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AEnchanted Rock State Park

Enchanted Rock State Park
  • 16710 Ranch Rd 965
    Fredericksburg TX 78624
  • 830 / 685-3636
  • We camped two nights at Enchanted Rock State Park. The faciliites were clean and modern, and we saw plenty of dear. The hike to the top was fairly quick and easy, and is well worth the effort for the great views. However, I was a little underwhelmed by the rock. I guess ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Enchanted Rock is a sight to behold! And it offers good proof that there are indeed hills in Texas (most folks don't realize that). My husband and I (in our mid-50s) took the Summit Trail and weren't sure if we would be able to make it to the top, but we did! Luckily it was an overcast day when w... more on TripAdvisor

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Enchanted Rock State Park
16710 Ranch Rd 965
Fredericksburg TX 78624

BLost Maples State Natural Area

  • 37221 Fm 187
    Vanderpool, TX 78885
  • +1 830 966 3413
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • This is where my family and I went to escape Hurricane Rita . It was so nice we are making it a real vacation later ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Located approximately 75 miles northeast of San Antonio, this is one of the best spots in all of Texas to view fall foliage. Situated along the Sabinal River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the park is a spectacular mixture of limestone cliffs, dense woodlands, deep canyons and numerous c... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 Fm 187
Vanderpool, TX 78885

CLBJ State Park

LBJ State Park
  • Fredericksburg
    Texas
  • 830.868.7128ext.244
  • Overview Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is in Gillespie County, between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, and contains 717.9 acres. Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park honors a native Texan who achieved the nation's highest office. To create the unique facility, friends of then Presiden... more on Tpwd.state.tx.us
  • Overview Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is in Gillespie County, between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, and contains 717.9 acres. Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park honors a native Texan who achieved the nation's highest office. To create the unique facility, friends of then Presiden... more on Tpwd.state.tx.us

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LBJ State Park
Fredericksburg
Texas

DMcKinney Falls State Park

  • 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
    Austin, TX 78744
  • +1 512 243 1643
  • M.F.S.P. is a nice getaway from the hustle-bustle of nearby Austin. What is really good about this park is it's proximity to Austin, one doesn't need to drive too far in order to experience natural beauty. Unfortunately, this does come with a drawback. It does have some airplane noise, and highwa... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview This tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking. more on TripAdvisor

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McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
Austin, TX 78744

EInks Lake State Park

  • 3630 Park Road 4 West
    Burnet, TX 78611, U.S.A.
  • +1 512 793 2223
  • Overview Once used for cattle ranching, Inks Lake State Park offers 1,201 acres of recreational facilities next to Inks Lake along the Colorado River in Burnet County. The park is a panorama of cedar and oak woodlands, wildflowers and pink granite outcroppings in central Texas' Hill Country. Deer, turkey,... more on LLBean.com

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Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Road 4 West
Burnet, TX 78611, U.S.A.

FPedernales Falls State Park

  • RR 1 Box 450
    Johnson City, TX 78636
  • +1 830 868 7304
  • This park is very nice get away in the hill country. The staff is very friendly and the park facilities ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview A 5,212-acre park that offers six miles of river frontage for camping, horseback riding, hiking, and off road bicycling. more on TripAdvisor

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Pedernales Falls State Park
RR 1 Box 450
Johnson City, TX 78636

GBlanco State Park

  • #101 Park Road 23
    Blanco, TX 78606
  • +1 800 792 1112
  • BLANCO STATE PARK IS THE NICEST LITTLE STATE PARK IN TEXAS. With only 54 total sites it has the great reputation for being the most comfortable and convient park around. It has all the ammenities that you will want. The Blanco River is the main focal point. Free fishing( no license required ) and... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview Park located on the banks of the Blanco River; great for trout fishing. more on TripAdvisor

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Blanco State Park
#101 Park Road 23
Blanco, TX 78606

HBarton Springs Pool

Barton Springs Pool
  • 2201 Barton Springs Road
    Austin, TX 78746-5736
  • 512 / 476-9044
5.0
86+ reviews, 3 sources
  • It's such a nice, clean place. It's wonderful to swim in the natural water. Nudity is not allowed, but the Pool IS thong-friendly and topfree (topless is allowed). So, ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Sitting in NYC at work, it's snowing it's cold and I am missing living by you, Green Belt in Austin. Beautiful, green, lushness and I will try and forget ... more on Yelp

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Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746-5736

IKerrville-Schreiner State Park

  • 2385 Bandera Highway
    Kerrville, TX 78028
  • +1 830 257 5392
  • Overview A 500-acre park just off the shores of the Guadalupe River: great for fishing. more on TripAdvisor
  • We just stayed 3 nights here (popup camper) in the Deer Field Loop section. Great facilities. The city of Kerrville now manages the park instead of TX Parks & Wildlife Dept. Plenty of trails to hike. Restrooms & showers clean. Our site was very quiet & plenty of deer to watch... Highly recommend ... more on TripAdvisor

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Kerrville-Schreiner State Park
2385 Bandera Highway
Kerrville, TX 78028

JLonghorn Caverns State Park

  • RR 2 Box 23
    Burnet, TX 78611
  • 8305982283
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Longhorn Caverns State Park is a great place to take the kids on a hot summer day because the cave stays at a wonderfully cool temperature year round. ... more on Yelp

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Longhorn Caverns State Park
RR 2 Box 23
Burnet, TX 78611