Seat of San Saba County, agricultural area producing wool, mohair, cattle, horses, hogs, and poultry. The city is also widely known for its pecan crops which are shipped worldwide. San Saba and Colorado Rivers are popular with campers and fisherman. Primitive camping, chemical toilets, hiking trails, and picnicking facilities. Fantastic fishing in river with fish cleaning site.
Camping is on a first come basis.
Limit 300 vehicles in park. Other facilities include baseball fields, pavilion, tennis courts, and playground equipment. Hookups for recreational vehicles is also available. Park is five blocks east of the courthouse. Risien Park is bordered on one side by the San Saba River and offers picnic facilities, playground equipment, pavilion, volleyball courts, and an amphitheater, all beneath large, shady pecan trees.