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Frequently Asked Questions

A: See the Park/Tour Hours section of the Home Page for current park hours.

A: No. All access to Longhorn Cavern State Park is prohibited when the gates are closed. Parking outside the gates and walking into the park is considered trespassing by State Park Police.

A: See the Entrance/Activity Fees sections of the Home Page for current entrance and activity fee information.

A: Yes, we accept cash and most major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

A: See the Park/Tour Hours section of the Home Page for current Walking Tour hours.

A: See the Park/Tour Hours section of the Home Page for current Wild Cave Tour hours.

A: Daily Cavern Walking Tour tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis only. Tickets for the next available tour can be purchased at the front desk. We suggest you arrive 30-60 minutes before your desired tour to minimize potential wait time.

A: Reservations are accepted and encouraged for the weekly Wild Cave Tour. Visit the Wild Cave Tour Page for more information and to make an online reservation.

A: Cavern temperatures range up to 68 degrees Fahrenheit / 20 degrees Celsius year-round. The air tends to be a little cooler near the cavern entrance. Relative humidity is about 60%.

A: No, the only restrooms are located in the visitor center. Guests are encouraged to use the facilities before their tour begins.

A: Dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. Parts of the trail can be wet depending on recent rainfall.

A: Longhorn Cavern State Park offers unique private group experiences for non-profit/tax-exempt organizations including schools, colleges and universities, scout troops, churches, and community organizations.

Private groups receive discounted tour prices, a custom date and tour time, a private tour guide, and more. A valid Texas Sales & Use Tax Exemption Certificate is required.

See the Private Groups Experiences page for more information.

A: Due to the historic nature of Longhorn Cavern State Park, our visitor facilities and cavern walkways are not wheelchair accessible. Refer to Wheelchair Accessibility at Parks for a list of Texas State Parks with accessible features.

A: Leashed dogs are allowed in the park, including the nature/hiking trails. However, only trained service animals are permitted to enter the cavern or park buildings. Refer to Texas State Park Regulations 59.134 (c) for more information.

A: Only trained service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted to enter the cavern or park buildings. Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as an animal that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Because emotional support animals have not been trained to perform a specific job or task, these animals do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. Additionally, if a particular service animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or if the animal is not housebroken, the handler will be required to remove the animal from the premises. For more information, refer to Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA.

A: Children of all ages are welcome on the Cavern Walking Tour. While most children have a great time on tour, every child responds differently to dark, enclosed environments and some children may not be comfortable in the cave. In addition, there are no restrooms in the cavern. 

Parents should evaluate their child's energy level and ability to complete the tour before purchasing tickets. Please be aware of how your child is responding throughout the tour; you may be asked to end your tour early if your child is noticeably upset or becomes disruptive to other guests. Refunds will not be given after the tour leaves Crystal City.

For your children’s safety, please keep them close and on the path when touring the cavern.

A: Children must be at least 8 years old to participate in the Wild Cave Tour.

A: Strollers, backpacks, and other types of infant carriers are allowed in the cavern. Side-by-side strollers are not allowed. Please note that there are 52 stone steps leading down (and back up!) to the cavern entrance. All strollers must be hand-carried down the stairs.

Once inside the cavern, the pathway is mostly paved and level. Strollers with pneumatic tires have the easiest time navigating the tour route; umbrella strollers are not recommended. Due to low ceiling clearance in parts of the cave, be mindful of infants and children riding high in backpacks.

A: Yes. All commercial photographers and film productions working at Longhorn Cavern State Park must have a permit and a minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy. (Note: This is more than the $500,000 minimum coverage normally required by Texas Parks & Wildlife.) These requirements apply even if the output of these sessions/shoots is for non-commercial use.

Commercial photography or film production that occurs outside of regular business hours or interferes with daily park operations is also subject to facility rental fees. See the Events & Production page for more information.

Permits are not required for news media. News media requests should be submitted through this website's general Contact form.