Hermit's Shack at Hill Country State Natural Area

Primitive hike-in site

Bandera • Bandera • TX • USA

Hill Country State Natural Area (Texas Parks and Wildlife)

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Backpacking in steepm rocky canyons and flat, broad prairies. Trails to campsite from 1.8 to 3.5 miles. Passes Butterfly Springs Camp Area.

availability of flush toilets — N

backcountry site — Y

base-fee — $10 per four people

date of first addition of the campground to the database — 2019-02-09

drinking-water — N

drinking-water-notes — Bring potable water.

drive-up camping — N

elevation — 1713-feet

entrance fee separate from campsite fee — Y

firepits — N

firepits-notes — No ground fires are allowed. You may use containerized fuel stoves for cooking.

first-come-first-served — Y

gcs for backcountry location — 29.659845,-99.213908

gcs for checkin booth/ranger station — 29.628025,-99.181111

hiking — Y

hiking trails — Hermit's Trail; Side Track Trail; Good Luck Trail; Cougar Canyob Overlook Trail; Madrone Trail.

important notes (or warning) — Trails and backcountry campsites may close due to poor conditions or weather; please call before you come for current information.

management-parent — Texas Parks and Wildlife

map — Tarpley Pass

map url — https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4507_115.pdf ; https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4507_0115g.pdf

number of camp sites — 3

phone number for camp host — (830)796-4413

picnic table — Y

store — N

urls / links to other resources — https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/hill-country/fees-facilities/campsites

walk-in sites — Y

Nearby campgrounds: Butterfly Springs; Wilderness Camp Area; Trailhead Equestrian Camp Area ; West Verde Creek; Chaquite Falls; Chapa's Group Camp Area; Comanche Bluff