Post Oak Ridge State Park opens for day visits in Texas
The 3,118-acre property, formerly a family ranch, began allowing independent day visits on September 24, 2026.
Post Oak Ridge State Park has opened for independent day visits in Central Texas, according to a report by the Times of India. The 3,118-acre property, which spans parts of Burnet and Lampasas counties, began allowing the public to explore designated trails on September 24, 2026.
The land was originally settled in 1889 by John Fletcher and Mattie Lou Vann, who used the ranchland for cattle, cedar cutting, and fishing. Texas began acquiring the land, including property from Vann family descendants, in January 2025.
The park is being developed using interest from the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, a $1 billion fund approved by Texas voters in 2023. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) stated that natural and cultural research and restoration are continuing alongside development.
Park superintendent Kacey Sloan told 25 News KXXV that the land's position within the viewshed of neighbouring Colorado Bend State Park was an important reason for the state's interest.
Currently, the park offers four miles of hiking trails, an accessible trail, a picnic area, and basic restroom facilities. Visitors must reserve day passes in advance, as there is no drinking water, electricity, or reliable mobile coverage available.
TPWD expects to introduce camping facilities, RV sites, a park headquarters, and river access around 2029.