Hill Country State Natural Area, TX

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FACILITY OFFERING:

Camping

Day Passes

Tickets

Description

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Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Biking - Mountain
Bird Watching
Camping
Chemical Toilet
Group Overnight Facilities
Headquarters/Ranger Station
Hiking
Horse Facilities
Horseback Riding
Overnight Lodging (Cabins/Motels/Barracks)

Parking
Photography
Picnic Area
Restrooms
Scenic Overlook
Trails - Hiking
Trails - Horse
Trails - Mountain Biking
Trails - Multi-Use

Alerts and Important Information

Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (November-March), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

PARK HUNT DATES:
Nov. 4-6, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 9-11, 22-24, and Jan. 21-23
The entire park will be closed from 10pm the night before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at Noon on the last day of the hunt.

Check for the latest updates on trails and hiking conditions..

No horse washing allowed until further notice due to water conservation measures. Please be advised and plan accordingly.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE:
$6 per day, per person 13 and older.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Park open 8am to 10pm - seven days a week, year round.

Park gate only locks during emergencies such as floods, overcrowding & public hunts. Otherwise open 24 hours.

Units for Hill Country State Natural Area are defined as: Any motorized vehicle or trailer with sleep quarters will count against the two vehicle campsite limit. Horse only trailers will not be counted against the two vehicle per campsite limit. Any units occupying sites above the established limit will be charged excess vehicle fees.

Hill Country State Natural Area offers a 5400 acre undeveloped setting for Equestrian use, backpacking, hiking, and all-terrain bicycling.There are 3 backpacking areas and 1 equestrian area available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Call park for availability. Must stay on trail. Contact Park staff if water is required at equestrian site.

Guide service providers can help you explore this remote natural area or try a new activity. Services include horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. A list of the official guide service providers for Hill Country State Natural Area can be found on the Hill Country State Natural Area Guide Service Providers page at http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/hill-country/guide-service/

The Group Lodge and Chapa Group Area are only available by calling the Customer Service Center at 512-389-8900.

Pets are allowed at all sites in the park except inside the Group Lodge.

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 830-796-4413

Notes

There is no gate; no gate code is necessary for entry.

Customers are encouraged to call State Natural Area (SNA) Headquarters before 5pm on the day of their arrival. Customers arriving after hours must use the Self-Pay Station located at the State Natural Area Headquarters. Clipboards containing occupancy information for each campsite and overnight facility is posted at the Self-Pay Station. Campsites for customers without a reservation are first-come first-serve for unoccupied campsites and are only guaranteed for night of arrival. Maps of the State Natural Area, fees, and instructions for self-pay envelopes are posted at the Self-Pay Station. All overnight customers must register at State Natural Area Headquarters by 9am the next morning.

FOR LODGE:
All after hours customers must call State Natural Area Headquarters before 4:00pm on the day of their arrival to arrange for key drop and further instructions.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Hill Country State Natural Area
10600 BANDERA CREEK ROAD
BANDERA TX 78003

Phone Number:

Information: (830)796-4413