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15 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
26 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (29 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin, Texas.
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27 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (29 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Austin, Texas.
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27 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Archive, library, and museum at the University of Texas at Austin.
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27 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Travis County, Texas, United States.
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30 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (33 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Bell County, Texas, United States.
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30 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Bell County, Texas, United States.
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32 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (39 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Burnet County, Texas, United States.
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34 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (48 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park located at the southeastern edge of Austin, Texas, USA.
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34 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (54 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Natural pool of Texas (USA).
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36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Bell County, Texas, United States.
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41 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 72 miles · 1 hr 35 min
State park in Texas, United States.
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51 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (66 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Artesian spring.
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51 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (72 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Historic district and National Historical Park Gillespie County and Johnson City in Texas, United States.
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78 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (98 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Texas home to world's largest concentration of bats and mammals.
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95 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (140 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ghost town in Washington County, Texas, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 127 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
1 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located 4 mi W of Georgetown via FM 2338, the lake is easily accessible from the Austin area. The dam impounds the San Gabriel River in the Hill Country of central Texas.
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2 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 10 min by car (5 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cedar Breaks Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
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3 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 10 min by car (6 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Jim Hogg Park sits on the north side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests.
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4 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 15 min by car (8 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Russell Park is located on the west side of Georgetown Lake, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail.
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8 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (14 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Tejas Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin.
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18 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (24 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Willis Creek is the ideal place for campers looking for a variety of accommodations. A group campground and five equestrian sites are available, in addition to a row of standard camping sites.
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20 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (24 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages. The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock.
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21 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (26 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilson H. Fox Park attracts a variety of campers looking for a fun-filled escape. In springtime, the campground is a colorful place covered in a blanket of wildflowers.
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22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
This rugged terrain has spared old Ashe juniper and oak woodlands from logging and shelters some of the best golden-cheeked warbler habitat. The Brazos tributaries to the north cut only shallow canyons.
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22 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (25 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape.
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23 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Open to the public March 1981, know as one of the top five crappie/white bass fishing spots in Central Texas.
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24 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (32 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Union Grove Park is located on the southwestern shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Dana Peak Campground is located on a peninsula on the shoreline of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
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27 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Stillhouse Park is a day use area that has two reservable group pavilions along the shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake in central Texas.
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27 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Historical sites include the Stage Coach Inn in nearby Salado. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is located near the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff.
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33 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Historical sites include the old "Charter Oak" on the Leon River, near the City of Belton, and the Stage Coach Inn in nearby Salado. Tour Miller Springs Nature Area located below Belton Dam.
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33 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (39 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Belton Lakeview Park has two reservable group day-use areas along the lower shore of Belton Lake, providing some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas.
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33 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Westcliff Park is a day-use area and campground located on the southwestern shore of Belton Lake.
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34 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (39 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Live Oak Ridge campground is located at Belton Lake close by the dam and the city of Belton.
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34 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Temples Lake Park is a day-use facility with over 60 picnic sites and one reservable group area on the southern shore of Belton Lake.
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38 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cedar Ridge Park campground is located on the Northern side of Belton Lake. This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has several sites with screened shelters for those who do not have camping equipment.
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41 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
White Flint Park is located at Belton Lake, which provides some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas.
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42 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (50 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Winkler Park is a small, primitive campground on the northern shore of Belton Lake in Central Texas.
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63 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
In the early part of the 19th century, the lower Guadalupe River Basin, below the current location of Canyon Lake, had been especially subject to serious flooding. Congress authorized in the 1940's the construction of Canyon Lake Dam.
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63 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (84 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
North Park is only open Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 2pm April 1 - Sept 30. The Park is a primitive campground and each site comes with a picnic table, grill, fire ring, and access to the lake.
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63 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (86 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Potters Creek Park is situated on the northern shore of Canyon Lake in the rolling hill country of South Central Texas. Cool breezes off the lake create a pleasant environment for relaxing in this scenic area.
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64 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (93 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cranes Mill Park is located on a long peninsula on the southwestern shore of Canyon Lake in Texas Hill Country, halfway between Austin and San Antonio.
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66 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (75 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Midway Park is ideal for families and friends to enjoy sightseeing and water activities, all while staying within the Waco city limits.
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66 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (76 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Twin Bridges, located on one of Waco Lake's sandy beaches, is ideal for families and friends to enjoy picnicking, sightseeing and water activities, all while staying within the Waco city limits.
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67 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (78 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Speegleville Park is perched on the south end of a scenic cove of Waco Lake. The park provides outdoor recreation options like boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming and bird watching.
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68 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (81 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Perched on the scenic western shores of Waco Lake, Reynolds Creek is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are looking for a relaxing stroll or a rugged trek, the park serves as the perfect launchpad.
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70 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The largest lake in the United States to be located entirely within a single city's municiple boundaries.
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73 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Nearby points of interest include Bluebonnet Trails, Independence Day Trek and Salt Grass Trek.
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84 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
There are 10 Corps of Engineers parks, one state park, and three additional parks managed by Hill County or private individuals. Equestrian riders have a great place to explore rolling hills and woods in the McCown Valley Equestrian Area.
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91 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This 3,280-acre lake is located on Aquilla and Hackberry Creeks.
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101 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located in historic territory of the Comanche Indians, Proctor Lake offers a wide variety of activities both on and off the water.
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103 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s.
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106 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Navarro Mills Lake holds the state record white crappie at 4lbs 9 ounces.
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110 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1972 to provide habitat for one of the last populations of the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken , a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie…
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127 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Bardwell Lake is located in the Blackland Prairie region of southwestern Ellis County. Built in 1965 for flood control by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bardwell Lake is located two miles southwest of Ennis off of State Highway 34.
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From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, Harry Ransom Center, Lakeway, Belton. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 26 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 29 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 27 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 29 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 27 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 30 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 25 campgrounds within 68 miles, including Cedar Breaks Park (2 miles west), Jim Hogg Park (3 miles northwest), Russell Park (4 miles west). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.