Blanco State Park
Blanco, Texas

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105-acre Blanco State Park is a popular recreation area located along the banks of the scenic Blanco River. Recreation activities include fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. Swimming, tubing, and canoeing are especially popular; seasonal equipment rentals are no longer available. A total of .7 miles of hiking trails, comprised of a 1/2 mile hiking trail and a .2 mile nature study trail, follow the river.

Screened shelters, tent campsites, and developed (RV) sites are available. Anglers may hook winter rainbow trout, perch, catfish, and bass. Wildlife viewing opportunities exist for mallard ducks, raccoons, armadillos and squirrels.

Overnight campers should be aware that the park is located directly off U.S. Highway 281, so there can be significant road noise at all hours.

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Leashed Pets Permitted?	YES
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Ratings are based on a scale of 0 to 4.

Shannon's Notebook

Spillway on the Blanco River

Visitors wishing to partake in a scenic drive should take R.M. 32 from U.S. Highway 281 two miles south of Blanco. This drive to San Marcos follows the scenic ridge known as the "Devil's Backbone." Aquarena Center, an outdoor education park open year-round in San Marcos, is a popular stop; the former entertainment park has shifted gears to focus on education, but the popular glass bottom boat rides are still available. The pure, clear springs maintain a constant 71 degrees (Fahrenheit) year-round and are home to rare and endangered species such as: blind salamanders, the San Marcos salamander, the fountain darter, and Texas wild rice.

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Location

Blanco State Park is located 35 miles north of San Antonio on U.S. Highway 281.
Map of Park's Location

For GPS Users: N 30° 5.35' W 098° 25.42' (WGS84/NAD83)
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Hours

Open 7 days a week year-round from 8 AM to 10 PM for day use activities.

Fees

A park entrance fee is charged per day -- $3 per person for adults 13 years of age and older. (Texas residents age 65 or older pay only $2 per person.)

Campsite and other facility fees are in addition to the park entrance fee.

Note: Learn about the $60 Texas State Parks Pass which exempts passholders, and the passengers in their vehicle, from the entrance fees at all Texas State Parks.

Reservations

Reserve Now for campsites and other park facilities.

Reservations can also be made by calling TPWD's Central Reservation System at (512)389-8900 from 9 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM to noon on Saturdays.