Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Free entryAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(830) 644-2252
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert Screwworm AlertJune 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do… (more)
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian. For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Swimming PoolAug. 17, 2026 - The pool is closed for the 2026 season. Check back for updates.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 763 acres, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site lies in Gillespie County, about 15 miles east of Fredericksburg.
Visitors come for historic sites, swimming, biking, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming pool.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | The nature trail, grounds, and day-use picnic areas are open until dark. All buildings and the farm are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. | ||
| Office | Not stated | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Other — Sauer-Beckmann Farm | Not stated | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Oct 1 – May 31 |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | |
Official wording
The nature trail, grounds, and day-use picnic areas are open until dark. All buildings and the farm are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sauer-Beckmann Farm: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Oct.- May) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (June - Sept.) The farm is closed the last Tuesday of every month.
Pool: Swimming pool information.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| No Entrance Fee | Free |
Official wording
• No Entrance Fee: Free
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BikingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimming
Trails
Explore the park on easy trails. The Nature Trail winds through a forested area, passing by longhorn cattle and leading to the east end of the park and the bison pasture.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Swimming pool
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 199 Park Road 52
Stonewall, TX 78671 - Nearest town
- Fredericksburg — about 15 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.2377, -98.6263
- Phone
- (830) 644-2252
- LBJSP@tpwd.texas.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology