Longhorn Cavern

Longhorn Cavern Path to Cave 2005 TPWD photo
by Michelle LaPoint

Just about 6 miles from Inks Lake State Park, is Longhorn Cavern State Park the location of  Longhorn Cavern, which, according to geologists, is among unique caves in the world.

Facilities include a gift shop, a full service deli and snack counter, a picnic area, and 2 miles of hiking trails. The park is open for day-use only.

This park is operated by concessionaire, Longhorn Cavern

The Longhorn Cavern. website says, in part:

"Longhorn Cavern offers guided tours every day of the week. Tours last about an hour and twenty five minutes. On site guides lead you through the cavern narrating historical and geologic facts." 

"As one of Texas' river-formed caverns, Longhorn Cavern is full of wonderful and exciting discoveries. You will experience natural wonders such as Crystal City, an area of the cavern that is adorned with calcite crystals that were formed by standing pools of calcium-saturated water."

"There are many natural formations in this underground wonder. A child's favorite is the Queen's Watch Dog."

"There is also an area called the Indian Council Room. Our earliest records indicate that the Comanche Indians were the first to use the cavern."

To learn more about the caves of Texas, you might want to check out the websites below.

Types of Bats in Texas

Unless you are more familiar with bats than most people, I think you are going to be absolutely astounded by the  "portraits" of bats in this article.

Caves Deep in the Karst of Texas Webcast

Be sure to check out this webcast when you have a good Internet connection. It's a bit slow on dial-up.

This park is day use only, but camping and RV sites are available at nearby Inks Lake State Park and several other RV parks in the region.

For a Nearby Full-Hookups Campground

Texas State Parks Campgrounds are beautiful, but most often they have time limits and seldom have full hookups.

If you want to stay longer with full hookups, and prices reasonable enough you'll be tempted to stay for the season, you might want to check out my second-favorite campground (Second only to Inks Lake State Park), on the north-western shore of Lake Buchanan:

Hi-Line Lakes Resort

Phone: 325-379-1065

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