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La Cueva Picnic Site

Located along the San Antonio River in the community of La Cueva, this popular picnicking and fishing site is a favorite with families and fishing enthusiasts. The San Antonio River runs through the picnic area and individual sites are located on both sides of the river offering cool spots to enjoy an afternoon or morning.

Uses: Picnic, hiking and fishing.

Facilities: Site amenities include 12 picnic units with grills and vault toilets. The picnic site is universally accessible.

Special Instructions: This picnic site is designated as a reduced impact picnic site. Please pack out your trash and leave the site clean for others to enjoy. Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills.

Current Conditions
La Cueva Picnic area is OPEN for the Season. Please be advised that La Cueva is only open to foot traffic at the current time. Once the Pavement is completed, we will open the site to vehicle traffic as well. Thank you and enjoy the 2025 Season.. There is a $5.00 Day use fee at this day use site. For ease of use download the Recreation.gov app prior to arriving and be signed in. You can pay for the site through the app without cellular service. Enjoy the 2025 Season

General Information

Day use only. No overnight camping.

Dogs must be leashed at all times while within the picnic area.

No fee.

La Cueva picnic area is OPEN for the Season.  Please be advised there is a $5.00 Day use fee at this day use site.  For ease of use download the Recreation.gov app prior to arriving and be signed in.  You can pay for the site through the app without cellular service.  Enjoy the 2025 Season 

All pets must remain on a leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.86443921

Longitude: -106.63807105

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 9th, 2025