Blanco State Park is right in the middle of town, costs almost nothing, and has some of the best toddler-friendly river access in the Hill Country. Here’s the full breakdown.
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Canyon Lake with Kids — Boating, Swimming & the Canyon Lake Gorge
Canyon Lake has some of the clearest water in Central Texas and a gorge that looks like it’s from another state. Here’s what families with young kids should know before making the drive.
Garner State Park with Kids — Texas’s Favorite Family Camping Destination
Why Garner State Park books out months in advance — what makes it worth the planning, what the camping situation is actually like with young kids, and when to go.
Wimberley Texas with Kids — Blue Hole, Jacob’s Well & the Small Town Family Guide
What to actually do in Wimberley with kids — Blue Hole Regional Park, Jacob’s Well (and its age limits), the Cypress Creek swim spots, and where to eat.
Hamilton Pool Preserve with Kids — Timed Entry, the Waterfall & What Parents Need to Know
Hamilton Pool requires timed entry reservations — here’s how to actually get one, plus what to expect at the swimming hole with young kids and when to skip it.
Kerrville Texas with Kids — Schreiner Park, River Access & Louise Hays Park
Kerrville is one of the most underrated Hill Country family stops — Kerrville-Schreiner Park camping, Louise Hays Park river beach, and the Guadalupe River access that doesn’t require planning months ahead.