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Lakehills is an unincorporated census-designated place in Bandera County, Texas, occupying rolling Hill Country terrain on the southern and eastern shores of Medina Lake. The community developed as a lakeside residential area and remains centered on the reservoir that gives it much of its identity, with boat ramps, fishing access, and vacation-oriented lodging scattered along its shore. Farm Road 1283 runs through the area, linking residents north toward Bandera and south toward the San Antonio metropolitan region, which sits roughly 25 to 30 miles away. The setting is distinctly Hill Country: limestone hills, live oak and cedar, and long sightlines across the lake and surrounding ridges. Much of the housing is spread across larger, often wooded lots, and the area carries a mix of full-time residents and weekend or seasonal lake users. Because Lakehills sits at the northern edge of the San Antonio metroplex, it functions as both a rural retreat and a commuter outpost for people who work in and around San Antonio but prefer a lake-centered, lower-density lifestyle. The surrounding countryside is sparsely developed, giving the community an open, uncrowded feel that stands in contrast to the denser suburbs closer to the city. Day-to-day life revolves around the lake and the outdoors. Medina Lake supports boating, fishing, and swimming, and its level can fluctuate with regional drought cycles, which shapes how residents use the shoreline from season to season. A long-running RV resort on a former Hill Country ranch hosts campers and seasonal visitors, and the community's restaurants and small businesses cater to both locals and lake traffic. Nearby Bandera, the county seat, markets itself as the "Cowboy Capital of the World" and supplies groceries, services, and the county's schools, while San Antonio's employment centers, medical facilities, shopping, and cultural attractions remain within about a half-hour's drive. For households that want lake access and Hill Country character without giving up metro convenience, Lakehills occupies a practical and distinctive niche in the San Antonio region.

Population 6,039

County Bandera County

Active Listings 333

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Lakehills in?

Lakehills is located in Bandera County, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. Bandera County, whose seat is the town of Bandera, is known for its rural Hill Country landscape and its identity as the 'Cowboy Capital of the World.'

What lake is Lakehills on?

Lakehills sits along the shores of Medina Lake, a Hill Country reservoir northwest of San Antonio. The lake supports boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, and other water recreation, and its shoreline is dotted with homes, boat launches, and camping areas.

What school district serves Lakehills?

Lakehills is served by Bandera Independent School District. Hill Country Elementary School is located within the community on Farm Road 1283, while older students attend Bandera Middle School and Bandera High School in the county seat of Bandera.

How far is Lakehills from San Antonio?

Lakehills is roughly 25 to 30 miles from San Antonio. The drive passes through Hill Country terrain, putting the city's employment centers, international airport, shopping, and attractions such as SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas within about a half-hour's drive.

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