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Blanco State Park         Map It

Activities: Camping; swimming; picnicking; hiking; nature study; boating (electric motors only); and fishing. Tube, canoe and kayak rentals are available at the park. Schedule: The park is open 7 days a week year-round. There is no gate. Click on park name for more information. 
Colorado Bend State Park     

Activities: The park currently offers the outdoor enthusiast access to primitive camping, hiking, fishing, which at certain times is terrific, swimming, mountain biking, birding, and nature watching, and guided tours. The park has 15.8 miles of hiking trails and 14 miles of mountain bike trails. Click on park name for more information. 
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area     

Activities: The main attraction is the Devil's Sinkhole itself. It is a vertical cavern with an opening measuring approximately 40x60 feet and a vertical drop to the main cavern of about 140 feet. The main cavern is circular and reaches a total depth of 350-400 feet. Click on park name for more information. 
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area         Map It

Activities: Visitors can enjoy primitive backpacking, camping, hiking, technical and rock climbing, picnicking, geological study, bird watching, and star gazing (minimal light pollution). Remember, at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, do not disturb plant or animal life, geological features, or Indian or historical artifacts. Click on park name for more information. 
Fort McKavett State Historic Site     

Activities: Attractions include natural springs, over 25 restored historical buildings including ruins, 15 roofed, and some refurnished. Restored buildings include the 1870 hospital which houses the interpretive center and restrooms; an officers' quarters; a school house; a barracks; the post headquarters; a bakery; a deadhouse; and sinks. Books on the history of Texas and its forts and memorabili ... (see more text) 
Garner State Park     

Activities: Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock here each year to enjoy its matchless vacation facilities. They swim in the clear waters of the Frio River, scoot its rapids on inner tubes, rent pedal boats, and hike its fascinating nature trails. The park offers camping, hiking, nature study, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, swimming in the Frio River (unsupervised), seasonal miniature golf, pad ... (see more text) 
Guadalupe River State Park         Map It

Activities: The park has 4 miles of river frontage and is located in the middle of a 9-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. Park visitors may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including canoeing, fishing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, hiking, and camping. The park recently opened a 5.3 miles equestrian trail that is also open to mountain biking. There is a two-hour guided interpretive tour of ... (see more text) 
Hill Country State Natural Area         Map It

Activities: The park offers a backcountry setting for activities such as primitive camping, backpacking, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, equestrian camping, flora and fauna observation, and limited swimming and fishing. Tours: Various adjacent ranches offer horse rentals, tours, and other accommodations through the Natural Area. For information call the Bandera County Convention and Vis ... (see more text) 
Honey Creek State Natural Area         Map It

Activities: Entry into Honey Creek is for guided tours only. The diverse geology, flora, and fauna make Honey Creek a special place for all visitors using 2 miles of nature/interpretive trails. Click on park name for more information. 
Inks Lake State Park         Map It

Activities: Visitors enjoy camping, backpacking, hiking, and golf. Since Inks is a constant level lake, droughts do not affect water-related activities such as lake swimming (unsupervised beach), boating, water skiing, scuba diving, and fishing. Click on park name for more information. 
Landmark Inn State Historic Site         Map It

Be pampered in Castroville's premier 1840's bed and breakfast inn, located just 23 minutes from the bustling San Antonio Riverwalk and convention center. Ten romantic and spotless B&B rooms are restored and decorated with early American antiques and present a genuine old world charm with modern comfort. Settle into a rocking chair on the covered porch, stroll the floral gardens, or explore the Med ... (see more text) 
Longhorn Cavern State Park     

Activities: The park features historical and nature study. Located in the heart of the Highland Lakes, Longhorn Cavern is near four different lakes and communities that offer excellent opportunities in camping, fishing, and hunting. Click on park name for more information. 
Lost Maples State Natural Area         Map It

Activities: Visitors enjoy picnicking, camping, backpacking, sightseeing, hiking, photography, bird watching, fishing, swimming, and nature study. Click on park name for more information. 
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site         Map It

Activities: Visitors to this day-use park can enjoy historical study, picnicking, nature study, fishing, swimming and view Texas longhorn cattle. The Visitor Center is the focal point of Lyndon B. Johnson State Activities: Preserved in the park are the ruins of his trainer's cabin and the stabilized ruins of his own homestead. Information on Thomas F. McKinney and the history of the park's land u ... (see more text) 
McKinney Falls State Park         Map It

Activities: Preserved in the park are the ruins of his trainer's cabin and the stabilized ruins of his own homestead. Information on Thomas F. McKinney and the history of the park's land use is interpreted in the Smith Visitor Center. Camping, hiking, mountain biking, road biking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife observation are other activities. Swimming is now allowed in Onion Creek; call 512/2 ... (see more text) 
Pedernales Falls State Park         Map It

Activities include camping; picnicking; hiking; river swimming; tubing; wading; mountain biking; fishing; bird watching (checklist available); and horseback riding (Customers must bring their own horses and no overnight equestrian camping is allowed.) River recreation is in a limited area beginning at the Youth Group Camping area and down river to the park boundary. Click on park name for more information. 
South Llano River State Park         Map It

Activities include camping, picnicking, canoeing, tubing, swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain bike riding, and bird and nature study. Click on park name for more information. 

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