Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are fantastic ways to see Llano County from a different perspective. Explore the nooks and crannies of Lake LBJ, Lake Buchanan, and the Llano River and see wildlife and landscapes not often spotted from a road.
Paddlers will find no shortage of launch points for non-motorized watercraft in Llano County. Most of the launch points are parks, so pack a lunch and make a day of it.
Here is where to go:
Llano River
- Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive in Llano
- Robinson City Park, Robinson Park Drive in Llano
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department leased areas: Castell Crossing, HR Seventh Heaven, and Kingsland Slab RV Park
Lake Buchanan
- LCRA Blackrock Park, 3400 Texas 261 in Buchanan Dam; entrance fee
Lake LBJ
- Kingsland Community Park, 155 Lions Park Road in Kingsland
- Granite Shoals Lake Estate Park, 300 Park Lane in Sunrise Beach Village
- McNair Park, 211 Park Road in Sunrise Beach Village
Where to rent non-motorized watercraft:
Castell General Store
19522 RR 152 West in Castell
Rents kayaks on the Llano River. Call 325-247-4100.
El Castell on the Llano River
102 Rockin River Road in Castell
Rents kayaks on the Llano River. Reserve online.
LCRA Black Rock Park
3400 Texas 261 in Buchanan Dam
Rents kayaks and standup paddleboards. Park has an entrance fee.
Splash Boat Rentals
1924 RR 1431 in Kingsland
Rents kayaks, water toys, and motorized watercraft. Call 325-335-5002.
Just Yakin’ Kayaks
Delivers rentals on any local lake or river. Go to justyakin.com or call 325-665-1208 or 325-668-2536.
Paddling is not limited to warmer months in the Texas Hill Country. Thanks to the milder winters, paddling is a year-round adventure in Llano County.
