14 Best State Parks In Austin

Get your hiking boots on and grab your best friends. These amazing state parks in Austin and the surrounding area will blow you away!

If you haven’t already been, climb the big ol’ boulder at Enchanted Rock State Natural Park.

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Colorado Bend State Park has tons of great photo-ops and natural beauty at every corner.

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Texas gets HOT - Who wouldn’t want to take a dip in this pristine beauty at Inks Lake State Park?

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Geez, didn’t realize how many awesome state parks there are near Austin - This is Pedernales State Park.

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Palmetto State Park is a pretty chill spot to do whatever you like!

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Something everyone should do at least once is admire Lake Somerville’s lovely Texas sunset.

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Everyone has an amazing time at Guadalupe State Park.

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Go on a peaceful fishing trip at Blanco State Park.

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Go on a hike at Bastrop State Park.

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Go camping with the family at Buescher State Park - Looks like so much fun!

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Take a walk on Lytle’s Loop at Government Canyon State Natural Area.

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Catch that view of the most beautiful parts of the Hill Country of Texas at Garner State Park.

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Hang out with the animals at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park.

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Explore, sit down, breathe…Yeah…It’s nice from up here at Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State and Historic Site.

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