Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Closed — Open Friday 8 a.m. through Monday 4:30 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A burn ban is currently in effect prohibiting wood fires; charcoal and containerized fuel stoves are allowed for cooking only. Prescribed burns may occur December through April. Campers must pack out all trash.
Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35PM CDT until April 12 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
FFWEWX The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Edwards County in south central Texas... Northwestern Kinney County in south central Texas... Eastern Val Verde County in south central Texas... * Until 330 AM CDT. * At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Del Rio, Rocksprings, Comstock, Loma Alta, Lake View, Carta Valley, Long Point, Amanda, Black Brush Point, Val Verde Park, Laughlin AFB, Diablo East, Standart, Governors Landing, Amistad Village, Cienegas Terrace, Box Canyon, Amistad Acres, Seminole Canyon State Park and Vinegarone.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 11 at 10:29PM CDT until April 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 100 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS EDWARDS KINNEY REAL VAL VERDE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BRACKETTVILLE, DEL RIO, LEAKEY, AND ROCKSPRINGS.
About
Kickapoo Cavern State Park offers a remote wilderness experience in southwestern Texas, about 90 minutes west of San Antonio. The park's 6,400 acres contain 20 known caves formed over millions of years, with Kickapoo Cavern and Stuart Bat Cave being the two largest. Kickapoo Cavern stretches 1,400 feet and is accessible via guided tours offered every Saturday at 1 p.m. Stuart Bat Cave hosts thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats from mid-March through October, and visitors can watch dramatic evening bat flights at dusk during warmer months. The park's lightly-developed landscape appeals to adventurous campers seeking solitude and authentic nature experiences. About 240 migrant and resident bird species have been sighted here, making it excellent for birding. Miles of trails wind through the rugged terrain, offering opportunities for hiking and mountain biking, with the Armadillo Lookout Trail providing panoramic views of the southwestern park area. The park maintains a bird blind near headquarters where visitors can observe wildlife. Camping facilities include five full hookup sites, 10 water-only sites for tents and small campers, and a 30-person group camp. The park cannot accommodate RVs over 36 feet due to road and site limitations. Campers must pack out all trash as the park has no trash disposal service. The park operates on a limited schedule, open only Friday through Monday, and often reaches capacity, so reservations are strongly recommended.
Directions
From San Antonio, take US 90W through Uvalde. In Brackettville, turn right onto RR 674 North and continue for about 23 miles. The park entrance is 1/4 mile past the Edwards County Line on the west side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 36ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| KickapooCavernSP@tpwd.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (830) 563-2342 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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