Campsites at Government Canyon SNA!

[Jesse]

I went by Government Canyon State Natural Area on Saturday which turned out to be a bad choice of due to all the recent rain--all trails were real muddy....but on the good side...I spoke with a park ranger at the entrance and she said that the park rangers are working on making 25 campsites. She didn't have an exact date of when they will be avail. but she said they will probably be ready in less than a year!

 

[camper1]

Don't get to excited, they said the same thing last year.  I also spoke with someone on the phone that said they were planning on putting in some R.V. spots.  About a year later we stop in  and talk to the ranger.  he says no way are they ever going to put in camping sites. 

Time will tell I guess.  The park is not 15 minutes from my house, I would kill for some water & electric sites over there.

[Jesse]

I live in helotes, it's about 10 mins away for me...kind of like camping in the backyard!   

so if they have been working on it for over a year they should be close to finisihing it right?!  I don't think that creating a primitive campsite takes a lot of time and I wonder why they don't ask for volunteers to help out?  I would do it..especially now..the weather is perfect for that right now...not too hot.

but only 25 sites...i bet you have to make reservations in a year in advance! 

On a monthly basis Government Canyon does have a "Camping with A Ranger":
January 23, 30–31, 2010 — Government Canyon SNA — Camp With A Ranger — Join Staff Interpreter John Koepke on this very special overnight backpack trip into the heart of the Government Canyon Backcountry! Along the way you'll learn the history of Government Canyon, get tips and tricks for backpacking and backcountry travel, capped off by a unique opportunity to pitch your tent under the stars in the midst of this awesome natural area. Pack your rucksack for fun and adventure in San Antonio's largest expanse of urban wilderness! There is a pre-trip meeting January 23, 10 a.m.-noon you must attend prior to the campout. Open to adults 18 or older with previous backpacking experience; group size limited to 12; no pets please. Noon Saturday-noon Sunday; reservations required and will be accepted beginning at noon December 22, 2009 and ending at noon January 22, 2010. More details provided when you make your reservation. For reservations, e-mail reservations@friendsofgc.org. Include name, e-mail address and telephone number for each reservation; no more than two people per reservation accepted. Program subject to cancellation. (210) 688-9055, ext. 291.