Fredericksburg, Texas: Bat Tornado at Dusk
An abandoned railroad tunnel is inhabited by thousands of bats -- and they pour out at sunset.
- Address:
- Old No 9 Hwy, Fredericksburg, TX
- Directions:
- I-10 exit 524. Take the Y to the right, then turn right onto Hwy 473 north toward Sistedale. The road eventually splits, but stay straight on Old San Antonio Rd which turns into Old No 9 Hwy. Stay on this until you see the Old No 9 Wildlife Management Tunnel sign and the cars.
- Hours:
- Dusk May-Oct. Permit required. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 866-978-2287
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Make sure you get your Permit before going! We were not told and subsequently were not able to see the bats. Very disappointing.
[Lynne, 05/20/2021]
Was here towards the end of July. They estimate just over 1 million bats present, mostly males as the females have relocated to have their pups. Truly something to see in person.
[Luv2RV, 07/28/2020]Get there really early if you want a front and center seat... but the top viewing area has a beautiful view too!
[krissirk900, 07/01/2018]Bats are only visible from May til end of Oct! It's gorgeous here though! Call the "Emergence Times" phone number (866-978-2287) before you go to see if bats are visible!
[jessfromco-sign, 03/17/2017]An old railroad tunnel that ran between Fredericksburg and Boerne is now inhabited by thousands and thousands of bats....that come out at nightfall...kinda like a bat tornado. Interesting aroma to boot. There is no charge to view, though donations accepted. I have lived in Boerne for seven years and just saw this a month or two ago.
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