Longhorn Cavern State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(512) 715-9000
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Screwworm AlertJune 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do… (more)
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian. For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Longhorn Cavern State Park is a 721-acre park in Burnet County, about 7 miles north of Granite Shoals.
Visitors come for historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Grounds and facilities are open daily (closed Dec. 25). Go to VisitLonghornCavern.com for schedule and tour information. Longhorn Cavern State Park is a day-use only park. There is no overnight camping. To camp nearby, contact Inks Lake State Park. | ||
Official wording
Grounds and facilities are open daily (closed Dec. 25). Go to VisitLonghornCavern.com for schedule and tour information. Longhorn Cavern State Park is a day-use only park. There is no overnight camping. To camp nearby, contact Inks Lake State Park.
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
Daily entrance fee charged per person (adults); children 12 and under are free. Amounts vary by park.
Statewide fee rule from Texas's park system (source); this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
✓ 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
- 6211 Park Road 4 S.
Burnet, TX 78611 - Nearest town
- Granite Shoals — about 7 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.6844, -98.3510
- Phone
- (512) 715-9000
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)
- Photo: 21-29-089-cavern.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Dsdugan
“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