State Natural Area · Texas, United States
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Lost Maples State Natural Area is a state natural area in Texas, United States, covering 2,906 acres (1,176 ha), established in 1979.
Photo: Larry D. Moore via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | State Natural Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Bandera, Real, Texas, United States |
| Area | 2,906 acres (1,176 ha) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 29.8197° N, 99.5831° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lost Maples State Natural Area
Lost Maples State Natural Area is a 2,906-acre (1,176 ha) area of hills and canyons on the upper Sabinal River in Bandera and Real Counties, Texas, United States. It is designated a Natural Area, rather than a State Park, which means the primary focus is the maintenance and protection of the property's natural state. Accordingly, access and recreational activities may be restricted if the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) deems such action necessary to protect the environment. The park opened to the public in 1979.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- San Antonio International Airport (SAT) · San Antonio, United States · 69.7 miles away
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) · Austin, United States · 117.9 miles away
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Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
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South Llano River State Park
Old Tunnel State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lost Maples State Natural Area?
Lost Maples State Natural Area is in Texas, United States (29.8197° N, 99.5831° W).
When was Lost Maples State Natural Area established?
Lost Maples State Natural Area was established in 1979, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lost Maples State Natural Area?
Lost Maples State Natural Area covers 2,906 acres (1,176 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Maples_State_Natural_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples — Official park page.