a problem
The official Silver Dollar City app offers White Water wayfinding, estimated ride wait times, custom attraction lists and ticket management. Because White Water says public Wi-Fi is not available, install the app and sign in while you still have reliable hotel/home internet.
No phone? Physical park maps are posted inside
The official accessibility resource says map boards are posted at the turnstile entrance, Rentals location, and the east and west sides of the merchandise building.
Looking for current photos?
Use the official ride pages rather than an old image-search result. Each attraction page ties current photos and restrictions to the correct slide, which is especially useful for showing a nervous child what KaPau Plummet, Ohana Falls or Coconut Cove actually looks like.
How to plan a White Water Branson visit without wasting the first hour
Confirm the Branson address
Make sure your ticket page and GPS both point to 3505 W. 76 Country Blvd. Do not confuse this park with Six Flags White Water in Georgia.
Open the exact White Water date
Check the official operating calendar. The May 23–September 7 season window does not mean the same hours every day.
Compare the complete ticket route
Check one-day, two-day, combo, active discount, group or season-pass options before paying. Use what your group will actually visit, not the biggest-looking package.
Measure the children
Separate your priority attractions into under-42, 42-inch and 48-inch groups, then check any companion and weight rules.
Decide lunch, locker and payment
Know whether lunch is inside or at the outside picnic area, which locker size you need and whether you will pay directly by card or use Cash to Card.
Download the app and check radar
Get the app ready while you still have Wi-Fi, then check weather, tickets and the map before starting the drive down 76 Country Boulevard.
A practical first 90 minutes for families who do not want to spend the morning reorganizing
Store and regroup
Handle the locker, valuables and meeting point before anyone heads into the water.
Do one priority attraction
Qualified thrill riders can target KaPau or Kalani while small children start in Coconut Cove or Splashaway Cay.
Bring the group together
Aloha River or Surf’s Up makes a better family reset than trying to meet beside a high-speed slide queue.
Reset before hunger hits
Reapply sunscreen, check everyone’s energy and decide whether lunch is inside or at the picnic area.
Official source and PDF audit: what this guide actually used
Different official White Water pages answer different questions. This section shows where the trip-critical details come from instead of hiding the sourcing behind generic “check official website” language.
Ticket source
The live ticket page is used for $52/$72 admission, child/senior pricing, ages 3-and-under free, combo tickets and cashless notice.
Ride source
The official slides page is used for height, weight, companion and lightning restrictions rather than an old brochure or reseller summary.
FAQ source
The official FAQ provides free parking, locker pricing, food rules, re-entry, nursing station, life jackets, Wi-Fi, umbrellas and dress-code details.
Accessibility resource
The live accessibility page supplies ECV dimensions, paved-route rules, aquatics wheelchair procedure, First Aid, service animals, parking and transfer entrances.
Official PDF map
The official map page exposes a downloadable White Water PDF map. Use the live map page so you do not accidentally save an outdated third-party park map.
Rides Guide download
The official accessibility page also exposes a downloadable Rides Guide. For trip-critical facts on this page, live official ride/accessibility text is used rather than guessing from an inaccessible or stale PDF copy.
Cashless source
The dedicated cashless FAQ provides the $1–$500 load range, no-load-fee rule, non-reloadable card rule and 92-day inactivity fee.
Group / school sources
Current group pages provide the 15+ rates, 72-hour reservation rule, $39 school admission and optional $12.25 student lunch.
Current offers
The official special-offers page is used for the August First Responder offer and late-season Diamond Bring-A-Friend price.
Official White Water links to use for the final transaction
This article handles planning. Use the links below only when you reach the point where live inventory, exact hours, payment or same-day operating information controls the answer.
White Water Park Branson FAQs
How much are White Water Branson tickets in 2026?
Official 2026 White Water admission is $52 + tax for a one-day ticket for ages 12–64. Ages 4–11 and 65+ are $10 less, making the listed price $42 + tax. Ages 3 and under are free. A two-day ticket is $72 + tax for ages 12–64 and $62 for ages 4–11 and 65+.
What are White Water Branson hours in 2026?
The published season runs from May 23 through September 7, 2026. Operating days and hours vary, so use the official Silver Dollar City Parks calendar for your exact date instead of relying on a generic search snippet.
Is parking free at White Water Branson?
Yes. The official White Water FAQ states that free guest parking is available.
Can I bring food or a cooler into White Water?
General coolers, beverages and glass are not permitted inside. Each family member may bring one unopened bottle of water, and individually packaged nonperishable children’s snacks are permitted. A complimentary picnic area is outside the Front Gate, and same-day re-entry is allowed when you retain the original admission ticket.
How much are lockers at White Water Branson?
Standard lockers are currently $15 per day and Family Lockers $23 per day. Both require a $5 refundable deposit. An all-season locker pass is also listed at $85. Daily locker prices include tax and can change.
Is White Water Branson cashless?
Yes. White Water accepts major electronic payment methods. Guests carrying cash can transfer $1–$500 onto a prepaid card at free Cash to Card kiosks. The cards cannot be reloaded, and unused balances are not converted back to cash.
What are the main White Water Branson ride height requirements?
KaPau Plummet and Kalani Towers Drop Slides require 48 inches. Kalani Towers Mat Racer and Pipeline Plunge require 42 inches. Waikiki Wave requires 42 inches on the tan slide and 48 inches on the blue slide. Ohana Falls lists 48 inches, although guests at least 36 inches may ride with a supervising companion.
What happens if there is lightning at White Water?
Pools and attractions close when lightning is within 10 miles and may reopen once lightning has remained outside that radius for at least 15 minutes. If weather substantially shortens your visit, stop at a ticket booth before leaving and ask about the Weather Guarantee return-ticket process.
Does White Water Branson have Wi-Fi?
No. The official FAQ says public Wi-Fi is not available. Download the official app and sign in before arriving if you want to use its map, wait-time, planning or ticket features.
Is White Water Branson the same as Six Flags White Water in Georgia?
No. White Water is at 3505 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson, Missouri and is part of Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts. Six Flags White Water is a separate water park in Marietta, Georgia with different tickets, parking and attractions.