Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of any American president.
About 1.5 hours from San Antonio and 1.5 hours from Austin by car.
Alerts
- ClosureNPS ↗Texas White House Complex Closure
On January 2, 2024 the Texas White House Complex closed so the construction phase of the Texas White House rehabilitation can begin. The LBJ Ranch driving tour remains open. Visitors can still see the school, cemetery, birthplace and showbarn.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Hays 9282
42 mi from the park's reference point · 140 acres · 0% contained
Within 50 miles, as of 2026-10-14. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Check the park's alerts and the managing office before you drive.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There are no entrance fees to enter either Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park or Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. Visitors DO NEED to pick up a FREE driving permit before entering the LBJ Ranch. These permits are issued at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site visitor center. The State Park visitor center is located on Highway 290 halfway between Johnson City and Fredericksburg.
Hours
| Johnson City District | Daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| LBJ Ranch | Daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Johnson Settlement | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
Johnson City District: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
LBJ Ranch: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Years Day | Closed |
When to go
April draws the most visits here and August the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Visitor Center and Park Headquarters ↗Passport stamp
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.
- Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center ↗
The state park encompasses more than 700 acres. Staff at the visitor center provide information and answer questions about the state park and the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm. Maps and free permits are issued here for driving tours of the nearby LBJ Ranch.
- Hangar Visitor Center
The Hangar Visitor Center is closed while the park is in the middle of a major rehabilitation of the Texas White House and the Hangar. The Texas White House Complex is closed and not available for viewing.
No campgrounds, no webcams or things to do in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home10/1410:30 AM · runs through May 31 · free
- Visit the Show Barn and meet a Hereford10/1402:00 PM · runs through May 30 · free
- Visit the Junction School with a Ranger10/1502:00 PM · runs through May 31 · free
- Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch11/0706:30 PM · free · registration required
- Commemoration of Lyndon Johnson's Birthday08/2710:00 AM · runs through Aug 27 · freeLBJ Ranch- Johnson Family Cemetery
News
- National Park Service to Commemorate President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 118th Birthday with Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony ↗2026-08-18
The National Park Service invites the public to honor the legacy of our 36th president at the annual wreath-laying ceremony marking the 118th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s birth.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- Williams Creek SchoolBuilding · Stonewall · 3.9 mi
- Nebgen SchoolBuilding · Fredericksburg · 4.6 mi
- Lower South Grape Creek SchoolBuilding · Fredericksburg · 7.5 mi
- Rheingold SchoolBuilding · Fredericksburg · 8.1 mi
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthEastern Screech-Owl 2× · Gray Fox 1×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
Full checklist: 0 birds, 35 mammalsHide
Small mammalsMerriam's pocket mouse · Mexican ground squirrel · Norway rat · black-tailed jackrabbit · desert cottontail · eastern cottontail · eastern mole · fox squirrel · hispid cotton rat · house mouse · pygmy mouse · roof rat · white-footed mouse
Predatorscoyote · gray fox · raccoon · red fox · ringtail · striped skunk
Hoofed mammalsaxis deer · fallow deer · white-tailed deer
BatsBrazilian free-tailed bat · big free-tailed bat · cave Myotis · easern pipistrelle · eastern red bat · evening bat · hoary bat · silver-haired bat
Also on the checklistblackbuck · domestic cat · nine-banded armadillo · nutria · opossum
Weather & climate
Overall, the park enjoys a sunny, mild climate during three seasons of the year. Spring: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Rain is common in April and May. Summer: Temperatures range from 70 F to 95 F (21 C/35 C). Temperatures can exceed 100 F (38 C) in July and August. Lightweight clothing and sunscreen are advisable. Be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Winter: Temperatures range from 35 F to 65 F (2 C/18 C). Snow and ice are rare.
Questions people ask
Does Lyndon B Johnson charge an entrance fee?
No. Lyndon B Johnson is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Lyndon B Johnson?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Lyndon B Johnson right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Texas White House Complex Closure.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Lyndon B Johnson?
38,456 recreation visits in 2025, number 284 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Lyndon B Johnson?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Is Lyndon B Johnson good for stargazing?
Yes. Lyndon B Johnson is a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: Dark sky parks
What is the weather like at Lyndon B Johnson?
Overall, the park enjoys a sunny, mild climate during three seasons of the year. Spring: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C).
Source: Weather & climate
Follow this park
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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