According to Travel Tex and the City of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg was settled in 1846 by immigrants from Germany that were sent to Texas by the Adelsverein. Located in the heart of Texas along the edge of the Hill Country, this small Texas town is surrounded by hills, prairies and several state parks. It is also home to the National Museum of the Pacific War.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Located 16 miles north of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area covers 1,643.5 acres. The park is listed as a National Natural Landmark and is listed with the National Register of Historic Places. Although the park has only been open since 1984, humans have been visiting the area for more than 11,000 years. The rock is a huge pink granite dome that stands 435 feet above the ground and covers 640 acres. The Tonkawa Indians believed that ghost fires flickered at the top of the dome. The park offers primitive backpacking, camping, hiking, technical and rock climbing, picnicking, geological study, bird watching and star gazing. Camping areas are both primitive and walk-in and tent camping is the only type of camping allowed in the park, RVs are not allowed. The amenities that the park offers are restrooms with showers, picnic tables, fire rings, day use areas and a group pavilion. The park does have a tendency to fill quickly so it is best to call ahead.
Enchanted Rock State National Area
16710 Ranch Road 965
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 685-3636
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
Located just over 17 miles east of Fredericksburg, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site was opened in 1970 covering 717 acres and directly across the Pedernales River from the LBJ Ranch. The park is a day use only facility and offers historical study, picnicking, nature study, fishing and swimming. The Sauer-Beckmann Farmstead calls the park home. It is a living history farm with volunteers working on the farm as they would have in 1918. The facilities of the park include restrooms, an auditorium, picnic areas, an amphitheater, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a baseball field.
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
Hwy. 290 East at Park Road 52
Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 644-2252
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Pedernales Falls State Park
Located on 5,211 acres, Pedernales Falls State Park is 42 miles east of Fredericksburg. Opened in 1971, it sits along the banks of the Pedernales River. The Falls are what bring most visitors to the park and they can be viewed best from the north end of the park. Some of the activities that the park offers include camping, picnicking, hiking, tubing, fishing and bird watching. The facilities include campsites with water and electricity, primitive hike in campsites, restrooms with showers, hiking trails, biking trails and horse trails.
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Road 6026
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-7304
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Tags: State Park, Enchanted Rock, Enchanted Rock State, Falls State, Falls State Park, Historic Site
