

Oak-lined trails, the Colorado River edge, wetlands and remnants of the San Felipe de Austin colonial town offer quiet landscape and historical scenes. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light on Spanish oaks and mist on the river; spring and fall bring migrating birds. Weekdays bring fewer visitors. Park requires Texas state park entry fee; parking and trailheads are near the main entrance on Park Rd 38. Trails are mostly flat and accessible; expect mosquitoes in summer and bring water.


Oak-lined trails, the Colorado River edge, wetlands and remnants of the San Felipe de Austin colonial town offer quiet landscape and historical scenes. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light on Spanish oaks and mist on the river; spring and fall bring migrating birds. Weekdays bring fewer visitors. Park requires Texas state park entry fee; parking and trailheads are near the main entrance on Park Rd 38. Trails are mostly flat and accessible; expect mosquitoes in summer and bring water.