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Longhorn Cavern State Park – Longhorn cavern entrance📷 Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

Longhorn Cavern State Park

Burnet, TX

Nature

A river-carved cave used by Comanche people and later as a speakeasy, with a CCC-built stone visitor center from the 1930s. Guided walking tours take about 90 minutes; the cave stays around 20 °C all year.

Nearest town
Burnet, TX
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
30.6841, -98.3503

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February and May. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Seven Lakes RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    8 mi from Longhorn Cavern State Park
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  • Shilo RV and Tiny Home VillageMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Longhorn Cavern State Park
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  • Patriot RV Park - BertramMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Longhorn Cavern State Park
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  • Patriot RV Park - Bertram SouthMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Longhorn Cavern State Park
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  • Lucky Horseshoe RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Longhorn Cavern State Park
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  • Windmill RV RanchMotorhome stopover
    21 mi from Longhorn Cavern State Park
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All campsites in Texas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Longhorn Cavern State Park?

Longhorn Cavern State Park is in Burnet, TX, at GPS 30.6841, -98.3503. It is about 9 mi from Marble Falls.

Can you camp near Longhorn Cavern State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lake Buchanan RV Resort, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Longhorn Cavern State Park?

Longhorn Cavern State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Texas Hill Country on US-290: LBJ country, Luckenbach and wildflowers.

What is there to see near Longhorn Cavern State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pedernales Falls State Park (27 mi), Hamilton Pool Preserve (27 mi), Willow City Loop (29 mi) and Enchanted Rock (31 mi).

When is the best time to visit Longhorn Cavern State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February and May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)