Get ready for one of the most unique outdoor experiences Texas has to offer. This special weekend at Kickapoo Cavern State Park blends exploration, wildlife, and classic Hill Country scenery into a single unforgettable adventure.
We’ll start on Saturday afternoon with the park’s 1:00 PM undeveloped cave tour, a guided journey into the depths of one of Texas’s least-touched cavern systems. This tour is limited to just 10 participants, so secure your ticket right away - they sell out far in advance and availability is extremely limited.
After the tour, we’ll grab dinner at Pizza Outpost, a local favorite, before heading back to the park for an evening wildlife spectacle. At dusk, we’ll watch millions of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from Stewart Cave, passing just a few feet away as they pour into the night sky. It’s an awe-inspiring experience you won’t forget.
We’ll camp overnight in the park and wrap up the weekend on Sunday morning with a 8.5-mile hike through Kickapoo’s rugged limestone terrain and quiet Hill Country trails before heading home.
If you’re looking for a weekend full of discovery, adventure, and one-of-a-kind natural wonders, this trip has it all.
Pro tip: Get your cave tour tickets as soon as possible, limited spots available! Make sure you bring two sources of light (headlamp and flashflight, for instance) for the cavern tour. Also, this park does not have any trash service, so be prepared to pack out all of your trash.
Campsite(s) I recommend: #11, #13, #15
Starting point:
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Eats: The Pizza Outpost (Sat. 11 AM-9 PM) -
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Important information:
- Reservations: They are available online from
https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/, 30 days prior to the event for a day pass, and 5 months prior for camping reservations. See the shared Google Calendar (
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=ZGU0NjNhMzkxNzBhNGQ2MjUyZTBhMGFiODgyNDFmNDM4ZjAzYmFlMTNkNTczZjM2NTViNDk2NDc5NTc0YmJiMUBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t) which has all of the scheduled events, and event reminders about obtaining passes. Make sure you print them out and bring them with you to make your trip a smooth one!
- Waiver/Release: Make sure you fill out a waiver/release form (
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vdhCDW7bpvdlmnkPrV_n0iUwR_7QB7GRvBBT1tLWlKY/edit?usp=sharing) and either send it to me as a PDF (Facebook messenger is fine), or print it out and bring it with you. I will have blanks available at the start of the event if you forget. However, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to join the adventure without one being completed!
- What to bring?: Required items are - A positive attitude, at least 3L of water, and snacks. Nice to have things are - Personal first aid kit, electrolytes, hiking poles, head covering and/or sunscreen.
- As always: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to post in the discussion or message me directly. I'm happy to help, and answer any questions!
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