RV Rental Lost Maples State Natural Area, TX

Make the most out of your trip and enjoy the beauties of Lost Maples State Natural Area both during the day and at night. Stargazing is one of the favorite attractions among visitors. You'll get the tools you need to identify the perfect conditions for observing objects, like the Bortle Dark-Sky Scale, Clear Sky Chart, and real-time dark sky monitoring.

Fill your backpack and explore the park on foot. You can start with Maple Trail or East-West Trail, as these two are easier to traverse and will take you underneath the shade of magnificent trees near the Sabinal River. For a more challenging and lengthy walk, pick East Trail, West Trail, or West Loop Trail. These trails pass pristine creeks and streams, an Ashe juniper grove, and craggy canyon terrain.

Birding and wildlife viewing are both favorite pastimes and provide an opportunity to learn about the area's ecology. Lost Maples State Natural Area will definitely spark an interest for this hobby, as it shelters a number of rare and endangered species you're unlikely to see anywhere else. Golden-cheeked warbler, green kingfisher, mountain bluebird, and black-capped vireo are just some of the rare species that can be seen here. You can get a guide book for a detailed insight into which species are regularly here and during which season.

Fishing is allowed, and anglers aren't required to have a license to cast a line in the river. The river is shallow though, so boating and kayaking aren't permitted here.

Most state park RV campgrounds are decently equipped with spacious sites, and Lost Maples is no exception. Thirty RV sites are available here, each of which accommodates eight people. The maximum RV or trailer length is 67 feet. Both water and electric hookups (30 amp) are available, and a dump station is nearby. Guests are allowed to bring their pets, though they must be kept on a leash throughout your stay.

As far as amenities go, you'll have access to a picnic table, fire ring, and both showers and restrooms near the campground. Another great feature is the shade shelter over the picnic area. All you need to do is check the campground's availability before renting an RV to ensure the park can accommodate you during your stay.

The closest attraction to Lost Maples State Natural Area is Lone Star Motorcycle Museum. Since it's just outside of the park (one mile away), you can easily reach it on foot. The museum features a wide collection of over 60 motorcycles, some of which are from the 1910s. Anyone who loves to rev up their engine and hit the open road just for the sake of the ride should come here, as they're likely to encounter a lot of kindred spirits.

Take your RV rental outside of the park every now and then and explore what local cities and communities have to offer. You can start off by visiting Bandera as it's right in between Lost Maples State Natural Area and San Antonio. One of the best uses of your time here is Bandera Natural History Museum. The museum has hundreds of exciting exhibits, some of which are live-sized dinosaurs, which makes it ideal for commemorating your trip with photos and souvenirs.

Finally, use this opportunity to visit San Antonio. Anything you might need, like gas, supplies, and food, you can easily find here. The city is home to a ton of different restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, including seafood, Mexican, steak, burgers, and so much more. San Antonio is also home to a big zoo, which is a great place to take your kids, learn new things, and take some awesome photos. The zoo also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, so make sure you look up the schedule when planning to camp at Lost Maples State Natural Area.