Lost Maples State Natural Area
| Lost Maples State Natural Area | |
|---|---|
Scenic overlook in Lost Maples | |
| Location | Bandera County / Real County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Vanderpool |
| Coordinates | 29°49′11″N 99°34′59″W / 29.81972°N 99.58306°W |
| Area | 2,906 acres (1,176 ha) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Visitors | 86,450 (in 2025) |
| Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
| Website | Official site |
| Designated | 1980 |
Lost Maples State Natural Area is a 2,906-acre (1,176 ha) area of hills and canyons on the upper Sabinal River in Bandera and Real Counties, Texas, United States. It is designated a Natural Area, rather than a State Park, which means the primary focus is the maintenance and protection of the property's natural state. Accordingly, access and recreational activities may be restricted if the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) deems such action necessary to protect the environment. The park opened to the public in 1979.