The cave was first formed when ground levels of water began to drop. As this downward movement continued, the water began to dissolve the limestone. Eventually, great underground stream beds were cut out of solid rock. Because of this, Longhorn Cavern is of exceptional interest on a world scale. The cavern has been used for shelter since prehistoric times. The park is south of Burnet in Burnet County. Longhorn Cavern is near four lakes and communities that offer excellent opportunities for camping, fishing, and hunting.
Location:
RR 2 Box 23, 6211 Park Rd 4 South, Burnet Texas 78611
Telephone
512-756-4680
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Bend) Colorado Bend State Park
(Fredericksburg) Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
(Llano) Enchanted Rock State Park
(Burnet) Inks Lake State Park
(Stonewall) LBJ State Park
(Burnet) Longhorn Cavern State Park
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12/05 Coming to The Burnet area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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