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LBJ State Park & Historic Site

199 State Park Rd 52, Stonewall, TX 78671 Grounds open daily until dark; farm hours vary seasonally
Address
199 State Park Rd 52, Stonewall, TX 78671
Hours
Grounds open daily until dark; farm hours vary seasonally
Best For
Families and history buffs
Dogs
Leashed pets outdoors; not in buildings or designated swimming areas
Accessibility
Accessible visitor center; farm paths and historic-building access vary
Best time to visitSpring for wildflowers, or early morning year-round to see the bison and longhorns active. AdmissionFree Getting thereAbout 25 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg

Why people come here

  • No entrance fee
  • Self-guided tours of the LBJ Ranch
  • Living history demonstrations
  • Easy walking trails
  • 25 minutes from Fredericksburg

Explore the Texas Hill Country roots of the 36th president alongside a 1918 living history farm, historic cabins, and pastures home to American bison and Texas longhorns.

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site offers a look into the land and people that shaped the 36th president. The park features 1.2 miles of easy walking trails that wind past pastures of American bison and Texas longhorns. At the Visitor Center, you can view memorabilia from Johnson's presidency and pick up a free permit to drive through the adjacent LBJ Ranch, located just across the Pedernales River.

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What's Happening?

Markets, live music, and seasonal events around Fredericksburg & the LBJ Country. Updated as new dates are announced.

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What You'll Experience

  • Bison and Texas longhorns grazing
  • Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
  • 1.2 miles of nature trails
  • Historic Behrens and Danz cabins
  • Olympic-sized summer swimming pool

Directions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see bison and longhorns at LBJ State Park?

Yes, the park is home to both American bison and Texas longhorns. You can often see them grazing in pastures along the Pedernales River as you walk the 1.2-mile nature trail.

What is the Sauer-Beckmann Farm?

The Sauer-Beckmann Farm is a living history farm presented as it was in 1918. Interpreters in period clothing perform daily chores, raise crops, care for animals, and cook meals on a wood-burning stove.

Are dogs allowed at LBJ State Park?

Yes, leashed dogs are allowed in most outdoor areas of the park. However, they are not permitted inside any state park buildings, including the Visitor Center and historic cabins.

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