Longhorn Cavern State Park

Longhorn Cavern State Park
Visitors explore Longhorn Cavern
Visitors at Longhorn Cavern climb down steps built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Map showing the location of Longhorn Cavern State Park
Map showing the location of Longhorn Cavern State Park
Map showing the location of Longhorn Cavern State Park
Map showing the location of Longhorn Cavern State Park
LocationBurnet County, Texas
Nearest cityKingsland in Llano County, Texas
Coordinates30°41′5″N 98°21′3″W / 30.68472°N 98.35083°W / 30.68472; -98.35083
Area645.62 acres (261 ha)
Established1976
Visitors77,100 (in 2022)[1]
Governing bodyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department
Designated1971
DesignatedFebruary 7, 2011
Part ofPark Road 4 Historic District
Reference no.10001221

Longhorn Cavern State Park is a state park located in Burnet County, Texas, United States. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is administrator of the facility. The land for Longhorn Cavern State Park was acquired between 1932 and 1937 from private owners. It was dedicated as a state park in 1932 and in 1938 was opened to the public. In 1971, the cavern was dedicated as a National Natural Landmark.[2][3] The park's administration building was listed as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1989.

  1. ^ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Longhorn Cavern State Park History. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  3. ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved March 30, 2019. Year designated: 1971