It’s more than just a rock.
The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, known for the expansive views from atop its 1,825-feet high pink granite dome, offers hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts expansive views above and below sea level.
The scenery, rock formations, hiking trails and night skies keep the hundreds of thousands of hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts coming back each year.
The park is located at 16710 Ranch Road 965, 18 miles north of Fredericksburg. Information is available at 830-685-3636 or by visiting tpwd. texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock.
Things to do at the park are: Hiking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, picnicking, birding, nature studying, geocaching and stargazing.
There is no swimming or bike riding on the trails allowed.
Hiking/Backpacking
There are close to 11 miles of hiking trails across the 640-acre park for backpacking. Trails close 30 minutes after sunset, except the Loop Trail. The Summit Trail may close in wet weather. View the Interactive Trails Map here: tpwd.texas. gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock/trails-info
Camping
There are primitive, group and walk-in campsites available to park guests for a fee. To check the fee schedule visit: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ enchanted-rock/fees-facilities/campsites
Rock Climbing
Rock climbers must check in at park headquarters to pick up route maps and climbing rules.
For more information about climbing restrictions visit: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock/ more-info/rock-climb Birders can request a checklist at park headquarters to find the various and abundant fowl in the area. Nature lovers will see rock and fox squirrels, armadillos, rabbits, white-tailed deer and lizards. There are also a variety of f lora as well geological formations to see. Visit the nature page for more in-formation: tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/ enchanted-rock/nature
Birding/Nature Studying
Birders can request a checklist at park headquarters to find the various and abundant fowl in the area. Nature lovers will see rock and fox squirrels, armadillos, rabbits, white-tailed deer and lizards. There are also a variety of flora as well geological formations to see. Visit the nature page for more in-formation: tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/enchanted-rock/nature
Geocaching
Hunting for hidden treasure is a good way to explore the park. Adventurers should bring their smartphone with coordinates, pen or pencil, water, hat, hiking shoes and rain gear, if needed, sunscreen and insect repellent, park or trail map, inexpensive small items to trade for cache “swag” and sense of adventure. For more information about the treasure hunt visit: tpwd.texas.gov/ state-parks/parks/things-to-do/geocaching/
Star Gazing
People can marvel at the vastness of the universe under the skies of the Enchanted Rock SNA, which has been designed an International Dark Sky Park. Visit all the skies have to offer here: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock/ more-info/dark-skies
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