Beach Camp on Llano River

Western Llano County is filled with great gravel backroads perfect for long rides with minimal traffic - minus the occasional cow.

Good fishing even since the 2018 flood. Keep an eye on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's web site for seasonal stocking of the Llano River near 500 Waves.

The bed of this part of the Llano River is huge. You can spend hours walking upriver or downriver from 500 Waves. Alternatively, you can walk on the country roads that surround us. One of our favorites is a stroll across the low water crossing to scenic gravel Country Road 104.

There is terrific paddling on the Llano River. Kayak rentals and shuttle available in Castell. Bring your own boats for a great half-day float from County Road 103 downstream to our low water crossing at County Road 102.

The Llano River and its banks provide a unique and ever-changing habitat. Our land hosts foxes, passing herds of deer, migratory birds at our feeders, and a bit of everything else. To protect these critters and their homes, please leave your critters at home.

The Llano River is one of the wildest and cleanest rivers in Texas. There are no cities and few towns upriver from 500 Waves all the way to the springs that feed the river.

The main and side channels of the Llano River flow directly in front of 500 Waves. There is great swimming with clean sandy bottoms and lots of beaches and red granite outcroppings for sunbathing.