Visitor Center and Park Headquarters

About Visitor Center and Park Headquarters

Park staff are available to answer questions and help plan your visit. Maps of the Johnson City district and LBJ Ranch district are available. The visitor center features exhibits on President Johnson's life and his legislative accomplishments as president. There are four films that can be viewed upon request. Two 30-minute films: "LBJ: The President" covers his presidential years and "Lady Bird" highlights her life and accomplishments. Two 15-minute films: "Park Orientation" and "Our Heart's Home."

How to Get There

From Austin, take Highway 290 west to Johnson City. From San Antonio, take Highway 281 north to Johnson City. From Fredericksburg, take Highway 290 east to Johnson City. The visitor center is located two blocks south of Highway 290 at the intersection of Ladybird Lane and Avenue G. In addition to parking for cars, a lot is available for recreational vehicles and buses.

Plan Your Visit to Visitor Center and Park Headquarters

Heading to Visitor Center and Park Headquarters? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)