Blanco State Park

P O Box 493
Blanco TX 78606
830/833-4333
Park locator map

History: Blanco State Park is 104.6 acres, along the Blanco River, in Blanco County. 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.

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.

This park is participating in a pilot program to test the feasibility of offering Wireless Internet (Wifi) services to park visitors through private membership. This one-year test program is being offered through a partnership with Tengo Internet, Inc. This service does not rely on any park financial support and is funded directly by the provider. The provider is reimbursed through funds collected from direct users. The provider pays the State Parks Division a fee based on the income generated from memberships. For more information contact the park or: www.tengointernet.com

Listing of State Parks with wireless internet access.

Fees
Map of Park (PDF 88.4 KB)

Check availability/make reservations on-line for Blanco S.P.
You can also make e-mail reservations, fax reservations or phone reservations.

Natural Features: Hilly terrain consists of cedar, pecan, and other trees.
Wildlife Observation and Photography: nutria, mallard duck, raccoon, armadillo, and squirrel. Fish include winter rainbow trout, perch, catfish, and bass.

More information on the wildlife mentioned here:

Texas Wildlife Factsheets.

Elevation: 1350 feet
Weather: January average low 46.2 degrees; July average high 85.9 degrees; first/last freeze: November 6/ March 29.

National Weather Service forecast for this area.

Schedule: The park is open 7 days a week year-round. There is no gate. Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months.

Directions: The park is located on the south side of Blanco, 40 miles north of San Antonio on US Highway 281; turn on Park Road 23 or 48 miles west of Austin on US Highway 290 to US Highway 281, then south on Park Road 23. The park is only 4 blocks south of the town square.

Current conditions including, fire bans & water levels, can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park.

More Promotions.