Lockhart State Park – The Complete Guide

During our BBQ Day in Lockhart, we took a break from the eating and came here for a hike. It was nice that this park is so close to town, but still felt like we were getting away. Here’s the complete guide to Lockhart State Park.

Location:

Lockhart State Park is located right outside the city of Lockhart, TX. It’s less than a 10 minute from the main area of the city. About a 45 minute drive from Austin and an hour drive from San Antonio.

2012 State Park Road Lockhart, TX 78644

Best Time To Visit Lockhart State Park:

The park is open daily year round.

Spring and Summer are their peak seasons.

Spring, fall and winter are great times to hike and camp.

Summer is best if you want to swim.

Cost:

$3 Daily entrance fee for each person 13 and older.

$70 Texas State Park Annual Pass (good for entire family at any TX State Park)- This is a great value depending on the age of family members and how often you visit the Texas state parks.

What To Bring to Lockhart State Park:

• Water
• Snacks
• Bug Spray
• Hiking Boots
• Hiking Backpack
• Swimsuit & Towel – Pool is open seasonally
• Sunscreen
• Camping Equipment (if camping)
• Golf Clubs (if planning to golf)
• Camera
• Texas State Park Pass

Things To Do in Lockhart State Park:

Golf

This is the top thing to do at Lockhart State Park! They have a nine hole golf course.

Green fees are $9 on weekdays and $11 on weekends and holidays. Electric carts and clubs are available for rent.

Here’s a link to the Golf Score Card.

*Due to Covid, the park is not loaning golf equipment at this time.

Hike

There are several trails here with varying length and difficulty. They are easy to put together to create a giant loop of the park.

Put these together to make a giant loop:

• Clear Fork Trail – .5 miles one way
• Creekview Trail – .2 miles one way
• Persimmon Trail – .2 miles one way
• Chisholm Trail -.5 miles one way
• Comanche Loop – .1 miles – a detour off the Chisholm Trail
• Caddy Trail – .1 miles one way
• CCC Trail – .1 mile one way
• This will put you out on the park road, so you’ll have to walk back to the parking lot at the beginning of the first trail. I didn’t see how long this section is, but I would guess it’s a quarter to a third of a mile long.

Fish

Clear Fork Creek is where you can catch bass and catfish. Fishing here does not require a permit.

Swim

Take advantage of the swimming pool! Not too many parks have an actual in ground pool.

Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. *2020 Season was closed due to Covid

There is an additional charge per person. $1 per person 12 and younger, $2 per person 13 and older.

Camp in Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park offers 20 camping sites with electricity or full hook ups ranging from $20 – $24 per night. There is a maximum of 8 people per site.

For more info, click HERE.

Nearby Attractions:

Lockhart – The Barbecue Capitol of Texas!

Palmetto State Park