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November 2023 by Adam N-A
Great place to see nature. Note that they only accept cash. We went there primarily for climbing, but the hiking we did was pleasant and the scenery was nice. A lot of people were there for climbing as well, and the routes were fun and doable. We had also planned on swimming in the river, but would recommend doing that when it's warmer.
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August 2023 by Leah Staines
We came to check out the river access as it is too hot to hike in the summer heat. The river was nice and clear until you step in the water and it becomes a little bit murky. It is warm in the shallow end, but becomes cool when you get in past your hips. There is no shade near the water and it is beach-like access. We will come back for hiking when it’s cooler outside! Beautiful sunset spot on the road out!
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June 2023 by Rebecka M.
Beautiful! Peaceful! Amazing! You can hike for miles! There is water, trails, a cave, and wildflowers galore. Will definitely be back.
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May 2023 by Jon B.
Drove a very long distance to hike for first time and was excited by it. Entry fee is cash only with no exceptions and no way to pay electronically or online. Nearest ATM is a long drive away. I'm sure this is a beautiful hike but it would be nice if the park could join the modern technological revolution.
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April 2023 by John K.
Wonderful source of nature and peace close to Austin. And you can access the Pedernales River as well.
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April 2023 by Rick Z.
Springtime made for an excellent time to visit this park, as there were lots of enjoyable wildflowers springing up out of the ground everywhere (my partner could tell you how often I paused our hike to get photos of a new flower I saw along the trail, LOL).Entry was a very fairly priced $5 per person. We were given a map, which if I'm being honest, helped guide us to the parking but didn't offer quite as much help later with the trails, LOL. Really they need some better signage up for the trails. More than half the time we weren't sure which trail we were on or if we were even on a trail that was marked on the map... Good thing the park ranger told us we were "free to explore!"Some of their plaques with information on them could use replacing too, as sun or weather damage has made them fairly illegible. (I'm one of those weirdos that actually likes to stop and read those things, haha. I especially enjoyed the one that had the history of the Reimers family on it.)Seemed to be plenty of parking, all paved too. There was a really nice station at the first parking lot with indoor plumbed bathrooms, a shady overhang, picnic tables, and water fountain (it even tasted pretty good!). The trail that runs along and overlooks the river is probably the "main event" for most visitors to this park, however it is also somewhere you can get adventurous with rock climbing, mountain biking, and riding on horseback. Pretty neat!There were also trails that led all the way down to the river, where you were permitted to swim and/or fish. Hooray for somewhere you can do unattended swimming! Sometimes that's a rarity, so I appreciate you can get in, splash around, and cool off here. =)My partner and I really only explored about half of the trails available at this park, so we may have to come back again sometime to do the rest. The big loop looked to have some good elevation changes and scenery that most parks near Austin are mostly flat or boring hills.
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March 2023 by Stephen de Man
Oh Reimer's Ranch, a haven so grand,With views so breathtaking, as far as the eye can stand,In Dripping Springs, Texas, you shine like a star,With trails so inviting, for those near and far.From the climbers who ascend your walls,To hikers who walk your trails and brawls,You offer fun and adventure galore,A playground for all to explore.Your expansiveness leaves us in awe,For there's always a new path to draw,A new rock to climb or trail to hike,We'll never tire of your natural strike.The sunsets over your hills so grand,Are a sight to behold, a picture so grand,As we soak in your beauty, our hearts fill with glee,Oh Reimer's Ranch, you're where we love to be.So if you're looking for a place to roam,In Dripping Springs, you'll find your home,Reimer's Ranch, a state park so grand,A gem in Texas, a wonderland.
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December 2022 by Jamie Godwin
Worst place ever, go away. I'm kidding... .. .I only joke about that because I go fishing out here. Gotta get folks away from my fish'n spots. ?This park is among the best. I've been coming here since before they had the paved roads, back when you could drive all the way down to the river before all the fancy buildings (not talking about the drop off area for kayaks).Great fishing spot at the right time of the year. Great hiking trails, scenery, etc. I haven't done any rock climbing or horseback riding out there but that seems to be pretty popular at this park, also.Definitely a park to visit.
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November 2022 by Warren Dantzler
A climber's paradise often overshadowed by the nearby Hamilton Pool, Reimer's Ranch has access to well maintained trails and the Pedernales river with far less commotion than its neighboring park. It's a manageable distance from Austin and has something for everyone. Excellent value and access from the city for one of the best Travis County Parks.
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November 2022 by Julie Dillon
Good spot for hiking. Friendly staff. Primitive trail starts out a little challenging but ends up in a cool cave. Great river views on Upper River Trail. Take the backdoor exit for some rock scrambling and uphill challenge!Restrooms: Restrooms by the climbers canyon hiking area were closed. Need to go over to the Mtn Biking trailhead.
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September 2022 by Jake H.
Milton Reimers Ranch Park is beautiful, a great place to escape in Dripping Springs. It wasn't crowded today but got to watch some rock climbers and we found some snakes and lizards. $5 per adult at the entrance. It was a good day.
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September 2022 by Tami P.
In addition to many of the wonderful state parks in Texas, Reimer's Ranch is one of my family's favorite hiking spots. We've been over 20 times within the past couple years of living nearby. Our favorite "hiking" is on the primitive trails because our teenage kids love to climb all the rocks and boulders in the cliff climbing and canyon trails, then stack and skip rocks down at the Pedernales River. (It's truly more like rock scrambling/mild climbing for about a mile than hiking) The most remote sections of these trails don't have the clearest defined pathways, which is part of the fun for more adventurous-spirited hikers. Sometimes I let me kids take the wrong path on purpose to test if they can figure out how to get back on the main path without assistance. It's also fun to watch the real rock/cliff climbers. The main trails are pretty mild for all kinds of different nature lovers and walkers, not just hikers. To get to the river bed from the non-primitive trail heads still takes a decent, but short hike down/up - adults In our party with bad knees can still get to the river fine by pacing themselves and taking the milder slope trails. Primitive trails do require a bit of climbing/scrambling over rocks and boulders. It very important on the primitive trails to watch where you put your hands and feet! You are in nature that snakes love down by the creeks, fallen leaves and fern bed areas. Luckily my kids know to look before moving forward because if one of them hadn't been paying attention she would have likely stepped on a Texas Coral Snake that past right in front of her on a step stone path down by the creek and area with a lot of fallen leaves. She saw it, stepped out of the way, and off it slithered with no worries about us. Other friends have reported seeing rattle snakes and non-venomous snakes on their hikes. Of all the times we've been, we've only seen the one snake so far. For animal life, we've also seen leaf-carrying ants, frogs, lizards, deer, spiders, all kinds of birds. We enjoy going at different times of the year to watch how the trails change with nature. There is not much shade at the river rocky beach area, so on hot days we always hike early to enjoy the best of the day. Tip: The primitive cliff climbers trail at the front of the park can get pretty crowded on perfect weather days, but the canyon trail toward the back of the park is just as awesome with cliff side views and usually not as busy (the only drawback is that the back canyon trail doesn't have the large cave). The back trail has a lot of very interesting large trees. We like to go and just sit awhile in nature absorbing the fantastical feeling of just being peaceful and watching for awhile.
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November 2021 by Daniel Manusis
Very beautiful park. They have multiple hiking trail options, from rock climbing to mountainous trails and some easy paved trails.The park is very clean, Water is clean. Very quiet and peaceful. The water was pretty low in the lake so there were some interesting things to see down by the lake. The park is dog friendly. Pretty easy to find the park, plenty of parking spaces. And it was free of fees during COVID.
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November 2021 by Derek Vogel
Awesome hike so close to Austin. Most of the hike anybody can do, however there is one part of the hike by the climbing walls that could be problematic for small children or the elderly. There is a chain for assistance, which is a huge help, especially when it's wet.
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November 2021 by Sarah Daniel
Miles of ADA and medium to expert trails in the "gateway to the hill country".Helpful Hints when visiting:Try to go at times other than Friday, Saturday or Sunday. If it's nice weather, most likely, the park will fill up. (Reimers is 'First come first serve" and you do not need a reservation for this park.)Keep your dogs on a leash at all times. (There are many types of cactus here and very close to the trails)
