Located 45 miles northwest of San Antonio, the 5400-acre site was acquired in 1976 and opened to the public in 1984. The bulk of the site was a donation from the Merrick Bar-O-Ranch with the stipulation that it be kept "far removed and untouched by modern civilization." Recreational activity centers around 36 miles of 23 designated, multi-use trails. Various adjacent ranches offer horse rentals, tours, and other accommodations.
Location:
RR 1 Box 601, 10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera Texas 78003
Telephone
830-796-4413
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Blanco) Blanco State Park
(Concan) Garner State Park
(San Antonio) Government Canyon State Natural Area
(Spring Branch) Guadalupe River State Park
(Bandera) Hill Country State Natural Area
(Spring Branch) Honey Creek State Natural Area
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04/23 Coming to The Bandera area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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