Robber Baron Cave 155 Camellia Way, San Antonio, TX 78209
About the Business
Robber Baron Cave, located at 155 Camellia Way in San Antonio, Texas, is a park and tourist attraction known for its extensive maze cave with interconnected passages. Managed by Preserve Manager Joe Mitchell and Assistant Manager Mike Harris, the cave is a significant site with over 500 caves in Bexar County, Texas. With 5340 feet of mapped passages, the cave features a sinkhole entrance, a complex maze of passages, and unique underground species. The cave, believed to have origins related to the Edwards Aquifer, is home to blind invertebrate species found nowhere else on Earth.
Open to the public, the cave has a rich history and was once a popular tourist attraction from 1923 to 1933. Now protected by TCMA, the cave is maintained as a karst resource to preserve its biology, geology, and history. The Robber Baron Open House, held once every 18 months, offers a rare opportunity for visitors to explore this unique underground environment. Donations to TCMA can help support the preservation of Robber Baron Cave Preserve.
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"What an awesome place hidden practically in the middle of highways and neighborhoods. You can't access it as far as climbing inside due to the metal grate the city has now used to block the entrance of the cave. I've heard multiple people lost their lives in the past trying to explore the caves on their own. The actual opening of the cave was about three feet wide to where anyone attempting to enter back in the day would have had to squat and climb in. After crawling in a few feet though the cave opens up to this massive underground hidden beauty. Temperature inside had to have been around 65°f . Even with a grate blocking the entrance you can still feel the cool breeze coming from the cave when facing the opening and this was during a south Texas summer with temps around 101°f or so. Such an awesome place."
"There's not much to the cave. Only a 20 ft drop with stairs. A nice little rest stop. However, the story behind the cave is pretty interesting. Today was a bit unkept. Foliage taking over the path. Almost like forgotten. Also it's kinda hidden. Once you find it you know where it is. But driving by you wouldn't even know it's there"
"An enexpected gem in the city. The entrance is locked to avoid damaging the cave or people getting stck. It's entrance is hidden in a pocket at the bottom of a stone stair way."
"I was just walking by when I saw this on the map and had to check it out. Really cool, well maintained spot. Minor graffiti, but overall very clean. Great info on the signs. There were also picnic tables of you wanted to eat lunch or take a break."
"A gem inside the urban area. Well maintained by the dedicated volunteers. Trees and shrubs are labeled for proper information Nice sidewalk by the Nacogdeches. Close to H‑E‑B and Starbucks. Just park your car and enjoy this hidden gem. Or take the bus VIA10 and drop by the cave right at the bus stop 91327. Unfortunately the cave was closed when I get here on March 29th."
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