Overview
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (325-247-3903) is in the German Hill Country of Texas.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Austin)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Cavazos — 70 mi away. Directions
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 70 mi away (major hub). Directions
Leave Fredericksburg toward the west, go north (right) on RR-965, it's on the left side about fifteen minutes away. The address is 16710 Ranch Rd 965.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
Offers views and trails around a huge pink granite exfoliation dome believed by the Tonkawa Indians to be haunted by spirits.
Day-use and primitive camping facilities are available. The park often reaches parking capacity and is closed by 11AM on weekends, so come early, call ahead, or make backup plans.
The hike to the top of Enchanted rock is well-traveled and not too challenging, so almost everyone can make it. Other peaks and a small cave offer slightly more difficult passage.
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
Leave Fredericksburg toward the west, go north (right) on RR-965, it's on the left side about fifteen minutes away. The address is 16710 Ranch Rd 965.
Fees and permits
$6
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
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