South Llano River State Park, TX

Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
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Description
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Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Biking - Mountain
  • Biking - Surfaced Roads/Trails
  • Bird Watching
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Equipment Loaners
  • Geocaching
  • Headquarters/Ranger Station
  • Hiking
  • Historic Features
  • Hot Showers
  • Paddling
  • Park Store
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming - River
  • Toilet - Pit/Vault
  • Trails - Hiking
  • Trails - Mountain Biking
  • Trails - Nature/Interpretive
  • Trails - Paddling
  • Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information

August 17, 2026 - South Llano River State Park headquarters will be closed to conduct the annual store inventory on Wednesday, 8/19/26, and reopen Thursday, 8/20/26. Visitors can reserve online in advance or use the self-pay kiosk for check ins. Concession sales, including ice, will not be available during the closure.

August 12, 2026 - Burn ban in effect until further notice. No ash producing fires allowed such as wood and charcoal. Containerized fuels such as propane will be allowed for cooking.

August 4, 2026 - The bridge on Park Road 73 is undergoing repairs - drive slowly in the bridge area and observe signs for your safety.

July 23, 2026 - The fishing pier at Buck Lake is closed.

July 23, 2026 - River Conditions:
o The shoreline directly under the bridge is closed.
o Due to flooding, the South Llano River course has changed and may contain debris and hazards. Please exercise caution during all river recreation.

July 23, 2026 - The following trails are closed:
* The .16 mile trail connecting the River Trail and the Buck Lake Trail
* The Eastern 0.37-mile trail segment of the River Trail.

PARK HUNT DATES:
Oct. 20-22, Nov. 3-5, 23-25, Dec. 1-4, 15-17, 28-30, Jan. 26-29
The entire park will be closed from 5pm the night before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 2pm on the last day of the hunt.

The Park Gate will be closed to public access during hunt dates & flooding conditions.

The River Bottom area is open year round. The trails within the Turkey Roost Area are open between 10am and 3pm October - March for the Turkey Roost season & 6am to 10pm April - September.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE:
$5 per day, per person 13 and older.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION
Office Hours:

Labor Day through Memorial Day: 8:30am-4:30pm daily.
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Saturdays-Thursdays 8:30am-4:30pm, Fridays 8:30am-7pm based on staff availability.

  Gate closed only during flooding conditions & during park hunts.

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 325-446-3994

Notes

South Llano River State Park does not close the gate off Hwy 377. If arriving after the office closes, please enter the park and proceed 1.5 miles to the park headquarters parking lot. A Self-Pay Station is located to the left of the information Kiosk. The park will indicate on the kiosk if all sites are full by reservation, list all fees (entrance plus campsites) and also supply maps.

**If not leaving before 8am **
Please proceed to the campground and check-in with volunteer park host in site #2 or #4 if STOP sign is out. If volunteer host is not available, Park office will open at 8am. All customers arriving after-hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.

**If leaving before 8am **
Locate the self-pay envelope in the top of the self-pay station. Fill out completely, including telephone number and all information on 2nd page. Calculate the appropriate camping fee plus entrance fees per person and put correct cash or check inside self-pay envelope. Remove white copy of self-pay envelope and affix to drivers side windshield. Drop envelope through the slot of self-pay station and enjoy your visit.

For other questions please call the park at 325-446-3994.

Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
South Llano River State Park
1927 PARK ROAD 73
JUNCTION  TX  76849
Phone Number:
Information:  (325)446-3994