State parks with birding near Austin

10 parks within 3 hours of Austin where TPWD’s park overview mentions birding, closest first.

  1. McKinney Falls State ParkState park, Travis County, Hill Country$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.8 miles in a straight line
    23 min
  2. Pedernales Falls State ParkState park, Blanco County, Hill Country$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.30 miles in a straight line
    56 min
  3. Palmetto State ParkState park, Gonzales County, Prairies and Lakes$3 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.50 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 15 min
  4. Guadalupe River State ParkState park, Comal County, Hill Country$7 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.54 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 42 min
  5. Lake Somerville State Park & TrailwayState park, Burleson County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.67 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 50 min
  6. Government Canyon State Natural AreaState natural area, Bexar County, Hill Country$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, dogs in some areas.80 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 59 min
  7. Enchanted Rock State Natural AreaState natural area, Llano County, Hill Country$8 per adult, kids 12 and under free, no swimming, dogs in some areas.65 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 7 min
  8. Goliad State Park & Historic SiteState park, Goliad County, South Texas Plains$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, dogs on leash.116 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 35 min
  9. South Llano River State ParkState park, Kimble County, Hill Country$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.123 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 53 min
  10. Lost Maples State Natural AreaState natural area, Bandera County, Hill Country$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, dogs on leash.114 miles in a straight line
    3 hr

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near Austin or parks for birding statewide.

Map of parks for birding near AustinMcKinney Falls State ParkPedernales Falls State ParkPalmetto State ParkGuadalupe River State ParkLake Somerville State Park & TrailwayGovernment Canyon State Natural AreaEnchanted Rock State Natural AreaGoliad State Park & Historic SiteSouth Llano River State ParkLost Maples State Natural Area