Hill Country State Natural Area

Texas State Natural Area · Bandera County

⚠️ Road Conditions

July 26, 2026 - The entire park is open, but road conditions are rough in some areas leading into the park.

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Screwworm Alert
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas.
Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian.
For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.

Special Event Notices
The park will host special events on these dates. Expect busy trails and limited parking.
Oct. 23-25, 2026
Jan. 8-10, 2027

Park Closures
The park will be closed on the following dates:
10 p.m. on Nov. 8 to 6 a.m. on Nov. 12
10 p.m. on Nov. 22 to 6 a.m. on Nov. 26
10 p.m. on Dec. 6 to 6 a.m. on Dec. 10
10 p.m. on Dec. 20 to 6 a.m. on Dec. 24
10 p.m. on Jan. 18 to 6 a.m. on Jan. 22
Only permitted hunters will be allowed on these dates.
Contact the park for more information.

Trail Updates
Trails may close in wet weather. Check for updates before visiting.
Check back for updates.

HoursOpen daily. · Office Hours · 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Entrance fee$6 / adult

CountyBandera

CampingYes

RV hookupsPrimitive only

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Hill Country State Natural Area entrance fee

$6 per adult

Hill Country State Natural Area hours

Open daily.

Office Hours

8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Hill Country State Natural Area

Over 5,000 acres of rugged, undeveloped Hill Country terrain featuring rocky canyons and scenic grassy valleys. Explore miles of multi-use trails on foot, mountain bike, or horseback, and camp in quiet primitive sites.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
👥 Group Sites
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Primitive Campsites (Walk-in | West Verde Creek)
Primitive Campsites (Walk-in | Comanche Bluff)
Primitive Campsites (Walk-in | Chaquita Falls)
Primitive Campsites (Hike-in | Butterfly Springs)
Primitive Campsites (Hike-in | Hermit's Shack)
Primitive Campsites (Hike-in | Wilderness)

Trails

Merrick Mile Trail 1 mi · Easy-Moderate
Heritage Loop 1.1 mi · Easy
Wilderness Trail 3.1 mi · Moderate
Madrone Trail 2.1 mi · Moderate
Hermits Trail 1.9 mi · Moderate
Bandera Creek Trail 2 mi · Moderate
Pasture Loop 1.9 mi · Moderate
Medina Loop 2.6 mi · Moderate-Challenging
West Peak Overlook Trail 1.2 mi · Challenging
Ice Cream Hill Trail 1.5 mi · Challenging

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

Phone830-796-4413

Address10600 Bandera Creek Road, Bandera, TX 78003

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