South Llano River State Park

Category: Park in Junction, Texas

Address: 1927 Park Rd 73, Junction, TX 76849, USA

Phone: +13254463994

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

The Coyles

May 10, 2022

This is a really nice small state park with nice hiking trails and access points to the clear waters of the South Llano River. Lots of wildlife and a great place for dogs to explore with their humans. The bathrooms are well kept and sites are clean with good amounts of space between your neighbors. AT&T service is good, but Verizon does not work here.

Jayadheer Taduvai

May 7, 2022

Our first ever camping experience in a state park. The camp site we booked was a electric hookup type and the facilities are nothing short of world class. The park is very well maintained and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. In terms of connectivity, the park is just 10 mins drive off the town. Apparently this place is a bird lovers paradise and we didn't know that until we were here . Spotted a lot of birds in the park and learnt about a new hobby.

Ed Van Cise

Mar 13, 2022

We camped at a walk in camping space for two nights in March. Overnight low was 22. Yikes! Check the weather before you come… The walk in camping sites are great. W01 is set of by itself and is, I think, the largest. The rest are grouped together with some, but not tons of privacy. Great place to camp and hike.

K'Leigh Hernandez

Sep 28, 2021

Immediately upon arriving you could spot numerous armadillos and after hiking you could also see wild hogs and deer. The staff was very friendly, and the grounds were well kept. Definitely bring water shoes because there are rocks in the river. Overall, it was a nice peaceful experience.

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Questions & Answers

Hi, we are planning a camping trip there on July 31st (2020). Would like to know what to expect in terms of availability of water for swimming. Does the river flow continuously in the summer? Thanks!

Jenn Golech | Jul 7, 2021
Marvette Limon | Jul 8, 2021

We just went about 3 weeks ago; Water was great for swimming, tubing, kayaking, fishing!

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Can you barbecue there or is it only picnic?

Isabel Reyes | Jul 7, 2020
Johnney Ehrlich | Jul 8, 2020

Cooking out over a open fire is allowed or BBQ. Unless under a current fire ban so make sure to ask when you arrive.

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Good afternoon, just a quick question. Does the Park allows gold panning ?

Rene Guzman | Jul 7, 2020
Jackie Keefer | Jul 8, 2020

I don't know, but I seriously doubt it. They don't want anything but memory making pictures taken. No keepsakes removed of any kind. I would call directly and speak with a ranger.

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Can I get water for my freshwater tank

John Graham | Jul 8, 2019
Frank Fitzpatrick | Jul 9, 2019

There is potable water at each rv/trailer/camping site. I don't think the water is potable at the dump station.

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Are dogs on leashes allowed on trails?

Jana Kappel | Jul 8, 2018
Crystal Dove | Jul 9, 2018

Yes, although they are not allowed in certain areas like the bird blind.

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Are horses allower

Sandee Galvan | Jul 8, 2018
michael sullivan | Jul 9, 2018

No stables (like some of the other parks, Sommerville and Caprock). Not sure they'd be allowed on the trails either?

Is camping overnight allowed on the park grounds, and if so is Dean still there?

kai_elmas HDP | Jun 16, 2022
Jim Gerry | Jun 17, 2022

Camping in the campgrounds, yes. Don't know Dean, sorry

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Do you have cabins available near the water

Vicky Mckenzie | Apr 8, 2022
Gabe Neal | Apr 9, 2022

No cabins

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Do they have a soda machine and a snack machine there

Shin Wook | Mar 9, 2022
Josh Luther | Mar 10, 2022

There is a soda machine at the main gate

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Does it allow equestrians on the trails and camping with horses?

Shirley Stancil | Jan 8, 2022
Mark Walbert | Jan 9, 2022

Texas state parks that allow horses on trails are posted on each park's page. Palo Duro and Big Bend are examples of this. I don't believe South Llano state park lists this activity

Do you have cabins??

Toni Raesener | Aug 11, 2021
Bryan Bankhead | Aug 12, 2021

No, just tent and RV spots.

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Do they lock gate at night

don sawyer | Aug 11, 2021
Steph Long | Aug 12, 2021

If a State Park locks their gates at night, usually around 10pm, they will give you the code.

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How much would it cost to camp out there for 3 nights. The dates would be arriving July 29th, sometime in the afternoon, then leaving August 1st in the morning. 3 adults. No kids.

Tanner Sedra | Aug 11, 2021
Dave Molina | Aug 12, 2021

You're looking at about 50 or 60

Is there rv camping

Don Pickett | Aug 11, 2021
Dave Molina | Aug 12, 2021

Yes, there is RV camping...about 60 sites available. You would need to book then through the Texas Parks reservation site.

Is there a burn in effect at the moment?

kelly deleon | Jul 7, 2021
Chad Lichte | Jul 8, 2021

No ma'am! There's firewood available with a "recommended donation" on the right just before you get to the sites!

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Which is the best (& most shaded) walk-in campsite?

Ben Lake | Jul 7, 2021
TXSuburbanHomestead | Jul 8, 2021

We had #4 and it was really great mid day on.

We will be visiting Junction this weekend. What are your suggestions for swimming and fishing?Places? Thank ya'll in advance :)

Ana Cecilia Aguilar | Jul 7, 2021
Brian Messer | Jul 8, 2021

The public space at South Llano River SP for both. Especially after all the rain.

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I’ll be staying here for 5 nights soon. I’ll be on call for my medical group. How is the cell service here?

Sandy Fuller | Jul 7, 2021
ellen murphy | Jul 8, 2021

No problem with AT&T for calls and texts

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Is there a fee to camp or to just fish for the day

LetsThrowALine | Jul 7, 2021
Robert Faske | Jul 8, 2021

All Texas State Parks have a day use fee which varies from $ 4 on up. Not sure about the amount at South Llano, but even campers are obligated to pay this fee based on number of overnight stays in addition to camping cost. Fee is per person.

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Are the bird blinds open during the pandemic? Need to find out before we commit to camping there (some time in November or December 2020).

Joseph Jelemensky | Jul 7, 2021
FA H | Jul 8, 2021

Yes. Was there last week and birding was good. The blinds have been open for some time. Enjoy.

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How much they charge

Pedro Antonio | Jul 7, 2021
Melissa Balzen | Jul 8, 2021

State park, have to get a day pass

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Those anyone know if I can take my bbq pit?

Alejandro Salais | Jul 7, 2021
Mono Aguilar | Jul 8, 2021

I was there last weekend. Only propane was allowed.

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Does anyone know if the Park is open for regular hours right now with everything going on. I've been calling but I can't get anyone to answer the phone.

Amanda Luna | Jul 7, 2020
Ernest Tipton | Jul 8, 2020

Yes they are open they are doing limited reservation you need to book on line at the state parks web site. It's usually booked 2 to 3 weeks so you need to plan on a time and pre buy your passes

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Does south llano river state park have showers?

Mary Kruger | Jul 7, 2020
Joshua House | Jul 8, 2020

As Michael said yes

Where are the bird blinds? I'm looking at the satellite image of the park & can't see there locations. No-one has posted any birding images as to what species are excepted....

Robert Jones | Jul 7, 2020
Mike H. | Jul 8, 2020

We were just there this week. I'm not a bird watcher, but I hiked from the campground toward the river and there is a blind about a hundred yards in. There are others visible from the road between the highway and the park headquarters, some are small and nestled in the trees so may be hard to see from satellite images

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Hi there y’all , I need to know if I could hunt for white tail deer here ?

Jorge Hinojosa | Jul 7, 2021
james cole | Jul 8, 2021

Hunting is allowed thru tpwd drawings

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How's the catfishing here ? Just want to catch and release , thinking about coming & staying the hole weekend

James S | Jul 7, 2020
Patty Gray | Jul 8, 2020

The catfish are delicious out of the river. They are caught in the deep holes & are big. You may have to hike to find these holes. Juntion is 6 miles away. You can boondock in the city park & fish off the bank with no problem. ,

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Is it a far walk from the campsites to a swimming area?

Amber Harrell | Jul 7, 2020
Shannon Bailey | Jul 8, 2020

About 10 min or so depending where your campsite is. It is a nice walk through and there seemed to be several places to swim along the river. Just make sure you bring all your stuff so you don't have to make several trips. There is supposed to be a good float too, not sure where to find info on that.

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We reserved a spot at the park but can't make it, is there a way to get are money back?

Victor Garcia | Jul 8, 2019
Nora Beles | Jul 9, 2019

Call them asap.

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Is there a swimming area?

Thomas love | Jul 8, 2019
LaDonia Franke | Jul 9, 2019

Nice swimming area at the low water crossing bridge. This is also the start of the tubing route. At the exit of the tubing there's another nice /pretty shallow swimming area.

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Can you use 4 wheeler in park?

Pi Endeavors, LLC | Jul 8, 2019
Wesley Wade | Jul 9, 2019

No

Is there an entrance fee?

Harold Parker | Jul 8, 2019
Bekki Kirby | Jul 9, 2019

Yes, all state parks have entrance fees.

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Can you take ATV's

Karime Arroyo | Jul 8, 2019
Carolyn May | Jul 9, 2019

No, not in state parks.

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Is there a state park that has an a available spot for a horse trailer converted into living courters

Susan Campbell | Jul 8, 2019
Jason Fletcher | Jul 9, 2019

most state parks have places to park an RV. if that's what your asking.

are there cabins to rent?

Meribeth Gable | Jul 8, 2019
SloansCreekFarm Melson | Jul 9, 2019

Lots of camping spots, but no cabins at the park. There are probably places to rent around Junction though. The park is great fun, but I'm not sure what shape it is in after the flooding last fall.

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is a tent allowed with rv reservation

Sue Hargreaves | Jul 8, 2019
Wesley Wade | Jul 9, 2019

Yes I believe so

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Can I kayak there? Can I paddle if upstream? How deep is it? Thanks in advance!

Rather B Fishing | Jul 8, 2019
Rob Byroad | Jul 9, 2019

We saw several kayaks on our last trip. There are several spots that are deep enough that you can't touch the bottom and as previously mentioned, there will be spots you'll need to get out and carry your kayak.

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Are the bird blinds open after the flood?

Marilyn Williams | Jul 8, 2019
Lisa Lewis | Jul 9, 2019

As far as i know they are. I do not believe it flooded since my trip there. They're open

Is gold and gem mining allowed ?

JACK OF ALL TRADES T.V. | Jul 8, 2019
Frank Fitzpatrick | Jul 9, 2019

The park rangers there and in general Texas Parks and Wildlife Department do not monitor this forum. However I'm pretty sure the answer your question is no, you can't take gem stones or any other minerals out of the park.

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Is it allowed to bring an RV?

Mariana Vizcarra Bencomo | Jul 8, 2019
Rudy Garza | Jul 9, 2019

Yes...but you have to call ahead for reservations to insure a rv site...weeks before to see if they have a site, or call the the park the day you want to show up

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Are we allowed to take our dogs while we float the river?

Abby Abrego | Jul 8, 2019
David Glenn | Jul 9, 2019

Absolutely you can. There are folk's occasionally fishing so keep em on a leash

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How the fishing

Carlos Barrera | Jul 8, 2019
Tim Rivers | Jul 9, 2019

I didnt see any fish worth catching or anyone even fishing. Park website doesn't have a lot of info on fishing and the south Llano is really small where it goes through the park.

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Are their any grocery stores near llano state park

Jailyne Reyes | Jul 8, 2019
Jeff Wrinkle | Jul 9, 2019

There is a Lowe's grocery store in Junction. 10 minute drive.

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Do you have full hookups, as in sewer too?

vonda ross | Jul 8, 2019
Sailor M | Jul 9, 2019

Dump Station

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If you just go to the bridge do you pay state park fees

A Google User | Jul 8, 2019
Frank Payne | Jul 9, 2019

Yes

How many people can stay at a single rv hook up site

Menard RiverRat | Jul 8, 2018
Rob Byroad | Jul 9, 2018

8 is the max at any state park. At least thats how i understand it.

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How is the tubing? Is the water deep enough to get a good float going for a couple miles?

Mandi Rhodes | Jul 8, 2018
Bill Leland | Jul 9, 2018

It's deep enough & has a good flow.

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is there a campground in the state park

Marcel Bechard | Jul 8, 2018
Brendi Barton | Jul 9, 2018

I'm going to corroborate what Jesse said. They have some of the nicest, cleanest campsites I've ever seen. And the staff is wonderful! One of my favorite places to escape to!

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What is water temperature

Gregory Castator | Jul 8, 2018
TSO Bandera | Jul 9, 2018

Cool but nice, spring fed river.

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Are there hills and good hiking trails at llano state park?

Kathy Harlow | Jul 8, 2018
Sailor M | Jul 9, 2018

Yes, you have to walk up to the lookout, for sure.

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