Picnic Spots Near Me in Temple, tx
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cedar Hill State Park
1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX
Urban Oasis
Relax by the lake, tour an old Texas farm, or explore our rugged limestone hills and rare prairie pockets. Though we’re just a short drive from the DFW... 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
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
Purtis Creek State Park
14225 FM 316, Eustace, TX
Bass Fishing and More . . .
Our 355-acre lake is a bass fishing destination, but fishing is not all we offer. Come to swim, canoe, camp, explore nature or relax. We’re just... Read More
Eagle Mountain Park
11601 Morris Dido Newark Road, Fort Worth, TX
History:
From the American Indians to frontiersmen to ranchers, this area has a rich history and unique story to tell. Because the land has not been grazed or cultivated... Read More
Lake Brownwood State Park
200 State Highway Park Road 15, Lake Brownwood, TX
Legacy on the Lake
Civilian Conservation Corps workers spent years building this special park in the heart of Texas. Today, their legacy endures. Stay in a historic cabin,... Read More
