Llano Slab, Texas, United States

4Michael L 5:00 PM Jun 29, 2020

Such a fun, off the beaten path experience!
We had originally planned to do a guided tour somewhere else but even with some of the Covid precautions in place, we just weren't comfortable doing it. The Barista at Starbucks told us about the Llano Slab so we decided to give it a try since our day was now free. We had a great time! We took lawn chairs and a cooler but you could comfortably sit in the water with no chair and be fine; it's shallow and calm enough in many areas. Our son is 6 and he had so much fun playing in some of the currents and just splashing around in the water - he did not want to leave. We got there about 10AM and there were only three other families but when we left a few hours later, it was definitely filling up...still plenty of room for everyone and easy to social distance. Some people had inner tubes so I think that will be something we bring for next time. There is NO shade so be sure and bring sunscreen and/or a sun tent. There are also no bathrooms and nowhere to change before or after. Parking is free, along the side of the road. Dogs are welcome also. Overall, so much fun and so glad we went.

4WisTraveler09too 5:00 PM Mar 21, 2017

Question, and a tip
I have visited mostly highway sections and attractions of the Marble Falls/Kingsland/Llano areas all my life, and this is the first time hearing about The Slab. From the photos, it looks like most creek beds in dry times, but this must be a huge one. Can someone explain if it's right in Kingsland? We were near Kingsland this weekend, in the gorgeous Inks Lake Park and Longhorn Caverns, and this info is mainly regarding this visit 3/18/17. Wildflowers were nice, but should be in full bloom in a week or so. Incidentally, after reading several review regarding trash: all visitors should leave all areas of TX the way they found it or better, and never, ever toss anything out your car window. And when pets are walked, please pick up after them (most efficient is a baggie. Turn it inside out, insert hand, grab poop, then pull so that the poop is inside, and your hand is outside, clean as a whistle. Zip up the poop, discard properly, and DO use your hand cleaner before eating or shaking anyone's hand. LOL!).