Address
805 North Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746
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Park Hours
Every day
Sunrise to Sunset
(Today's sunrise is 07:33 am and sunset is 06:59 pm)
Creative Research Center Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fees
Donations Accepted
Acreage
135 acres
Activities and Amenities
Educational programs
Hiking trails
Classroom space
Portable toliets
No Reservations required
Know Before You Go
Amenities
There is no electricity or drinking water.
Educational Programs and Events
Wild Basin offers educational events, guided hikes for the public and school groups, volunteer workdays, and classroom space. For more information about these resources, please contact: wbasin@stedwards.edu, call 512-327-7622, or see this website.
Rules
The following are prohibited:
- Bikes
- Camping
- Fireworks
- Glass containers
- Ground fires
- Picnics
- Off-leash pets
- Public display of consumption of alcohol
- Tobacco products
About
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is managed as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and consists of 227 acres of beautiful Hill Country woodlands owned jointly by Travis County (164.4 acres) and St. Edwards University (62.6 acres).
Wild Basin is open to visitors who can hike the 2.5 miles of trails and can visit the Wild Basin Creative Research Center. The Creative Research Center, which is owned and operated by St. Edwards University, functions as the information and welcome hub of Wild Basin. It serves both the visiting public and facilitates student education and research at Wild Basin.
Wild Basin provides habitat for the endangered Golden-cheeked warbler as well as many other native plant and wildlife species. It also contributes to clean air and water and provides a unique opportunity for people to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about nature.
