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Pedernales River Nature Park
Park · Johnson City, Texas
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Bandera; Kendall; Blanco; Medina; Frio.
Whether you’re fishing from the bank or a kayak, the flowing waters of the Pedernales River are an angler’s paradise. Spend the day casting your fly rod or picnicking with friends and family at Pedernales River Nature Park.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 08153500, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Bandera; Kendall; Blanco; Medina; Frio. — NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 16 ft³/s over 87 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 16 ft³/s over 87 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Pedernales Rv nr Johnson City, TX (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pedernales River Nature Park?
- Pedernales River Nature Park is a park in Johnson City, Texas.
- Can you swim at Pedernales River Nature Park?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Pedernales River Nature Park rated?
- Pedernales River Nature Park in Johnson City, Texas has an average visitor rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on 91 reviews.
- What amenities does Pedernales River Nature Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pedernales River Nature Park include camping-nearby.
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404 US-281, Johnson City, TX 78636
Johnson City, Texas 78636
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