Outdoors
Caves near Austin
14 named caves within 75 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Caves within 75 mi
14
Closest
4.5 mi
Airmen's Cave
Within 10 miles
2
Worth the drive
Map
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All caves, nearest first
- 4.5miAirmen's Cave
- 4.9miBackdoor Cave
- 11.8miLost Oasis Cave Preserve
- 13.2miCambria Cavern
- 21.7miInner Space Cavern
- 28.8miJacob's Well
- 44.4miLonghorn Cavern State Park
- 54.2miWonder Cave
- 54.8miNatural Bridge Caverns
- 55.4miBracken Cave
- 58.9miCave Without a Name
- 60.1miRock Dove Cave
- 62.1miCub Cave
- 66.6miCascade Caverns
Straight-line distance from the center of Austin; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Show caves run guided tours with lighting and paths; wild caves need training, gear and often a permit.
Caves stay near the area’s year-round average temperature, often in the 50s °F, even in summer.
Many caves close seasonally to protect hibernating bats from white-nose syndrome. Follow closures and decontamination rules.
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Questions
What is the closest cave to Austin?
Airmen's Cave, about 4.5 miles from the center of Austin.
How many caves are near Austin?
14 named caves are within 75 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
Can you visit caves near Austin?
Some are show caves with guided tours and others sit in parks with marked trails. Check each cave’s park or operator for tour times, closures and age limits before you go.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.