Natural Bridge Caverns
The Natural Bridge Caverns are the largest commercial caverns in the US state of Texas. This one stands 8 mi north of Selma. Look also at Alamodome, 21 mi away.
A cave, 8 mi north of Selma
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 133 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Selma is the nearest base
Selma is 8 miles south, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Austin
Austin is about 55 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Natural Bridge Caverns
The Natural Bridge Caverns are the largest commercial caverns in the US state of Texas. The name is derived from the 60-foot (18 m) natural limestone slab bridge that spans the amphitheater setting of the cavern's entrance. The span was left suspended when a sinkhole collapsed below it.
The caverns are located near the city of San Antonio, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country next to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, a drive-through wildlife safari park. The caverns feature several unique speleothems and other geological formations, including magnificent stalactites that hang from the ceiling . The temperature inside the cave is 70 °F (21 °C) year-round and the humidity rate is a constant 99 percent. The deepest part of the public tour is 180 feet (55 m) below the surface, although undeveloped areas of the cavern reach depths of 230 feet (70 m).
- Type
- Cave
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.1K a year
Towns to stay in near Natural Bridge Caverns
Close by, places to stay are in San Antonio (584) and New Braunfels (82).
- 1Alamodome
- 2Alamo Mission
- 3Jacob's Well (Texas)
- 4Frost Bank Center
- 5Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- 6Bracken Cave
- 7Tower of the Americas
San Antonio
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,548,422 people
19 mi southwest of Natural Bridge Caverns
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Natural Bridge Caverns | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 584 446 hotels · 89 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 13 RV parks | 1,548,422 | $236K | D− |
| New Braunfels | 14 mi east | 20 min | 82 57 hotels · 2 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 122,492 | $339K | B− |
| Canyon Lake | 14 mi north | 20 min | 74 17 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 20 lodges & cabins · 13 campgrounds · 16 RV parks | 33,883 | $389K | — |
| Schertz | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 45,978 | $317K | B |
| Selma | 8 mi south | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 11,955 | $314K | C |
| Live Oak | 9 mi south | 15 min | 6 6 hotels | 16,426 | $246K | D |
| Bulverde | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 7,337 | $420K | C+ |
| San Marcos | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 53 45 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 77,830 | $310K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Pair a visit with these, within 55 miles.
Big draw121 mi Stadium & arenaAlamodome
220 mi LandmarkAlamo Mission
327 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
419 mi Stadium & arenaFrost Bank Center
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
517 mi Theme parkSix Flags Fiesta Texas
6in town CaveBracken Cave
721 mi LookoutTower of the AmericasPhoto credits
Alamodome: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Alamo Mission: Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Frost Bank Center: Atristan 77, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium: Brint03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bracken Cave: Daniel Spiess, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Tower of the Americas: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Natural Bridge Caverns: common questions
What town is Natural Bridge Caverns near?
Selma, TX, about 8 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Natural Bridge Caverns?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Natural Bridge Caverns from Austin?
About 55 miles northeast of Austin, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Natural Bridge Caverns?
San Antonio (SAT), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Natural Bridge Caverns?
San Antonio (19 mi, 584 places to stay), New Braunfels (14 mi, 82 places to stay) and Canyon Lake (14 mi, 74 places to stay).
Notes from people in Selma
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