Region: Burnet

Longhorn Cavern State Park – Located about 11 miles southwest of town via U.S. 281, on Park Road 4, this park is two miles of underground fantasy. These fantastical underground caverns were the site of a secret gunpowder manufacturer for Confederate armies and later became an outlaw hideout. Cave tours are supplemented by beautiful nature trails. If all that hiking makes you hungry, you’re in luck! There is a snack bar near the entrance of the Park. The museum in the park displays Indian artifacts as well as frontier and Civil War items. Call 512-756-6976 or visit https://visitlonghorncavern.com/ for tour information.

Black Rock Park – Located on Lake buchanan 18 miles west of Burnet on Texas 261 north from Texas 29, with access via Texas 29 west and R.M. 2341 north, Black Rock Park is a public facility on the western shore of Lake Buchanan. Camping, swimming, fishing, and boating are offered. To make reservations, please visit https://www.lcra.org/parks/Pages/black-rock-park.aspx .

Burnet County Park – Excellent fishing camp on east side of Lake Buchanan.

Eagle Eye Observatory – Designed and built in cooperation with the Austin Astronomical Society, the Eagle Eye Observatory is one of the few public access observatories in the country. Facilities include several large 22-inch telescopes as well as pedestals and decks for the public’s use in setting up their own scopes. It offers star parties and programs. Call 800-977-0081 or visit http://canyonoftheeagles.com/eagle-eye-observatory/ for information.

Inks Lake State Park – Located about 12 miles west of Burnet, this beautiful park covers 2,000 acres on Inks Lake southeast of Buchanan Dam. Camping, shelters, trailers, rest rooms, picnicking, groceries, fishing, swimming, boats, golf, nature study, and hiking are available. Visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake for more information.