Pedernales Falls State Park
may be reached by traveling 9 miles east of Johnson City on FM 2766, or by traveling
west of Austin for 32 miles on U.S. 290,
then north on FM 3232 for 6 miles. The 4,860acre park
stretches along both banks of the Pedernales River for 6
miles and for an additional 3 miles along the south side
of a rugged and picturesque gorge known as the Pedernales
Falls.
Helpful
Hints
Trails lead to the
river from the parking lots at the camping area , picnic
area, and swimming area; Trails have also been created
from human foot traffic along the river these areas. The
71/2 mile loop known as Wolf Mountain Trail is popular
among hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. A
Primitive camping area is located 2 miles from the
trailhead Overnight camping is only permitted in this
designated area. The primitive camping area has 4 natural
boundaries Mescal Creek, Tobacco Creek, the trail, and
the rock bluffs. No camping is allowed below the bluffs.
The newest trail at the Park is the 10 mile equestrian
trail, the trailhead for this loop trail is at the corral
west of the park road to the overlook.
Campfires are not
permitted in the primitive area due to the lack of
natural firewood in the area and because of the
possibility of wildfires. Cooking shall be done only on
containerized fuel stoves. All garbage and litter shall
be packed out of the area for disposal in trash
receptacles located at the designated camping area and at
the trailhead. Chemical toilet facilities are located
adjacent to the trail at the designated camping area.
Alternative disposal of human waste should follow
standard field disposal practice. Drinking water should
be carried in; it is available at the parking lot.
Pedernales State Park
Location -
Helpful Hints
Trails lead to the river from the parking lots at the camping area , picnic area, and swimming area; Trails have also been created from human foot traffic along the river these areas. The 71/2 mile loop known as Wolf Mountain Trail is popular among hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. A Primitive camping area is located 2 miles from the trailhead Overnight camping is only permitted in this designated area. The primitive camping area has 4 natural boundaries Mescal Creek, Tobacco Creek, the trail, and the rock bluffs. No camping is allowed below the bluffs. The newest trail at the Park is the 10 mile equestrian trail, the trailhead for this loop trail is at the corral west of the park road to the overlook.
Campfires are not permitted in the primitive area due to the lack of natural firewood in the area and because of the possibility of wildfires. Cooking shall be done only on containerized fuel stoves. All garbage and litter shall be packed out of the area for disposal in trash receptacles located at the designated camping area and at the trailhead. Chemical toilet facilities are located adjacent to the trail at the designated camping area. Alternative disposal of human waste should follow standard field disposal practice. Drinking water should be carried in; it is available at the parking lot.
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