Can you reserve a site at Visitor Center and Park Headquarters?

No. Visitor Center and Park Headquarters is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Visitor Center and Park Headquarters

Facility · Texas ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access

1,223 ft
Elevation

Visitor Center Information Desk — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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."

Getting 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.

30.27425, -98.41122 · 30°16'27.3"N 98°24'40.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Aug, down to 62°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	62	66	73	80	86	92	96	97	90	82	71	64
Low °F	35	39	47	53	63	69	71	71	64	54	45	37
Precip in	2.3	2.0	2.6	2.8	4.0	3.2	2.1	2.2	3.4	3.6	3.0	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Visitor Center and Park Headquarters — Photo: NPS Photo / Cynthia Dorminey · Recreation.gov

A Model T Ford Exhibit — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Visitor Center and Park Headquarters

Can you reserve a site at Visitor Center and Park Headquarters?: No. Visitor Center and Park Headquarters is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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