Outdoor Activities
Swim, float, fish, hike, and explore — from the Llano River right outside your tent to the Hill Country’s best parks.
🌊 Outdoor Activities
On the Llano River — Right at Uplift Landing
- Swimming — Spring-fed, crystal clear water. Private swimming hole right out your door.
- Tubing & Floating — Gentle current. Launch from your own backyard.
- Fishing — Guadalupe Bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, catfish. Kids under 17: no license needed.
- Kayaking & Canoeing — Quiet pools and gentle riffles. Rentals at Llano River Region Adventures.
- Rockhounding — Topaz, garnet, Llanite (blue-quartz rhyolite) — unique to Llano County.
- Gold Panning — Free in designated areas.
Nearby Parks & Preserves
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area — ~30 min south. 425-ft pink granite dome. Summit Trail (0.8 mi, 360° views). 11 miles of trails, rock climbing, camping, stargazing.
- South Llano River State Park — ~1 hr 22 min west (near Junction). Walk-in camping, hiking along a spring-fed river, excellent birding.
- Colorado Bend State Park — ~45 min northeast. Gorman Falls — a stunning 65-ft travertine waterfall. Hiking, cave tours, fishing.
- Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve — ~30 min southwest (near Mason). One of the largest bat nurseries in the country — 4 to 6 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at dusk. Open Thursday–Sunday evenings, mid-May through early October. Call the bat hotline at (325) 347-5970 before visiting.
Gravel Cycling — World-class riding on Hill Country backroads. The Castell Grind starts in Castell (~20 min west). Year-round routes for all levels.
Ready to Visit?
Book your campsite at Uplift Landing and make the Llano River your basecamp for exploring the Texas Hill Country.