Caverns of Sonora
1711 Private Road 4468 · Sonora, TX
Why you should go…
Caverns of Sonora is a show cave about 15 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas, roughly halfway between San Antonio and Big Bend National Park. It is designated a National Natural Landmark for the density and variety of its crystal formations. The cave offers guided tours daily year round, closing only on Christmas Day.
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Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.