| The Hill Country is one of the most interesting and | | | | tube down the river, or hike on miles of interesting trails. |
| beautiful areas in the state of Texas. It is located in | | | | Inks Lake State Park - Located outside of Burnet |
| central Texas and is comprised of 25 counties, | | | | about 67 miles northwest of Austin, this park consists |
| reaching into the metropolitan areas of both Austin and | | | | of approximately 1200 acres adjacent to Inks Lake on |
| San Antonio. It is a great area to hike and explore, and | | | | the Colorado River. This park has hundreds of |
| there are many great campgrounds available. If you | | | | campsites available and limited use cabins for rent. This |
| are looking to camp in the Hill Country, then consider | | | | is one of the better parks for hiking trails, as it has 7.5 |
| some of these great spots for your next family | | | | miles of hiking trails, which includes 1.5 miles of |
| camping vacation. | | | | backpacker trails and a primitive camping area to use |
| Blanco State Park - Located about 40 miles north of | | | | for a trail camp. There is a 9 hole golf course with cart |
| San Antonio this park consists of 104 acres resting | | | | and club rentals available, and a park store which sells |
| along the Blanco River. It has modern restrooms with | | | | groceries and rents paddle boats, canoes and surf |
| showers and approximately 30 campsites. All sites | | | | bikes. Longhorn Cavern State Park is located just a |
| have water and electricity and some have sewer | | | | short distance to the southeast and is definitely worth |
| connections. There are also 7 screened shelters here, | | | | a visit while you are here. |
| playgrounds, and a dump station. Camp, swim, picnic, | | | | McKinney Falls State Park - Located just 13 miles |
| hike or fish, and enjoy yourself on the river. Tube, | | | | southeast of Austin, this park sits on 744 acres. |
| canoe and kayak rentals are available at the park. | | | | Facilities include about a half dozen screened shelters |
| Garner State Park - Located about 30 miles north of | | | | and over 80 campsites with water and electricity. |
| Uvalde or about 93 miles northwest of San Antonio, | | | | Picnic, fish, camp, bike or hike and enjoy the beautiful |
| this park consists of 1419 acres and has 10 acres of | | | | scenery. There are about 3.5 miles of paved hiking |
| riverfront along the clear waters of the Frio River. | | | | trails and 4 miles of multi-use trails used for hiking and |
| Hundreds of thousands of visitors come here each | | | | mountain biking. If you live in or near Austin, you can be |
| year. There are several hundred campsites available | | | | enjoying yourself here in just minutes. |
| and a wide range of amenities. Also, there are a limited | | | | All of these parks are just a short drive from Austin or |
| number of cabins available for rent both inside and | | | | San Antonio and are well worth a visit. Relax and |
| outside the park. The concession building serves meals | | | | unwind while telling stories or playing games around the |
| and snacks and jukebox dancing is available most | | | | campfire. Enjoy a grilled burger, hot dog or steak. |
| Summer evenings. In addition, there are sand volleyball | | | | Watch your kids play and laugh and have a wonderful |
| courts, basketball courts, and miniature golf available. | | | | time together camping in the Hill Country of Texas. |
| Camp, swim, fish, bike, picnic, rent a canoe or kayak, | | | | You will be glad that you did. Have fun and stay safe! |