Lake Medina RV Resort

Those looking to get a sense of the Hill Country should head to Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio. With 40 miles of trails to explore, you can hike up to the rugged canyonlands or enjoy the gentler rolling hills down below. Immerse yourself in the Texas landscape with cacti, wildflowers, and sagebrush surrounding the trails. Government Canyon State Natural Area has the only known dinosaur tracks in the county. Head to the 110-million-year-old fossil site and see just how massive the footprints are. Those looking for an escape into the true Hill Country wilderness can head to Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera. This rustic and rugged natural area perfect for the adventurers at heart. With minimal facilities and human construction, get ready to rough it as you head out on the rocky dirt trails. You can stroll across the rolling hills or through the wildflower fields for a leisurely day. If you want to challenge yourself, head up to the tops of plateaus and down into the depths of canyons. Whether you plan to hike, mountain bike, or enlist the help of a horse, there is plenty to explore in this little slice of former ranchland. If you’re camping in the Texas Hill Country during the fall, plan to dedicate a day to Lost Maples State Natural Area near Leakey. Not a lot of places in Texas experience all four seasons, and while the Hill Country usually only vacillates between hot and cold, Lost Maples has a surprise for its fall visitors. Home to the rare bigtooth maple, this stunning species becomes ablaze with traditional fall colors every October and November. Explore the more leisurely surface trails and stroll through this autumnal wonderland. Cozy up to the shores of the Sabinal River or Can Creek and cast your line as you soak in all the fall beauty. If you’d rather push your limits, head towards the rocky canyons and hills and view it all from above.