Llano River Watershed Alliance

Boating

 

• Because of the spring fed nature of the South Llano River, boating opportunities are available year-round for canoe and kayak enthusiast. . The best inner-tubing opportunities are located along the lower sections of the South Llano River in South Llano River State Park.

 

• South Llano River Paddling Trail – opened in 2012 in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife, City of Junction, Kimble County, Texas Tech Center at Junction and South Llano Watershed Alliance

 

• For local boating and tubing information visit the Kimble County Chamber of Commerce website

• Additional canoe trip reports on the South Llano can be found here.
   

• Check out Texas Parks and Wildlife's River Guide for info regarding access, safety, and paddling trails

 

Dan Cone of Castell Guide Service Llano River Access Point Google Map

 

As always, please respect the rights of landowners along the river and remember to bring a trash bag. Thanks!

 

Birding

 

• Birds of the Edwards Plateau is a helpful checklist from Texas Parks and Wildlife. 

 

Bats

 

There are two great nearby locations for watching bats:

 

• Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve

 

• Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area

 

Star Gazing

 

• Earth and Sky features nightly astronomical events visible from your own backyard…or back 40

 

• Heavens Above tells you all about visible Space Station passes and a whole lot more.

 

Fishing

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• Guadalupe Bass Restoration Initiative

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Geology

• Geology of the Northern Llano Uplift, Junction to Llano - Stephen F. Austin Geology Department

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