Explore our short (less than 1/2 mile) nature trail, watching for wildlife, a view of the tunnel, and signs with bat lore and railroad history. Bring your own drinking water, as water is not available in the park.

Children must be at least 4 years old to go to the lower area. Each person is required to prepurchase a tour ticket for bat viewing at Old Tunnel State Park. You may do so online (here) or by calling the …

Old Tunnel State Park is a railroad tunnel of the Fredericksburg and Northern Railway, which ceased operations in 1942. The property came under the care of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and …

Enjoy hiking, bird-watching and general wildlife viewing on the half-mile nature trail at Old Tunnel State Park. It is an abandoned railroad tunnel that is home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats …

A scenic, windy 20 mile drive from Boerne, TX, Old Tunnel State Park rests on the edge of Fredericksburg, essentially out in the middle of nowhere. Spanning 16 acres of land, not only is it the …

Aug 7, 2013 · Smallest state park in Texas. Park features an historical railroad tunnel that is home to approximately 2 to 3 million bats. Visitors can access the short nature trail each day from sunrise …

🦇Park is open for FREE everyday year round, from SUNRISE-5PM. 🦇 park passes do not work for bat tickets. Park passes cover entry fees, and Old Tunnel is a free entry park. You are paying $2 …

What is Old Tunnel State Park? About 13 miles southeast of Fredericksburg, you will find Old Tunnel State Park, which covers 16 acres and is both scenic and full of historical interest. At its opening in …

At 16 acres in size, Old Tunnel State Park 24 miles southwest of Hye is the smallest state park in Texas. Long after it was abandoned by the humans who built it, the old railroad tunnel here became the …

Old Tunnel State Park is a hidden gem in the heart of Texas, managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The park’s historic railroad tunnel is a seasonal home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats, making it a …