Pedernales Falls State Park
     Pedernales Falls State Park, 5211.7 acres, in Blanco County east of Johnson City, opened to the public in 1971. It is located along the banks of scenic Pedernales River. Activities include camping; picnicking; hiking; river swimming; tubing; wading; mountain biking; fishing; and bird watching (checklist available.
     Facilities include 19.8 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails; 10 miles of equestrian trails; and 14 miles of backpacking trails.
     The park has a covered bird viewing station with feeders and a drip bath. Food is provided November through March and the bath is maintained all year. The station can accommodate about 15 people. There is no charge to use the viewing station.

DIRECTIONS
     The 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 US Highway 290, then north on FM 3232 for 6 miles. The park is located at 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, Texas 78636 and its phone number is (830) 868-7304.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
     Visit the Texas State Parks website.

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