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Originally Posted by Yvonne
I just made reservations to stay at Blanco State Park in mid-April. I haven't been tent camping since I was 7 years old, so I am very excited. I just chose the park based on the pictures and the screened shleters. I was wondering if anyone has camped there, and if they liked it - or have any other information about it. Everyone seems to recommend other parks (Brazos, Guadelupe, McKinney etc.) I am looking for a not-so-crowded place, with nice nature and scenery. Any comments??
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Welcome to Wild Texas, Yvonne!
I have made day trips to the park, often combined with visits to other State Parks. What Blanco State Park lacks in size (it's only 105 acres, small even by state park standards), it more than makes up for in charm and natural appeal. The spillway and river are quite a draw, attracting visitors as well as ducks, pigeons (rock doves) and other bird life. I think one of the first Belted Kingfishers I ever saw was as Blanco River SP, standing on a cypress limb that overhung the water! I think you've chosen well for a first time foray back into camping after an absence since childhood.
With the lovely weather, you may have some noise during the day with kids playing in the water, but their enjoyment tends to be infectious anyway! I've never seen the park horrificly crowded (my definition is -- if they need folks directing traffic in a park, or there's a movie theatre like line to the restrooms, it's overcrowded!) and it's always seemed to me to be a little green oasis right off the highway there. If you stayed multiple nights and needed more to do, there's always other area parks within a reasonable drive for a day trip -- Lyndon B. Johnson State Historic Site and LBJ Ranch (about 30 miles away), rugged
Pedernales Falls State Park and
Guadalupe River State Park which you've probably heard about a lot here on Wild Texas simply because I live closeby and visit it often on a whim.
Enjoy your trip! I'd be interested in your camping experience, as I really should try out the overnight facilities there sometime.