Lost Maples State Natural Area
Famous for its fall foliage, this Hill Country park is beautiful year-round with scenic canyon walls, wildflowers, and the peaceful Sabinal River. Kids love earning their Junior Ranger badges while exploring over 10 miles of trails. A great family camping destination about two hours from San Antonio with some of the best stargazing in Texas.
Highlights
- Budget-friendly pricing
- Connect with nature
Lost Maples State Natural Area at a glance
- Type
- Nature & Wildlife
- Address
- 37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885
- Price
- $
- Ages
- Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Teens (13+)
- Busiest
- Weekend mornings, Spring break
- Quieter times
- Early mornings, Weekday afternoons
- Website
- tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples
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More nature & wildlife nearby
- Government Canyon State Natural Area
- Cibolo Center for Conservation - Herff Farm
- Cibolo Nature Center
- Cascade Caverns: Texas' oldest touring cave with hourly guided tours through 100-million-year-old
- Cave Without a Name
- Crownridge Canyon Park: City park with a 1.3-mile trail. No pets or bikes on the trail.
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