From biking to swimming to horseback riding and everything in between, the Texas Hill Country is the perfect place to connect with nature.
Cave Without a Name
888-839-2283
325 Kreutzberg Road
Boerne
Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area
866-978-2287 (BATS)
Located 11 miles south of Fredericksburg, between Fredericksburg and Comfort. Bat
flights can be seen out of the old railroad tunnel.
Westcave Preserve
830-825-3442
24814 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs
40 foot waterfall with cave, emerald green pool, cypress and lush ferns. 30 acre preserve of canyon, grassland, meadows and rare plants.
By reservation only at
westcave.org
Longhorn Cavern State Park
877-441-2283
6211 Park Rd 4S Burnet
Park Road 4 off US 281, Burnet.
Cavern stays a constant 68º, a very cool treat in the summertime!
By reservations only at visitlonghorncavern.com.
Texas Sailing
512-261-6193
101 Lakeway Drive, Austin
Crewed sailing and sailing rentals in Lake Austin
Lake Austin Riverboats
512-345-5220
www.austinriverboats.com
Blue Hole
512-660-9911
333 Blue Hole Lane Wimberley
Purchase passes online.
James River Bat Cave Preserve
325-347-5970
Located near Mason. One of the largest bat nurseries in the country with over four million bats.
Krause Springs
830-693-4181
FM 404 Spicewood
Listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites. Privately owned. Wonderful swimming hole on a bluff overlooking Cypress Creek. Waterfalls, shade, picnic area, ferns and lovely, clean, cool water. Open from 9 to dusk in summer.
Hamilton Pool Nature Reserve
512-264-2740
24300 Hamilton Pool Road
Beautiful and popular natural swimming hole.
Must make reservations here.
Reimers Ranch Park
512-264-1923
23610 Hamilton Pool Road Dripping Springs.
Pedernales River frontage. Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching
and white bass fishing. Daily sunrise-sunset. First come first served, rarely fills up.—2400+ acres.
Garner State Park
830-232-6132
Hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, swimming and golf.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Park
830-685-3636
640 acres for camping, rock climbing, hiking and bird-watching. 425 foot granite dome.
Make reservations online.
Pedernales Falls State Park
512-389-8900
2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City
The beautiful Pedernales River runs through the park. Hiking, picnicking, river swimming, tubing, wading, mountain biking, bird watching and horseback riding. (BYOH) Scenic trails to view the falls, duck pond and excellent bird-watching blinds. Swim in Arrowhead Pool where Bee Creek spills into stair stepped pools.
Make reservations online.
Inks Lake State Park
512-793-2223
3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet TX
Camping, hiking, swimming, boating, water skiing, scuba diving and fishing. Ranger guided Geology hikes and lakeshore ecology walks. Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Tour. Paddle boat, canoe and kayak rentals.
Guadalupe River State Park
830-438-2656
3350 Park Rd 31, Spring Branch TX
Park has 4 miles of river frontage. Canoeing, fishing, swimming, tubing, hiking, camping and picnicking. Popular bird-watching area.
Make reservations online.
LBJ State Park & Historic Site
830-644-2252
Stonewall Texas
Visitor center with LBJ presidency memorabilia and an 1870’s cabin with furnishings typical of the period. Also a living history museum of rural life in the early 1900’s. Self guided tours of LBJ’s Ranch with one-room school, family cemetery and resting place of the former president. Drive by the Texas White House.
Make reservations online.
Lost Maples State Natural Area
830-966-3413
37221 FM 187, Vanderpool TX
Backpacking, hiking, photography, bird and nature watching, fishing, and swimming. Generally, the foliage changes the last two weeks of October through the first two weeks of November.
Make reservations online.
Wildlife and Bird Viewing
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
512-232-0100
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
A must see jewel of Texas!
Reservation encouraged.
Block Creek Natural Area
830-995-2147
400 acres near Comfort
Booking information.
Los Madrones
512-264-1741
19299 Hamilton Pool Road
400 acres near Dripping Springs
Birding and wildlife
mike@losmadrones.com
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
830-438-7400
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd
400 acres near New Braunfels/San Antonio
Savannah with exotic and native wildlife.
Vanishing River Cruise
800-474-8374
443 Waterway Lane, Burnet
Canyon of the Eagles, Lake Buchanan
Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Two hour scenic wildlife viewing cruise
Helpful Sites
- For more information on all of the Parks in the Lower Colorado River Authority on Instagram.
- For more information on each State Park visit www.tpwd.texas.gov.
- For more information on all of the Austin area Lakes visit www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/the-complete-guide-to-lake-life-in-the-austin-area.
There’s so much more to explore in the Texas Hill Country. You and your group can experience the art of food in hands-on cooking classes or intimate private dining experiences with expert chef, Sibby Barrett!
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