Kickapoo Cavern State Park
- Status
- Temporarily closed
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 15 campsites
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(830) 563-2342
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
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The park is open from 8 a.m. Fridays through 4:30 p.m. Mondays. It is closed the rest of the week. We do not have trash service. You must take your trash when you leave. Check back for updates.
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Overview
In Kinney County, about 31 miles northeast of Del Rio, Kickapoo Cavern State Park covers about 6,393 acres.
The park supports mountain biking, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 15 campsites across 3 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate | Fri–Sun | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Mon | 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Office — Headquarters | Fri–Mon | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Gate Hours, Friday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Headquarters Hours: Park Closed: Tuesday - Thursday. We often reach capacity for camping and day use. To guarantee entry, make reservations online or by calling the customer service center before you visit. Unauthorized entry into caves is prohibited. Friday - Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult | $3 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult : $3 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
To guarantee entry, make reservations online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
We often reach capacity for camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites These sites have utility hookups for RVs but tent camping is also allowed. If towing a vehicle behind your motorhome, it must be disconnected in the parking lot. This park does not have any trash disposal, so you must remove all your trash. Sites #1, 3, 5 and 7 are wheelchair accessible, with cement paths from the parking area to the sites and the bathrooms. | 5 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; Electric hookupShowersPicnic tableLantern postCement slabFire ring or upright grillCampsites #1, 3, 4, 5 and 7Sites cannot fit vehicles over 36' | $25 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Water These sites are for tents and small campers only; they will not fit fifth wheels, class A or other large RVs. This park does not have any trash disposal, so you must remove all your trash. | 10 | Shared water spigots between campsitesShowersPicnic tableLantern postCement slabFire ring or waist-high grillCampsites #2, 6, 8-15Tents and small campers only | $15 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Group Camp This site is about 2 acres, with five campsites. Two of the five campsites (#17 and 19) are wheelchair accessible, with cement paths from the parking area to the sites. | — | $45 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
Camping details from the park
Stay overnight at one of our campsites. We have five full hookup campsites, 10 campsites with water only, and a 30-person group camp. This park cannot fit RVs over 36 feet.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingMountain bikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Hike or bike miles of trails, catching glimpses of wildlife along the way. Find information and links to maps on our Trails Information page.
Don’t miss the Armadillo Lookout Trail, which leads to a panoramic view of the southwestern area of the park.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 20939 RR 674
Brackettville, TX 78832 - Nearest town
- Del Rio — about 31 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 29.6100, -100.4525
- Phone
- (830) 563-2342
- KickapooCavernSP@tpwd.texas.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Fri–Sun 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Mon 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology