Texas Hill Country
B & B Lodging
3234 Luckenbach Road
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
"The Hill Country and Luckebach Texas are our
favorite places on earth. The lodging ans service at The Full Moon Inn were perfect
in every way."
--Brenda & Sam, Vicksburg MS
1-800-997-1124
Local 1-830-997-2205
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Texas Hill Country state and national parks. The
Admiral Nimitz Museum, Enchanted Rock State Park, Lady Bird Johnson Park, L.B.J. State
Park, Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park, and Perdernales Falls State Park are
all conveniently located near the Full Moon Inn & Fredericksburg Texas.
Admiral Nimitz Museum
/ Blanco State Park
/ Colorado
Bend State Park / Enchanted Rock State
Natural Area / Guadalupe River State
Park / Hamilton Pool
/ Inks Lake
State Park / Kerrville Schreiner
State Park / Lady
Bird Johnson Park / L.B.J. State Park -
Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park / Lost Maples State Natural
Area / Perdernales Falls
State Park / South Llano River State
Park
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Admiral Nimitz Museum
- The Admiral Nimitz Museum and Historical Center is the only institution in the
continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of Fleet Admiral
Chester W. Nimitz and World War II in the Pacific Theater. Located on a seven-acre site,
the Center includes The Museum of the Pacific War, the Japanese Garden of Peace, the
History Walk of the Pacific War, the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War, the Plaza of
the Presidents, the Surface Warfare Plaza, the Memorial and Victory Walls, the Veterans
Walk of Honor and the Center for Pacific War Studies. In addition to nearly 24,000 square
feet of indoor exhibit space, the museum boasts an impressive display of Allied and
Japanese aircraft, tanks, guns and other large artifacts made famous during the Pacific
War campaigns.
www.nimitz-museum.org
1-830-997-4379
 Blanco State
Park: This 110-acre park is located one mile south of Blanco on US 281.
Camping, trailer sites, picnic areas, screened shelters, fishing, swimming, pedal boats,
children's play area, restrooms, and showers are available. For overnight reservations
call 512/389-8900.
Colorado Bend State Park:
 This
park offers a wide spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing,
boating, hiking, mountain biking, guided nature and caving tours, bird watching, mineral
study, and photography. Among the parks "specialty items," are its crystal-clear
creeks dammed along their length with striking growths of travertine, a mineral
precipitate from calcium-carbonate rich waters.
Two large parking areas by the Colorado River
accommodate up to 300 vehicles and include primitive tent camping facilities with drinking
water, chemical toilets, and a fish-cleaning table. Fires are permitted only in designated
areas. RVs and trailers must be self-contained.
Colorado Bend State Park is located on RR 580 between
San Saba and Lampasas. For further assistance, and information contact Colorado Bend State
Park, Box 118, Bend, Texas 76824. Phone: 915/628-3240.
 Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: Located on
the southeast margin of the large Enchanted Rock Batholith, the granite exposed is one of
the Town Mountain Granite suite and is of Precambrian age. U-Pb zircon geochronology gives
an age of 1082+-6 million years old (Walker, 1992). Precambrian rocks in central Texas are
part of the Llano Uplift. There are several large exfoliation domes and castle tops in the
park. The largest (Enchanted Rock itself) rises 122 m. above the surrounding
landscape. This is simply the best place to look at granite in Texas.
www.enchantedrock.org
1-915-247-3903
Guadalupe River State Park: This
1,900-acre scenic Hill Country park is bisected by the beautiful, cypress-edged river that
flows over natural rapids in the park. Wildlife includes white-tail deer, coyotes, foxes,
and armadillos; juniper thickets offer nesting habitat for rare golden-cheeked warbler.
Tent and RV camping, restrooms, showers, picnic sites, plus fishing, canoeing, swimming,
and hiking are available. Located on RR 46, 13 miles east of Boerne.
Hamilton Pool: A park operated
by Travis County, this place, with its waterfall that drops some sixty feet, has been a
favorite swimming hole for generations. Visitation is limited so call in advance:
512/264-2740. Located west of Austin on Highway 71 approximately 16 miles to FM 3238,
south 13 miles.
 Inks
Lake State Park: Inks Lake State Park is a 1,200 acre panorama of cedar
and oak woodlands, wildflowers, and pink granite outcroppings. The park borders Inks Lake,
and recreational opportunities at the park include swimming, boating, canoeing, water
skiing, scuba diving, sailing, and fishing. Deer, turkey, quail, numerous songbirds, and
other species of wildlife are abundant here.
Campsites and shelters accommodate up to eight
persons, with a combination of motor vehicles and trailers not to exceed two. Picnic
table, BBQ grill and restrooms with hot showers are nearby. There is no lifeguard on duty
for swimming. The park also offers two fishing piers and two fish cleaning shelters, a
two-lane boat ramp, a nine hole golf course with clubs, pull carts and golf carts for
rent. There is a playground and concession facility at the park which offers groceries,
picnic supplies, canoe, boat, and paddleboat rentals.
Kerrville Schreiner State Park: Located
on the Guadalupe River, this 500-acre park offers a host of activities including swimming,
fishing, and boating. Campsites, picnic tables, tiled showers and restrooms make it the
perfect setting for a day's outing or an overnight stay. Reservations are recommended for
campsites. Open year-round, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for day use. Screened shelters and RV
campsites available. Located south of Kerrville on Highway 173.
Lady Bird Johnson Park:
A 190-acre municipal park featuring fully
equipped RV sites, golf, swimming, tennis, badminton, picnicking plus a small lake for
sailboats, canoes, and pedal boats. Located on Highway 16, 3.5 miles south of
Fredericksburg. Golf Course Pro Shop 800-950-8147 or 1-830-997-4010 Park
Headquarters: 830-997-4202.
L.B.J. State Park - Lyndon B.
Johnson State Historical Park is in Gillespie County, between
Fredericksburg and Johnson City, and contains 717.9 acres. Lyndon B. Johnson State
Historical Park honors a native Texan who achieved the nation's highest office. To create
the unique facility, friends of then President Johnson raised money to purchase property
directly across the Pedernales River from the LBJ Ranch. In 1965, this land was accepted
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the park was opened in 1970.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in the summer and offers picnic facilities, swimming pool, tennis courts and nature trail.
Wildlife displays include Texas Longhorns, white-tailed deer and buffalo. Historic
buildings include two restored dog-run cabins of area pioneers, furnished in frontier
style, and the Sauer-Beckmann Farmstead (open daily 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.in the summer) where rural life of the early 1900's is interpreted by living history
demonstrations. Open daily on US 290 just east of Stonewall.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj/lbj.htm
1-830-644-2252
Lost Maples State Natural Area: While
they aren't really "lost," the bigtooth maples for which the park is named are
selective in their habitat.Because of their shallow roots, the trees are susceptible to
damage by soil compaction and visitors are cautioned to stay on prescribed paths to ensure
continued vigor of the maple stands. Fall color is usually at its peak in early November.
Park facilities include campsites with water, picnic areas, restrooms,
showers, and primitive camp areas reached by almost eleven miles of hiking and backpacking
trails. Swimming is permitted but no facilities are provided. Located 4 miles north of
Vanderpool on RR 187.
Perdernales Falls State
Park:
Pedernales Falls State Park, 5211.7 acres, in Blanco County east of Johnson City,
was acquired from private owners in 1970 and was opened to the public in 1971.
It is located along the banks of scenic Pedernales River and features picturesque waterfalls, abundant animal and bird life, fishing,
swimming, camping, picnicking, and hiking. Approximately eight miles east of Johnson City
on FM 2766.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/pedernal/pedernal.htm
1-830-868-7304
South Llano River State Park: Cool
clear water, shady trees, and abundant wildlife all make South Llano River State Park an
ideal camping spot. The winding South Llano River forms the northern park boundary with
1.5 miles of river frontage. The 507-acre wooded bottomland is home to the white-tail deer
and Rio Grande turkey. Campsites accommodate up to eight persons each, with a combination
of motor vehicles and trailers not to exceed two; sites have picnic table and BBQ grill.
In addition to primitive campsites there are walk-in campsites with picnic tables and fire
rings, campsites with water and electricity which include back-in parking; and a restroom
with hot showers nearby.
A spring-fed scenic stream has sufficient flow
for canoeing, tubing, and swimming. Several hiking trails leading into the adjoining
2,123-acre Walter Buck Wildlife Management Area are available.
South Llano River State Park and adjoining
Walter Buck State Wildlife Management Area are located five miles south of Junction in
Kimble County off US 377 on Park Road 73. For further information contact South Llano
River State Park, HC15, Box 224, Junction, Texas 76849 or Phone 915/446-3994.
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