Just two hours northwest of San Antonio sits a lush, river paradise. Yes, that's right: Lush. Gaze upon hill after hill covered in trees from a high vantage point above Can Creek Canyon. No matter what kind of rainfall the area gets, you see some kind spectacular fall display. The constant flow of Sabinal River makes the magic happen.
Hike on over 10 miles of trails. One loop trail takes you atop a 2,200-foot cliff. Sit down and take in the rolling landscape below you. In mid to late October, a vast carpet of red, yellow, and orange spreads to the horizon.
Are you sure you're in Texas? It feels like the Adirondacks. This natural area is an important ecological preserve. Protected lands harbor a special group of Uvalde bigtooth maples. Texas red oaks also dominate the landscape.
Just two hours northwest of San Antonio sits a lush, river paradise. Yes, that's right: Lush. Gaze upon hill after hill covered in trees from a high vantage point above Can Creek Canyon. No matter what kind of rainfall the area gets, you see some kind spectacular fall display. The constant flow of Sabinal River makes the magic happen.
Hike on over 10 miles of trails. One loop trail takes you atop a 2,200-foot cliff. Sit down and take in the rolling landscape below you. In mid to late October, a vast carpet of red, yellow, and orange spreads to the horizon.
Are you sure you're in Texas? It feels like the Adirondacks. This natural area is an important ecological preserve. Protected lands harbor a special group of Uvalde bigtooth maples. Texas red oaks also dominate the landscape.
Thirty standard campsites have water and electricity. Backpackers can access 50 rustic hike-in sites.
Strap on your backpack and start walking to find the perfect place to camp at Lost Maples. There are eight hike-in areas designated for camping off of the East and West Trails, which means you’ll have forty primitive campsites to choose from in total. Most camping areas are close to composting toilets, and remember to “leave no trace behind” in th Read more...
Saddle up to the Sabinal River when you stay the night at Lost Maples. The 30 campsites here come with water and electric hookups, plus picnic tables for dining on your classy camping grub. Sites one through 15 sit closest to the river, so try to snag those if you want to fall asleep to the sound of rushing water -- way more soothing than those “a Read more...
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Lost Maples State Natural Area
You may forget you're in Texas at this gorgeous nature area.
Just two hours northwest of San Antonio sits a lush, river paradise. Yes, that's right: Lush. Gaze upon hill after hill covered in trees from a high vantage point above Can Creek Canyon. No matter what kind of rainfall the area gets, you see some kind spectacular fall display. The constant flow of Sabinal River makes the magic happen.
Hike on over 10 miles of trails. One loop trail takes you atop a 2,200-foot cliff. Sit down and take in the rolling landscape below you. In mid to late October, a vast carpet of red, yellow, and orange spreads to the horizon.
Are you sure you're in Texas? It feels like the Adirondacks. This natural area is an important ecological preserve. Protected lands harbor a special group of Uvalde bigtooth maples. Texas red oaks also dominate the landscape.
Thirty standard campsites have wat
Just two hours northwest of San Antonio sits a lush, river paradise. Yes, that's right: Lush. Gaze upon hill after hill covered in trees from a high vantage point above Can Creek Canyon. No matter what kind of rainfall the area gets, you see some kind spectacular fall display. The constant flow of Sabinal River makes the magic happen.
Hike on over 10 miles of trails. One loop trail takes you atop a 2,200-foot cliff. Sit down and take in the rolling landscape below you. In mid to late October, a vast carpet of red, yellow, and orange spreads to the horizon.
Are you sure you're in Texas? It feels like the Adirondacks. This natural area is an important ecological preserve. Protected lands harbor a special group of Uvalde bigtooth maples. Texas red oaks also dominate the landscape.
Thirty standard campsites have water and electricity. Backpackers can access 50 rustic hike-in sites.
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2 campgrounds in Lost Maples State Natural Area
Strap on your backpack and start walking to find the perfect place to camp at Lost Maples. There are eight hike-in areas designated for camping off of the East and West Trails, which means you’ll have forty primitive campsites to choose from in total. Most camping areas are close to composting toilets, and remember to “leave no trace behind” in th Read more...
Saddle up to the Sabinal River when you stay the night at Lost Maples. The 30 campsites here come with water and electric hookups, plus picnic tables for dining on your classy camping grub. Sites one through 15 sit closest to the river, so try to snag those if you want to fall asleep to the sound of rushing water -- way more soothing than those “a Read more...
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