During an annular solar eclipse, the apparent size of the Moon’s disk is slightly smaller than the apparent size of the Sun’s disk. Therefore, only the outer edge of the Sun remains visible and the Sun appears as a brilliant ring if you are inside the path of annular solar eclipse. This is an otherworldly sight often called a “ring of fire”.
Lost Maples RV and Camping is located in Vanderpool, Texas. Vanderpool, known today as the "Crossroads of Western Bandera County", is located along the Sabinal River in the Sabinal Canyon.[4] It is in western Bandera County at the intersection of Texas State Highway 187 and Farm to Market Road 337, 30 miles (48 km) west of Bandera, 10 mi (16 km) north of Utopia,[3] 19 mi (31 km) north of Sabinal, 17 mi (27 km) east of Leakey, 43 mi (69 km) southwest of Kerrville, and 80 mi (130 km) west of San Antonio.
What is there to do in the area?
The Lost Maples State Natural Area is 3.9 miles to the north of us. You will not be able to enter the park without an advance day pass during the dates surrounding the eclipse. Here is the link: Lost Maples State Natural Area Day Passes.
Garner State Park – You will also need an advance day pass if you plan to visit this park. They are located about 25 miles from us. Garner State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lone Star Motorcycle Museum – 3 miles to the north.
There are no restaurants in Vanderpool, Texas. We plan to have a BBQ food truck on-site Saturday ONLY.
Restaurants Nearby:
Leakey, Texas – 16 Miles
Mill Creek Café, Leakey
Mama Chole’s Mexican Restaurant, Leakey
Bent Rim Grill, Leakey
Vinnys Italian, Leakey
Utopia, Texas – 10 Miles
Lost Maples Cafe: Utopia ,Texas
Postal Brews Utopia, Texas
Taqueria Utopia, Texas
MJs Coney Island Food Truck Utopia, Texas
The Laurel Tree Utopia, Texas - Reservations only, open Saturday
Concan, Texas – 31 Miles
House Pasture Restaurant and Live Music Venue, Concan
Neal’s Café, Concan
Texas Cannon Brewing Co. Frio River
Places hosting events during the October "Ring of Fire"
Bandera Brewery is hosting a "Brews and Views", The Bandera Natural History Museum is hosting "DinoSolar Eclipse", Pipe Creek Dancehall is hosting "Celebrate the Sun", The Core Coffee House Ministries will be hosting a "Creation Celebration" and Four Sister Ranch in Utopia will be hosting a " Eclipse Utopia".
Things to Do in Bandera County provides an overview of activities.
If you have additional questions, please call 830-966-3912 or send an email to lostmaplesrvandcamping@gmail.com.