We were actually staying the week at Pedernales Falls State Park, which I HIGHLY recommend. We visited Blanco because the fishing at Pedernales Falls wasn't that great. It was a little better here and there were a lot of people fishing. Some floating the river. I'm not sure that we actually saw all of the park or not, but what we did see, I can't imagine choosing it over Pedernales Falls for actual camping. It was a nice afternoon though, an absolutely beautiful park, quiet and peaceful...and clean bathrooms! It was in town, too, which is another reason I wouldn't want to camp there.
We came here to float and lay in the Blanco River and ended up staying for quite a few hours. The park is quiet and well-maintained and the river was cool and clean. The outdoor public areas (restrooms, tables, grills, etc.) were very well taken care of. This was our first visit here, but won't be our last!
It is not very big but it is pretty. We walked the nature trail and my two kids really enjoyed it. I wish it would have been a little warmer and I would have liked to swam in the river.
After lunch at the nearby Red Bud Cafe, we walked along the city park and onto the Blanc State Park which is set along the river that flows through town. It is a beautiful setting, well maintained. There are lots of picnic tables, and this would be a great spot for a relaxing meal.
The park is the only state park I know of that doesn't have a gate. This is good because if you arrive late you can still find a camp site if there are any. Bad because there is no restricted acess after hours. The park itself is great. Spent a night here to get away and enjoyed the tranquility. My campsite was further from the main road so the traffic sounds did not bother me.
Came on a Friday afternoon and settled in a picnic area near the dam. This is where it's most crowded, even though it wasn't crowded at all. The trees are beautiful and the park is very clean. Hope to come sometime earlier in the day and spend more time. Wish there were recycling bins!
We attended as part of the Texas Parks And Wildlife Family weekend trips. There were six in our family. We had so much fun! Although the Rangers had orchestrated several activities over the weekend, we didn't attend all of them. They did provide kayaks and we took advantage of paddling up and down the river! They also provided stoves and cooking utensils for eating. The only thing they did not provide was the actual food. They provided tents and cots as well. The park office had inner tube and kayak rentals too. The kids swam in the river and played in the water fall. The staff was friendly and helpful!
Park is all about the river. We enjoy walking our dog around the green space. RV-camping area is always clean and well maintained. The staff is professional and friendly. We take our grandson fishing and to throw stones into the water.
This is the cleanest Park that we have visited in the last 5 years. It's small but is a great place to visit.
We enjoyed our time at this park. We got in some fishing and swimming. Looks like a great place to camp or pull up an RV as well. We saw lots of people making a vacation out of it. Park and restrooms were very clean as well.