Liberty Hill, TX

Tejas Park

107 ratings on Recreation.gov

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Tejas Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Tejas park sits upon the south bank of the North San Gabriel River offering good opportunities for fishing, wading or floating and features plenty of large, grassy open areas for running around and enjoying the scenic Texas countryside.

Recreation

Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the clear waters of the lake. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains Black bass, White bass, Hybrid stripers, White crappie, Channel catfish and Flathead catfish, but its most known for its abundance of Smallmouth bass. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26 mile rugged trail winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail wraps completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to both hiking and biking. Hunting is available for for small game like dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white tail deer.  Hunting is by permit only.

Facilities

Tejas Park has 12 primitive campsites, allowing visitors to enjoy the outdoor experience with the added convenience of a picnic table with grills and fire rings. A Group Area is available for use by larger groups (maximum 25 people). The group site does not have a shelter.

Natural Features

Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby community of Georgetown, and now provides countless recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Georgetown offers gas, groceries and more. The historic downtown square district has shops and restaurants, and concerts and events are held on a regular basis. Additionally, Austin is located just 25 miles from the lake, offering countless tourist attractions.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. On-site personnel are not able to modify reservations.   Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.  Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.  Refunds: Customers can request refunds online up to 7 days after the scheduled departure date. After 7 days, customers must request refunds through the call center. Cancellation fees are non-refundable.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.59°40°JJanuary: average high 59°F, average low 40°F62°42°FFebruary: average high 62°F, average low 42°F74°52°MMarch: average high 74°F, average low 52°F79°60°AApril: average high 79°F, average low 60°F85°67°MMay: average high 85°F, average low 67°F93°74°JJune: average high 93°F, average low 74°F94°75°JJuly: average high 94°F, average low 75°F95°76°AAugust: average high 95°F, average low 76°F90°70°SSeptember: average high 90°F, average low 70°F83°63°OOctober: average high 83°F, average low 63°F70°52°NNovember: average high 70°F, average low 52°F65°47°DDecember: average high 65°F, average low 47°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

Georgetown Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Georgetown Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.51°JJanuary: average water temperature 51°F60°FFebruary: average water temperature 60°F65°MMarch: average water temperature 65°F65°AApril: average water temperature 65°F67°MMay: average water temperature 67°F76°JJune: average water temperature 76°F78°JJuly: average water temperature 78°F81°AAugust: average water temperature 81°F78°SSeptember: average water temperature 78°F67°OOctober: average water temperature 67°F63°NNovember: average water temperature 63°F51°DDecember: average water temperature 51°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 10 field-sample stations

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