Old Tunnel State Park
Texas State Park · Kendall County
Old Tunnel State Park entrance fee
$5 per adult
Old Tunnel State Park hours
Trail is open year-round from sunrise to 5 p.m.
Bat Season
You must have a bat-viewing ticket to stay in the park after 5 p.m. May 1 through Oct. 31.
Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Old Tunnel State Park
An abandoned railroad tunnel serving as a seasonal home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats. Walk the steep nature trail, watch the spectacular sunset bat emergence from the viewing deck, and look for forest birds.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🐦 Birding
- 🔭 Stargazing
Amenities & facilities
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Texas state parks with stargazing
Contact
Phone866-978-2287
Address10619 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Upcoming events at Old Tunnel State Park
Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Old Tunnel State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Telescopes
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bug spray
- Red flashlights
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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