Best time ever. We were advise and thought the same this won't take long but about the fist hour…read moreand so many hook ups the best angler in this crowd was the youngest. Super great folks guided and carted is around to the hot spot. We are blessed. And this vacation Was amazing! Thank you Ragan and Andy for a lifetime memory. Lanzacamp!

Very welcoming and helpful. They had everything we needed for a successful day. Probably the best 3…read morehours with my son in quite some time sharing a love for fishing. Both of us caught some good size catfish. A great evening

We have lived in the area for a while now and we just love everything about McKinney Roughs!…read more First and foremost their hiking trails: they have a variety of trails for different levels and the views are spectacular. It's never super crowded, sometimes you may run into for horses if you're on horse-friendly trails and you can hike down to the Colorado River as well. The trails are pretty well maintained and marked. Summer camps: my son (7) has been attending their day summer camps for three years now and absolutely loves them! They are from 9-4 so very friendly for those parents working. There is also a bus that brings kids in from Austin as well. The price can't be beat as well. Each day he comes home telling me about what he learned and got to experience (most times I am jealous- like you got to go kayaking? Make and drink yaupon tea? What- how cool!) The camp counselors are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and treat the kids with kindness and respect. They also have a beautiful facility, overall. The grounds are clean and well-kept. McKinney Roughs is simply the best!

Love this place. I've been here for some events but also just to hike. I love that their trails can…read morehelp you practice some different skills. For instance, I was told by one of their staff that there is significant grading to help with elevation hikes. They are very helpful with any questions you have. Inside the main building where the small gift store is, there's a small nature area with some fish, snakes, fossils, and more. My kiddo loves looking at this section. Their Halloween event, Tricks, Treats, and Trails is also always a big hit with my family. They have a rock wall, paintball, archery, and other things to do. This was our second year and it was great!

This is very good size park for people to walk, play, and fish! There are two large ponds and lots…read moreof parking! Great place for a picnic and take the kids to have some fun outdoors.

This park is a great place to walk your dog! Lots of walking trails, with areas along the way to…read moretake a break. The frisbee park is cool, and nicely tucked away. There are a couple of areas for kids to play, sand volley ball and basketball , The park is also well maintained. I have not taken advantage of all the amenities, but was impressed.

We camped here spontaneously one weekend in February. The good: the trails are lovely! There are…read moremany miles and different terrains to explore. I love the pine trees and views from some of the trails. The campground is lovely as well. Very clean. Spaces are large. People are respectful. But... A big con is the traffic noise at night! We stayed in the Copperas Creek Camping Area, which is quite close to the road, so we expected some noise. But it was intense both noise. A loud, long crash woke me up in the middle of the night, with a second crash crashing into the debris from the first one. That whole incident kept me up for 2 hours. I don't know if the other campgrounds in the park are any better. The park is nestled in a populated area so I doubt it. But the trails and area are beautiful!! So I would definitely recommend for hiking!! Not so much tent camping... (maybe it's better in an RV?).

We stopped by Bastrop State Park on a whim while driving to Austin, and it ended up being a great…read moredecision. It's less than a 2-hour drive from Houston and under an hour from Austin, which makes it an easy add to a road trip. I especially appreciated that the entrance is right off Highway 71, so you're not wasting a bunch of time driving deep into back roads just to get to the park. We visited on a beautiful Saturday in January -- sunny and in the 50s, basically perfect hiking weather. While there are plenty of trees throughout the park, many of the trails are fairly exposed, so you get a lot of sun. Definitely bring sunscreen, even in cooler weather. The trails are wide and well-maintained, with sand and rocks laid down in many areas, making them easy to walk. The terrain is nicely hilly but nothing too difficult (we did about 4 miles total). One thing to note: trail signage is a bit limited, and it would be easy to get turned around and know where to turn. Thankfully, I had decent cell reception (T-Mobile) and was able to use Google Maps to track where we were. Parking was easy, the staff were friendly, and the landscape was beautiful. We used our Texas State Parks annual pass, which saved us the $15 entrance fee, and the entry process was quick and simple. The line of cars trying to get in was only 2. I'd love to come back in the spring when everything is blooming. Overall, a great stop if you want scenic views, manageable trails, and a convenient location. Highly recommend if you're on your way to Houston or Austin. There's also a Buccees just a few miles away!

When I could not find any live minnows before a fishing trip, I decided to go by and check out this…read morelittle place I had seen when driving between Bastrop and Elgin. The lady that runs it was inside the little shack and she had several types of minnows. I opted for the goldfish because I had never fished with those before. She has good prices, and I would call her to confirm availability of whatever type of minnows you are looking for ahead of time. I will definitely buy from her again.

Great place to get live bait if you're close to Lake Bastrop! Will definitely purchase from again!read more

I absolutely love this hidden little park near me! It has so many little things to explore and do…read morewith or without kids! There's a pond to walk around, a playground, cool rocks to sit or jump upon! They have a little bridge and a whole trail to explore. There is a gazebo with plenty of benches for a number of people, there's even grills set up throughout the park to spend a whole day here, it has a ton of trees for a lot of shaded play which is a plus when you live in Texas! Overall very secluded and all day fun type of park!

A pretty new park on the Onion Creek Greenbelt that has a large pond as well as a playground and…read moresome picnic tables, with numerous concrete trails for walking and biking. This area got hit hard by the recent flooding (2013, 2015), but unlike Richard Moya, has not stayed closed for extended periods. Some feedback here: -Very spartan restroom facilities (I hope you don't mind hopping into a Port-a-John) and if you're not near the parking lot, you're hosed. -Many of the trails seem incomplete and dead end in strange locations -- perhaps washouts of previously existing facilities? That being said, for park aficionados of a certain breed (generally, birders), this is a pretty good bet on the SE side, and with a bit more clean-up and polish, can be a showpiece.

I came to Bastrop for a quick Sunday Funday and luckily found this park. I parked near a small…read moreplayground. There was a boat ramp nearby. There were several pretty ducks strolling on the green grass. It rained yesterday so everything was green and bright. It seemed like a safe place to walk and run. There were several others walking their dogs and some kiddos riding bikes. We walked along the river and saw the backside of a great looking bar/joint called Neighbors. There was nobody there seeing it was only about 10 am but it looks like a neat place.

The Splash pad at Fisherman's Park is the place to go in the blistering heat of Texas, especially…read moreif you have littles. They have shaded picnic tables for snacks, lunch, or a party. It's also gated so you don't have to worry about your child running out into the parking lot. They just redid the pad flooring making it safe to play. This has become such a favorite spot of ours that I keep an extra towel and my kiddos swimsuit in the car at all times because we'll literally stop in between errands. Totally recommend if you are looking for something "cool" to do this summer. PS adults are allowed to get wet too.

This place is a hidden gem. I almost hesitate to write about it because it's so special and I want…read moreto keep it all to myself...BUT, it's so worth it and the people there are so kind...so I will put it on blast for them. A short and not to mention, beautiful drive from Austin, Cook's Canoes is out in the small town of Webberville. The canoe shop itself helps me remember why I moved to Austin in the first place (though as we all know, Austin has lost a lot of its charm along the way). Cook's has character and the folks there (Syd and crew) are so welcoming and nice. I have rented both a canoe with my boyfriend and a kayak solo this summer and both experiences were fun and relaxing. The Colorado River is peaceful and the scenery is stunning. Not to mention, you might spot a few river cows and bird friends along the way. At the end of your river trip, someone will come pick you up...so the convenience factor is definitely there! Especially since Covid, I find it important to discover things that help me feel free and safe. They practice safety protocol there including mask wearing and social distancing and are respectful as can be. I will definitely be back and you should too!

This is a great, out of the way place in Webberville. The setup looks a little odd when you get…read morethere, but Art and his team couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The transaction was easy through Venmo, and we quickly got in the water. The kayaking was easy and almost totally secluded. It's really a beautiful setting on the Colorado River. I really enjoyed the river trip over some out-and-back kayaking we've done on Lady Bird Lake and others. We had a fantastic three hour trip down the river, and when done, Art picked us up and got us back to our car quickly. I can't wait to go back and do it again.

The lake itself is beautiful and a great place to walk or run the trail or even sit and reflect…read more The bad is that whoever in charge at Lifetime ( look up owner) and what moron(s) from the city who signed off to let them buy the lake and charge to swim are deadass wrong and they are more than welcome to come see me personally if they have an issue with this post. The lake should belong to the city not a damn overpriced gym. BTW my gym membership is $10 per month. Lifetime is robbing you

I want to like this lake. I mean, it's gorgeous, there's a great walking trail, there's lots of…read morelittle areas to be active but, how the hell do I get here?! There's plenty of entrances from an apartment complex, a fitness gym, and various other areas but there's no clear concrete trail head. It's obvious they want to keep this a secret and you need a permit to use the lake. It's completely surrounded by a gate and unless you break private property rules, there's no way to use it. Such a beautiful spot. Hopefully I'm wrong and there's easier access.

Nice, clean, and well-maintained city park in Buda Texas. Has two ponds for fishing and a 1 mile…read moreloop trail. A nice place for a hike or walk and a nice fishing spot as well. We come here often to hike the loop trail around the lake . There is also a playground and some bar b q pits.