Old Tunnel State Park
Watch 3 million bats emerge at dusk from an old railroad tunnel, a jaw-dropping natural spectacle near Fredericksburg.
Old Tunnel State Park near Fredericksburg is famous for its bat viewing, up to 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from an abandoned railroad tunnel at dusk from May through October. It's a spectacle for kids and adults. The upper viewing area is free; lower deck seats require a small fee and reservation. About 1.5 hours from SA.
Old Tunnel State Park at a glance
- Type
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Address
- 10619 Old San Antonio Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- Hours
- Seasonal
- Price
- $. Day use $2-8/person (13+). Under 12 free. Camping extra. Reserve at reserve.tpwd.texas.gov.
- Ages
- All ages
- Phone
- (866) 978-2287
- Website
- tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/old-tunnel
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Nearby places
- Cibolo Nature Center: 0.5 mi away
- The Little Gym Boerne: 0.9 mi away
- Boerne City Park and Municipal Pool: 1.2 mi away
- Champion High School: 1.2 mi away
- Cibolo Center for Conservation - Herff Farm: 1.3 mi away
More parks & playgrounds nearby
- Kinderpark: Fenced, shaded Boerne playground with a covered slide and restroom.
- Main Plaza Boerne: Historic plaza with markets & festivals
- Boerne City Lake Park: City lake park with a boat ramp. Entrance fee.
- Eisenhower Park
- Helotes Creek Nature Trail Park: Peaceful Helotes nature park with creekside trails, native plants, and wildlife, a quiet
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