Horseback riders and hikers heading into Hill Country State Natural Area will find Trailhead Equestrian Campground purpose-built for stock camping, with six sites, two horse pens per site, a centrally located round pen available for supervised use, and a vault toilet. Trails range from easy to challenging, most are rocky, and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers and bikers are required to yield to horseback riders on the trail. Heavy rain can close trails temporarily due to erosion. Campers interested in camping near Bandera will find this a practical base for multi-day rides into the Hill Country.
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTrailhead Equestrian Campground is located in Texas near Bandera
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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
