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State Park

South Llano River State Park Is Just South of Junction

South Llano River State Park sits five miles south of Junction and offers fishing, paddling, hiking, birding, and stargazing along a clear Hill Country river.

Kimble County The Great Outdoors

The park is at 1927 Park Road 73 in Junction and sits at about 1,710 feet elevation. Entry is $5 per adult; kids 12 and under are free. You can swim, fish, tube, and paddle on two miles of river frontage. The park has 22.7 miles of hiking and biking trails.

Birders have recorded more than 250 species here, and the park hosts one of the largest wild turkey roosts in Central Texas from October through March. During that roosting season, the day-use area has reduced hours — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — to protect the birds. The park is also an International Dark Sky Park, meaning light pollution is low and stargazing programs are offered. Reserve in advance, especially on weekends.

Source to confirm: TPWD — South Llano River State Park

More Kimble County notes

Property Tax

Appraisal and Tax Offices Share the Same Address in Junction

The Kimble Central Appraisal District and the county tax assessor-collector are separate offices, but both are located at the same address in Junction.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If you own and live in your home in Kimble County, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Groundwater & Wells

A Local District Regulates Water Wells Here

The Kimble County Groundwater Conservation District oversees well drilling and water use across most of the county.

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River Access

TPWD Opened Free Public Fishing Access on the Llano River

Texas Parks and Wildlife leased four public access sites on the Llano River so anglers and paddlers can reach the water without private land permission.

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