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Longhorn Cavern State Park. Bring the family to explore this underground wonderland on a guided tour. Admire CCC craftsmanship throughout the park, above and below ground. The CCC hand-built stone staircases, walls and buildings, and cleaned out the cave during their time here.
This unusual mix of water dissolving and cutting makes Longhorn Cavern one of the most unique caves of the world. Find more information: Bird Checklist for Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern State Parks | PDF. Just for kids: Underground Connection | PDF.
Longhorn Cavern State Park is 645.62 acres of rugged Hill Country south of Burnet in Burnet County. The state acquired Longhorn Cavern from private owners in 1932 to 1937. The park opened in 1938, and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971.
You and your guests can enjoy unlimited visits to more than 80 state parks without paying entrance fees. You’ll also get discounts on camping (restrictions may apply), park store purchases and equipment rentals.
Inks Lake State Park offers family fun on water and land. With its sparkling blue water, colorful rock outcrops, and striking sunsets, this gem of the Hill Country is just an hour northwest of Austin. Things to Do. Inks Lake State Park is great for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Texas State Parks Store. T-shirts, caps and one-of-a-kind gift items are available at the Visitor Center building. 6211 Park Road 4 South Burnet, TX 78611 (512) 715-9000. TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS.
Longhorn Cavern State Park. Fossil remains show that ice-age animals may once have lived inside this cave. Isn’t that cool? Longhorn Cavern was created when limestone eroded. Limestone is a special kind of rock that water can slowly go through. Water carved this underground cavern using erosion. Remember what erosion is?
Kickapoo Caverns State Park – video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXucJkmqN8w ; Longhorn Cavern State Park. What's below ground at Longhorn Cavern State Park is nearly as neat as what’s above ground: many structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corp.
Marvel at the beauty of Gorman Falls, cool off in Spicewood Springs, fish or paddle the river, take a cave tour, and test your limits on 35 miles of hike and bike trails. Get more information about what you can do here on our Park Activities page.
Plants in the park range from the typical grasses and trees found in dry, arid regions of the state to the moisture-loving plants found around the lake and along the few streambeds that run through the park.