Hill Country State Natural
Area
Camping, Facilities & Fees
Note: Information and prices are subject to change. Please call the park or park information (1-800-792-1112) for the latest updates. The daily entrance fee is charged in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated. A Texas State Park Pass will allow you and your guests to enjoy unlimited visits for 1-year to more than 90 State Parks, without paying the daily entrance fee, in addition to other benefits.
Entrance Fees
- $6 per day, per person 13 and older, for day use.
- $3 per day, per person 13 and older, for overnight use.
- Group School-Sponsored Trip:
Contact the Park to make arrangements.
Special entrance rates for:
- Holders of:
- Children 12 and under (free)
Facility Fees
- Applicable daily entrance fees are charged in addition to the campsite or facility fee.
- Pets are not allowed in any Texas State Park buildings. For other general pet restrictions check the Texas State Park Regulations. For park specific pet restrictions contact the park.
- Call the park or park information (1-800-792-1112) for more information.
Camping
Maximum 8 people per campsite unless otherwise noted. Applicable daily entrance fees are charged in addition to the campsite or facility fee.
Note: Customers will need to bring their own drinking water, water provided is for horses only.
3 - Walk-in, Developed (tent) Areas, are located along
the creek. West Verde Creek Area (maximum 50 yards in) has 3 sites. Comanche Bluff Area (maximum 25 yards
in), has 3 sites; one site has a capacity of 12, 2 sites have a capacity
of
8. Chaquita Falls Area (maximum 75 yards in), has 4 sites with a capacity
of 8 each. Sites have fire rings, picnic tables, and are along West Verde
Creek
which offers swimming and moderate fishing opportunities. There are chemical
toilets nearby.
$10 per campsite
1 -Equestrian Group Camping Area ("Chapas camp with barn")
- Facility is a 2 acre complex near swimming hole. Has a large barn with
a concrete floor, stalls for 9 horses, picket lines, 12 electric hook-ups, water
troughs,
2 fire rings, 2 large picnic tables, and shade trees. Chemical toilets are
in the area. Maximum capacity of 20 trailers.
$150 per night.
Note: In the event that the Chapas Group area is not reserved by a group there are 10 individual electric only hookups which are available at $25 per night. These sites are non-reservable and are all first-come, first-served.
1 - Group Lodge with a Kitchen. Facility sleeps 9 people
and is available to equestrian and non-equestrian users. Facility is a 1930's
ranch house with 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen with stove & refrigerator,
4 single beds, 3 full-sized beds, fold-out couch, heat, & A/C. Detached
cook shack with a covered BBQ pit, picnic table, & fire ring. No linens
or cooking utensils provided. stalls/corrals for equestrian use, accommodates
up to 5 horses. No pets are allowed in the lodge. Tents are allowed outside
the lodge. Customer is responsible for cleaning the lodge after use.
$250 per night (+ hotel tax).
6 - Developed Equestrian Sites (4 persons per site capacity). Known as "Trailhead Equestrian Camp", this
facility has picnic tables, fire rings, a chemical toilet in the area, corrals,
and water for horses. These have access to a 50-mile trail system.
$15 per campsite
3 - Backpack (Primitive, designated) Camping Areas have
fire rings and are located 1.5 to 3.5 miles from the trail head parking -
Butterfly Springs (capacity 8), Wilderness Camp (capacity 40), and Hermit's
Shack (capacity 40). These sites are non-reservable and are all first-come,
first-served.
$10 per 4 people
The Bar-O Developed Equestrian Area (4 persons per site capacity) - Also used as the day-use
parking area (capacity 25 rigs), located across from the park headquarters
in a 6-acre shaded area with a water trough,
a wash area, and fire rings, and have a flush toilet,
and a security light. This area is non-reservable and are all first-come,
first-served.
$15 per campsite.
Excess Vehicle Parking (All types of trailers with sleeping quarters will count against the two vehicle per site limit.)
- $5
Excess Occupancy Fee - $5 per person per night over site limits, when approved by the park.
Activity Use Fees
Activity Use Fee Per Person (day or overnight): $2
Notes
- Be sure to bring drinking water. Potable water is not available at the park (all water must be treated.)
- Swimming and fishing - 3 designated swimming areas are on West Verde Creek. Moderate fishing opportunities for catfish, perch, and large-mouth bass.
- Limited off-site horse rentals are available. For information call the Bandera County Convention and Visitors bureau at 1-800-364-3883 or visit their web site at www.banderacowboycapital.com
- More information on equestrian use at this park.
- Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months
- Map
of Park
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Availability/Make Reservations for Hill Country S.N.A..
You can also make E-mail Reservations, Fax Reservations or Phone Reservations.
No person may enter a state park with an equine or equines, or cause the entry of an equine or equines to a state park, unless that person has in their immediate possession, for each equine in the person's custody or equine that the person allowed to enter the state park, a completed VS Form 10-11 (Texas Animal Health Commission) showing that the equine has tested negative to an official Equine Infectious Anemia test within the previous 12 months. The documentation required by this subsection shall be made available for inspection upon the request of any department employee acting within the scope of official duties.
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