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| Hill Country State Natural Area | |
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 Hill Country State Natural Area entrance | |
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| Location | Bandera County / Medina County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Bandera |
| Coordinates | 29°37′40″N 99°10′50″W / 29.62778°N 99.18056°W |
| Area | 5,369 acres (2,173 ha) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Visitors | 28,540 (in 2022)[1] |
| Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
Hill Country State Natural Area (HCSNA) preserves 5,369 acres (21.73 km2) of rugged, relatively pristine Hill Country terrain in Bandera County, Texas.[2] It was opened to the public in 1984. Since HCSNA is designated a "Natural Area" rather than a "State Park", the first priority of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is the maintenance and preservation of the property's natural state. Accordingly, facilities are purposely somewhat primitive and recreational activities may be curtailed if the TPWD deems it necessary to protect the environment.
- ^ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Hill Country State Natural Area". texas.gov. Government of Texas. Retrieved April 2, 2016.