After Texas became a state in the 1840s, enterprising settlers began to build mills and towns along the banks of Texas’s multitude of creeks and rivers. Wimberley is one of those towns that arose from the mills built on Cypress Creek, which kept the town growing, and changing names, for decades. The little mill settlement officially became the town of Wimberley in 1880, named after mill owner Pleasant Wimberley. Today Wimberley is known for its outdoor recreation, wineries and shopping.
RV Camping
There are several RV campgrounds in the Wimberley area. The Green Acres RV Park is a campground with full hook-ups and river access near the Blanco River. The Buena Vista RV Park is a cozy campground with only 12 full-service hook-ups close to area attractions. On nine acres of grassy meadows with full hook-ups and cable, Priddy Meadow RV Park invites its visitors to stay for awhile.
Tent Camping
You won't find much as far as tent camping goes in the immediate Wimberley area. Canyon Lake is about five miles down the road and offers camping at the Canyon Lake Campground and RV Park. About 15 miles from Wimberley is the Blanco State Park with campsites along the Blanco River. Canoe rentals are available in the park.
Canoeing
The Blanco River runs through the Hill Country, with its tree shaded banks winding along the edge of Wimberley. Canoe riders will find a variety of conditions along this scenic river. At times the river can run low, making it necessary to carry boats and gear over the rocky river bed. The trip is best taken in the wetter spring season when the river can run full and high. There are several public entrances to the Blanco River in Wimberley, including the 7A Ranch.
In a 15-mile radius of Wimberley, canoe enthusiasts can glide down the San Marcos River, which converges with the Blanco River in San Marcos, Texas. There is canoeing on Canyon Lake and shorter creek excursions throughout the area in wetter seasons.
Area Attractions
Beyond camping and canoeing, Wimberley itself offers hiking, swimming and delicious day trips. Pleasant day hikes can be taken to Mount Baldy for terrific Hill Country views or shady creek-side trails can be found along the Cypress Creek Nature Trails. Wimberley is well known for Blue Hole, a spring-fed swimming hole.
The Driftwood Estate Winery has seven grape varieties on its 20-acre vineyard, offering tours and tastings all year. Wimberley Market Days are on the first Saturday of the month, March through December, with crafts, food and collectibles galore. Wimberley itself has an array of shops and restaurants along its picture-perfect small town Texas streets.
Climate
The central Texas climate can get very hot in the summer, although temperatures in the Texas Hill Country can be slightly cooler year-round. It is important to bring plenty of water and sunscreen, as well as rain gear. Texas weather can be unpredictable. As the saying goes: If you don’t like the weather in Texas, wait a minute.
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