Lost Maples State Natural Area
Texas State Natural Area · Bandera County
HoursOpen daily, · 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Entrance fee$6 / adult
CountyBandera
Elevation1,800 - 2,250 ft
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Lost Maples State Natural Area entrance fee
$6 per adult
Lost Maples State Natural Area hours
Open daily,
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Lost Maples State Natural Area
Dramatic limestone canyons, clear spring-fed streams, and rare stands of Uvalde bigtooth maples that burst into fiery colors each autumn. Hike the challenging canyon trails, fish for trout, and stargaze under dark night skies.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐦 Birding
- 🔭 Stargazing
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More Texas state parks with stargazing
Camping options
- Campsites with Electricity
- Primitive Campsites (Hike-in)
Trails
- Maple Trail
- East-West Trail
- East Trail
- West Trail
- West Loop Trail
As listed on the park’s trail map.
Contact
Phone830-966-3413
Address37221 F.M. 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885
Upcoming events at Lost Maples State Natural Area
- Tree Talk
- Campfire Chat
- Fall Walk **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
- Turkey Talk
- Turkey Walk **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
- Story Walk
- Nature Journaling
- Learn Something New for New Years
- First Day Hike
- Self-Guided Fall Hike
Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Lost Maples State Natural Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Telescopes
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Handheld GPS
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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