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Eisenhower State Park Constellation © Jenny Carter
This was taken from Fossil Ridge campground 160.
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Aligator © Pat Butaud
Odd colored aligator. January 2010
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Javelina © Dennis Eccleston
The Javelina or Collared Peccary is a common sight under the bird feeders at least until the prickly pear cactus comes into spring flowering where they often fight over seed droppings while green jays often feed for these same seeds on their backs.
Balmorhea State Park Thousands of Fish © Allyson Ricketts
A typical Autumn day in Balmorhea State Park, Toyahvale Texas. The water is crystal clear and is ideal for snorkel activities and scuba.
Eisenhower State Park Painting with Light © Jenny Carter
Campsite 160 in Fossil Ridge Campground
Dinosaur Valley State Park © Karyl K Holloway
Dinosaur Valley State Park © Karyl K Holloway
Walk on the Beach © stateparks.com
Mockingbird © stateparks.com
Cool Swim © stateparks.com
Campfire and Hotdogs © stateparks.com
Roasting hot dogs over an open fire.
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The Texas State Parks and Wildlife Department has preserved many of the most scenic areas in Central Texas as state parks. Take some time to explore the most beautiful landscapes in Central Texas with some of these...more
Texas's Hill Country Region Parks

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State Parks
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State Fish Hatchery
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National Park
Parks in this region are near these Texas Cities (click city name to see parks within 25 miles)
PFLUGERVILLE
CEDAR PARK
SAN MARCOS
NEW BRAUNFELS
AUSTIN
ROUND ROCK
LEANDER
KYLE
KERRVILLE
BOERNE
GEORGETOWN
BUDA
HUTTO
DEL VALLE
UVALDE
FREDERICKSBURG
Avalon State Park
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Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park is 104.6 acres, along the Blanco River, in Blanco County. The land was deeded by private owners in 1933 before the park was opened in 1934. The park area was used as a campsite by early explorers and settlers. A spring in the park made the location ideal when the river was dry. ........more >
Garner State Park
Garner State Park is 1419.8 acres 10 water acres of the Frio River of recreational facilities in northern Uvalde County.........more >
Guadalupe River State Park
Many folks come here to swim, but the park is more than a great swimming hole. Beautiful scenery and colorful history await, just a short drive from San Antonio and Austin. With four miles of river frontage, the Guadalupe River takes center stage at the park. Step away from the river to find the ........more >
Inks Lake State Park
Inks Lake State Park is 1201 acres of recreational facilities adjacent to Inks Lake on the Colorado River in Burnet County. The park was acquired by deeds from the Lower Colorado River Authority and private owners in 1940 and was opened to the public in 1950. Inks Lake is located in the Highland Lakes ........more >
Inks Lake State Park
A dependable water source, abundant fish and game, and the areas natural beauty combined to make this an inviting location.........more >
Kerrville State Park
Kerrville-Schreiner Park is a 517.2-acre area along the Guadalupe River, five miles southeast of downtown Kerrville in Kerr County. The Civilian Conservation Corps CCC accomplished original park construction in the early 1930s. This park was formerly operated by TPWD and is now operated by the City ........more >
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Longhorn Cavern State Park, south of Burnet in Burnet County, is 645.62 acres classified as a scenic park in the rugged Hill Country. Longhorn Cavern was acquired in 1932 - 1937 from private owners. It was dedicated a state park in 1932, was opened in 1938 and was dedicated as a natural landmark in ........more >
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
---Lyndon Baines Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th President beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire circle of life gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens ........more >
McKinney Falls State Park
From the late 1600s to the early 1800s, a portion of El Camino Real de los Tejas ran through what is now the park.........more >
Pedernales Falls State Park
View the Pedernales Falls from the scenic overlook at the north end of the park. Here, the river drops about 50 feet in elevation over a distance of 3,000 feet. Water cascades over tilted, layered stair steps of limestone. This river limestone is 300 million years old. It is in the Marble Falls formation, ........more >
South Llano River State Park
Located on the western edge of the Hill Country, South Llano River State Park is a unique combination of rocky upland backcountry and a lush pecan grove river bottom. The South Llano River is unique among west and central Texas rivers it has never run dry in recorded history. Two large springs, in ........more >
Wood State Fish Hatchery
A. E. Wood Fish Hatchery is located in central Texas along the banks of the San Marcos River. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in rearing fingerling sportfish for stocking into more than 300 Texas reservoirs. The staff welcomes the public to come and visit this educational and informative ........more >
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