Lost Maples State Natural Area
Open year-round. Park gates open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Area C primitive camping is currently closed. During peak fall foliage season (October-November), daily capacity is limited to 250 vehicles and advance day passes are recommended. Reservations available through texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
Flood Watch issued May 21 at 12:14PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following counties, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, De Witt, Fayette, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Medina, Travis, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing high rainfall rates which could quickly lead to flooding across the area. Be especially cautious as creeks, streams, and rivers may rise out of their banks quickly. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts up to 6 inches are possible for the duration of the Flood Watch. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Lost Maples State Natural Area encompasses 2,174 acres of rugged Texas Hill Country terrain, protecting one of the most isolated stands of Uvalde bigtooth maples in the state. The park's steep canyon walls and the scenic Sabinal River create a dramatic landscape that draws visitors year-round, though the fall foliage season brings spectacular color displays. The campground offers two distinct experiences. The main camping loop provides 28 drive-in sites with water and 30-amp electric hookups, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and shade shelter. Restrooms with hot showers are located nearby. For those seeking solitude, 50 primitive backpacking sites are scattered across the backcountry, requiring visitors to pack out all trash and use only containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Over 10 miles of hiking trails wind through the park, including challenging routes with significant elevation changes up to 2,200-foot cliff loops. Fishing is available in the Sabinal River and Can Creek without a license when fishing from shore. The park limits daily visitors to 250 vehicles, particularly during peak fall foliage season in October and November, so advance day passes are recommended.
Directions
From San Antonio, travel approximately two hours northwest. The park is located at 37221 FM 187, five miles north of Vanderpool, Texas.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 67ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (830) 966-3413 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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