125 Elmer Rd sits directly on the Llano River with private access. Here’s everything you can do right on the property and nearby.
🌊 On the River (Right at the Cabin!)
Swimming
Spring-fed, crystal clear water. Private swimming hole right out your door.
Tubing & Floating
Gentle current. Launch from your own backyard.
Fishing
Guadalupe Bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, catfish. Kids under 17: no license needed! Well-maintained trails to prime spots.
Kayaking & Canoeing
Quiet pools and gentle riffles. Public put-ins at Badu Park. Rentals: Llano River Region Adventures.
🌐 https://www.llanoriverregionadventures.com
Rockhounding
Topaz, garnet along the riverbed. Llanite (blue-quartz rhyolite) — unique to Llano County. Find it on TX 16 north of town.
Gold Panning
Free gold panning in designated areas! Fun for the whole family.
Rock Stacking
Grenwelge Park hosts LEAF. Try rock balancing any day with river rocks.
🏞️ Hiking & Nature
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area ⭐
~30 min south (near Fredericksburg)
425-ft pink granite dome. Summit Trail: 0.8 mi, moderate, 360° views. 11 miles of trails total. Rock climbing, camping, stargazing. Arrive early!
🌐 https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
South Llano River State Park
~30 min west (near Junction)
Walk-in camping, hiking along spring-fed river. Great birding.
🌐 https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/south-llano-river
Colorado Bend State Park
~45 min northeast
Gorman Falls — stunning 65-ft travertine waterfall. Hiking, cave tours, fishing.
🌐 https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/colorado-bend
🦌 Hunting
Deer Capital of Texas ⭐
Highest density of white-tailed deer in the US. Also: quail, dove, feral hog, turkey, axis deer.
🐦 Birding & Wildlife
Bald Eagle Nesting
8 mi east on Hwy 29
Nesting pair returns yearly. Eggs laid by mid-December.
Wildflowers
Hwy 71 NW & Hwy 16 South
Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush in March–April.
🚴 Gravel Cycling
Castell Grind Route
Starts in Castell (~20 min west)
World-class gravel riding on Hill Country backroads year-round.
🌐 https://castellgrind.com
🏌️ Golf
Llano River Golf Course
2.5 mi west on RR 152 (~5 min from cabin)
18-hole course along the river. Beautiful Hill Country views.
🛶 Public River Access Points
- Grenwelge Park — 199 E. Haynie St (historic riverbank, rock stacking, swimming)
- Badu Park — 300 Legion Dr (deep swimming hole, kayak put-in, fishing pier, splash pad)
- Robinson Park — 123 Robinson Park Dr (two access zones: upper for fishing, lower for wildlife)
- Ash Street Access — Llano (pleasantly tumbling water for swimming)
The cabin’s private river access means swimming, fishing, and tubing are available without leaving the property.