Overview
Kickapoo Cavern State Park is in the Hill Country River Region of Texas.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 41°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Sep. (climate data from nearby San Antonio)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 119 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field, San Angelo — 121 mi away. Directions
The park is located at 20939 Ranch Rd 674, about 22 miles north of Brackettville.
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Understand
Kickapoo Cavern State Park is a 6,300-acre state park in Kinney County, Texas. It is a remote park with limited cell service. Unauthorized entry into caves is not allowed.
History
This park began as the Seargeant Ranch, owned by the county judge. The Seargeent family ranched sheep and goats, and for a brief time allowed access into Kickapoo Cavern. TPWD acquired the land in December 1986 and opened it on a limited basis in 1991. Full access to the park became available in 2010.
Landscape
Located on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country, this park consists of canyons and ridges. The ground is limestone rocks which allowed for the formation of multiple caves to form onsite.
Flora and fauna
Mammals commonly found in the park include whitetail deer, raccoon, ringtail, gray fox, rock squirrel, porcupine, rabbit, and various other rodents. Commonly found birds are Gray vireo, Varied bunting, and Montezuma quail. Also, various uncommon species of reptiles and amphibians live in the park, including the Barking frog, Mottled Rock Rattlesnake, and Texas alligator lizard.
Park information
- Kickapoo Cavern State Park web page
Get in
The park is located at 20939 Ranch Rd 674, about 22 miles north of Brackettville.
Fees and permits
Fees, as of 2025:
- Day use (13+) : $3
- Overnight (full hook-up): $25 a night
- Overnight (water nearby): $15 a night
Get around
5 miles of paved road you can drive your vehicle on. 18 miles of hiking and biking trails.
See
- Cave formations including the twin 80-foot columns, the largest formation in the state.
Do
- Wild Cave Tour is held regularly on Saturday at 1PM. Reservations are required, book here. This tour is for ages 5 and up, it is a strenuous 3 hour hike through an undeveloped cave (no path or lights). Bring 2 flashlights and good sturdy hiking boots.
- Stuart Bat Cave houses up to 1 million Mexican Free-tailed bats from March to October. Peak bat season is September. Day pass required for viewing. Call +1 830-563-2342 for up-to-date bat numbers. Population varies greatly throughout the summer.
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Kickapoo Cavern hosts 15 campsites and 1 group area. 5 of the campsites are full hook-up (Water, Electric and Sewer). Reservations required.
Backcountry
Go next
- Seminole Canyon State Park
- Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
- Devil's River State Natural Area
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