US Army Corps of Engineers RV campground, fishing, boating and swimming. 30 and 50 amp full hookups…read moreavailable. Open year around. Group shelters with RV hookups and kitchens.

Love the river! This…read moreis a section of the Pecan Bayou that passes the 377 highway coming from the Brownwood Lake headed on to the gulf of Texas. (Not only highway 377, but also highways 67 and 84 as well. At this point all of these highways are combined.) This is a fun little area to fish, very tough to fly fish, due to the vegetation, but still due-able. If you're going fishing and you pass over this point, it is always a good idea to check out the water flow and the color of the water. The water flow can be unbelievable after a great rain. You always want to double check this after wet weather, there could be a lot of water released from the dam. If you check out the vegetation around the water it will also give you an insight to the bug life, which the fish feed upon. Another fun note about this place that it reminds me of all of the Texans that have come here before me. The ones that either fished here, swam, had romantic dates, gathered drinking water, it is just kind of a fun nostalgic little creek. The fish here in this area range from small mouth bass, large mouth bass, catfish, perch, sunfish and the list goes on for warm fresh water fish. Now what I recommend, if you're going to fish here is fishing from the bank. You want to test the waters temperature, fish are very sensitive to the temperature. They also like coverage, as in a submerged log or something that helps give them protection from predators. There are several ways to go after them, like a surface bug / rig and work it lick it was live animal. Or go just the opposite way and go deep where the big fish maybe located at. What ever you do work your rig like it was live! **On a safety issue, always let someone know where you are going fishing ahead of time and what time roughly you should be back. Another key note, is to watch for snakes. The snakes could come from the water, or land, but know that they most likely are there to feed. Looks before you step! You do also need to wash out for those 'pocket panthers', we did get a photo of one listed in the photos of the review. This is a fun little fishing spot with such easy access! Have fun, be carful and remember only catch the ones you are going to keep, unless you practice the 'catch and release' method which I think you should do! Have fun!

Nice Park but there are squatters in the area so lock your car. also some dude lives here in an RV…read morewhich is suss but its a park so I guess its better than parking in neigborhoods.

Love the river walk. Good trees, nice and covered. Feels safe. There are lighted paths. Clean walk…read moreways and people fishing.

Probably the last day to walk along the Concho without bursting into flames before Texas Summer…read moreArrives. Bars along the way offer AC

Really enjoyed our visit to Abilene State Park. The park is clean, well maintained, and has a…read morepeaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The shaded areas and open spaces make it a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. Traveling in our Class A motorhome with our Jeep in tow, we found it to be a convenient stop. The sites were accessible and setup was easy, making it a comfortable stay for a larger rig. Overall, a great park and one we would definitely visit again.

This state park is BEAUTIFUL! We had been waiting to find a hike that was full of trees instead of…read morethe usual West Texas dirt. The Abilene State Park really checked all of our boxes. We walked to the bird blind, did Elm Creek Trail and Eagle Trail. We also saw a bit of the Buffalo Wallow. Absolutely wonderful time and doesn't take long at all.

Great find! We were in the area for business and decided to camp and make a fun time of it. We…read morehadn't done any research but jjst adored this park. Clean restrooms. Hot water. Very well taken care of. The electricity in the bathroom didnt work, but there was electricity at the site to dry our hair. Beautiful sunrise and sunset over the lake. We felt like we had an excellent bang for our buck and would love to give a huge shout out to this state park. Only complaint is there were ants everywhere but that's not something a state park can really control. They only bothered our dog once.

Secluded cabins in beautiful settings. Fish cleaning station available with several shelters down…read moreby the water. We stayed in a full hook up RV site that was unfortunately a steep walk down to the lake. Several RV sites were very uneven. Bring blocks to level out.

I eat at elmcreek at least 1 to 2 times a week. The atmosphere is so pleasant other than a random…read moreemployee that we go there for lunch as a group before our get-together on Tuesdays. The food for any time of day is delicious and those cooking truck to make your order exactly as you want. The owners are just awesome also and go out of there way to make you feel welcome.

Got to visit Elm Creek a few months back and Elm Creek Marina was a fun place to visit! Really…read moreenjoyed the upbeat atmosphere at 6 am when the store opened! Misty and Carylon were fun and had the oldies on the radio! Great customer service skills and made my day! Has an awesome breakfast and awesome tackle selection! However, the customer service went down hill on the evening shift. Girl had her two twin kids in the store running around, playing with tackle and rods, playing behind the counters where the registers were. She did not redirect them yet let them continue to do as they pleased. This most definitely knocked a couple stars off. She seemed annoyed to be at work and like she did not like her job.This really effected the environment of the whole place. Definitely my only complaint.

My boyfriend and I made a weekend trip to come here. We spent one day at the park, you really need…read moretwo or more days! We went to three different trails, and both were beautiful. Gorman falls I feel like is the most popular. There were so many people there! We saw the water fall and got to walk along the river bend. Then we went to the spring trail, that place was magical! It looked like a hobbit home!!! E we made it to the spring, but sadly you are not allowed to get in it. Finally we made it to the spice trail, but we were barely able to make it out in time, it was not a good decision, we did have to hike-run about 2 miles in the dark, I was freaking out. So message to all it's make sure you are not hiking too late because it waspitch black. Luckily we had outdoor flashlights and made it, but it felt like it was never ending. The trail is awesome, we crossed over the river several times, it's like a maze to get through, and the top was beautiful, but yeah we didn't get to enjoy the last two miles. Overall this was an awesome park to visit! I'm excited to keep exploring Texas parks

I visited Colorado Bend SP earlier today, and I'll admit that I wasn't expecting it to be so far…read moreout of the way. That's not necessarily a negative, but just something to note. Getting there was very straightforward, but cell reception is very limited there. I was prepared with offline maps so that didn't bother me. The road takes you right to the entrance of the park. There's an unattended booth up front, but I self-registered myself at the check-in station over to the side. There was a pen provided that I used to fill out one of the forms, and dropped it in the locked box with my information. I came here to hike to Gorman Falls today. Part of the road that leads to the trailhead was flooded, but I was able to drive through it with a standard SUV. The road was rocky in some areas and gravel the rest. A high-clearance vehicle isn't needed. There was plenty of parking at the trailhead, along with a restroom with a composting toilet. The trail was well-marked and shaded the first 1/3 of the trail. The rest of the way is exposed to the sun until you get to the fork in the trail that leads to Gorman Falls. There is a bike rack here as the last section is hiking only. The rock face is quite steep towards the bottom, but there were ropes that guided me down. I had my dog with me and I had to carry it at one point just to get down. Because of the rains this past week, water was flowing at the falls. You can't hike to the falls, but there is an observation deck with some benches to relax in the shade here. Returning back up the rock wall was easier than the way down. I also stopped by the park headquarters, about 5 miles down from the entrance of the park. They had a nice selection of gifts and souvenirs for purchase, and plenty of brochures for nearby state parks. The only option for camping here is primitive; there is no plumbing available, other than a spigot for potable water. Overall, this park was well-maintained and I would return for a second visit. Being just 1.5 hours away from NW Austin, Colorado Bend SP makes for a good day trip option with little traffic to and back.

LOVE Barefoot Campground! I have stayed several times with some friends that have been going for…read moredecades. LOTS of primitive campsites (tent camping, which is what we do). River views, secluded shady spots, shelter spots, and RV hookup spots. At $10 per person per night, you can't beat it. The owners were so kind and accommodating to us. This time we had to make a last minute change to the spot we chose and they were super understanding and gave us the best spot they have! (No, I'm not telling you which one! ) You can book online on their website, but if you haven't been before you should give them a call and have them help you pick out a site depending on the size of your party. (Some spots are on the smaller side.) Never had a bad time at Barefoot, and I don't think I ever will!

One day I had came here to check the place out and got my car stuck around 9 pm. I had called the…read morestaff (not thinking they would answer) and they immediately picked up the phone and came to me within twenty minutes, they pulled my car out themselves and asked for nothing in return. They were so kind about it. I will definitely come here every year. it's one of the cleanest and nicest places around. some of the campsites have carports and plug-ins. The view is breathtaking and the service is like no other!

Beautiful lake in the out skirts of Abilene Texas. You are able to boat, fish, camp, picnic and…read morewalk around the park and lake. We came to visit last month and there was only one other car parked inside.

What a great park! The lake is just beautiful! I'm looking into buying a pontoon and finding a…read moremarina on the lake. The public area is very well manicured. It has a play set for children and nice covered pavilions for gatherings. The one we were at has a triple charcoal grill. Top Notch! I would recommend this as a family outing, reunion or just a great time! It's not crowded at all on this Thursday afternoon. We have the whole place to ourselves! This would also be a cool charity event. There is lots of bottles and various other trash at the waters edge that could be picked up in an afternoon with a few dedicated folks. That didn't detract from the scenic beauty and tranquility of the location. Highly Recommended!