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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park And Historic Site
Stonewall, TX
80 min drive from Austin
Hiking Near Austin
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About Hiking Near Austin
Austin's surrounding Hill Country and prairie landscapes offer hiking campers a remarkable variety of terrain within an hour's drive of the city. The region's defining feature is its limestone geology—ancient seabeds uplifted into rolling hills, carved by rivers, and dotted with spring-fed streams.
Best Time
Spring stands as the premier season for hiking camping near Austin, particularly late March through early April when Texas bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush blanket hillsides at campgrounds like Muleshoe Bend and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park.
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- 11+ hiking campgrounds within 60 miles
- Near Austin, Texas
- Options for every camping style
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Tips & Recommendations
- 1Prepare for limestone terrain by wearing sturdy hiking boots with ankle support and aggressive tread—loose rocks and exposed shelves dominate Hill Country trails at campgrounds like Shaffer Bend and Muleshoe Bend.
- 2Carry significantly more water than typical; the Texas heat and limited shade on ridge trails demand at least three liters per person for half-day hikes.
- 3Book campsites well in advance for spring weekends when bluebonnet season draws peak crowds to Lyndon B.
- 4Johnson State Park and other Hill Country locations.
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park And Historic Site2
Mckinney Roughs Nature Park3
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area4
Blanco State Park5
Lake Bastrop North Shore Park6
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area7
Lake Bastrop South Shore Park8
Buescher State Park9
Russell Park10
Taylor11
Lockhart State ParkHiking Near Austin FAQ
There are 11+ campgrounds offering hiking within 60 miles of Austin, Texas. 9 accept online reservations.
Fees for hiking campgrounds near Austin range from $2 to $225/night. Prices vary by site type and season.
It depends on the campground. 9 hiking campgrounds near Austin accept online reservations. During peak season, popular sites fill quickly. Set up Outdoorithm alerts to catch cancellations.
9 of the 11 hiking campgrounds near Austin are pet-friendly. Dogs must typically be leashed. Check individual campground policies for restrictions.
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