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GPS Coordinates: N 29°35'45.75"
W 98°57'37.95"; elevation is 1,064 ft.

From San Antonio: From Loop 410 in San Antonio, go north on Bandera Hwy (State Hwy 16). Go through Helotes 10.7 miles to the Park Road 37 intersection. Turn left and go 11 miles to the next Thousand Trails sign. Turn right onto the street before the sign.

From Kerrville: From I-10, turn south onto State Hwy 16 for about 1/4-mile. Turn left on Loop 534 and go to FM 173. Turn left on FM 173 and drive 24 miles to Bandera. Turn left on Main Street in Bandera and go to State Hwy 16 south. Turn left and drive nine miles to Pipe Creek. Turn right at FM 1283, and drive 9 miles to Park Road 37. Turn right and go 1.5 miles to the Thousand Trails sign.

From Northeast: Take Hwy 46 at I-35, New Braunfels (or where it intersects with U.S. 281). Travel west on Hwy 46 to State Hwy 16. Turn right onto State Hwy 16 and drive 3 miles to Pipe Creek. Turn left on FM 1283 and drive 9 miles on FM 1283 to Park Road 37. Turn right and drive 1.5 miles to the Thousand Trails sign.

Medina Lake
Thousand Trails

Address & Phone
215 Spettle Road
(at PR 37 & 8th St.)
Lakehills, TX 78063
830.751.2406
800.380.7444

Accommodations
Campsites: 220 full hookups, 167 power and water only
Rentals: Annual sites available, 8 TT cabins, 6 Getaway cabins

**Due to the drought there are no lake or boating facilities. Also members cannot use the wood burning BBQ pits at campsites, the only thing allowed is a propane grill with a cover on it. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Preserve Description
This 260-acre preserve along the shores of Medina Lake lies in the famous Hill Country of Texas. Hunting, boating and fishing are popular in the area. The region contains several dude ranches, and nearby Bandera (the "Cowboy Capital of the World") offers horseback rides, square dancing, rodeos, and chuckwagon dinners. In San Antonio (40 miles) you can visit the Alamo, Sea World, the Heart of Texas (visitor entertainment center), Fiesta Texas Theme Park, and more.

Member Amenities Include

Basketball Court, Boat Dock, Boat Launch, Cabana, Café, Extended Vacation Sites, Family Center, Fish Cleaning Stations, Fishing Dock, Horseshoe Pits, Laundry Facilities, Mini-Golf, Shuffleboard, Spa, Swimming Pool, Trading Post, Volleyball Court, Wading Pool, Wi-Fi Access

Preserve Updates

2013 Theme Weekends

What's Happening

Our cabins all have satellite TV service.
You can exchange videos & DVDs at the Activity Center.
You can rent fire rings and fireplaces at the ranger station.
Join our Summer/Winter Texan program for just $325 for a 4-week stay, plus electric. You may stay for up to six months on this program.
Let us host your next company party or family reunion! Call Cindy Gilmore at 830.751.2406 for details

Points of Interest

Bandera, Dude Ranch Capital of the World, 20 miles
Sea World of Texas, 20 miles
San Antonio, 40 miles
San Antonio World Zoo, 45 miles
Buckhorn Hall of Horns at Lone Star Brewery, 45 miles
HemisFair Plaza, site of the1968 World's Fair, 45 miles
Natural Bridge Cavern, 50 miles
Longhorn Cavern, 50 miles
German settlements: Boerne, 25 miles; New Braunfels, 63 miles; Fredericksburg, 70 miles

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