Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Quick Facts
1,729 ftPrice
$3 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Open Friday through ...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
1,729 ftPrice
$3 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Open Friday through ...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
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Based on 49 reviews
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"Kickapoo Cavern State Park is consistently praised for its cleanliness, serene environment, and excellent facilities. The park is ideal for stargazing, hiking, and enjoying the natural beauty. However, some users note the lack of trash facilities and the remote location as minor inconveniences."
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Kickapoo Cavern State Park
20939 RR 674, BRACKETTVILLE, Texas, 78832, United States
Best Time to Camp at Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Blessed with refreshingly cool temperatures and crisp, dry air, the park offers comfortable conditions for year-round exploration. Spring awakens the landscape with a symphony of migrating songbirds, while the spectacular bat flights captivate visitors from April through October, when warm evenings bring these nocturnal creatures spiraling from their cave roosts in mesmerizing clouds.
Summer can be hot; bat activity peaks Apr–Oct but heat lowers general comfort.
Fall noted ideal: milder temps, great hiking and continued bat activity.
Spring ideal for migrating songbirds and pleasant temperatures; reviewers recommend spring visits.
Cool, comfortable weather and good stargazing; fewer migratory birds and bats than spring/summer.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: Birding and bat viewing occur during mid-March through mid-June and April through October, respectively.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open Friday through Monday; closed Tuesday through Thursday. Birding season runs mid-March through mid-June.
- Current Alerts: COVID restrictions previously affected availability of cave tours. Drought conditions (August 2023) reduced bat sightings.
About Kickapoo Cavern State Park
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- Park open only Friday through Monday
- overnight camping unavailable Mondays.
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