• We inspire people to develop a lifelong practice of enjoying and protecting nature on our beautiful 76-acre preserve.

Current Preserve offerings are by reservation only.

We highly recommend making a reservation in advance through our website to visit Westcave Preserve.
Standard offerings like our Guided Canyon Tour and Relaxing/Meditative Hike are opened during the first week of the month prior.
For example, if you are looking for a reservation in August, all August dates become available during the first week in July.

Our hours of operation may vary, PLEASE CHECK our availability BEFORE visiting by using the Get Tickets Button.

GET TICKETS

  • To check our current public offerings click GET TICKETS.

  • Purchase a membership today to support our non-profit work and gain additional visitation perks.

  • Email info@westcave.org if you have any questions.

Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is a unique geological gem hidden in the Texas Hill Country, illustrates the unparalleled beauty and awe of wild natural spaces. Since 1976, we have shared this magical space with thousands of children and adults to inspire a lifelong practice of enjoying and protecting nature. Your year-end gift will help Westcave effectively steward our serene grotto, hiking trails (several ADA accessible), bird blinds, prairie restoration, rainwater ponds, butterfly gardens and more.  Additionally, your gift allows Westcave to continue to inspire thousands of area children through our outstanding education and community outreach programs.

Please consider a gift to Westcave that will support our much-needed elementary and middle school field trips, our Girls+ Outside program and critical conservation work.  

Thank you!

  • Visit the Preserve

    By reservation only. Come visit our beautiful 76-acre nature preserve!

  • Specialty Hikes & Events

    Come check out our exciting upcoming programs!

  • Field Trips

    Book a field trip to Westcave's Grotto. You can choose from 3 programs.

  • Girls Outside

    Providing K-12 girls opportunities to learn and grow together through time in nature.