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driving directions

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

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: 22 extended lease sites, 8 TT cabins, 6 Getaway cabins

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.

Preserve Updates

July 4th Celebration:
Friday July 3rd
Top of the Trail will be open from 8:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.
Saturday July 4th
Our float will leave the A.C. at 9:00a.m. to join the Parade in Lakehills
2:00p.m. Banana Splits $1.00 each
3:30p.m. Lawn Games - see what Holly has planned for you!!
5:00p.m. BBQ Dinner at Top of the Trail Cafe
8:00p.m. Dance with Bimbo & the Borderline Band
Sunday July 5th
8:00a.m. - 12:00 noon Breakfast at Top of the Trail Cafe
10:30a.m. Bike, Golf Cart & Pet Parade - meet in the A.C. parking lot to decorate your bikes or golf carts

July 11th
Flea Market on the Pavilion: bring your treasures to sale from 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
10:00a.m. Mini-Golf Tournament
1:00p.m. Poker Run
4:30p.m. Shuffleboard Tournament
7;00p.m. Movie Night: we'll pop in a movie and pass around the popcorn

July 18th Christmas in July
we'll hold our 2nd auction of the year with all proceeds going to the Spirits of Christmas in Bandera County
11:00a.m. Hay ride
1:00p.m. Wacky Golf
3:00p.m. Wii Tournamant
7:00p.m The auction will begin

July 25th Super Bingo Weekend
10:00a.m. Shuffleboard Tournament
1:00p.m Brown Bag Bingo
3:00p.m. Candy Bar Bingo
7:00p.m. Super Bingo

Join us for our "What's Happening" meetings on the third Friday of every month at 10:00 am in the Activity Center.

See our 2009 Theme Weekends page!

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

Points of Interest

Additional Local Information

What's Happening

  • Our cabins all have satellite TV service.
  • You can rent videos & DVDs at the Trading Post.
  • You can rent fire rings and fireplaces at the ranger station.
  • Join our Summer/Winter Texan program for just $275 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 Jenny at 830.751.2444 for details.
  • Contact the Trading Post for special discounted trailer certificates: 830.751.2411.