Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

As far as wildflowers go, the Texas Hill Country is one of the prettiest in the Lone Star State come spring, the perfect time to book a Fredericksburg camper rental. Embark on a driving tour around Gillespie County when it's carpeted with bluebonnets, poppies, and Indian paintbrush. While the best locations to view them vary from year to year depending on several conditions, some of the most predictable sights to take in the brilliant blooms are at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, and the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park.If you wish to cover more ground on two wheels, put on a helmet and explore the county's miles of cycling trails. For the adventurous MTB enthusiast, the Hill Country State Natural Area has more than 5,000 acres of rocky hills, rugged canyons up to 2,000 feet high, and flat, broad creek bottoms surrounded by grasslands and forest-clad plateaus. The park’s terrain and equestrian campsite also create an ideal playground for horseback riders who may wish to ascend the steep climb to the West Peak Overlook for a commanding view of the western Hill Country.Less than half an hour's drive north of your campsite at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park lies the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area topped by the park's ancient pink granite dome. Get to the top via the Summit Trail, or rent gear from an outfitter for a traditional-style climb on domes and boulders. The park is also just the right distance away from city lights that the skies are dark enough to marvel at the Milky Way during one of the park’s "rock star" parties. For the birder, any time of the year is a good time to visit. The Texas Hill Country is home to around 300 species of birds, and Enchanted Rock offers one of the best vantage points to scope them out.

Exploring the Area

You won’t be in a better place in the Texas Hill Country to sample some of the best wines made in Texas. Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are home to more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms, so perhaps make an acquaintance with Chenin Blanc or Tempranillo before moving on to the town's other attractions anchored by its German heritage. Founded by German immigrants, Fredericksburg holds fast to their traditions, as you can see on a stroll along Main Street, where several historic buildings have kept their original styles.Come October, rent a camper in Fredericksburg and treat your senses at the annual Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival. The event spotlights 100 different wines from dozens of wineries and features German staples and Texas cuisine as well as live music. Oktoberfest also takes place in town during this time, so you can stay a bit longer (there are numerous gas stations and grocery and convenience stores in town if you need to refuel and replenish provisions), and sample all the German eats you set your eyes on.On a more somber note, learn more about the story of WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater through historical photographs, and pay respects to the fallen and all who served at the National Museum of the Pacific War.With Stonewall less than 20 minutes' drive from Fredericksburg, you wouldn't want to miss visiting the Texas White House, the birthplace and the final resting place of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th president of the United States. You'll easily spend a few hours here tracing LBJ's ancestry at the Johnson Settlement (where his grandparents lived), his political career, retirement, and death. Expect to see American bison, longhorn cattle, and park rangers in period costume interpreting the life and times of the former president.Dazzling views, sensational wines, German heritage, and presidential history all await in Fredericksburg. So plan a trip now and find a family-friendly campground in the Texas Hill Country to enjoy the best the area has to offer.