Vanderpool, Texas
title: "Vanderpool, Texas" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["unincorporated-communities-in-bandera-county,-texas", "greater-san-antonio", "unincorporated-communities-in-texas"] topic_path: "arts/music" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanderpool,_Texas" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| official_name | Vanderpool, Texas |
| settlement_type | Unincorporated community |
| pushpin_map | Texas#USA |
| pushpin_label | Vanderpool |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | United States |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Texas |
| subdivision_type2 | County |
| subdivision_name2 | Bandera |
| unit_pref | Imperial |
| timezone | Central (CST) |
| utc_offset | -6 |
| timezone_DST | CDT |
| utc_offset_DST | -5 |
| elevation_footnotes | |
| elevation_ft | 1578 |
| coordinates | |
| area_code | 830 |
| blank_name | GNIS feature ID |
| blank_info | 1379206 |
| :: |
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Geography
Vanderpool is located along the Sabinal River in the Sabinal Canyon. It is in western Bandera County at the intersection of Texas State Highway 187 and Ranch to Market Road 337.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vanderpool has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education
The Utopia Independent School District serves students in the area.
Attractions
Vanderpool is home to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, which features over 50 classic motorcycles from 1910 to the modern era. Lost Maples State Park is located a few miles north of town. Garner State Park, in which the Green kingfisher can be spotted, is about a 30-minute drive to the southwest. It is a popular birdwatching destination for American and foreign tourists.
References
References
- {{GNIS. 1379206
- It is considered part of the [[San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio]] [[San Antonio metropolitan area
- "VANDERPOOL, TX".
- "Vanderpool, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine.
- [http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=113914&cityname=Vanderpool%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Vanderpool, Texas]
- Scott Potter. (January–February 2006). "Destinations: Lone Star Motorcycle Museum". Motorcycle Classics.
- "Lost Maples State Natural Area". Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
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