President Johnson had a deep attachment for place and heritage. The LBJ Ranch was where he was born, lived, died, and was buried. After the President's death in 1973, Mrs. Johnson continued to live at the Ranch part time until her death in 2007.

For the first time, the LBJ Ranch has been opened to private vehicular traffic. This is a test period that will assist the National Park Service in planning for future public access to the Ranch.

Self-Guided Ranch Tours

Obtain a free driving permit at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center. You will also receive a map indicating the tour route and a CD containing narrative audio for the route.

Hours of Operation

• Seven days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
• Driving Permits are given out starting at 9:00 a.m. No Permits are given out after 4:30 p.m.
• Ranch Entrance Gate: open 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Ranch Exit Gate: Closes at 5:30 p.m.

Fees:   Free

Driving permits are good only for the day of issue

Texas White House Tours

The President and Mrs. Johnson donated their private home to the National Park Service but retained lifetime rights to use the house. Following the death of Mrs. Johnson on July 11, 2007, preparations have begun to make the home available for public tours. Individual rooms will be opened as they become ready.

President Johnson's office (the west room) was opened to the public on the 100th anniversary of his birth, August 27, 2008. The living room and dining room were opened in June 2009. As part of the self-guided Ranch Tour, you may stop at the Texas White House for a ranger-guided tour. Read the Touring the Texas White House page to learn what you must do to take a house tour.

Learn more about what you will see on the LBJ Ranch tour. Click on the highlights at the right. →