Events

First Day Hikes

kjunek — 2011-12-20T15:16:24Z

Join a park ranger for a First Day Hike on the Texas Oak Trail at Lake Brownwood State Park. Newly renovated by an Americorps Trail Crew, the trail follows the lake shore and provides great views of Lake Brownwood. Other parts of the trail highlight the park’s unique rock features. This one-mile trail is easy with some moderate climbs and is suitable for families. May want to bring a hiking stick, sturdy shoes and drinking water. Meet at park headquarters.

Click here for more information on other guided First Day Hikes.

Scheduled Hunts

mcoxz — 2011-08-11T13:02:30Z

Public access is restricted due to scheduled hunts.

16TH Annual Open House and Youth Outdoor Day

mcoxz — 2011-11-22T14:31:37Z

Youth Outdoor Day, Friday May 4^thand Family Day, Saturday May 5^th local schools and general public come for outdoor education exhibits including Buffalo Soldiers, frontier life and history, inland fisheries, Law Enforcement Division (Game Wardens), wildlife division and others. This is a free event and facilities will be open for viewing.

National Trails Day- Guided Hike

mcoxz — 2012-05-10T14:58:16Z

Everyone is welcome to meet a park ranger at the trailhead of the Texas Oak trail for a moderate difficulty hike of 1.5 miles to observe plants and wildlife and catch some great views of Lake Brownwood. You can also choose to join a ranger at the pavilion next to the Group Recreation Hall and hike the Lakeside Trail (easy to moderate and approx. 1mi.) showcasing the CCC’s development of our rustic and beautiful park. Bring plenty of water, sturdy shoes, binoculars, cameras and your favorite person to hike with as these hikes are open to anyone.

Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 St. Hwy. Park Rd. 15, Brownwood, TX 76801

Entrances fees required- $4/ person 13 and older

Holiday at the Lake

cmontez — 2012-12-03T14:29:21Z

Come camp with us and bring your decorations with you! We will be having a competition for best decorated campsite. The winner will get their campsite fees waived for the evening. For visitors and overnight guests, at 7 p.m. there will be a campfire talk with a park ranger and Santa will make an appearance. Kids can have their photos taken on Santa’s lap and then decorate sugar cookies provided by the Fiends of Lake Brownwood. Hot chocolate will also be provided. Call for applicable fees and reservations. (325) 784-5223

1st Day Hike

cmontez — 2012-12-07T14:25:19Z

Come join us on the first day of 2013 as we hike in the new year. Lake Brownwood State Park will be hosting one of many 1^st Day Hikes across the nation. Check in at the park headquarters at 2:00 pm with good sturdy hiking shoes and warm clothes. Park ranger will lead a 1.5 mile, moderate difficulty hike down the Texas Oak Trail. We may add more options for places to hike and/or difficulties of the hike if we have a large enough crowd. No pets please. $4 park entry fees per person are required.

200 State Highway Park Road 15, Brownwood, TX 76801

17th Annual Open House and Youth Outdoor Day

cmontez — 2012-11-20T19:10:00Z

Youth Outdoor Day, Friday May 10^thand Family Day, Saturday May 11^th local schools and general public come for outdoor education exhibits including Buffalo Soldiers, frontier life and history, inland fisheries, Law Enforcement Division (Game Wardens), wildlife division and others. This is a free event and facilities will be open for viewing.