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River Ranch County Park

4.6 (10 reviews)

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Lovely stay over the holiday! Really great camping experience here. We rented an Improved Camping site for our 30 ft RV with electric and water hook up. there was a dumping station at the park but not at the individual camp sites, I liked that. We arrived to a zen garden raked sandy spot with picnic table, fire pit enclosed, and lantern holder-handicapped accessible. a beautiful view from spot 5, several other campers stopped at our site to snap pics of our view during the stay. Amazing walking trails, well kept roads / clean and modern facilities, there was firewood for sale, dog walking bag stations, and clear signage through the park. This spot and the park staff / camp host were very friendly, cool people and present - not in your business but there for anything you may need. We spent 10 days here and it felt like our home away home right away. Near by enough, to lots of possible shopping and commerce opportunity, we even had some door dash food delivered at one point, and another order from Lowe's but the park and the experience truly is tucked away in this sweet spot.

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Amber B.

Visited 10 days after grand opening, July 2023, this park will soon be a hotspot. 3 lots total with ample amount of parking in all. Visited on a Saturday and was the only vehicle in two of the lots. It does cost to get in, but they do accept credit cards. At the time of entry it was $4 for adults. Large variety of trails. Beginner friendly as most were flat, but some were long. The map was well crafted and easy to follow. I would say more signage definitely is needed as I got to point of interest number nine, there was nothing to be established that I had made it. Literally, it was just a rough patch of grass. The improved camping includes 24 lots all with a picnic table and a grill. All were vacant at the time of visit, except one. Overall the park is well maintained and up kept because it is brand new.

Rain W.

We didn't get to explore much here before having to turn back. Like one of the previous reviewers there were confusing signs for the trails. We accidentally stumbled onto the main center. The bathrooms were clean tho. And yes those stairs are really high. It was too hot to travel too much more as there's no canopy on the trail, or at least the one we were on. I did get to see some horses which was cool though. I'll try again in cooler weather.

Porcupine Hill
Scott W.

First the good stuff - We saw a flock of wild turkey just off the Prairie Trail (about 20-30). They flew in across the meadow and lighted just at the tree-line. We also saw a bald Eagle. At first we were sure it was a Caracara because it was perched near a culture, but as we got closer it became clear it was an eagle. The interpretive center is very nice. Be careful if you walk out front though as what looks like steps is a ledge. Not sure how that passed inspection, as it needs railing. I was told I am not the first person to step off of it by mistake. Nice camping areas. There are three levels of Camping. 1. Full hook-ups. 2. Drive-up and walk in. 3. Hike in (although the hike is only 1/2 mile on a well maintained dirt road. We decided to make reservations for next month at one of the drive-up/walk-in sites to see how it is. Restrooms - Squeaky clean. Main facilities are perfect. There are also several pit toilets throughout the park. Nicest pit toilets I have ever encountered. Nice play ground near a large pavillion. The Bad: We hiked 6 miles of "trails" today. I can't say whether or not the rest of the park is this way, but every inch of the six miles we hiked was on very well maintained dirt roads. All but a couple of places could be traversed by a Honda Prius. So, not really trails. The trail signs. We joked that whoever created these signs had never hiked a day in their life. We even gave them a name - "The Trail Riddler". Because 1/2 of the signs were truly a riddle to figure out. The poop: This is an equestrian park that allows pedestrians to hike the trails. To be fair, not every trail allows horses. Because of all the horse poop, no one is really inclined to pick up their dog poop. So you get to deal with both. Verdict - We will be going back again. Will be camping this time and we will knock off the remaining 14 miles of "trails". I will update this review once I have completed all the trails. BoR

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Garey Park

Garey Park

3.9(43 reviews)
8.0 mi

Garey Park is an absolute gem!…read more We celebrated my son's birthday at Garey Park a couple of months ago, and I can't say enough good things about the experience. From the moment we booked to the minute we packed up, everything was smooth, easy, and honestly kind of perfect. The park is stunning and has so much to do. So much space, beautiful scenery, and tons of options for kids to run wild . My son had the best time celebrating with his friends. Between the playground, splash pad, and shaded picnic areas, the kids were entertained the entire time. No one was bored, not even for a second. There's something really special about this place. It feels like you're in the middle of nature but with all the modern conveniences nearby. It made the whole party feel relaxed and joyful.

Please ignore the other reviews. Many people seem frustrated and upset about the fees, but there's…read morea good reason for them! Those fees help maintain this BEAUTIFUL park, which offers tons of activities for families with kids and dogs. The bathrooms were quite clean and stocked with toilet paper. The playground was filled with kids having a great time. We enjoyed walking the trails along the San Gabriel River, and our dogs had a blast! They even have horseback riding and zip lines, along with numerous trails to explore! We've visited free dog parks throughout Austin, Leander, and Cedar Park, and they often end up neglected and trashy! I completely understand why they want to keep this place clean and welcoming!

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Longhorn Cavern State Park

4.6(401 reviews)
26.1 mi

Pictures don't do this place justice!…read more On this beautiful Saturday, I was seeking adventure! This tour is such an amazing deal. My tour guide Eryn was amazing and so funny. Caves are so interesting and there is so much to learn about them . Longhorn Cavern offer 3 different tour options. The cavern walking tour is just like a casual walking tour. The black light tour is where you wear hard hats and walk with a light. The Wild Cave tour is for the extreme explorers who are okay with tight spaces . I chose the cavern walking tour. I highly recommend shoes that have a tight grip. The gift shop has really good options for keepsakes. Also, if you get thirst drinks are available to purchase. I saw a section for pizza, but it was sold out. I had amazing time during my visit. The cave is beautiful and there is so much to see.

This isn't the best caverns I've visited within a Texas State Park, but it is pretty darn cool. The…read morebest caverns tour is at Kickapoo Caverns. I did a wild cave tour without the extra charges that Longhorn collects. At Longhorn, our guide, Johnson did an amazing job with our small group of six people for the 10:45 AM tour. My brother and I initially registered for the 11:00 AM tour and am glad that we were suggested another time. We passed by the 11:00 AM tour and they had 40+ people in their group. Johnson showed us cool geological formations. We saw dolomite, calcium bicarbonate, chert, limestone, geodes, stalagmites, stalactites, and quartz crystals. Johnson is somewhat funny; he had a bit of quirky and dry humor. I enjoyed the history of the caverns, but some of it I thought was interesting. It was really delightful to learn that in the 1800's, before the CCC got involved, the locals would dance and play music turning the cave into an auditorium of entertainment. Johnson said that if certain geological formations glows, it is growing. Very catchy phase for memory. I got to see a few bats hanging out. They were tricolor bats which are smallest bats. The cave is cool, but thankfully not slippery. I was wearing no grip support shoes, but I didn't fall or have the urge to fall. There are mats on the floor of the cave to prevent falls. Johnson gave us more time to look around and admire the geology. My brother and I weren't required to bring our own flashlights. Johnson had a flashlight, but forgot to grab the blacklights. What I find is strange is that this is a state park that you cannot renew your state park pass at. This park headquarters is very different than the rest considering that there's a third party company handing the cave tours, they sell ice-cees, popcorn, and the gift shop is very big and vast. The others don't have this. It is questionable to me. I was told that I needed to go to Inks Lake to renew my pass. The cave tours are very pricey. Kickapoo Caverns tour was very affordable at $10. You can use the park pass. You can't get your state park passport stamped at Longhorn Caverns either. It seems like Longhorn Caverns is more for profit and the history about the cavern could be overly exaggerated to attract customers. My opinion. It was hard to believe half of the things what Johnson was telling us. There's one portion of geological formation in the cave that is "dead" because in year 1919, the locals went exploring by touching the formation it "killed" it. I preferred Kickapoo Caverns and the Caverns of Sonora a lot more. Even Inner Space Caverns and Natural Bridge were very exciting to see. Longhorn is cool, but didn't give me that WOW-factor, but I still had a ton of fun on a Sunday morning.

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