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.
Texas is a bit of a hot place. Finding ways to enjoy it sub-70 degrees is always desired. This cave was cool the walk was not so bad. Like 150 steps? The formations are great. The cost was reasonable and the tour guide Abigail was very friendly and respectful of the place. She knew her stuff. Also the animals. Frogs at the entrance. Bats in the first low chamber (cuties). And then the salamanders which are unique. All very cool. Massive cavern at the end.
JR Cal
September 3, 2026
Texas is a bit of a hot place. Finding ways to enjoy it sub-70 degrees is always desired. This cave was cool the walk was not so bad. Like 150 steps? The formations are great. The cost was reasonable and the tour guide Abigail was very friendly and respectful of the place. She knew her stuff. Also the animals. Frogs at the entrance. Bats in the first low chamber (cuties). And then the salamanders which are unique. All very cool. Massive cavern at the end.
JR Cal
September 3, 2026