Lost Maples State Natural Area
"Kerrville residents and visitors can reach the park for a full day of hiking, birding, and photography. Many use it as a weekend escape into a quieter, more rugged landscape."
A scenic Hill Country preserve known for fall color, rugged canyons, and excellent hiking and birding.
Honey Creek State Natural Area
"Kerrville residents and visitors can reach the preserve easily while touring the Hill Country. The natural area offers a different experience from larger riverfront parks."
A protected Hill Country spring system known for clear water, limestone scenery, and guided access.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
"Kerrville visitors may come for a longer Hill Country outing that combines scenic driving with hiking. The park's protected landscape offers a different experience from nearby river parks."
A large Hill Country preserve near San Antonio known for hiking, wildlife, and dinosaur tracks.
Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area
"Kerrville visitors may come for a broader Hill Country exploration route that includes wildlife viewing and scenic drives. The preserve adds a quieter, conservation-oriented stop to the trip."
A quiet Hill Country preserve west of San Antonio with canyons, grasslands, and wildlife habitat.
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
"Kerrville is a major Hill Country city with lodging, dining, and travel services. Many visitors from Kerrville make the trip for a distinctive bat-viewing experience and a change from the more developed river parks."
A dramatic limestone sinkhole known for its massive bat emergence and striking cave geology.