Caverns of Sonora
While following I-10 through western Texas, there isn’t a whole lot to see. However, we did find that just seven miles off the freeway was Sonora Caverns. Along with a cavern full of geological formations, they had a small campground. It isn’t a large campground, but it did have 50amp pull-through sites for $25 a night. The $20 hour and a half walk through the caverns was well worth it. There is also a nice gift shop with high-quality items and not just your typical junk. There’s a nice picnic area, a tent area, campsites for smaller RV’s, and a theater (for plays I guess, we didn’t get a chance to see it) and lots of whitetail deer. At the end of the day the guides dump a bag of deer corn out and I counted well over 20 deer feeding. Overall, I was very impressed with the campground and the hosts. It is a great place to overnight along a long boring highway.
From their website:
“Its Beauty Can Not be Exaggerated, Even by Texans.”
Where the Texas Hill Country meets the Chihuahuan Dessert sits thousands of acres of limestone-rich ranch country. Found below the boots and hooves of those who inhabit and work the land is one of Earth’s most revered underground treasures, The Caverns of Sonora. The Caverns of Sonora is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful show caves on the planet. Located 15 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas on I-10, the Caverns of Sonora marks the halfway point between San Antonio, TX and Big Bend National Park. Visitors come close and personal with this highly decorated cave system on intimate guided tours. The ranch inspired grounds and gift shop offer a place to relax in nature, pan for gemstones, hike, or even indulge in homemade fudge. We invite you to bring your tent or RV and rest atop our crystal kingdom.
