Old Tunnel State Park
"Kerrville visitors come for a scenic day trip into the Hill Country. The park offers a unique wildlife experience that complements the area's outdoor recreation and riverfront attractions."
A Hill Country park famous for its historic tunnel and spectacular bat emergence.
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.
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.