Best Day Trip – Dry

Enchanted Rock

After years of hearing the mysterious creaking and groaning of this enormous geological formation, the Tonkawa Indians believed the rock to harbor spirits and claimed to see ghost fires burning atop the ridge. While fire is closely monitored by park rangers nowadays, and the spooky noises have been chalked up to the decidedly unghostlike expansion and contraction of the rock itself due to the warmth of the sun and coolness of the night air, the majestic pink beauty of the park attracts rock climbers, bird-watchers, and picnickers alike.

Enchanted Rock
16710 RR 965, Fredericksburg, 830/685-3636
tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/enchanted-rock