Lost Maples State Natural Area

Notable Campgrounds

• Best for hikers: Hike-in campsites provide primitive camping with one to three miles of hiking required and composting toilets nearby.
• Best for river lovers: Campsites with electricity offer great views of the Sabinal River.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. Hipcampers can snag a reservation over at the Texas State Parks reservation website up to five months in advance. Check online for last-minute cancellations
2. Primitive sites and weekday stays are generally your best bets if other sites are booked.

When to Go

Naturally, Lost Maples is swarmed with visitors in October and November, all seeking a peek at those fall leaves. Timing can be tricky with peak fall color varying from year to year and only lasting a brief period of time before the leaves fall to the ground. The park staff provides weekly foliage reports to help visitors time their stays. March, April, and May also tend to see more visitors than other times of year. Make your reservations well in advance, and try to get here during a weekday as opposed to the weekend.

Know Before You Go

• Cell phone service is unreliable or unavailable.
• Hipcampers can swim in the river, but it’s too shallow for tubing or kayaking.
• No fishing license is required for fishing from the banks of the Sabinal River or Can Creek.