Set in the rolling Texas Hill Country, Cascade Caverns is the state’s oldest publicly toured cave and a living natural wonder still teeming with wildlife. Guided excursions descend 230 feet into cool chambers where waterfalls echo...
Set in the rolling Texas Hill Country, Cascade Caverns is the state’s oldest publicly toured cave and a living natural wonder still teeming with wildlife. Guided excursions descend 230 feet into cool chambers where waterfalls echo...
This cave system near Boerne has earned a devoted following, and it's easy to see why. Tours run about an hour and cover around 100 steps, which sounds manageable even for older visitors. One reviewer's 80-year-old uncle handled it just fine. The guides consistently steal the show, with names like Rain, Josslyne, Jocelyn, Cristina, and Nicoli popping up in review after review for being knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. Beyond the standard tour, there's a more adventurous option that takes you deeper underground where you can actually see water flowing into the aquifer and even swim in it. Camping and RV hookups are also available on-site, making this a solid overnight destination for nature lovers. Wildlife sightings, including bats, salamanders, and toads, add a little extra magic to the experience. Tip your guide in cash if you can.
I took my 2 adult children for a family adventure and they absolutely loved the cave. But do not leave without doing the mining for jewels. That was the icing on the cake for them. We had an amazing time. Loved the history of the cave.
elizabeth estrada
July 5, 2026
I took my 2 adult children for a family adventure and they absolutely loved the cave. But do not leave without doing the mining for jewels. That was the icing on the cake for them. We had an amazing time. Loved the history of the cave.
elizabeth estrada
July 5, 2026