Awesome state park! I can never get a cave tour since you have to book well in advance. Clean, not trashy, friendly park staff. They have ice available for a donation…couple of bucks. If you’re staying more than one day and will need ice for the next day, let them know so they can prepare extra bags of ice. 10 lbs bags.

If you can make it to the summit of some the trails do so, the views are beautiful.

Poor cell service, poor tv/radio reception. Free Wi-Fi at park office that occasionally reaches to the camp sites, some cell service at Stuart Bat Cave and of course at the overlooks on the tops of the hills/mountains. We were the only campers at the park on one night, no staff. Total peace and quiet. If you’re not used to being alone in the middle of nowhere, it can be a little creepy/scary, especially with all the strange noises you hear at night. Never felt we were in danger. Frequent daytime/evening patrols (at least the days we have stayed at the park) by Sheriff’s Office, Park Rangers and DPS.

Nighttime views are beautiful if you have a clear sky. Absolutely no light pollution obstructing anything.

RV campsites have electric & water and tent camping also allowed at those sites. Tent campsites only have water. RV campsites have trees and vegetation that make for a natural wall to separate you from your neighbor as opposed to other state parks where sometimes you’re just a few feet away from your neighbor or feel packed in.

My new favorite spot to get away from everything. Worth the drive.

DON’T speed on FM 674 going/leaving the park. You will get pulled over by DPS. They were frequently parked on the roadside along the way…at least during my trips out there. Friendly/cool guys.

The nearest town is Brackettville…about a 30 min drive to/from the park. Has a small grocery store where you can get most of what you need for a picnic or if you forgot to bring something with you for your campsite.

There are no trash cans/dumpsters at the park. You must take everything out with you that you bring.