Welcome to
Horseshoe Bay Nature Park
Located on rolling upland prairie just a few miles south of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, Horseshoe Bay Nature Park showcases the restoration and stewardship of 11 acres of Texas Hill Country habitat.
A Landscape to Love
Eight ecological zones in the park support hundreds of species of native flora and fauna. A half-mile crushed granite walking trail winds through mixed tallgrass and shortgrass prairie, Ashe juniper and persimmon thickets, oak mottes, and granite outcroppings. Along the trail, you’ll find an observation deck, bird blind, wildlife watering station, analemmatic sundial, Chimney Swift towers, and nesting boxes.
Photo by BorjaVisuals
Nature’s Neighbors
Birders may spot Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks, Painted Buntings, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Bell’s Vireos, or Yellow-billed Cuckoos. Native plant enthusiasts will find clusters of woolly lipfern, Buckley’s yucca, and dozens of wildflower species attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. White-tailed deer, raccoons, squirrels, jackrabbits, lizards, toads, and harvester ants also visit or make their home in the park.
Painted Bunting - Photo by Birds by Jason
Ready to Explore?
We welcome guests of all ages to explore, learn, and discover the extraordinary natural heritage of the Highland Lakes ecosystem at Horseshoe Bay Nature Park.
Plan your visit now!
Photo by BorjaVisuals
Texan-Led Conservation
Horseshoe Bay Nature Park has been honored with Texan by Nature Certification!
Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, the Texan by Nature organization’s core belief is that our state’s prosperity and quality of life are strongly linked to the conservation of natural resources.
Texan by Nature Project Certification provides Texas employers, organizations, and individuals with recognition of meaningful conservation efforts involving and benefiting people, prosperity, and natural resources. As a TxN Certified project, Horseshoe Bay Nature Park is dedicated to restoring and preserving an indigenous Texas Hill Country habitat.
Photo by Brittany Dawn Short