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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.
Many stories and legends surround Longhorn Cavern. But geology is what makes it truly unique. Explore the cavern for yourself, just 1.5 hours northwest of Austin.
History. 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.
Longhorn Cavern’s story begins millions of years ago, but the most exciting chapter starts when you step inside. Travel down 52 stone steps into a comfortable 68°F all year round. Walk in the footsteps of the explorers, scientists, and 1930s big-band performers who came before you.
Explore stunning geological formations created over millions of years through the natural process of limestone dissolution by acidic rainwater. The cavern’s smooth, sculpted walls and unique rooms like the “Hall of Marble” highlight the power of water in shaping underground landscapes.
Longhorn Cavern State Park is a unique Hill Country destination filled with endless history and trails. Developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park’s star attraction is Longhorn Cavern, an underground wonder created by the dissolving and cutting action of an ancient river.
1 de fev. de 1995 · Longhorn Cavern is in Longhorn Cavern State Park nine miles southwest of Burnet on State Park Road 4 in southwestern Burnet County. The area was once part of D. G. Sherrard's pasture, and the cavern was called Sherrard's Cave.
