Longhorn Cavern State Park
BurnetBurnet CountyHill Country
A historic Hill Country cavern with guided walking and wild-cave tours, CCC architecture, hiking, and scenic overlooks.
Best for
caving, family, guided tours
Location
Burnet, Hill Country
Family friendly
Yes
Admission
A fee may be required
Accessibility
Accessibility features listed
About Longhorn Cavern State Park
Longhorn Cavern State Park is a natural area in Burnet, Burnet County, Hill Country. A historic Hill Country cavern with guided walking and wild-cave tours, CCC architecture, hiking, and scenic overlooks. Visitors commonly come for caving, family, guided tours, hiking, and history. Listed facilities include guided tours, picnic areas, restrooms, trails, and visitor center.
Longhorn Cavern State Park protects a historic Hill Country limestone cavern shaped by an ancient underground river. Visitors can join paid guided cavern tours, explore Civilian Conservation Corps architecture and exhibits, hike short surface trails, picnic, and take in overlooks along Park Road 4. The park grounds are day-use only and do not offer overnight camping.
Things to do at Longhorn Cavern State Park
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History and significance
Limestone cavern formed and enlarged by groundwater and an ancient underground river, with sculpted passages and natural chambers.
Visitor details
- ownership
State of Texas
- managingAgency
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- cavernTourOperator
Longhorn Cavern State Park concession operator
- accessType
Public day-use state park with paid guided cavern access
- destinationClass
TPWD cavern destination
- cavernType
Developed show cave
- geology
Limestone cavern formed and enlarged by groundwater and an ancient underground river, with sculpted passages and natural chambers.
- guidedTours
- reservationsRecommended
- campingAvailable
- dayUseOnly
- familyFriendly
- accessibilityNotes
Surface facilities include accessible features, but natural cavern routes include stairs, slopes, low clearances, wet surfaces, and uneven footing. Visitors should confirm the accessibility of a specific tour before booking.
- petPolicy
Pets may visit outdoor park grounds when permitted by Texas State Parks rules, but they are not allowed inside park buildings or on cavern tours. Service animals are handled under applicable accessibility rules.
- photography
Personal handheld photography may be allowed on standard tours subject to operator instructions, safety requirements, and restrictions on flash or bulky equipment.
- educational
- historicSignificance
Civilian Conservation Corps crews cleared debris from the cavern and built park facilities and the scenic approach road during the 1930s.
- operator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- hikingDiscovery
- isHikingDestination
- accessScope
Use designated public trails and visitor-use areas
- verifyCurrentConditions
- lastReviewed
2026-07-26
Hours
- parkGrounds
Open daily except December 25
- cavernTours
Tour schedules vary by date and must be verified with the cavern operator
- notes
The park is day-use only.
Fees
- parkGrounds
Free
- cavernTours
Paid guided tours; prices vary by tour and date
- notes
Cavern admission is separate from access to the park grounds.
Regulations
- cavernAccess
Cavern entry is permitted only through an authorized guided tour.
- pets
Pets are not permitted in buildings or on cavern tours.
- camping
No overnight camping is available at this park.
- verification
Visitors should verify current tour availability, age or mobility requirements, equipment rules, and closures before traveling.
Seasonal guidance
- yearRound
- holidayClosure
Park grounds are closed December 25.
- weather
Surface trails and overlooks can be hot in summer. Cavern conditions are cooler and may be damp or slippery year-round.
- planning
Advance tour reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, holidays, and school-break dates.
Amenities and facilities
Plan your visit
Build your itinerary around caving, family, guided tours, and hiking. Available facilities may include guided tours, picnic areas, restrooms, and trails. Travelers bringing pets should verify whether animals are permitted and which areas may be restricted. The destination lists accessibility features; contact the operator for route-specific or facility-specific details.
Conditions, closures, reservations, fees, and operating hours can change. Confirm the latest information with the official destination before traveling, especially for overnight stays, water activities, guided access, or remote areas.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Longhorn Cavern State Park?
Longhorn Cavern State Park is located in Burnet, Burnet County, Hill Country. Use the map on this page and verify directions with the official destination before departure.
What can you do at Longhorn Cavern State Park?
Popular listed activities include caving, family, guided tours, hiking, history, and scenic. Availability may vary by season, weather, water level, closures, or reservation requirements.
What amenities are available at Longhorn Cavern State Park?
Listed amenities include guided tours, picnic areas, restrooms, trails, and visitor center. Confirm current availability, accessibility, and operating status before traveling.
Does Longhorn Cavern State Park charge an admission fee?
A fee is listed as required or potentially required. Rates, passes, reservations, and additional activity fees can change, so verify current pricing with the destination.
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