South Llano River State Park

South Llano River State Park is a Hill Country paradise along the crystal-clear South Llano River. Known for its wild turkey roosts (one of the largest in Texas), excellent river swimming, and scenic hiking, it offers a quintessential Texas Hill Country camping experience. The river is spring-fed and perfect for tubing, swimming, and fishing.

58 campsites|Hill Country|2 hr 30 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$22/night

Riverside Loop · Sites 1-25 · 25 sites

Water, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$17/night

Turkey Roost Loop · Sites 26-44 · 19 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Buck Pasture Loop · Sites 45-58 · 14 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to South Llano River State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-25 (Riverside) — water/electric, river access for swimming

For Privacy:Sites 45-58 (Buck Pasture) — walk-in tent sites along the river

For RVs:Sites 1-25 — pull-through pads with water/electric, near the river

When to Go

March through November. Summer weekends are hot but the river keeps you cool. Spring and fall are ideal.

Tips

→Bring a tube and float the river — it is clear, cool, and beautiful
→Watch the wild turkey roost at dusk from the observation blind (fall-winter)
→Golden-cheeked warblers nest here in spring — bring binoculars
→The Buck Pasture walk-in sites along the river are some of the best tent sites in Texas

Highlights

Crystal-clear spring-fed South Llano RiverWild turkey roosting site (one of Texas's largest)River swimming and tubing18 miles of hiking and biking trailsExcellent birding (golden-cheeked warblers)Dark sky stargazing

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