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Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

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Shaffer Bend Recreation Area will be closed Nov. 17-19 and Dec. 8-10. Other parks, such as Turkey Bend Recreation Area, on FM 1431 will remain open as an alternative.

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area is looking for a park host - learn more here.

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If Hill Country views are your desire, then you've come to the right place. At Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, you’ll experience the perfect camping getaway with recreation and relaxation. Enjoy the park’s multiuse trails with scenic overlooks and lake access to walk barefoot along the sandy shore. Don’t forget about our beloved AMANI, the safari tent of dreams for any glamper. It’s a stay like no other, you’ll see.

A gray SUV with a rooftop tent set up is parked on grass near a river. The vehicle has off-road tires, a spare tire, and outdoor camping gear attached to the back. Trees and greenery are in the background.
Two people ride a jet ski across a lake with green trees and rocky shoreline in the background. The water is slightly choppy and the jet ski creates a white spray behind it.
A man and woman sit outdoors next to a tent, smiling and petting a brown dog. The woman wears sunglasses and the man holds the dogs leash. A green guitar is on the ground beside them. Trees are visible in the background.
A person wearing a backpack walks alone on a dirt path through a grassy field, surrounded by greenery and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman practices yoga outdoors on a mat in a wooden gazebo, standing in tree pose with arms raised, overlooking a scenic landscape of green fields and blue sky.
Aerial view of a river bordered by green trees and vegetation, with mist or fog drifting over the landscape under a clear blue sky.
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Camp in Comfort

Lakeside Camping Or Hilltop Glamping

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23 Campsites

Maximum of 8
Starting at $25
  • Picnic table
  • Grill
  • Fire ring
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1 Large Campsite

Maximum of 16
Starting at $35
  • Picnic table
  • Grill
  • Fire ring
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Modern glamping tent interior with a double bed, wooden bench, kitchenette, shelves, and large windows letting in natural light. Warm, neutral tones and cozy decor create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere.

AMANI

Sleeps up to 2
Starting at $349
  • Climate controlled
  • Private restroom with shower 
  • Kitchenette 
  • Heated Cowboy Pool and gas grill
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Activities for Every Adventurer

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picknicking
Swimming
UTV Touring
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Upcoming events

Muleshoe by Night

Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

$20 Individual; $35 Couple; $50 Family (up to 5)

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Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

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Love this park? Learn how you can volunteer and stay here by becoming a park host.

Entrance Fees

  • Adults – $5
  • Children (12 and younger) – Free
  • Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
  • Horse and Rider - $12
  • Free with LCRA Parks Pass

FacIlItIes and EquIpment

  • Electric mountain bike rentals – starting at $50 (4 hours)

Available on-site

  • Picnic Tables and Grills
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restrooms (flushing)
  • Swimming Areas
  • Trails
  • Restrooms (nonflushing)