Facility Rental
Weddings, Special Events, Commercial Photo Sessions, Film Production & More
Let us be the perfect backdrop for your special day or creative project. Natural beauty, rich history, and a highly versatile space — Longhorn Cavern State Park is best summed up with one word: unforgettable.
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Book Early
Submit your request a minimum of 30 days in advance of your event.
Facility Rental Fees
PEAK HOURS
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10AM TO 5PM
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AVAILABLE 7 DAYS/WEEK
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BLACKOUT DATES APPLY
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ABOVE GROUND ONLY
OFF-PEAK HOURS
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8AM TO 10AM : 5PM TO 10PM
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AVAILABLE 7 DAYS/WEEK
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BLACKOUT DATES APPLY
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ABOVE OR BELOW GROUND
OVERNIGHT
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10PM TO 8AM
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AVAILABLE 7 DAYS/WEEK
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BLACKOUT DATES APPLY
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ABOVE OR BELOW GROUND
Subject to change, please submit your request form for date and event-specific pricing
General Information:
Deposit & Peak/Off-Peak Details
- A 50% credit card deposit is due at booking.
- Load-in and load-out activities that disrupt regular park operations will incur charges at the Peak Hours rate.
- Events and commercial photography or film production that occur outside of regular business hours or interfere with daily park operations are subject to facility rental fees. Fees vary according to Peak Hours, Off-Peak Hours, and Overnight.
- Events or production inside the cavern or entrance sinkhole during Peak Hours (10am-Close) require a buyout of the entire business day. Buyouts unavailable Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Other blackout dates apply.
- After-hours cavern load-in is available as early as 60 minutes after the last tour goes in, charged at the Peak Hours rate.
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POLICIES & REQUIREMENTS
Submit your request a minimum of 30 days in advance of your event.
REGULATIONS & KEY CONSIDERATIONS |
INSURANCE All weddings and events require a minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy. |
If you do not have general liability insurance, you may be able to purchase it through the links below. Otherwise, talk to your insurance agent or event planner. Weddings: Get a wedding insurance quote from K&K Insurance. Special Events: Get a short-term special event insurance quote from K&K Insurance.
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No later than 14 days before the event date, provide a certificate of insurance naming Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 as additional insured. |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS |
REGULATIONS & KEY CONSIDERATIONS |
PERMITS |
A completed permit application and required documents must be submitted with the initial request. The permit application must be approved by Texas Parks & Wildlife before the booking can be confirmed. |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Application for Media Production in State Parks (PDF) |
INSURANCE Policies must be issued by an insurance company licensed in Texas. Commercial Photographer/Film Production: Talk to your insurance agent about general liability coverage. |
(Note: This is more than the $500,000 minimum coverage normally required by Texas Parks & Wildlife.) |
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On the Day of Your Event
Organizers are responsible for providing their own furnishings and equipment, including tables, chairs, lighting, etc.
Organizers are also responsible for setup, takedown, and cleanup of the facilities after the event.
All personnel must use designated parking and loading/unloading zones and are responsible for carrying and transporting their own equipment at all times.
Going Inside the Cavern?
To make your cavern experience as safe as it is memorable, all personnel must participate in a mandatory safety briefing before entering the cavern.
All equipment used in the cavern must be carried in and out of the front entrance gate.
Events or production inside the cavern are limited to 49 people, including necessary park staff.
Organizers are required to provide a cavern gate attendant for additional security.
Park Alcohol Policy
In compliance with Texas Parks & Wildlife policy, public display or consumption of alcohol is prohibited at Longhorn Cavern State Park.
Event Cancelation Policy
Receive a full refund of the deposit for bookings canceled 14 or more days before the confirmed date.
Cancellations 7 to 13 days before your confirmed date will receive a deposit refund less 20% of the total booking price.
If you need to cancel less than 7 days before the confirmed date, either 1) the entire deposit is forfeit or 2) you can reschedule at no additional charge (subject to availability).