Site 22 Pull Thru Only (No Tent Camping)

Caverns of Sonora's Site 22 Pull Thru Only (No Tent Camping) is a practical, star-forward option for travelers who want ready access to one of Texas’s most finely decorated cave systems and a quiet night on a working ranch. Located at 1711 Private Rd 4468, Sonora, TX 76950, this campsite sits on the same property as the famed Caverns of Sonora and offers paved and grass/caliche pull-through pads designed for RVs and tow rigs. Even before the sun sets, the landscape reads like a field guide: low rolling scrub of the Edwards Plateau, limestone badlands just beyond, and skies that open into a deep, relentless dark suited to stargazing.

The campsite itself is simple and deliberate—30 amp and 50 amp hook-ups, water, and wide pull-throughs that make arriving after a long drive straightforward. Smaller grassy spots with caliche surface provide an alternative for compact rigs; tent camping is explicitly not permitted at this site. What sets this property apart is its proximity to a working ranch and the cavern entrance.

Caverns of Sonora are celebrated for delicate calcite decorations and clear, cool cavern passages; staying on property gives you the rare convenience of parking close and timing a morning tour without a long commute. At night the ranch goes quiet: livestock settle, lights dim, and the Milky Way rises unbroken above the flat horizon. For photographers and night-sky fans, Site 22 trades campground noise for a slow, intentional silence.

Practical details matter: the maximum group size is four adults (no more than eight people total), and stays run from one to seven nights with check-in at 2pm and check-out at 1pm. The ground here alternates between paved pads and caliche grass strips, so levelers and a stout RV mat are useful. Cell service can be patchy; plan for offline navigation and bring printed copies of arrival instructions if you have an older rig.

This site works best for travelers who prioritize access to subterranean geology and a straightforward RV setup over campground frills. It’s a functional basecamp for cave tours, scenic drives across the South Texas landscape, and late-night sky watching on a working ranch. Book Site 22 if you want a no-fuss pull-through that keeps you close to the cavern experience and lets you sleep beneath a very big Texas sky.

Plan to arrive in daylight when possible to check hookups and level the rig; generators are allowed within posted hours but be mindful of neighbors. Bring a headlamp for walks to restrooms and tie-downs for wind-prone evenings. If you have spare time, drive into Sonora for local fuel, craft coffee, and a chance to learn more about ranching life in the region before returning to the quiet camp.