Blanco State Park
Blanco, Texas
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Restrooms Picnic Tables Rivers Waterfalls Trails Fishing State Park
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, and Swim
Blanco State Park is a unique little park on the Blanco River. This spring fed swimming hole is created by a multi level rectangular damn in the River. The water cascades over the unique angles of the damn creating beautiful waterfall views and the sound of rushing water. The walking trails around the park provide a great path to explore all the beauty. The paths are wooded and easy to walk.
Swimming and boating are allowed along most of the park's mile of riverfront. Visitors can bring their own kayaks, canoes or electric motor boats. Single or double kayak rentals are also available at the park seasonally and require a $20 credit car deposit.
Fishing is allowed on the Blanco River, and fishers often catch bass, catfish, rainbow trout and sunfish. The park has some fishing equipment that can be borrowed in season or fishers may bring their own. In the winter the river is stocked with trout.
Blanco State Park offers campsites to it's visitors who wish to spend more time enjoying the water. Campsites with electricity or full hook-ups are available for $20 to $25 a night. Each campsite has picnic tables, a fire ring and restrooms near by. Screened shelters are also available at $30 a night.
Entry fees to Blanco State Park are $5 for visitors 13 and older and free for children under 13.
More Information
Blanco State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Come for a picnic, afternoon swim, fishing trip or a weekend campout on the banks of the spring-fed Blanco River. We’re just an hour from Austin and San Antonio.
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https://www.swimmingholes.org/tx.htmlBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Blanco, Texas
- Head west on 4th St toward Main St (223 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-281 S/
Main St (signs for 5th Avenue) (0.3 mi) - Turn right onto Main St (128 ft)
- Turn left onto Park Rd 23 (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto State Hwy P23 (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto Park Rd 23Destination will be on the left(440 ft)
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