• All requests must be submitted a minimum of 30 days in advance.
• A 50% credit card deposit is due at booking. See Cancellation Policy for refund information.
• 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.
• All commercial photography or film production requires a permit from Texas Parks & Wildlife before booking. See Permitting Requirements.
• All weddings, events, commercial photography or film production require a minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy. See Insurance Requirements.
• 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.
• All personnel are responsible for carrying and transporting their own equipment at all times.
• Load-in and load-out that disrupts regular park operations is charged at the Peak Hours rate.
• In compliance with Texas Parks & Wildlife policy, public display or consumption of alcohol is prohibited at Longhorn Cavern State Park.

• 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.
• Events or production inside the cavern are limited to 49 people, including necessary park staff.
• All personnel must participate in a mandatory safety briefing before entering the cavern.
• After-hours cavern load-in is available as early as 60 minutes after the last tour goes in, charged at the Peak Hours rate.
• All equipment used in the cavern must be carried in and out of the front entrance gate.
• Organizers are required to provide a cavern gate attendant for additional security.

• All commercial photographers and film productions working at Longhorn Cavern State Park must have a permit from Texas Parks & Wildlife.
• 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)
• State Park Rules and Regulations (PDF)
• State Park Rules and Regulations - Acknowledgement (PDF)

• All commercial photographers and film productions working at Longhorn Cavern State Park must have 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.
• All individual and professional event organizers must also have a minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy.
• Policies must be issued by an insurance company licensed in Texas.
• A certificate of insurance naming Texas Parks and Wild­life Depart­ment, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 as addi­tional insured must be provided no later than 14 days before the event date or the booking will be cancelled according to the cancellation policy.
• Include the name and date of the event on the certificate.

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.

• Weddings: Get a wedding insurance quote from K&K Insurance.
• Special Events: Get a short-term special event insurance quote from K&K Insurance.
• Commercial Photographer/Film Production: Talk to your insurance agent about general liability coverage.

• Bookings cancelled 14 days before the confirmed date will receive a full refund of the deposit.
• Bookings cancelled 7 to 13 days before the confirmed date will receive a refund of the deposit less 20% of the total booking price.
• Bookings cancelled less than 7 days before the confirmed date will forfeit the entire deposit.
• Bookings cancelled less than 7 days before the confirmed date may be rescheduled at no additional charge, subject to availability.