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Directions

Westcave Preserve is located in southwest Travis County, approximately 45 minutes from downtown Austin.

From Austin: Travel west on Highway 71 to the village of Bee Caves. Turn left at Ranch Road 3238 locally known as Hamilton Pool Road. Travel 14 ½ miles on Hamilton Pool Road to the Pedernales River. Westcave Preserve is the first gate on your right after crossing the river.

From Areas West of Westcave Preserve: Take Highway 281 to the village of Round Mountain. In Round Mountain, turn east on Ranch Road 962. Travel 17 miles on Ranch Road 962. The gate to Westcave Preserve will be on your left. (Note: To remain on Ranch Road 962, veer left at the y-intersection after Cypress Creek). 

From Dripping Springs and Wimberley:  Travel north on RR 12 until it ends at Hamilton Pool Road.  Turn left on Hamilton Pool Road and proceed approximately 10 miles to Westcave Preserve.  Just before you reach the Preserve entrance, you will cross the Pedernales River.  Proceed up the hill and enter to your right.

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Hours

Weekdays: By Reservation only.
Weekends: Public tours are offered at 10:00 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Rates

Entrance to the Environmental Center is free.
Visitation to the Westcave Preserve canyon trail is by guided tour only to minimize the impact on this beautiful and fragile natural site.

Weekday: Weekday tours for organized groups and school children are $4 per person. Teachers are admitted free for organized weekday tours.
Weekends: Guided Canyon Tours are $5 per adult, $2 per child under 12, or $15 per family. Free tour admission is offered to Westcave Preserve members.

Please no pets. Not even if left in vehicles.