Picnic Spots Near Me in Austin, tx
Mckinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX
Rugged Beauty
Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains... Read More
Lockhart State Park
2012 State Park Road , Lockhart, TX
Quiet Getaway
Within easy driving distance of both Austin and San Antonio you’ll find a quiet getaway: Lockhart State Park. Come for a morning of golf, an afternoon swim,... Read More
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX
Take Me to the River
Flowing over and around huge slabs of limestone, the Pedernales River can be turbulent. But most often it is tranquil, and a great place to relax... Read More
Palmetto State Park
78 Park Road 11 South, Gonzales, TX
Central Texas Tropics!
A little piece of the tropics lies just an hour from Austin and San Antonio. With multiple sources of water (including the San Marcos River),... Read More
Blanco State Park
101 Park Road 23, Blanco, TX
On the Banks of the Blanco
Come for a picnic, afternoon swim, fishing trip or a weekend campout on the banks of the spring-fed Blanco River. We’re just an hour from... Read More
Guadalupe River State Park
3350 Park Rd. 31, Spring Branch, TX
River Through Time
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... Read More
Honey Creek State Natural Area
3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, TX
Things to Do
Entry into Honey Creek is by guided tours only. The diverse geology, flora and fauna make Honey Creek a special place for all visitors using two miles of... Read More
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
501 State Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX
Home of Texas Legends
Lyndon B. Johnson, our 36th president, was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country. But his story is not the only one told here. Experience life on... Read More
Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
414 State Loop 92, La Grange, TX
In 1849, German immigrant Heinrich Ludwig Kreische purchased 172 acres of land including the Dawson/Mier tomb, now known as Monument Hill. Master stonemason Kreische built a three-story house... Read More
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
6280 FM 180, Ledbetter, TX
On the Lakeshore
Fishing, camping, mountain biking, birding, hiking – whatever your outdoor passion, you can pursue it here. We’re between Houston and... Read More
Lake Somerville State Park And Trailway - Birch Creek Unit
14222 Park Road 57, Somerville, TX
On the Lakeshore
Fishing, camping, mountain biking, birding, hiking – whatever your outdoor passion, you can pursue it here. We’re between Houston and... Read More
Goliad State Park and Historic Site
108 Park Rd. 6, Goliad, TX
Many Cultures, One Texas
Native Americans, Spanish explorers and missionaries, Texian soldiers and early settlers walked the land of what is now Goliad State Park and... Read More
Meridian State Park
173 Park Road #7, Meridian, TX
Hill Country Outpost
Nestled among limestone bluffs at the top of the Hill Country, you’ll find a tranquil place to unwind with your family. We’re 50 miles northwest of... Read More
Lake Whitney State Park
433 FM 1244 , Whitney, TX
Fishing, Family & Fun
Need to get away? Take a short road trip from DFW or Waco to the shores of Lake Whitney. You’ll find clear water, plenty of campsites, and a great... Read More
Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit
State Highway 72, Calliham, TX
South Texas Retreat
Watch the sun rise over the lake while birds sing in the brush. Spend the day casting for your next big fish story. Come see us on the shore of... Read More
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
358 Recreation Road 8, Calliham, TX
Choke Canyon State Park, consisting of two units, South Shore and Calliham, is located on the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, a water supply for Corpus Christi. The park was acquired in... Read More
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 F.M. 187, Vanderpool, TX
Changing Beauty
You may know Lost Maples for its fall color, but it is spectacular year-round. Visit any time to see abundant wildflowers, steep canyon walls and the... Read More
Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, TX
Where Dinosaurs Roamed!
Long ago, dinosaurs left footprints in the mud at the edge of an ancient ocean. Today, you can walk in their tracks in the bed of the Paluxy... Read More
