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In late October the swimming pool is out of season, so plan around walking and the landscape rather than a swim.\n\nThe park often reaches capacity and recommends day-use reservations. Check live alerts and trail conditions, carry water and keep the visit proportionate to the meal and drive back to Austin.\n\n![Lockhart State Park, Austin]()\n\nActive & outdoor breaks **Lockhart State Park** Austin\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Lockhart State Park: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n Day-use reservation recommended\n2. 02\n\n Pool closed outside summer\n3. 03\n\n Check trail alerts\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nAdd a reserved park walk before barbecue on a full Lockhart day.\n\n#### Cost\n\n$3 adult\n\nAdult day entry is $3; children aged 12 and under enter free. Reserve the correct day-use product.\n\n#### When to visit\n\nPark open daily 06:00–22:00. October–February office hours are 07:30–17:00; check alerts before departure.\n\nAllow 2–3 hours, plus the regional road journey\n\n#### Getting there\n\nLockhart State Park\n\n2012 State Park Road, Lockhart, TX 78644-9716\n\nUse the official State Park Road address and the arrival instructions on your day-use reservation. The pin identifies the park, not a trailhead or campsite.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan your visit\n\nReserve a day-use pass in advance to protect entry. The park can reach capacity and turn away visitors without a permit.\n\n[Check visiting and booking details]()\n\n#### Plan your return\n\nContinue into Lockhart for one planned meal, then return to Austin. Check sunset, trail conditions and your driver plan before leaving the park.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Lockhart State Park\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / Austin\n\n### More things to do\n*in Austin*\n\nExplore Austin activities, sights and places to eat. 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