Description of the Park and Natural Area
The State Park and State Natural area encompasses 4,699 acres in the Texas Hill Country on the eastern edge of the Edwards Plateau. Straddling the boundary between Kendall and Comal counties, the Park and State Natural Area lie about 35 miles north of San Antonio and 30 miles northwest of New Braunfels.
The Guadalupe River divides the State Park into a northern section, known as the Bauer unit, containing 661 acres, and a southern section of 1,227 acres. The north section has 2.9 miles of river frontage, the south section 1.2 miles. The north section was acquired in 1974-1975, the south section in 1975. The Park opened to the public in 1983.
The State Natural Area contains 2,761 acres, bisected by Honey Creek, an approximately 2-mile long permanent stream. The area was acquired in 1985 and 1988. Due to the fragility and relatively pristine nature of the area, access is restricted to guided interpretive hikes and other supervised events and activities.
Invitation to Friends Business Meeting & Holiday Party
Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting / Holiday Party on the evening of December 7 for the Friends of Guadalupe River State Park / Honey Creek State Natural Area. Come join us and meet others who have liked-minded interests in supporting our Park and State Natural Area. Please let us know the number in your party by December 3rd if you plan to attend, so we can plan appropriately. Reply directly to bsh051998@gmail.com .
Your presence is important as you will vote on Members of the Board of the Friends of Guadalupe River State Park / Honey State Natural Area whose terms will expire December 31, 2024. They are as follows:
Mackenzie Brown
Brady Hansen
Charleen Moore
Each of these individuals has indicated they will serve for another term if re-elected. In addition, we have two vacancies on the Board yet to be filled. The Board will accept nominations from the floor and you are most welcome to self-nominate. If you have an interest in serving but have questions, feel free to contact me.
The venue is the Honey Creek Ranch Park Barn off HWY 46. Directions are below.
Please plan to arrive around 6 PM to socialize with fellow Members, Park Staff, and local volunteers, and participate in the Silent Auction. The Gate will open at 5:30 PM. The Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 6:45 PM.
At 7 PM we will begin serving Smokey Mo’s famous BBQ with all the fixins’ and we are asking members to bring desserts.
We hope to see you there, but if not, I want to express our genuine appreciation on behalf of the Board for your generous support this year as we look forward to an outstanding 2025.
Wishing You and Your Family a Safe and Joyful Holiday Season!
Bob Morris
President, Friends GRSP / HCSNA
210-505-2936
bxxmorris@frontier.com
Directions to Honey Creek Ranch Barn
Pretty Easy to find. It lies on the North Side of HWY 46 east of Park 31 (Guadalupe River State Park Rd.). Big Entrance Gate with Stone Gate Posts… only one in the area (opposite a storage facility).
Entrance lies about 1.1 miles East of Blanco Rd & HWY 46 and 5.9 West of HWY 281 & HWY 46.
Once you enter just travel the Paved Road. No left or right turns. When you get down at the bottom, where the buildings are, you will see a parking attendant.
If you or your passengers require special needs, no problem. The Parking Attendant will assist.
Any issues text:
Bob Morris – 210.505.2936
Ed Van Reet – 432.553.8806
Mary Habib – 210-859-3429
