Step into Texas’s underground world with Cascade Caverns’ Daily Downunder Tours. Discover ancient formations and a living ecosystem on this hour-long cave adventure just outside Boerne.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required with mostly flat, maintained pathways.
Wildlife
History
Discovered by the Lipan Apache in the 1700s and opened to the public in 1932, Cascade Caverns is Texas’s first private touring cave.
Conservation
Tours emphasize preservation of active formations—95% of these are still growing—while maintaining the cave ecosystem for rare species.
Cascade Caverns
Step into Texas’s underground world with Cascade Caverns’ Daily Downunder Tours. Discover ancient formations and a living ecosystem on this hour-long cave adventure just outside Boerne.
Cascade Caverns® in Boerne, Texas, is a historic cave system and campground situated on 103 acres of native Texas Hill Country habitat. The site offers a mix of outdoor recreation and guided interpretive experiences, including daily cave tours that lead visitors through five distinct underground rooms and highlight formations such as the Diamond Ceiling and Giant Molar.
Cascade Caverns operates an active campground with multiple site types: Power & Water sites, Full Hookup sites, Power Only sites, and Tent Camp sites. The campground includes miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, essential amenities, and complimentary WiFi at designated areas, providing a convenient base for both short stays and extended visits near the Interstate.
Educational and group programming is available. Group Daily Downunder Tours and School Group tours emphasize the cave’s long human and natural history — from Lipan Apache connections to 19th-century rediscovery — and are tailored for classroom groups and organized outings. The Aquifer Tour is an extended, four-hour guided caving experience for participants who book in advance and meet required safety guidelines.
Cascade Caverns has offered guided public tours for roughly 90 years, making it a well-established destination in the region. Visitors choose Cascade Caverns for its combination of geological significance, outdoor recreation, and a range of camping accommodations, all located in the scenic Hill Country near Boerne, Texas.
Land Size
103 acres
Native Hill Country habitat
Historic Tours
90 years
Decades of guided cave tours
Campground
Multiple site types
Full hookup, power, tent sites
Daily Tours
Daily
Public tours every day
Reserve daily cave tours, specialty Aquifer outings, or a campsite — plan a Hill Country adventure minutes from Boerne, Texas.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
The cave floor can be uneven and slippery; good footwear ensures safe footing.
Bring a light jacket
Cavern temperatures hold steady around 62°F, which can feel cool year-round.
Reservations must be made in advance
Tickets are not available the same day online; in-person purchase is first come, first served.
Groups only, no solo tours
Single visitors should join tours with others as solo bookings aren't offered.
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Protect your feet from wet and uneven cave floors.
Light jacket
Stay comfortable in the cave’s constant 62°F temperature.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated before and after the tour; water is not available inside the cave.
summer
Camera
Capture the stunning formations and unique cave environment.