Saturday, April 12, 2025

86. Guadalupe River SP, 3/29 - 31/25

 Scampsite 15, what a lovely park!  Outstanding amenities - air-conditioned bathrooms! 2 bird blinds! There were many connecting trails that made this park wonderfully walkable.  Many of the trails were closed due to the recent rains, but we still explored everything close to the campground.  We did not get to participate in the Honey Creek hike with a ranger; those need to be reserved pretty far in advance.  The bird blinds are both lovely - the one near the Discovery Center had food and a water feature, even though the water was not on when we were there.  The one off the Painted Bunting Trail had no food but a working water feature.  Both were equipped with nice, large 3-sided buildings, benches inside and chalkboards of current sightings.  

This park is a popular day-use park for locals - the river gets very busy on hot afternoons.  

We did not leave the park at all, but it is close to San Antonio and even closer to Bulverde, so provisions are available if one needs them.  



Scampsite 15.


Bird blind near Discovery Center.


Discovery Center & amphitheater.


Bird blind off the Persimmon Path.


Sunset from the River Overlook Trail.