The best camping near Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Kickapoo Cavern State Park adventure.

Visit a real bat cave (sorry, no Bruce Wayne) at this beautiful park.

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Kickapoo Cavern Campground

20 sites · RVs, Tents In Kickapoo Cavern State Park

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Rasco River Rentals

8 sites · Tents2 acres · Leakey, TX

Beautiful Property on the Frio River, I was raised here and had the experience of being able to enjoy this atmosphere as a kid and would like to give others the same experience.Learn more about this land:First off, welcome to the Beautiful Hill Country. We have spaces available for Travel trailers/ RV’s, Tents, and Day Trips. We are located right on the Frio River with breath taking views of the bluff across the river. The Night sky is just as beautiful as the day scenery if not better. You will have access to Fire Rings, Picnic tables, Clean Porta-Potty, Swimming Hole and BBQ Pits.

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Fort Clark Springs

11 sites · Tents2700 acres · Brackettville, TX

Fort Clark began as a US Army Post in 1852; built beside the Las Moras Springs, to defend settlers along the Pecos Trail. In service until 1947, Fort Clark was a cavalry fort and home of the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as every historic Buffalo Soldier regiment in the US Army. During WWII, it was headquarters for the 2nd Cavalry Division and it housed more than 3000 German POWs. The old Army Guardhouse is now a museum. MOVIE BUFFS: Movies filmed on the fort and in the surrounding area include: The Alamo (John Wayne), Lonesome Dove, Streets of Laredo, The Good Old Boys, Barbarossa, Arrowhead & more!Fort Clark Springs is now a 2700 acre leisure living community bordering US Hwy 90 at Brackettville, Texas; approximately 140 miles due west of San Antonio, Texas.The Fort sits at the head of the Las Moras Spring which has been generating millions of gallons of pure, cold sparkling water for over 12,000 years. It also sits on a portion of the Great Comanche War Trail between Naciamento, Mexico and Oklahoma. The spring has always been a lifeline for a multitude of cultures and wildlife. Some of these include a number of different tribes, buffalo, deep antelope and large herds of native mustangs. The spring forms a stunning little valley and creates a natural habitat that allows native semi-tropical vendure and the finest specimens of Live Oak, Pecans and White Oak trees to flourish. Today, it also home to large herds of axis and whitetail deer, turkey, javelinas, feral hogs and is a birders' paradise as well; as it sits on the western migratory bird path.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent along the Las Moras Creek under 150+ year old oak trees - exactly where the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts lived and rode with the US Cavalry; defending settlers and travelers from Comanche along the Pecos Trail. Explore Fort Clark - home to every historic buffalo soldier regiment in the US Army, the Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as almost every US cavalry regiment. After almost 100 years in service, the army post closed (1852 - 1947) and was eventually rehabilitated into a 2700 acre leisure living community, at the edge of West Texas. Historical markers dot the 21+ miles of hiking/biking trails on the Fort.The original US Army Guardhouse is now a museum; and along with the largest privately owned historic district west of the Mississippi River, it awaits your exploration. 6 State Parks/National Recreation Areas - all within an hour drive - also await you. Visit the millions of freetail bats at Kickapoo Caverns, the wilds of the Pecos River and Seminole Canyon, tube the Frio River, bass fish at Lake Amistad, explore 21+ miles of hiking trails on the Fort, or just relax by the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas. (68 degrees year round). NOTE: Over 100 movies/TV shows/music videos have been filmed on the fort and in Kinney County including: The Alamo (John Wayne) , Arrowhead, Two Rode Together, Bandelero, The Good Old Boys and Bad Girls. Campsites are named after movies made here and in Kinney County.Although located directly next to the RV Park, the campground is separate, with its own bathhouse and has its own vibe of quiet peacefulness. Axis and whitetail deer walk and graze through the campground year round, as well as large turkey flocks. Picnic tables, fire rings and shower rooms are also available.Campers may fish the Las Moras Creek (catch & release) with no license needed. Tent camping here at Fort Clark is very relaxed with large unstructured campsites and a very peaceful relaxed feel to the entire campground.

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Rio Frio Rv Park & Campsites

1 site · RV, Tent14 acres · Rio Frio, TX

Frio River(Rio Frio) winds through the Texas Hill Country- enjoy clear spring-fed waters. View big cypress trees, birds and wildlife. Our property is ideal for families to enjoy swimming, fishing or tubing. Two campsites with electricity / water or primitive camping; toilet area for campers. 7 RV area as well.

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Grapevine Springs Retreat

32 sites · RVs, Tents3300 acres · Leakey, TX

We welcome you to come enjoy the seclusion and dark sky on a working cattle/exotic hunting ranch in the Texas Hill Country. My great great grandfather established this ranch in the late 1870's and our family still lives here today. We are located in Real county just north of Leakey, Texas on US Highway 83. Our campsites are on the head waters of the West prong of the Frio River. Our Grapevine Springs have continuous flow the year round. You will enjoy the gurgling creek, hiking, swimming, solitude and our sunrises and sunsets, and big and bright stars in the night sky. We have tall hills and hardwood trees, Spanish oaks, Escarpment Cherry, Black walnut, live oaks and other oaks. We have wild animals; white tail deer, turkey, hogs and exotics and seasonally songbirds and butterflies on the ranch. We are close to Lost Maples State Nature Area and Garner State Park.**Make sure your vehicle has plenty of clearance. Truck or SUV work great**

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Nueces River Rv And Cabin Resort

122 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Uvalde, TX

Welcome to Nueces River RV and Cabin Resort, smack-dab in the middle of Texas Hill Country – 10,000 square miles of splendid rolling hills, unique vegetation, crystal-clear lakes, and rivers, friendly people, and the best BBQ anywhere. Our family-friendly campground is perfect for enjoying nature and getting away any time of the year.

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Los Rios Campground

28 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents14 acres · Camp Wood, TX

Los Rios Campground is a great place to get away from everyday life. Bring your friends and family and get ready to experience the beautiful Texas Hill Country as you've never seen before. We have several options to accommodate you on your next camping trip. Our riverfront campground boasts the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, with all of the comforts of home, at a reasonable price.

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Indian Blanket Ranch - Utopia Texas

46 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Utopia, TX

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Get Your Frio On

16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Sabinal, TX

Welcome to Get Your Frio On! We are a full service lodging location 850 yards from an entry point to the Frio River in Sabinal, TX. We have The Cowboy House that sleeps 18, Cabins 1-6 that sleep anywhere from 6-12 people, Pull through and back in RV slots, and two camp ground locations on the property for tent camping! We have a full service bath house with two showers, two toilets, and two sinks for both men and women.

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Harvey's on the Hill

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Leakey, TX

Learn more about this land: Star Gazers welcome. Secluded riverfront cabin and multiple tent camping area on 1.8 acres. Cabin is 20 X 20, sleeps two air mattress's with toilet and outdoor shower. Several areas to set up tents and enjoy the river without the distractions of electricity or cell phones (ATT may have some service). Open air cabin is screened in to avoid natural animals but a nice breeze blows off the river which will keep you cool at night. 125 feet to the beautiful Frio River from the campsite. Enjoy walks in the morning, camp cooking, star gazing at night, a Bar-B-Que pit is provided and enjoy a fire in the fire pit. A rope swing is just minutes up river. This is primitive camping on the Frio River at its best. -4 wheel drive is mandatory to cross river.

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Camp Cold Springs

1 site · RV10 acres · Concan, TX

Camp Cold Springs is a newly renovated RV park situated on 14 acres along the Frio river with approximately 450 feet of Frio river frontage. Located 2 miles north of Garner State Park at 1101 Cold Spring Ranch Rd Concan, TX, we offer 50 full hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp connections available at every site. We have pull-through and back-in sites that either live in the shade or soak up the sun. There are two private river access points on the property for guests that lead you down to the cool, refreshing, gorgeous Frio River. Alongside the river, you will notice our spring-fed pond where many of our junior campers enjoy fishing. The river frontage at Camp Cold Springs is perfect for all ages with easy access walking down to the river. We have a large, generally flat, shallow area that is great for little ones to roam around or guests that enjoy lounging in the refreshing Frio waters. The rock island is enjoyed by our more adventurous guests that like to take an aerial approach into the river, while on the southern part of our river, guests enjoy the 2-4 foot deep swimming areas of the river. Camp Cold Springs is pet-friendly and has amenities such as a bathhouse, an office with a store, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and other lawn games.

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Elm Creek Stables

101 sites · RVs, Tents237 acres · Concan, TX

Nestled in Concan, TX, spanning over 230 scenic acres, this property offers a beautiful and picturesque setting. Horses and goats reside on the ranch, housed in pens. If you're fortunate, you might encounter the ranch owner, who occasionally offers trail rides. With hills and hiking trails, it's an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Primitive camping is available, though campfires are not permitted. Conveniently located across the street from Garner State Park.

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Rio Frio RV Park

1 site · Tent16 acres · Rio Frio, TX

We are a newly renovated family-owned and operated RV Park and Campground in Rio Frio, Texas sitting on 15 acres along the Frio River. Our guests can expect new amenities and facilities in a beautiful location with an intimate setting. We are conveniently located 5 miles south of Leakey, Texas and only 5 minutes from Garner State Park. With access to the Frio River, amazing amenities, and plenty to do nearby, this trip will be a stay where memories are made!

The best camping near Kickapoo Cavern State Park guide

Overview

About

This unique state park includes 20 known caves and around 18 miles of wilderness trails.

Two caves are large enough to be significant to visitors. Stuart Bat Cave is aptly named for its nightly bat flight. Hang around until sunset. That's when hundreds of bats exit the cave and fly into the darkness looking for food.

These harmless creatures are Mexican free-tailed bats. They live in the cave from mid-March until October before migrating south for the winter.

The other cave is Kickapoo Cavern. It travels 1,400 feet underground, and the cave has some awesome rock formations. Tours happen every Saturday at 1 pm, so long as at least five people reserve their spot. A tour takes from two to three hours. That leaves plenty of time to get to Stuart Bat Cave by sunset.

This smallish park has five campsites with full hook-ups. Ten campsites have electricity and water. A group campsite accommodates up to 30 people.

Notable campgrounds

Full Hookup Campsites: Equipped for convenience, these sites offer water, electricity, and sewer for a comfortable stay.
Water Only Campsites: Embrace the rustic charm with these basic campsites, providing water access amid the park's natural beauty.
Group Camp: Ideal for larger gatherings, this site accommodates up to 30 guests for a memorable group camping experience.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early to ensure your spot, as the park often reaches capacity, especially during peak seasons.
Reserve passes online or by phone for guaranteed entry, whether for camping or day use.
Consider visiting during off-peak times for better availability and a quieter experience.
Explore nearby camping options if the park is full, ensuring you don't miss out on the adventure.

When to go

The best time to visit Kickapoo Cavern State Park is from mid-March to October, aligning with bat season for a spectacular evening display. Summer offers warm exploration days, while winter brings cooler temperatures. Avoid closures by checking ahead, as the park is open from 8am Friday to 4:30pm on Monday and closed from Tuesday to Thursday.

Know before you go

Prepare for a pack-in, pack-out experience, as the park does not offer trash services.
Check for burn bans and adhere to fire safety regulations during your visit.
Accessibility information is available for those needing assistance to navigate the park's facilities.
Unauthorized entry into caves is prohibited to protect the natural habitat and its inhabitants.
Stay informed about the weather and terrain conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.