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:
(Concan) Garner State Park
(San Antonio) Government Canyon State Natural Area
(Bandera) Hill Country State Natural Area
(Spring Branch) Honey Creek State Natural Area
(Castroville) Landmark Inn State Historical Park
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01/10 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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