This 5370-acre Natural Area is a scenic mosaic of rocky hills, flowing springs, oak groves, grasslands, and canyons, located 45 miles northwest of San Antonio. The terrain ranges from flat, broad creek bottoms to steep, rocky canyons up to 1900 feet in elevation. The West Verde Creek has several spring-fed streams, and tanks in the park provide several swimming holes with limited fishing for catfish, perch, and largemouth bass. There are 36 miles of multi-use trails open to backpacking, horseback riding, and mountain bicycling. Four miles are reserved strictly for horses and hikers. The park offers a backcountry setting for activities such as primitive camping, backpacking, limited swimming, fishing, mountain bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, equestrian camping, and nature observation. Large numbers of birds live in the park, along with deer, armadillos, raccoons, and ringtail cats.

• Backpack through oak woodlands into the solitude of the rugged backcountry. Ride horseback to a spring-fed swimming hole. Fish for catfish and largemouth bass.