South Llano River State Park
South Llano River State Park is located in the Hill Country of Texas and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It lies in the valley of the Llano River. The park, which consists of 2,600 acres along the south bank of the Llano River, opened to the public in 1990.[1]
| South Llano River State Park | |
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 South Llano River State Park, July 2012 | |
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| Location | Kimble County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Junction, Texas |
| Coordinates | 30°26′43″N 99°48′15″W |
| Area | 2,600 acres (1,052 ha) |
| Created | 1990 |
| Operated by | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
History
The park's land was donated by its previous owner, Walter Buck Jr., whose family had used the land for livestock and pecan harvesting.[2]
Nature and Wildlife
The park contains a diverse variety of wildlife, including many birds, mammals (including the ringtail), and snakes. It also contains the endangered Tobusch fishhook cactus.[3]
References
- "South Llano River State Park History". Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
- "South Llano River State Park Nature — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- "South Llano River State Park Nature — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
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