Wildlife & nature centres

Attraction · Bandera

Bandera Natural History and Art Museum

Tue–Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun Noon – 5 · Families and curious kids

Park · Boerne

Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area

Dawn to dusk · Hiking, biking, bird watching

Park · Boerne

The Cibolo Center for Conservation

Trails open daily, dawn to dusk · Families and nature enthusiasts

Park · Canyon Lake

Guadalupe Park and South Trail

Daylight hours · Nature walks and river fishing

Park · Canyon Lake

James C. Curry Nature Center

Daylight/always accessible · Nature lovers and hikers

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Austin Zoo

Daily 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Families with young children

Park · Dripping Springs

Charro Ranch Park

Daylight/always accessible · Nature lovers and bird watchers

Park · Fredericksburg

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Open daily 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Hikers, climbers, and stargazers

Park · Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Dog Park

Open daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM · Dog owners and their pets

Park · Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Nature Center

Nature lovers and birdwatchers

Attraction · Fredericksburg

Gillespie County Fairgrounds

Office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. · Fairgoers, racing fans and event organ

Park · Fredericksburg

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park

Families, campers, and dog owners

Park · Fredericksburg

Old Tunnel State Park

Trail open sunrise to 5 p.m.; bat · Wildlife enthusiasts and families

Attraction · Garden Ridge

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Open daily 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (or 5 · Families and animal lovers

Park · Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay Nature Park

Sunrise to sunset · Nature walks and bird watching

Park · Hunt

Kerr Wildlife Management Area

Main entrance: Monday to Friday 7a · Birders and wildlife enthusiasts

Attraction · Inks Lake

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery

Daily 7 am - 3:30 pm · Families, birders, and nature walkers

Park · Inks Lake

Inks Lake State Park

Open daily · Families, campers, hikers

Attraction · Johnson City

Exotic Resort Zoo

Usually daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; holid · Families and animal lovers

Park · Johnson City

Pedernales Falls State Park

Open daily; gates closed 10 p.m.–8 · Families, hikers, and nature lovers

Experience · Jonestown

Canyonlands Trail

Daylight hours · Nature walks and casual hiking

River · Kerrville

Kerrville River Trail

Closed until further notice · Walking and cycling

Park · Kerrville

Lehmann-Monroe Park

Closed until further notice · Birding and volleyball

Attraction · Kerrville

Riverside Nature Center

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm · Families and nature learners

River · Kingsland

The Slab (Kingsland Slab Public River Access)

30 minutes before sunrise to 30 mi · Anglers with non-motorized craft

Park · Lago Vista

Turkey Bend Recreation Area

Daily (sunrise to sunset) · Camping, hiking, and nature lovers

Experience · Lago Vista

Turnback Canyon Trail

Daylight hours · Nature lovers and casual hikers

Park · Lago Vista

Warbler Vista

Dawn to dusk · Hikers, birdwatchers, nature lovers

Park · Llano

Badu City Park

6:00 AM to 12:00 AM · Families and outdoor enthusiasts

Park · Marble Falls

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Public areas dawn-dusk; headquarte · Hiking and bird watching

River · Martindale

Scull Road Bridge Access

30 minutes before sunrise to 30 mi · Paddling and fishing enthusiasts

Experience · Mason

Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve

Thursday through Sunday evenings, · Nature lovers and families

Attraction · Mountain Home

Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center

Mondays and Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 4 · Science enthusiasts and conservationis

Attraction · New Braunfels

Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo

Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Families and animal lovers

Experience · New Braunfels

Dry Comal Creek Nature Trail

Daylight/always accessible · Hikers, mountain bikers, nature lovers

Experience · New Braunfels

Headwaters at the Comal

Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 am to 4 · Nature lovers and history buffs

Park · Pipe Creek

Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area

Closed to public; no opening date · Future conservation-focused visits

Park · Rocksprings

Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area

By guided tour only · Wildlife viewing and nature tours

Park · San Marcos

Spring Lake Natural Area

Daylight/always accessible · Hikers, bird watchers, nature lovers

Attraction · San Marcos

Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park

Sun-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-6pm · Families with children

Attraction · Sisterdale

Sisterdale Historical Marker

Roadside, any hour. · Anyone driving FM 1376 through Sisterd

Park · Spring Branch

Honey Creek State Natural Area

Trails open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. · Nature walks and guided hikes

River · Spring Branch

Nichols Landing

daylight/always accessible · Paddlers and anglers

Experience · Tarpley

Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery

Fri–Sat 11–4 and 5–9; Sun 11–2 · Food-focused Hill Country drives

Experience · Utopia

RM 187 / Sabinal Canyon Scenic Drive

Park · Utopia

Utopia Park

Park · Vanderpool

Lost Maples State Natural Area

Open daily, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Hikers, birders, and nature photograph

River · Vanderpool

Sabinal River at Lost Maples State Natural Area

Open daily, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Hikers, birders, and nature photograph

Park · Volente

Sandy Creek Park

Sunrise to 8pm daily. · Nature lovers and quiet outings

Park · Wimberley

Cypress Creek Nature Preserve

8 a.m. to Sunset · Nature lovers and walkers

Park · Wimberley

Jacob's Well Natural Area

Daily 8:00am to 6:00pm · Nature lovers and hikers