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More than 20 million visitors enter Texas state parks each year, many of them coming for extended visits escaping harsh northern winters. But there are also Texas visitors who share traditional annual visits stretching over generations.

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Reccomended: Blanco State Park The Blanco State Park is under a Burn Ban. No wood fires are allowed. You may currently use charcoal or containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane, Coleman type stoves) for cooking purposes only. Please contact the Park for more information.

History: Blanco State Park is 104.6 acres, along the Blanco River, in Blanco County, TX. The land was deeded by private owners in 1933 before the park was opened in 1934.

The park area was used as a campsite by early explorers and settlers. A spring in the park made the location ideal when the river was dry. Original developments were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.)

Activities: Activities include camping; swimming; picnicking; hiking; nature study; boating (electric motors only); and fishing. Tube, canoe and kayak rentals are available at the park. Annual Events: Blanco Classic Car Show - 3rd Saturday in May.

Watch YouTube video of the Park. Paste following link in browser.(http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasParksWildlife#p/c/16/Vwm0HpCmLpM) Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months. Fishing Tip Sheet for Blanco State Park media download(PDF 126.7 KB) Winter trout stocking schedule. More Information on outdoor activities from the Experience Texas page.

Volunteer Information: For information on volunteer opportunities contact the park or their Friends Group: Friends of Blanco S.P.

Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site (located less than 30 miles away), Pedernales Falls State Park, Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area. Also nearby are Canyon Lake, Cascade Caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns, and Aquarena Springs. You may want to refer to nearby Lower Colorado River Authority parks.

Facilities: Facilities include restrooms with and without showers; campsites with water and electricity; campsites with water, electricity, and sewer; screened shelters ; a group picnic area ("Long Tables"); a group picnic pavilion built by the C.C.C; a sanitary dump station; group, day-use facilities; playgrounds; and a Texas State Park Store. Ira Caswell Nature Trail, a 3/4-mile loop trail, is for hiking or nature study; a self-guided booklet will be available for a small fee at the Texas State Park Store.

Natural Features: The hilly terrain consists of cedar, pecan, and other trees. Among the animals seen at the park are nutria, mallard duck, raccoon, armadillo, and squirrel. Fish include perch, catfish, and bass. Rainbow trout are stocked at the park in the winter, read the winter trout stocking schedule for dates.

Come on out and enjoy Mother Nature. You'll be glad you did.

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