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Five Mile Dam Park

4.2 (18 reviews)

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Devyn P.

This park was very unique! There is a giant ledge to sit, lay out, tan, hang out, etc. Or you can hang out in the water; it is shallow enough so you are able to stand in it safely. Beware! There are little minnows that like to nibble at you. It doesn't hurt, just scared me at first. This is a great place to bring your dog. I saw many other people here with their dogs as well. I had my dog off leash the whole time with no problem. Aside from the large 5 mile dam, there are smaller bodies of water for kids or dogs to splash around in. Be careful of the slippery rocks if you choose to walk in this water! This park has a large sports complex next to it with a few ongoing soccer games. Parking is fine; there is a designated spot if you are headed to the dam. I would definitely return to this park, maybe next time more prepared (swim suit, towel, drinks, etc.). It was a one-of-a-kind place to visit.

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R J.

Five Mile Dam aka Dudley Johnson Park, My favorite Blanco river hangout in Hays County between San Marcos and Kyle. This old hippy hangout is a long beautiful stretch of the Blanco squeezed in between grassy lawns and tall limestone bluffs. The river is backed up into a deep cold pool at Five Mile Dam. Up stream from the dam there is a boat launch down in the deep end and fishing holes but no motor boats allowed. A few rope tree swings line the banks and entertain the fearless for hours. Down stream from the dam is a rocky riverbed great for exploring, lounging, or fighting the current. This park is very popular and crowded on warm holidays so go very early if you want a picnic table. The whole park area includes a couple adjacent parks, soccer fields, playgrounds, and it all covers about 60 acres of beautiful Texas Hill Country. We river rats love and will protect this area so don't even think about littering. Don't Mess With Texas.

Michael L.

Absolutely beautiful park. They have a large stretch of the river where you can swim, lay out and tan, tube, or any other river activities. It is a great place to take your dog as well. The place is big enough so that you can pretty much have your own section of the river to hang out at. There are plenty of areas where the river isn't very deep so little kids can enjoy and the current isn't very strong. Although if you do go venture off to the deep areas the current does get really strong. BE AWARE OF THAT. There are plenty of places to park that are close to the river. Next to the river park area there is a HUGE sports complex area that looks great for soccer (they have plenty of goals with nets), ultimate frisbee, football, but I didn't see a basketball or volleyball court. It has a pretty big playground area for the kids. Go check it out! It's really not that far from the campus, and it's beautiful. Ohh and FREE.

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A nice place to walk at, although, I would do five stars, but due to recent droughts, five mile dam doesn't have much water, sadly.

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2 years ago

The dam dried up lol, we went for a water day and found a river bed. Also couldn't find the entrance.

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12 years ago

Great place to hang out,bring your dog or kids swimming. Very remote and clean. They have done a lot of work to it and cleaned the place up!

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6 years ago

My kids love exploring behind the dam, whether with snorkels when water is high, or looking for cool rocks when water is low.

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Fun place, somemtimes there are too many people. Lots of places to have a family get together or a picnic.

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h. The facility does also offer soccer fields and restrooms, but the restrooms were not open when I went

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