Granger, Texas · Williamson County · Campground
Overview Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Friendship Park is approximately 15 miles from Taylor, TX and 40 miles from Austin, TX.
Overview Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Friendship Park is approximately 15 miles from Taylor, TX and 40 miles from Austin, TX.
From I-35 take Highway 79 east to Highway 95. Go North to FM 1331 then go East on FM 1331 for approximately 7 miles to the entrance of Granger Dam. Turn left and continue across Dam. Turn left on FM 971 go for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left into the park.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Tuned to the live forecast for this park.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
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