Description: Kickapoo Cavern State Park, formerly the Seargeant Ranch, is located approximately 22 miles north of Brackettville straddling the Kinney/Edwards County line. It comprises 6368.4 acres of the southern Edwards Plateau. Acquired in December 1986 and was opened to the public on a limited basis in 1991.

The park is currently in an undeveloped state. The park is currently open by guided tour only. Access to the park is available through guided bird walks, wild cave tours, and evening bat flights on specified tour dates throughout the spring and summer. Potential visitors can call the park or check the Calendar of Events for exact dates. Specialized group tours may be arranged by contacting the park as well.

Interesting features of the park include 15 known caves, two of which are large enough to be significant. Kickapoo Cavern is approximately one-quarter mile in length (1400'). It boasts some impressive formations and can be toured by special arrangement. Stuart Bat Cave (formally Green Cave), slightly shorter than Kickapoo at 1068', serves as a migratory stopover for large numbers of Brazilian Freetail Bats from mid-March to about the end of October. Bat flights are often spectacular, and observations are available on the same basis as Kickapoo Cavern tours. Birding opportunities abound in this area. Park facilities include 14 miles of mountain biking trails, and 18 miles of undesignated hiking & birding trails.

Important information: Staff-guided for Kickapoo Cavern are all on a prearranged basis only. Tour fees charged. Because the cave is in an undeveloped state and is moderately strenuous, a signed, dated liability release is required of each visitor participating in the tour. Individuals must bring their own lighting for use in the cave as it is not provided by the park. When making reservations, be sure to ask what appropriate gear and clothing is needed for the cave tours. Reservations for the Stuart Bat Cave bat flight observations are scheduled in early April through mid-October, reservations are required.

Hours: The park is currently open by guided tour only. Access to the park is available through guided bird walks, wild cave tours, and evening bat flights on specified tour dates throughout the spring and summer. Potential visitors can call the park or check the Calendar of Events for exact dates. Specialized group tours may be arranged by contacting the park as well. The park gate is kept locked and entrance must be scheduled through prior arrangement with the park. 

Admission fees: do apply, see Park website for details.