A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality occurs only in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometres wide. The next total solar eclipse to visit North America will be April 8, 2024. The duration of totality will be up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds, almost double that of The Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017. The 2017 total solar eclipse was witnessed by about 20 million people from Oregon to South Carolina, and the upcoming 2024 Great American Eclipse is sure to be witnessed by many millions more.
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
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.