Bat Haven

An old railroad tunnel here provides a seasonal home for around 3 million bats. Join us for a bat program to learn more about these flying mammals and to watch them embark on their nightly search for food!

Things to Do

Besides viewing the bats, you can also picnic, hike, bird-watch, stargaze and look for wildlife. 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.

We have a few rules to protect both the bats and you:

• No camping, pets or smoking.
• Stay on the designated trail when hiking.
• Do not approach the tunnel.

10619 Old San Antonio Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Latitude: 30.101079

Longitude: -98.820704

View map and directions

(866) 978-2287

Old.Tunnel@tpwd.texas.gov

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 132
Waring, TX 78074

Make reservations online

Entrance Fees

• No Entrance Fee: Free

Hours

Trail is open year-round from sunrise to 5 p.m.

Maps & Publications

• Interpretive Guide | PDF
• Bird Checklist | PDF
• Frankie the Free-Tailed Bat | PDF