What a fun place to disconnect from the hustle and bussle of work and life and just disconnect for…read morea night. We swam in the water, had a picnic, and had smores by the fire. What a lovely area

Nice place to disconnect for a weekend. The grounds are clean and well maintained. There are lots…read moreof hiking options around the camping grounds. The camping sites are clean and spacious. The screened shelters are nice if you want to make a room inside or just to store things. Surprisingly enough, the bathrooms always seem to be clean and well stocked. They are also cold which is nice when it's hot out. The store offers lots of basic essentials in case you forgot anything and the gift shop is stocked with merch. There is currently some construction which can cause some headaches, but it's pretty minimal.

The Hill Country SNA provides for a scenic and tranquil experience of the area; it is often viewed…read moreas the boundary between the American South and Southwest regions. The Brazos River is the unofficial divider of East and West Texas, but the Hill Country serves as the physical boundary of two regions and not simply the state. Its defining characteristic is the karst topography that permeates the landscape. I recommend purchasing the Texas State Parks annual pass which allows for access to all Texas SNA for one year and supports the natural areas in the State of Texas. I really appreciated the staff at Hill Country SNA; I found numerous examples of the trail being maintained to prevent erosion and overuse using natural barriers like tree limbs. On Saturday, February 28th, 2026, I encountered a bobcat on Cougar Canyon Overlook Trail. Cats are very infrequently encountered in the wild by humans; I have seen many black bears in the Appalachian Mountains, but never a cat. If you desire to see a cat, I would recommend hiking in the morning or evening as they are crepuscular.

We decided to hike here on a gorgeous Sunday before the cold front hit, and so glad we did! Located…read morenear Bandera, the drive was nice through winding hills and views of exotic animals along the way. Upon entrance to the park, you'll notice a change in the road, not paved whatsoever. A bit of a rugged drive, but not outrageous. Parking was plentiful and we walked toward the visitor building. Inside that building was the most helpful and friendly park ranger, Ms. Juarez, happy to help and spend time to answer any questions. She gave us a nice big legible map and gave us suggestions on trails. Being our first time here, we opted for the "challenging " peak trail. It was a beautiful hike- plenty of signage, plants were labeled, and many variations of yuccas landscaped the area. The hike up to the peak was not that bad actually, not sure I'd call it challenging, but more moderate. It was very doable and there were quite a few benches along the way for beautiful views and/or to take a break. Coming down was easy and we took a few other trails back to the parking lot for alternate scenery. Horses and bikes are allowed. Bathrooms are located at the visitor center and at a few of the other parking lots. We had a pass- free entrance for military and for me as a family member $6 Wonderful place to hike! Approx an 1 1/2 drive from SA

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 was my first visit to Government Canyon. I reserved my day pass, checked in at the entrance,…read moregot my pass, and we were on our way. We drove for a few minutes to a large parking lot. There were trailhead signs on either side and both were clearly marked. We decided to start with the Savannah Loop which is approximately 2.5 miles long. There are about eight differently trails of varying levels of intensity. The trail was clearly defined and well maintained. The signs make it easy to follow the trail and find your way around. There were quite a few hikers this morning, many with pets on leashes. Everyone was pretty friendly and courteous. The trail was very peaceful and very quiet for the most part. We didn't see much wildlife, but we found some lovely views. We will definitely come back for the other trails.

Whether you're looking for a short or long hike, Government canyon is a great hiking spot to check…read moreout dinosaur tracks, the most amazing Texan birds, my husband say the very coveted Painted Bunting! Definitely be prepared with lots of water and good comfy shoes! We did 11.5 miles! We were exhausted but saw some amazing birds, lots of wild flowers and cute families everywhere!

Absolutely gorgeous place to hike. Whether you are walking the loop (which we do if our dog is with…read moreus) or the summit, it's just amazing. Texas parks really have so much to offer. Constantly surrounded by the beauty of nature in this park. The rocks and landscape are inviting and welcoming. Reservations are encouraged especially during the height of tourist season.

Enchanted Rock is a lovely spot to visit, but it is popular and draws large crowds. Make sure to…read morecheck dates and make reservations! There's a nice long loop around the base of the rock top hike and there's the summit hike. The summit hike is the one that draws the crowds. On this occasion we opted to do the loop. The weather was pleasant, but got warm fast. There's not much shade, so prepare accordingly- sunscreen, hats, water. The trail is peaceful and quaint. We didn't see very many hikers or wildlife. The hike is relatively easy, until it isn't. At one point, I really thought we must have turned off the trail. We were down to single file, rocky terrain. I didn't remember this part of the trail so I'm memorializing my trauma now. Luckily, I was with a supportive and helpful partner who lead the way and helped me when I needed. Once we got passed that stretch of terror, we were home free! And then we had to traverse the parking lot clear to the other side. Come to find out, there's two ways to start the loop. Pro tip, park somewhere in the middle to trick yourself into feeling like the end doesn't last forever. Sign me up to go back on the winter!

I was lucky enough to attend a hike led by a "Certified Master Naturalist" in this natural state…read morearea. Make note, this trail is not open to the public, you need to sign up for one of the pre-scheduled tours. Info can be found on their website. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/honey-creek The tour is free, but you have to pay to get into the Guadalupe State Park or get in free with an annual state parks pass - highly recommended! The tour starts at the historic Rust House. You can explore the entire house, then they share some history about the Rust family and the other German families that settled in the area. The hike was a couple of miles, and it lasted about two hours. The guide was VERY knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and I really learned a lot and gained a lot of appreciation for this area. Not a strenuous hike at all, but they recommend wearing long pants because some of the trails we took were in high grass - not terribly high, just a foot or two. You don't need hiking shoes, just an old pair of tennis shoes will do. Most of the hike is shaded and you get some awesome river views about halfway into the hike - get your phones/cameras ready! It's ok for kids too, but parts of it might be boring for them - I would recommend age 8 and up. Not because it's strenuous, but because there are a lot of stops that a kid might be bored with, and I get that. P.S. I saw my first Golden Cheeked Warbler on this hike, thanks to someone on the tour who pointed it out. EVERY Golden Cheeked Warbler is a native Texan y'all - look it up if you don't believe me!

Honey Creek State Natural Area is not for everyone, me included. Not only do you need a reservation…read morebut tours are only offered on Saturdays and fill up quickly. The natural area is within Guadalupe River State Park so make sure you get a pass here as well. I would have preferred to take this hike myself instead of with 10 others who stopped to ask questions every hundred yards. It is pretty but not part of the park I'd need to visit again.

I was looking for a nice safe place to start walking with the family! This trail is nice! It's…read morepaved! It's in an open area! It has a restroom, and bike repair area with air pump and tools! Sign markers that has distance and directions posted! It's close to a major shopping area!

No frills 1.5 mile trail. The trail has work out station that allows the walker/jogger to raise…read moretheir pulse. The stations may see easy but let the tell you, they are not. Even though I work out and run like a mad man, I was still some from some of those stations a couple of days after. Very good trail and stations although may people do not use it.

The nature center is an extension of the Boerne City Park. Admission is free but donations are…read moreencouraged. I'm encouraging you as well. These folks put their hearts and souls into conserving nature...& it's not free to do so. There's a visitor center, gift shop, and walking trails. Spring-fed marsh, wildflowers, wooded areas, tall-grass, and so on. You can sometimes spot an armadillo or two scurrying about (along with other critters). There's a Monarch Butterfly research field to check out too. They have learning center and auditorium too. Really beautiful way to spend a day in nature.

We had my sister's bridal shower here at The Gathering Hall and it was perfect! We had access to…read morethe kitchen, fridge, and there were quite a few plates and drink containers available for us as well as tables, chairs, and linens! It was in August and incredibly hot outside, but it was so nice inside and we had a great view of the farm in the back! Lots of room to fit 35 people comfortably and it would be even more beautiful with more space in cooler weather! Staff was INCREDIBLY sweet, informative, and helpful!!