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Pedernales Falls State Park
Get your tube on at this Johnson City, Texas state park.
River rats, rejoice. Many activities here center around the Pedernales River. There's swimming areas, tubing, and whitewater rafting. Anglers don't get angry, the park isn't really known for its fishing, but catfishing is good after a river rise.
There's also much to explore, like the 19.8 miles of hiking and mountain biking. The Twin Falls and Wolf Mountain trail are big hits. There are also 10 miles of equestrian trails and 14 miles of backpacking trails.
There are plenty of campsites to settle into along with a primitive camping area. There's even a group camp just for horseys to hang out in.
Must Know: This beautifully-eroded limestone river area comes at a price though (other than the entrance fee). Like many rivers, it's prone to quickly changing water levels. Long story short: check the weather before you
River rats, rejoice. Many activities here center around the Pedernales River. There's swimming areas, tubing, and whitewater rafting. Anglers don't get angry, the park isn't really known for its fishing, but catfishing is good after a river rise.
There's also much to explore, like the 19.8 miles of hiking and mountain biking. The Twin Falls and Wolf Mountain trail are big hits. There are also 10 miles of equestrian trails and 14 miles of backpacking trails.
There are plenty of campsites to settle into along with a primitive camping area. There's even a group camp just for horseys to hang out in.
Must Know: This beautifully-eroded limestone river area comes at a price though (other than the entrance fee). Like many rivers, it's prone to quickly changing water levels. Long story short: check the weather before you go!
Precautions aside—whether you come for a weekend of trailblazing or for a lazy float on the river—this site is awash with activities for all!
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in Pedernales Falls State Park
Ditch the amusement park and teach the young’ns real-life skills by spending a weekend at Pedernales Youth Campground! This group camp can be used by up to 150 kiddos, and adult supervision is a must (no Lord of the Flies reenactments here, thank you). Nearby you’ll find a large parking area, restrooms, and day-use picnicking, but no showers. No s Read more...
Other than the youth group area, an equestrian group camp, and 2-mi. hike-in primitive sites, Pedernales Falls Campground is your one and only choice! It's a quick 30 miles west of Austin. 69 sites sit in the center of the park, all equipped with a picnic table, water and 30-amp electric. Sites 11-20 are close to a scenic overlook of Twin Falls Read more...
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