The Top 12 Caves in Texas
Looking to visit a cave in Texas on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Texas’s 12
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
The Grotto was created by local artist Carlos Cortés. The cave-like walls show root shapes, faces, silhouettes and bodies of real and mystical figures. The Grotto is a cool, shady …
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This is not an easy hike. It is high angle with many smaller boulders. You need to take care. But it is going to be a fun afternoon. The State Park is well looked after.
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The Aztec Cave Trail includes a short distance and a high payoff. The trail is steep at times, and it is important to be cautious with your footing due to …
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Wimberley is on the list of "America's Ten Best Small Towns" due to its picturesque beauty and charming small-town atmosphere. There is plenty of adventure with hiking trails, swimming holes, …
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Deep in McKittrick Canyon is a small, shaded spot that houses a small, unique-looking cave at the base of rounded cliff. There are a few wooden picnic tables near the …
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The abandoned mining structure is a unique destination for a pleasant and relatively easy hike. For a more claustrophobic hiker, the site is wonderful to experience from the outside, as …
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The Latta Branch Greenway Trail is a well-kept dirt and gravel path lined with fitness stations. There are also a handful of picnic areas if you are needing a break.
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The El Paso Tin Mines Trail is pretty easy to follow and gets a lot of attention in the park. The Mines, themselves, are cool structures, and you can actually …
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Clarity Tunnel was constructed in 1922 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Up to 500,000 Mexican free-tailed bats inhabit Clarity Tunnel from late April through mid-October.
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The caves are pretty cool, and you can even scramble up above them and hop onto other trails in the park. There are sweeping views back behind you the entire climb up.
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