Peacocks roam freely across this working ranch campground, their calls echoing through the hills five miles west of Sonora. Caverns of Sonora operates as both a cave tour destination and overnight camping facility, with 48 sites accommodating RVs up to 40 feet and a separate tent camping loop on grassy terrain.
The campground functions essentially as an organized parking area with basic amenities rather than a wilderness experience. RV sites offer water and electric hookups, though full sewer connections are not available—campers use the dump station six miles away at the I-10 rest area. Emma S. found "bathrooms and showers were lovely and clean, campground was easy accessible and quiet." The tent camping area provides more space and shade under established trees, with picnic tables at each site for $15 per night.
Wildlife viewing happens naturally as deer graze in surrounding fields and peacocks strut throughout the property. The cave tours operate as the main attraction, taking visitors through limestone formations 150 feet underground. Limited cell service affects the area, and campers should prepare for potential wind exposure on the more open RV sites.
Staff members live on-site and handle both campground operations and cave tour bookings. The gift shop stocks camping supplies, homemade fudge, and regional merchandise. Joel R. noted that "sunrise was beautiful over the hills" from elevated camping areas.
Reservations are accepted but not required—several reviewers arrived after hours and paid the following morning. The facility stays open year-round, though spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for both camping and underground cave exploration.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundCaverns of Sonora is located in Texas
Directions
From jct US 277 & I-10: Go 8 mi W on I-10 (exit 392), then 5-1/2 mi S on RR 1989, then 1 mi E on paved road.
Address
1711 PR 4468
Sonora, TX 76950
Coordinates
30.58904759 N
100.80114318 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from San Angelo, TX
- 2 hrs 34 min from Midland, TX
- 2 hrs 36 min from Eagle Pass, TX
- 2 hrs 38 min from Odessa, TX

















































