Three people with backpacks and a dog walk along a grassy trail at sunset, surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through the background.

Pedernales River Nature Park

A man wearing sunglasses relaxes in a red camping chair by a river, smiling with his feet on a white cooler. He holds a drink cup, and text asks, What do you keep in your cooler?.

Cast Out Or Kick Back Here

Get your outdoor fix at Pedernales River Nature Park. Conveniently located in Johnson City at the intersection of Hwy 290 and Hwy 281, the park provides easy access for you to play outside. If you're looking to cast a line, paddle the river, take a stroll or even throw a birthday party, all of that and more can be done at the park. You’ve driven by before, so next time, stop by and pay us a visit.

A man and woman walk hand in hand through a sunny field filled with blue and yellow wildflowers, surrounded by green trees in the background.
Three people with backpacks and a dog walk along a grassy trail at sunset, surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through the background.
Three people stargaze at night next to a large telescope; two point at the sky, while one holds up a glowing phone, all illuminated by red and blue light under a starry sky.
A person in a hooded shirt and shorts stands in a shallow, rocky river, casting a fishing line. Trees and shrubs surround the riverbank under a partly cloudy sky.
Two people carry a green canoe down a grassy hillside toward a river, surrounded by trees with sparse leaves on a sunny day.
Two people fishing while sitting in kayaks on a narrow concrete barrier in the middle of a river, with trees and shrubs lining the riverbank in the background.
Two women sit on rocks in a shallow river, smiling and laughing, as a black and brown dog affectionately licks one of the women’s faces. The scene is bright and sunny, surrounded by nature and water.
A large open-sided pavilion with a metal roof stands in a grassy park. Picnic tables are set up underneath, and trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds are visible in the background.
A wooden pavilion with a peaked roof stands in a grassy park area, surrounded by trees and picnic grills. A concrete path leads to the open-air structure under a partly cloudy sky.
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Activities for Every Adventurer

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picknicking
Swimming
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Pedernales River Nature Park

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Entrance Fees

  • Adults - $5
  • Children (12 and younger) - Free
  • Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled - $2
  • Free with LCRA Parks Pass

Meeting Spaces

Available on-site

  • Trails
  • Picnic Tables and Grills
  • Restrooms (flushing)
  • Swimming Areas
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pavilion