Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area is a natural bat habitat near the city of Rocksprings in Edwards County in the U.S. state of Texas. Carved by water erosion, the cavern is home to several million Mexican free-tailed bats that emerge at sunset during April through October.
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area | |
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Devil's Sinkhole Devil's Sinkhole | |
Coordinates | 30°3′8″N 100°6′12″W |
Area | 1,859.7 acres (752.6 ha) |
Established | 1985 |
Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
U.S. National Natural Landmark | |
Designated | 1972 |
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