Longhorn Cavern State Park

Activity Overview

Longhorn Cavern State Park, south of Burnet in Burnet County, is 645.62 acres classified as a scenic park in the rugged Hill Country. Longhorn Cavern was acquired in 1932 - 1937 from private owners. It was dedicated as a state park in 1932, was opened in 1938, and was dedicated as a natural landmark in 1971.

Things to See & Do

• Tour the Cave - The cave is 68 degrees year-round. The park offers guided tours that last approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes (a 1.25-mile round trip).
• Walk the mile loop (above ground) and enjoy the lookout tower.
• Camping - Longhorn Cavern is near Inks Lake State Park which offers camping and lodging options.
• Picnic - There are a couple of picnic areas and a nice observation tower for nice hill country view.
• If you're here, plan a day and visit a nearby park: Inks Lake State Park, Pedernales Falls State Park, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site (which includes the Sauer-Beckmann Farm).

Longhorn Caverns Insider Tips

• Tours leave at the top of every hour, and last about 90 minutes.
• Bring/wear low-heeled shoes with rubber soles as it gets slippery in there and has uneven flooring at times. There are quite a few stairs to climb to descend into the cavern, and the total walk is about 1.5 miles.
• The Visitor Center opens daily at 9 a.m. every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The first tour leaves between 10:00am and 11:00am (call ahead).
• Busy season is from March through August.