I loved lost maples, it is a beautiful state park/natural area. I went for the first time in…read moreNovember with my mom hoping to catch some foliage and we definitely did see plenty both on the way and at the park! The trail isn't too hard; I did the east loop going clockwise since the volunteers told me there was probably a little better foliage along this loop than the west loop. I was able to do the whole thing and return to where I started in a little under 2 hours. It was a relatively warm day; I was grateful i bought my personal fan when going up the steep part because I was definitely starting to sweat! After that though it was mostly flat and then back downhill so no issues with getting hot. I got several lovely photos along the way and was certainly reminded how gorgeous and colorful Texas can be! Only note: be sure to make a timed entry reservation if you go during the peak season (fall) because it absolutely sells out! I tried going with a friend last year and we didn't have a res and we were turned away - we ended up going to Garner state park which is also gorgeous and fun, about 30 mins drive away from lost maples. This year we got entry for the 11a-1p entry time, and by the week or so prior to going, everything was sold out for that Saturday we were going. So bear that in mind!

Lost Maples State Park will truly hold a special place in my heart for the rest of my life…read more My now fiancé proposed to me on Saturday February 1st, 2025, here at Lost Maples State Park. Going through the East to West trail was the best way to finish the hike and get in the full view. From moderate to easy, all the way to the car. It's no wonder people come here. It's so beautiful and truly underrated. Through the streams of water, to the rock formations, and the beautiful views, you'll wish you went sooner. Put away your phones, other than using it to take photos, because there's no signal. Enjoy nature.

One of my favorite tx state parks. Beautiful place, looking more like Big Bend area every year…read more Lots of Pinyon Pines. Only open Friday to Monday I guess because of remoteness. 5 or 6 full hookup rv sites and lots of other camp sites with community water. A bath/shower house. You can get cell service if you take one of the hilltop trails. The bats come April thru October and are spectacular. Went down into a different cave a few years back. They lead the tour and give you a helmet but you need to bring your own lights. Make reserves for this. Lots of trails and great western birds. Pack all your trash out, no dumpsters. Not sure how much longer they will be open because their water well is scrapping the bottom. Wish our gov $$ would help the parks a little more. Saving some of our precious water rather than letting all the crypto and ai data centers use it all up. What a waste. Better hurry and enjoy this gem before it is gone.

What used to be a ranch between 1920s to the 1980s, a rancher by the name of Seagram donated his…read moreland to the state of Texas creating the Kickapoo natural area. It wasn't until 2010, that it became a state park. The state park is unique from the others; whereas the CCC didn't take part in building certain areas. As you walk on different trails you will find a water trove I used to feed the animals that lived on the land. There's a loud creaky windmill that moves when the wind blows; you would think that a spaceship is landing because of his loud screeching noise. If you are a birdwatcher, you are in for treat since there is a variety of birds that live in the park. Stop by the headquarters to pick up birds of the park booklet. If you like strenuous long hikes, there are two trails: Arroyo Camino and Barbados. Both lookout trails, a rocky and rugged with a incline going upward. It is best to bring trekking poles to keep your balance. If you rock hounder like me, you would absolutely need to go on the cave tour. I would suggest that you are regular hiker and somewhat fit to keep up the endurance of the tour. There are some loose rocks that can hinder your balance if you step on them and incorrectly. You don't have to be super physically fit, but it is recommended that you are active in your daily life to be able to handle the cave tour. I would even suggest healthy elderly folks; there was a couple in their 70s that hiked for four hours in the hot and humid climate of the cave. I wore my Columbia hiking boots and felt secure when climbing over the thick rocks. The tour was delightful and very cool! The website will tell you to bring a headlamp but is recommended that you bring a flashlight. The headlamps are good when you're going into the smaller holes. If you are up for the challenge! Don't forget your flashlight! Because you will not be able to see where you are stepping without it. You will see scorpions crickets daddy long leg spiders, you will hear the barking frog and pitch blackness of nothing. This was the coolest cave tour that I've been on outside of the caverns of Sonora. I will even have to say that it tops natural bridge and inner Space Caverns. And the reason why is because you will see graffiti dating all the way back from 1887 from people like you and me who got to explore during their time. Another fun thing about the park, is that they have a bat cave that at around 7:45 p.m. the bats fly out of the cave. That's pretty gnarly rad!! If you're wondering well where do I sleep, I love the campsites here because some are secluded. Unlike at Blanco State Park, you'll enjoy peace and relaxation knowing that you could kick back in your chair read a nice book and listen to the birds sing without anyone watching you. Of course there's only a few campsites that have that option. Some campsite come with the picnic table covered which is an added bonus if you ever have to go through the extreme rainstorm that we had yesterday evening. Don't expect to roast more over the fire, because there's a burn ban. However they do allow propane grills and other options for you to cook. Desert terrain with its dryness, driftwood, dry heat, you got to love West Texas. With all of that in mind, Kickapoo Caverns State Park is still considered the least visited state park in the state of Texas. Unfortunately it is underrated, come visit this bomb.com ass park!

Nice,clean park. Very quite place to stay. We will be back for another stay. We are here after…read morelabor day so it's not very crowded.

I've been coming here since I was a kid. Now i take my kids. I've stayed in both the old primitive…read moretent sites, shelters, RV site, and the newer tint sites at the top. This is a family tradition at this point. My Kids and I love the dance and the hiking and the river. It used to be a yearly thing, but since it's gotten so busy and the kids have gotten bigger, we go about every other year now. I now have a daughter that is an adult herself and she still plans on coming.

I love this community and I love this park. The park is a great place to take a break under some…read morestately oak trees, go for a swim or wet a hook. I wish the bathrooms were maintained a little better, but that is more the fault of the patrons than the staff. The park recently significantly raised admission fees. I initially objected to this, but in hindsight I think it was a smart move. It seems to have displaced some of the sketchier clientele that would show up.

One of the highlights of my trip to the deep hill country. (Utopia is far better than Leakey!!!) No…read morecrowds, friendly people, deep water for swimming, even when other areas were practically dry! Don't miss the little town of Utopia too. Great food and shops.

I think I finally got my new hiking spot here in San Antonio/Boerne! Such a nice spot to get some…read morefresh air and exercise while being out in the outdoors! Everything is super maintained than most parks I've been before! I usually go with my MIL, my baby girl and our dogs to get them some exercise as well and try to do 1-2 miles each time we are here. Depending on what trails you walk/hike on, theres some with shade and some that you will hit up the blazing sun, but with fall upon it hasn't been horrible! Everyone who hikes here are really respectful with the trails/area which is such a pleasant thing as there's usually not a lot of people who do that now a days. Will of course be returning weekly to get our steps in and vitamin D!

This was actually a great place to come visit with the family on spring break! The weather was…read moreperfect, wasn't overcrowded, plenty of places to sit and enjoy fresh air. Loved they had a dog park and a playground you can take your kids to. There are places you can even go fishing if you want or just sit by the water to relax. Loved how there were plenty of signs around too talking about the animals and plants common there. Good information about the park too and didn't feel I would get lost either (good flat paths you can take). I barely saw any trash flying around either and could tell they keep this park well kept. I absolutely plan to come back here in the future when I have time. Definitely worth the visit!

This place for the most part has a good steady flow of people enjoying a walk or just relaxing over…read morelooking the water. On the weekends sometimes you find where they have vendors here...weather it's just a gathering or some sort of festival this place is always livid...I love driving around the lake and just take in the natural beauty...

Sure wish it had more trees Not a bad park though…read more The teens like it for skateboarding

Nice park. Something for everyone. Pool opens at 12:00. $1.00 entrance fee. Softball fields. Play…read moregrounds for little ones. Hiking trail for the enthusiast.

Hondo City Park located NW side of Hondo next to the fairgrounds. Established 1948 after the…read moreairstrip used during WWII was decommissioned. Lots of beautiful huge oak trees fill the area. Several pavilions with BBQ grills and picnic tables available to rent, depending on the size of your party. Also playgrounds and horseshoe pits to keep the young and young at heart entertained. My husband's family has been holding their family reunion here the past few years... It works great for them. Check out the pics!

it is a really fun park and my favorite part is the ramp i call it death ramp now i call it baby…read moreramp awesome park i also love it

We had heard about this little waterfall/dam that was easy to get to and made for some nice…read morephotographs, so we came early in the morning to avoid the heat. The water is very blue, but there were signs saying not to swim in it. There were lots of ducks and geese looking for food, so you may want to bring peas or corn for them. I didn't see signs that said not to feed them. There is a playground nearby and a bathroom near the parking area.

We stopped by on a day trip to Bandera. The park is along the river. From what I see it is clean…read moreeven though the water looked questionable. There was plenty of families having a picnic and swimming in the river. Besides the heat it was a really nice and peaceful walk. If I am a local I would go have a daily walk at this park. Right across the street they even have a children playground If you were like me looking for the river dam. When you park facing the river walk to the left it is towards the end