South Llano River State Park

Hiking, biking, tubing, and turkeys, oh my! You'll definitely stay busy in this park, with two miles of river frontage. Multiple put-in and take-out points give tubers plenty of opportunities to rest or explore.

Bird watching is a favorite activity, and more than 250 species have been recorded. Located within the park is one of the largest turkey roosts in Central Texas. The park's day-use hours are restricted Oct. 1 through March 31, the roosting season.

Mountain bikers and hikers find plenty of challenges on 22.7 miles of trails. The more difficult trails cross river bottoms and traverse steep ridges. These hill country trails provide amazing views and the occasional spotting of white-tailed deer.

Standard campsites have water and electric hookups, and there are five primitive hike-in sites. Staying the night is a must because the stargazing here is phenomenal. Low light pollution results in a dark sky that highlights the Milky Way.