State Park · Texas, United States
Pedernales Falls State Park
Pedernales Falls State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 5,212 acres (2,109 ha), established in 1971.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Blanco, Texas, United States |
| Area | 5,212 acres (2,109 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 30.3000° N, 98.2417° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Pedernales Falls State Park
Pedernales Falls State Park ( PUR-də-NAL-iss) is a 5,211.7 acres (2,109 ha) state park situated along the banks of the Pedernales River in Blanco County, Texas, United States. The park is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Johnson City, and about 25 miles west of Austin. The park opened in 1971 and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Johnson City, Texas |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 10 miles east of Johnson City |
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Airports near this park
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- Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) · Austin, United States · 35.3 miles away
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT) · San Antonio, United States · 54.7 miles away
Parks nearby
Blanco State Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site - includes Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Inks Lake State Park
McKinney Falls State Park
More parks in Texas
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pedernales Falls State Park?
Pedernales Falls State Park is in Texas, United States (30.3000° N, 98.2417° W).
When was Pedernales Falls State Park established?
Pedernales Falls State Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Pedernales Falls State Park?
Pedernales Falls State Park covers 5,212 acres (2,109 ha).
How do I get to Pedernales Falls State Park?
The nearest town is Johnson City, Texas. about 10 miles east of Johnson City.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedernales_Falls_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls — Official park page.