Lost Maples State Natural Area

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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 / 29.81972; -99.58306
Area	2,906 acres (11.76 km2)
Established	1979
Visitors	137,025 (in 2022)[1]
Governing body	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
U.S. National Natural Landmark
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 the Edwards Plateau Region of Texas. 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.