Lost Maples Country Store — Local services in Bandera

Update: I stopped in there recently to get some of the locally made products and look at the little touristy items. The shelves were pretty much bare. None of the items that are on their website are in the store. It’s just a place to grab a drink, bag of chips, gas and bathroom. Great little gas station closest to Lost maples state park. Next station is 15 miles (from looking at maps) so it’s ok to get some here till you get to somewhere cheaper. The grounds were pretty to sit and take a nice break. They had a variety of snacks as well as some unique touristy things. You can get ice and propane but didn’t see wood. (Maybe I missed it) The people were friendly and bathrooms...

On a bicycle tour, this is the last chance for food going east before Kerrville or Medina. In summer 2017, there was tent camping in back for $10. There was a toilet, no shower. Check back though - they were doing construction when I was there, and may have added cabins or bathrooms by now. The store closes long before sunset, so be sure to get your stuff, including the next day's breakfast, while it's open. The wi-fi is stays on, fortunately, so you can sit on the porch and do your internet even if the store is closed. The owner has a positive attitude, in spite of all he's gone through. Chat with him if you...

Loved, loved, loved this general store. It felt like the old times stores- the one my grandparents had on their property from way back. The shelves weren’t fully stocked, but had necessities. Bathrooms were just a single bathroom/1 person at a time (no stalls), but the woman’s/Does was clean. The gentleman who ran us up was so friendly and was really nice to my son who is on the spectrum. Friendly staff can really make or break a place. Also, just sitting outside to stretch your legs was great - pretty scenery and a few cool rides. We can’t wait to go back to Lost Maples and will gladly stop into the general...