Nearby Attractions

There is so much to discover here in the Texas Hill Country.  Crystal clear rivers and lakes, dense rolling hills, hiking trails, canoe routes and so much more. All in the middle of a true wilderness wonderland. Don't forget to book your stay with 7 Canyons Ranch in one of our fully equipped cabins, lodge or one of our cottages.

Hill Country State Natural Area

Explore over 5,000 acres of rugged canyons, scenic plateaus and tranquil creek bottoms at this former ranch northwest of San Antonio. Escape from the bustle of modern life to a more relaxed time and place. Hill Country State Natural Area offers primitive camping, backpacking, na­ture-watching and multiuse trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horse­back riders. Reserve our lodge for your group.

31,000


Square MILES of tHE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

1,750


Different walking trails

IN TEXAS

1322'


FEET above

sea level

LOST MAPLES STATE PARK

You may know Lost Maples for its fall color, but it is spectacular year-round. Visit any time to see abundant wild­flowers, steep canyon walls and the scenic Sabinal River. Lost Maples protects a special stand of Uvalde bigtooth maples. Many folks come here to see colorful leaves on these and other trees in autumn. The show varies, depending on weather conditions.

Known for its showy bigtooth maple trees, Lost Maples State Natural Area offers several miles of rugged hiking trails through a quiet area of sheltered canyons, spectacular views and scenic woodlands. Find a diversity of plants and wildlife as you explore this beautiful area. 

Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery

Featured on The Travel Channel and The Food Network! Lunch includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and famous Cabrito Burger. Dinners includes steaks, catfish, ancho chile honey basted quail and daily specials. Beer and wine, as well as soda, tea and coffee. ! We strive to be the best steward of this wonderfully unpretentious Hill Country Eatery we all get to enjoy. To say we appreciate our guests would be a wild understatement. 

BANDERA, TEXAS

Bandera TX is the cowboy capital of the world. When you arrive in Bandera County, you will experience a feeling of "getting away from it all." Enjoy the great outdoors at one of our two State Natural Areas or along one of the top-rated scenic drives in our beautiful Hill Country. Live the cowboy lifestyle at one of our numerous dude & guest ranches, take in a rodeo or a gunfight reenactment, and boot-scoot around the dance floor at any one of our honky-tonks. Mingle with the locals in our restaurants and shops - you'll be amazed at just how friendly everyone will be. Practice saying "howdy" and you'll fit right in!