South Llano River or Pedernales Falls

Major Dad wrote:

southerngirl76 wrote:
Thanks for all the great info! I hate not knowing what to expect at a campground.

So I think perhaps we will go to Pedernales for Easter (although now Guadalupe sounds nice and a park I will need to check out in the future) and save South Llano as a stop over on the way to the Davis Mountains this fall.

Is there swimming at all at Pedernales or just the falls? I know the kids would like to at least be able to splash around or wade into the water. I am thinking 3 nights.

Then this September maybe stay 3 nights at South Llano on the way to Davis Mountains with either a 3 or 4 night stay there with a day trip to Balmorhea. And perhaps hit Guadalupe for a couple nights on the way home.

Trlrboy I love all your photos. Going to go spend some more time looking now.

Thanks everyone!

There is swimming downstream from the falls, as long as there is enough water flow. The camp map will detail where you are allowed to swim in the river. There is a trail that leads down from the campground to that area, and you can find yourself a nice spot. There are shallow areas and deeper pools, depending on the age level of your kids. There are also plenty of hiking trails; one of them involves fording the river and hiking through an abandoned ranch on the other side. Great park for kids!