Things to Do

Camp, fish, hike, geocache, go boating, and observe and take photos of wildlife, especially birds.

Fishing

Fish from shore, boat, or our 1,620-foot long fishing pier. We have a regular boat launch and a kayak/canoe launch. We also have a fish cleaning station. You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore or pier in a Texas state park.

• Borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes at the park through the Tackle Loaner Program.

• Occasionally, we see alligators in the park; read our alligator safety tips.

Paddling

Bring your own kayak or canoe, or rent one of our kayaks. Rentals, including paddles and lifejackets, are available at a kiosk on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Big Tree

Be sure to visit the Big Tree, which has been standing sentinel on the coast for centuries. In 1969, it was named the State Champion Coastal Live Oak.

Garner State Park is one the most sought after camping areas in all of Texas during the summer. The Frio River and summer dancing is a place to make memories for a lifetime.

Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey is a Benedictine community belonging to the Solesmes Congregation. It was founded in 1999 from the Abbey of Our Lady of Fontgombault in France and is located in the diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

We will have the opportunity to pray, celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass and there may be limited opportunities to share in a meal with these virtuous men. The scenery and environment will forever impact your faith and your family.

Our Troop will be volunteering at this event and it will allow us to camp within walking distance to the Presidio.

The 37th Annual Goliad Massacre & Living History Program

Join Presidio La Bahia, Goliad State Park and Crossroads of Texas Living History Association for the 37th Annual Goliad Massacre and Living History Program and Candlelight Tour. Take a stroll through the camps of both the Mexican and Texian armies and visit with reenactors as they go about their daily activities all inside the old stone walls of the Presidio. Grab a front row seat for one of the battle reenactments that take place in front of Presidio La Bahia on Texas Parks and Wildlife property.

Stay over and immerse yourself in the turbulent times surrounding Fannin and his men with the candlelight tours Saturday evening. And finally, be sure to come back out Sunday to witness a recreation of the final days of Fannin’s men followed by a memorial at the Fannin Monument.

Facebook Event Page https://fb.me/e/10bsryz3I

Presidio la Bahia Website https://presidiolabahia.org/

Service Project Day - Dec. 9th

@ St. Louis King of France Catholic Church - Farm Ministry

Bring work gloves and prepare to get a little dirty cleaning up the garden that supports the less fortunate in this community.

We will be camping at McKinney Falls State Park for the rest of the time.

Hiking, geocaching, fishing and plenty of fun close to home. We will be staying at the group camp site

Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails.

Hiking/biking trails

Take a walk through time on the Joe Johnston Route to the Zizelmann House, built in the 1880s. You’ll pass 110-million-year-old dinosaur tracks and a prehistoric midden (look for a sign with information on this Native American site).

For great views, hike the Far Reaches Trail to the Chula Vista and Sotol overlooks, or to the North and South Bluff Spurs overlooks.

Hiking, rock climbing, stargazing - this place is one of the most popular hill country sites around for a reason.

Enchanted Rock State Park website

One of the best group camping sites in the Texas Hill Country.

Colorado Bend State Park website