Leakey, Texas

Welcome to Leakey, Texas

Leakey, (pronounced LAY-key) is in one of most scenic and picturesque areas of the rugged Edwards Plateau. Elevations range from 1,500 to 2,400 feet with deep, dramatic canyons cut by the Frio and Nueces rivers. Archaeological excavations show evidence of prehistoric civilizations in the Leakey area.

At the time of the first Spanish explorers, the game-rich Leakey area was inhabited by Comanche, Apache and Lipan-Apache Indians. Ranching predominates Leakey today, featuring cattle, sheep and goats. Flocks of registered Angora goats produce prized mohair.

Leakey is in the Frio River/Canyon area, along with Concan, Texas and Rio Frio, Texas. Leakey is only 21 miles east of Camp Wood, Texas, on Hwy 337.

Camping and hunting are popular with Leakey visitors. Game birds and animals include white-tailed deer, wild turkey, mourning dove, quail, squirrel, javelina, rabbits, and raccoons.

During the spring and summer Leakey visitors enjoy tubing the crystal clear waters of the Frio River, and in the fall, seeing the beautiful hues of red and gold of autumn leaves on the tree-covered Leakey hills.

You'll want to visit the area's most complete Calendar of Events, Live Music and More. Read Hill Country Fun for news about music, events and other fun things to do in the Texas Hill Country.

To help you plan your stay, we offer a complete list of Leakey, Texas lodging opportunities.

Leakey Texas

Garner State Park is 10 miles south of Leakey on U.S. 83.

Real County Historical Museum

Historic items and articles are displayed in period rooms depicting the history of the Real County area. It is in Leakey. There is an admission.

Scenic Drives

F.M. 337, both east and west, spans some of the Hill Country's most spectacular scenery, including wooded steeps and tiny secluded valleys. West to Camp Wood, Texas leads to river camps on the picturesque Nueces River. East to Vanderpool and north on F.M. 187 leads to the beautiful Lost Maples State Natural Area.

U.S. 83 north skirts the East Frio River. Twelve miles north, a roadside park offers spectacular views and picnic facilities. Texas 39 east, along the Guadalupe River to Ingram, Texas and Hunt, Texas is another picturesque route.

The Wildlife Art Museum features art of taxidermy, sculpture, paintings and carvings. It is on F.M. 337 in Leakey, 3 blocks east of U.S. 83.

Interested in relocating to that dream home or ranch? Be sure to visit the Leakey Real Estate Guide. There are many excellent Leakey real estate firms to assist you. You'll want to read the Hill Country Real Estate blog for up-to-date information.

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