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    Blanco State Park

    3.9 (71 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Walking across the dam.
    Elizabeth P.

    My favorite state park ever. Easy access to river for swimming, fishing and just soaking in the peace & tranquility. Beautiful sunsets. Every camp spot is nice. Right near courthouse square with tons of restaurants and shops. A quiet hill country oasis

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    Ray W.

    We spent five days at campsite #31 and loved every minute of it. The site is full hookups and very level. There is a huge live oak tree that provides plenty shade. If you don't like the sound of acorns hitting your camper you might not like this spot.

    Debra K.

    This is a small state park that offers camping spots and a few enclosed "cabins." Please note that this review is based on my experiences on April 8, the total eclipse viewing day. We had secured two parking passes for our group and found a great place right by the river with one picnic table. While the overcast skies kept the viewing to a minimum, the park was stellar. I can't rave enough about the park rangers, employees and volunteers. They were on it to make sure everything was great for the crowds. Kudos to them for a job extremely well done! The river area is clean and the dam looked like it made for good fishing. Bathroom areas were clean and well-maintained.

    Beautiful campsite
    Joseph H.

    First time visiting this state park, and first time in Blanco, TX. I'm currently on a 2-day camping trip to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. I had made a previous reservation for a campsite through their online portal. Check-in was quick and easy. I told them my name and they confirmed me for the two nights. I paid for the stay previously, and they gave me a permit to attach to my windshield to let the staff and park volunteers know that I was good to stay for my designated days and nights. My campsite, #18, is at the edge of the parks bounds, with views of a farm right across a field. I'm able to see cows munching away at grass, and wild turkeys peck away at seeds on the ground. I also saw a deer out in the distance, all the sounds of nature. Despite being situated so close to HWY 281, I can barely hear the sounds of cars and trucks passing by. It's been very relaxing listing to the crickets chirp at night. It's a plus that the park volunteers make sure that quiet hours are enforced to help ensure for a restful night's rest. There's a burn ban in Blanco county at the time if this writing so no open fires are allowed. The Blanco River also has low water due to the drought most of Texas has experienced since summer. Blanco State Park May be the smallest state park in Texas, but I'd argue it's been one of the more enjoyable ones. Unlike bigger parks with the crowds and ample amenities, Blanco State Park offers patrons a view into slow life living. The restrooms and showers are clean and well-maintained. I really can't ask for more.

    Enjoying the breeze
    Cristina B.

    Unfortunately my husband and I visited Blanco State park during the wrong season, lol. I had seen photos and heard of great events here like tubing down the river. Well, this time of year (late September) when we visited, the river was partially dry. We still walked around the premises, took a few photos and out of nowhere we got caught in a downpour of rain lol. We ran back to our truck and called it a day! Not what we were expecting but made the most of it. The tiny info office was open and staff was very helpful! Maybe we'll return next year at the right time of year! Ps. Hooray for military discount! Also, plenty of parking throughout the park!

    Rue N.

    This is a small state park in central Texas that's a nice reprieve from the bigger cities. I came here to camp with a friend who is a novice camper, and this unassuming park is great for beginners. They have covered shelters available at some campsites. Perfect for those who don't want to be totally outside, but do want to retain some aspects of it. The room had an outlet, fan, lights and a bench for seating. There was enough room to pitch our tent inside the shelter, which we did. Minimal hiking in this park, maybe 1.5 miles between the two short trails. For more hiking, I'd drive the 30 mins to Pedernales State Park. And I didn't see any ranger talks or programming available, likely due to park size. Plenty of people standing at the river and fishing and families having picnics and things nearby. Bathroom was very clean and well-equipped also. This is a small park, but a nice place to spend an afternoon.

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    Sean D.

    So we went to Blanco state park for the first time and we definitely went during the wrong season. From what I hear the best time to go is during summer when there is water flowing. There's not to much to it during September, we walked around and the trail wasn't very far. It's a nice place to come picnic and there's camping but right now the water is stagnant so I wouldn't necessarily swim. There's kayaking and fishing and the park rangers are super friendly. Maybe summer will look a lot different.

    Marshall M.

    So to be fair, we went to this park to hike... and this is not an amazing hiking park. We knew that the trails were short, but still with an hour drive from SA... I don't know if it was really worth it. There is camping here, but the camp sites didn't look like much to write home about either. There were some nice things we did see on our hike. A neat bird watching shelter. Some old ruins. And some old construction along the river. It was interesting to check out, but I don't know if we would ever really go back. If you're close by it's probably worth a visit. But I wouldn't spend a whole two hours just to drive there and back.

    Laura d.

    Cute camping spot in the middle of a small texas town. Literally 1-5 minutes driving to everything. Small park with a good amount of campsites. Bonus was the swings for the kids!!

    Karen 2.

    this is overall a small state park in square footage but there's a really beautiful spot on the river. currently a burn ban not allowing use of burning wood for a campfire at the campgrounds.

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    Nicole R.

    My family and I enjoy this state park very much. We have only been a couple times but I personally love coming here to kayak. Some of the more shallow areas can look busy, but the space is long and wide...plenty of space to everyone. I love being able to practice paddling with my kids without worry about getting in the way of someone fishing. It is beautiful and peaceful. My husband and son love to cast out in their kayaks and play the catch and release game. Blanco river makes a fun day whether you are kayaking, fishing, playing in the water, having a picnic, doesn't matter! Go enjoy!

    The water here is so beautiful -- Clear to the bottom!
    Dixie B.

    This is one of my favorite state parks in Texas. For one thing, it's about an hour drive from San Antonio, and there is Real Water! The camping area, though small compared to many other parks, is clean, and seems to be set up well. It's popular, as well. There seem to always be campers. The river is so beautiful. For us, just the sound of water -- or even being near water -- is so calming and restful. It makes you think, "nap time!" This is also a popular place to swim in summer. Families gather all along the river with food, floats and other gear. There are lots of shady trees and picnic tables available, too. Go here; I think you'll like it!

    Ruben C.

    Went here on a whim as we couldn't take the heat anymore and the place we normally go to swimming in Spring Branch was packed. So it's about 20 more minutes past Spring Branch so why not? One of the best camping decisions I've made. Only $4 for my son and I (I paid $4 for me and he was free). Even though we got there kinda late (3 pm) there was plenty of parking and places to swim in the cool, refreshing water. After we swam for a while, I was able to find a picnic table in the shade and ended up grilling there. Really loved this place. Need to camp out there next!

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    Jacobs Well Natural Area - Front entrance parking area

    Jacobs Well Natural Area

    4.2(163 reviews)
    18.2 mi

    I'm sure that during its peak season and at its full potential, the well will be much more…read morecaptivating and visually appealing than my experience of it. But despite that notion, Jacob's Well overall is very underwhelming. The hike is probably the shortest and least challenging I've ever experienced. There are several mini trails that are great for kids to explore, along with a large tire swing at the front entrance. Jacob's Well is definitely very kid- and senior-friendly as it's not very strenuous at all to hike or walk around. It's a nice that it's there for everyone to experience nature but again, very underwhelming. We spent about half an hour there which was enough time to experience the entire area. Definitely worth a visit if it's your first time in Wimberley.

    My family and I stopped by here while driving around and was a fun experience. They had a play area…read morefor kids, a garden, some swings, picnic tables and few trails you can walk. They are known for the well so we naturally went there first. I was expecting a bit more honestly but it was cool to see regardless. The park itself is free but if you want to swim, you have to reserve it and only can during season (starts in may). I can't speak much on the swim itself but the hike there wasn't really bad honestly. There are a few paths that require you to be careful (climbing rocks and bit of steep hill) so hang on to the rails, ropes and don't step close to the edges. The paths themselves are actually really small not very far hikes. You can complete most of the trails in a day if you like but watch your step on some of the paths. The ones I liked were more rocky paths and a bit challenging but nothing too painful. There wasn't many people around either on the paths so was able to just enjoy and do some bird sightings. We even enjoyed a picnic there and nothing around us to bother us. Overall this was a fun experience to visit if you happen to be around. I think this place is fun if you have kids and need to burn some of their energy.

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    Guadalupe River State Park - Sunset on the rocks

    Guadalupe River State Park

    4.2(125 reviews)
    16.0 mi

    We arrived early this morning for our first hike of the year. The rangers were very efficient; our…read morereservation was checked and our permit was brought out. We drove out to the water and decided to walk those trails. The trails are all very easy to navigate. The more challenging trails may not have actually been trails at all, but got us down to the river bank for some lovely photos. The grounds and trails are very clean and well maintained. The camp sites look really nice and the bathrooms (I'm told) were Buccees level clean. There's a Discovery center that seemed to be interesting for the littles. I really enjoyed the solitude and the zen. I suspect it probably gets pretty packed though.

    Lovely park! Make sure to prepay entrance fee online and discount was offered with military park…read morepass. We parked near the end of the road where you'll find a parking lot with bathrooms and changing facilities. We met our hiking group and trekked off walking along the Guadalupe River. Make sure to bring water shoes with grip cuz you'll cross the river to get to more hiking trails. The water was cool and the flow perfect...depending on the time of the year, it can get quite powerful. The weather was gorgeous - fall vibes of overcast and cooler temps. We hiked a mix of many shaded forest areas and open fields . Captured many pics of the fall changes - leaves turning shades of yellow and orange. And I gotta kick seeing live armadillos scurrying amongst the long grasses. So cute!!! With the great weather and scenery, we hiked a steady pace and clocked in approximately 8.5 miles ! Loved hiking through the river : ) Clean bathrooms and changing rooms were a plus!

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