Blanco State Park
Open year-round. Park headquarters is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday; visitors can pay fees online or at the self-pay station. A water advisory is in effect: nitrate levels are elevated, so infants under 6 months, pregnant women, and individuals with certain health conditions should bring their own drinking water.
Flood Watch issued May 21 at 12:14PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following counties, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, De Witt, Fayette, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Medina, Travis, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing high rainfall rates which could quickly lead to flooding across the area. Be especially cautious as creeks, streams, and rivers may rise out of their banks quickly. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts up to 6 inches are possible for the duration of the Flood Watch. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Blanco State Park is a compact riverside gem along the spring-fed Blanco River in Blanco County, Texas. Established in the 1930s, the park showcases beautiful Civilian Conservation Corps stonework throughout its grounds. The one-mile stretch of river running through the park offers swimming, tubing, fishing for perch, catfish, and bass, and an ADA-accessible kayak launch. A park store provides supplies and watercraft rentals. The campground offers 29 sites in a loop near the river, ranging from full hookup premium sites with 30/50-amp electric and sewer to standard water/electric sites. Each site includes a picnic table, shade shelter, lantern post, and fire ring with grill. Restrooms with showers are centrally located in the campground loop, including an ADA-accessible restroom. Screened shelters overlooking the river provide an alternative to tent or RV camping. The Pumphouse Trail offers easy walking on a caliche surface, leading to a bird blind and a scenic deck overlooking the river. The park's proximity to the town of Blanco and its location equidistant from Austin and San Antonio make it a convenient Hill Country getaway.
Directions
From Austin, take US 290 West to Johnson City, then south on US 281 to Blanco. In Blanco, turn south on Park Road 23; the park entrance is about a quarter mile on the right. From San Antonio, take US 281 North through Bulverde to Blanco, then follow Park Road 23 south to the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 120ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| BlancoSP@tpwd.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (830) 833-4333 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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