South Llano River State Park

Open — Open year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended as the park often reaches capacity. The day use area operates on limited hours from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. between October 1 and March 31 to protect turkey roosting.

About

South Llano River State Park provides a unique Hill Country experience on the banks of the spring-fed South Llano River near Junction, Texas. The slow-moving river features two miles of park frontage with multiple access points ideal for tubing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing. No fishing license is required within park boundaries. The park's extensive trail system covers 22.7 miles through diverse terrain including river bottoms, steep ridges, and wooded areas. Trails accommodate both hikers and mountain bikers with difficulty levels ranging from easy to challenging. The rugged backcountry trails offer solitude and panoramic views even during busy weekends. Wildlife watchers will appreciate that the park hosts one of the largest turkey roosts in Central Texas, with over 250 bird species recorded over the years. The day use area operates on limited hours from October 1 through March 31 to protect roosting turkeys. As an International Dark Sky Park, South Llano River State Park provides exceptional stargazing opportunities away from light pollution. The park offers year-round ranger programs, loans GPS units and fishing gear for visitor use, and welcomes families with Junior Ranger activities and Explorer Packs. Multiple campground options accommodate various camping styles from RV sites with hookups to primitive hike-in sites for those seeking backcountry solitude.

Directions

Located 5 miles south of Junction, Texas on Highway 377 at 1927 Park Road 73.

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