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Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area

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Description

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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

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Location

Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area is located in Texas

Directions

From San Antonio: Take Hwy 16 North to Bandera. From Bandera turn South on Hwy 173. Go almost 1/2 mile to Ranch Road 1077. Turn right and go 10 miles to the park. From Houston: Take I 10 West to Seguin. Exit on Hwy 46 to New Braunfels. Continue on Hwy 46 through Boerne to Hwy 16. Turn right on Hwy 16 to Bandera. From Bandera turn South on Hwy 173. Go almost 1/2 mile to RR 1077. Turn right and go 10 miles to the park.

Address

10600 BANDERA CREEK ROAD
Bandera, TX 78003

Coordinates

29.6339 N
99.18537 W

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Access

Drive-In
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WiFi
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AT&T
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Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Electric Hookups
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

Contact

General Info

+18307964413

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Mary A.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 6, 2019

Awesome horseback riding trails!

Absolutely love the trails here! The views are breathtaking and the trails vary from easy to challenging. The only issue we’ve encountered is that the new maps don’t always give an accurate description of how challenging the trails are. The staff work really hard to keep the trails maintained, but heavy rains will cause the trails to erode, so they will close the trails depending on the weather. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are all allowed and hikers and bikers are required to yield the right of way to horseback riders. I’ve ridden horseback here for many years and have always found the hikers and bikers to be very considerate. Shoes or boots are recommended since most trails are rocky. The Trailhead Equestrian Camp has 6 sites with two pens at each site and water should be available in April 2019 at each site. There’s a vault toilet and water for horses centrally located in the camping area. There’s also a round pen for supervised use. Camping with electric hookups is available at Chapa campground on a first come basis unless reserving the entire campground. The Group Lodge is also available for groups. Check out the TPWD website for more information.

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Mary A.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2018

Wonderful natural area with various levels of horseback riding trails

Love the trails and camping at the HCSNA. Camping is primitive unless you rent the Lodge or Chapas group camping, but the scenery and trails are varied and it’s not far to town. Some of the riding trails are quite challenging but there are plenty of moderate and easy trails to ride. Shoes or boots are recommended for horses due to the rocky terrain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area?

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Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Trailhead Equestrian Campground — Hill Country State Natural Area?

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