Hill Country, Texas
Maybe it's the serene valleys tucked between rolling, cedar-studded hills... or the abundant indigo and scarlet wildflowers of spring. Perhaps it's the cypress trees that line meandering riverbanks... or the friendly small towns where time ticks at a slower tock. Then again, it could be the siren song of Austin's musical melting-pot. Whatever the appeal, the Texas Hill Country captivates fans the world over.
Explore Hill Country
Georgetown Lake Hiking
The Good Water Hiking Trail is a 16.6 mile rugged trail winding through dense Juniper Forest, Hardwood Bottomlands, and Prairie Grasslands . The trail extends from Cedar Breaks Parks to Russell Park. Careful planning is encouraged before going for a hike. 1
, TX TrailsNew Braunfels Conservation Plaza
Since its inception in June of 1964, the New Braunfels Conservation Society has worked to preserve the priceless buildings and artifacts of our distint heritage. The non-profit organization is open to all who are interested in preserving the natural beauty of our community and its proud ancestry.
New Braunfels, TX MuseumsBelton Lake Boating
PUBLIC BOATRAMPS AT BELTON LAKE Sparta Valley - This park has a two lane concrete boatramp with free 24 hour access. Westcliff Park - This park has a two lane concrete boatramp and is open from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily. Belton Park
, TX BoatingBelton Lake Fishing
Lake Belton is a popular lake for hybrid striped bass, and can also be a good largemouth bass lake at certain times of the year. There is a floating fishing dock with room for 50 fishermen on the side deck and 100
, TX FishingStillhouse Hollow Lake Fishing
Largemouth bass is the most abundant sportfish in the reservoir, although there is also a good population of smallmouth bass. Fair to good populations of channel catfish are also available.
, TX FishingEscondido Draw Recreational Area
Crockett County is home to the Escondido Draw Recreational Area, a 3,400 acre park. The park is open to all-terrain vehicles and includes a 35+ mile single track trail for dirt bikes and 23+ miles of scenic trails and challenging hills for ATVs and OHVs.
Ozona, TX Recreation AreasLake Travis Boating
Due to low water levels, most public boat ramps on this lake are closed; however, the unimproved ramp at Dink Pearson Park is now usable. Canoes and other small boats may launch from the bank. Visit the LCRA website for updates on ramp conditions by clicking on link listed at bottom of page.
, TX BoatingStillhouse Hollow Lake Boat Ramps
Stillhouse Hollow Lake provides boat access with developed concrete ramps at five locations around the lake and a small hand launch in the Lampasas River. Stillhouse Park
, TX BoatingGranger Lake Multi-Use Trails
The Granger Lake Willis Creek Park Trails are open to hikers, bikers, and equestrian users. OVERALL TRAIL USE: - Use of trails is not permitted on scheduled hunt days. - Trails are multi-use. Hikers and bikers always yield to equine and pass on equine's left.
, TX TrailsStillhouse Hollow Parks and Campgrounds
Union Grove Park- This park offers RV and tent camping with water and electric hook-ups available at all sites. There are a total of 37 campsites; 7 are tent only, 4 are pull through, 2 are double sites and the remainder will accommodate tents, trailers and RV'
, TX CampingGeorgetown Lake Fishing
Lake Georgetown contains a high density largemouth bass population. The size structure of this fish population has been improving since the implementation of a 14 - 18 inch slot length limit in September 1993. Several catches of largemouth bass over 10 pounds were documented in 1999 and 2000
, TX Fishing