Camping near Bandera, Texas
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Camping near Bandera
The Bandera area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.
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Al's Hideaway
28 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Pipe Creek, TXBuilt on 20 acres that were once part of the Willow Springs Ranch, purchased by Gordon and Jennifer for the perfect setting of a life-long dream. Named after Jennifer's Grand Father that loved the Texas Hill Country and as a kid would bring her out and camp and enjoy the natural beauty.
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Boulderdash Cabin & RV Park
9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Bandera, TXHello, I’m Carol-anne, my husband Lyn and I spent several years searching for a Hill Country hideout. After not being able to find anything that would meet our needs we had all but given up on the idea. So we decided we should just buy ourselves an RV and go wherever the wind blew us. In 2016 we did just that! We bought ourselves “The Land Yacht” as I have come to call our Heartland Cyclone. We spent 2016 and 2017 touring the country. In February 2017 we decided to attend the “Cowboy Mardi Gras” in Bandera, TX and found a great spot to camp on Lake Medina. My dad joined us on that trip and I think we all kind of fell in love with the place! Lyn and I (always dreaming) decided to look and see what sort of real estate there was around the lake. We have always argued about lake vs. river. Lyn likes the lake and I like the river. Anyway, after some searching online we decided to go up in person one day and just “look”. Well.......long story short. The first place we looked at was Boulderdash, it met all our needs. Boulderdash came complete with 3 acres on the river at the mouth of Lake Medina. It had a cabin already on it that was built in 2009 and 5 RV hookups. PERFECT! We listed the cabin as a vacation rental and started to refurbish the RV hookups and sites, 5 years later we are retired here and continuing to make improvements. We named it Boulderdash because of the huge boulders out front and because Boulderdash is defined as “Something that does not have or make sense”. Which was perfectly suited to this endeavor! The idea was just to pay the property taxes with the cabin rental until we could retire and build our home. The lot next to ours became available so we purchased it. Boulderdash was growing faster than we ever could have imagined! What started out as a temporary rental quickly became a full blown campground! Boulderdash continues to exceeded our expectations and has become a place full of fun memories, not only for ourselves but for whomever visits.
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HomeAway Ranch & Wildlife Preserve
56 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Boerne, TXWe're happily retired partners loving life in this wonderful oasis... And working hard to make it a bit better for our animals and guests, every single day. Mickey's recently retired from 21 years traveling the world with International Joint Special Forces and Vicky's a Cordon Bleu Chef who also recently retired. We are living our dream "retirement" in this gorgeous wooded Texas Hill-Country, caring for and playing with all sorts of fun animals and welcoming lovely people to our ranch/wildlife preserve/nature- resort, personally ensuring everyone has a memorable experience, from customized horseback-riding experiences (everything from trail rides, to horseback riding lessons to weddings and vows-renewals on horseback), to serving as concierge to preparing that special "made to order" fresh country breakfasts, champagne brunches and romantic or fun meals and treats like chocolate covered strawberries for any special occasion, including anniversaries and birthdays.
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Sparrow Bend River Retreat
10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Pipe Creek, TXSparrow Bend River Retreat is a beautiful 8 acre multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 vacation homes.
With a private 300yard stretch of the crystal-clear, spring fed MEDINA RIVER your party will spend the day exploring its majestic cliffs and coves, paddling/floating the river (tubes and kayaks for rent), splashing in the shallows, playing yard games on the lawn or sunbathing on a massive bolder.
Enjoy a delicious and memorable dinner in Lakehills (15min), Bandera (20min) or Boerne (25min). Or stay in and grill out over the fire, or at the provided grill.
Camp sites each have a customized picnic table for you convenience.
Spend you evening sharing laughs around the provided firepit as you take in the dazzling canopy of stars. (Firewood available for sale)
Our family has always dreamed of hosting a place for families and friends to come enjoy nature however we would have never dreamed of finding a property as unique and beautiful as this.
A lake when the water is high, a beautiful river when the waters low.
All crowned by a majestic limestone bluff, complete with boulders, coves and endless room for adventures.
This land was once a part of a wagon trail along the river and, if you're lucky, you can still find arrowheads along the paths.
The property is gated with a high privacy fence along the neighboring borders for security.
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Everfree Shire Ranch
10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents11 acres · TXEverfree Shire Ranch is an 11 acre estate nestled between quite country houses and a very active horse ranch next door to the east. Rescue horses are also kept on the property in rotation. Much of the camping here is still a work in progress! So for now, a very private economical choice for campers! New amenities include a shower tent, and a prototype dump station for RV's. The central building has indoor lodging available and the side bathroom with indoor toilet / washer / dryer may be used by campers as well.
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Wimberley Dark Night Sky Camp
8 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Wimberley, TXOnce Cook Ranch, this over grazed land is being revitalized. Located in unicorporated Hays co., in the center of the county, and north of Wimberley.
Now an organic and pesticide free garden, our home is surrounded by Texas Hill Country wilderness that we know our guests will enjoy. Family guests park at the top of the property, in self contained campers. Amazing night sky views and wake up to incredible nature. Tents may camp almost anywhere.
Primitive camping in our wildlife sanctuary, on the ledge of our hill side, away from the hives. A game fence protects our guests from wildlife, and our recapped and graded hard packed limestone road base driveways lead you up to sites to choose from. Under the stars, under some oaks, or under some junipers, at the barn... all have great privacy. Tent campers can also camp anywhere around the barn, in the field meadow in front of the barn or in the trees next to the barn stables door.
Extremely quiet, peaceful and wild, your view of Wimberley valley, and a visit to Jacobs Well Nature Preserve on Mount Sharp Road will make this stop worth it, as we are only an 8 min slow drive to Jacobs Well Preserve. Welcome to our Bee and Berries Farm.
Additionally you can take advantage of local wineries, distilleries, farms, historical centers, parks and activities listed below.
At the Blanco Hays county lines, visit the Blue Barn flower farm if coming in from the west.
Week days you can get some local produce at Dirt Candy farm, and Thursdays there is a farm market in the afternoon at 12 and Winter's Mill Parkway.
We have some farm cottage industry produce for sale and fresh eggs.
2.8 miles away is Jacobs Well Spring Nature Preserve and cenote,
6 miles, and a 12 min drive away is the private swimming hole at Cypress Falls, and their taco bar / tavern
http://thelodgeatcypressfalls.com/swimming-hole
8 miles away is the famous City Park, Blue Hole swimming and recreation area, check city for hours https://www.cityofwimberley.com/289/Swimming-Reservations. Play ground, soccer field, trails, bb court...
20 miles away you have Blanco State Park with fishing and more.
Situated along a one-mile stretch of the spring-fed Blanco River, the small but mighty Blanco State Park is very family-friendly, offering the spectacular Falls Dam, nature trails, fishing, tubing, kayaking, and deep water for a good, refreshing swim. The stocked river is teeming with largemouth and Guadalupe bass, catfish, sunfish, and rainbow trout, and can be an excellent place for beginning anglers (you can even borrow equipment for free).
Swimming at holes, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and birding are a few of the quintessential outdoor Texan activities visitors enjoy most at Pedernales State Park, located near the area of Texas Hill Country where former President Lyndon B. Johnson grew up. Next to the famed Pedernales River, the park is an hour west of Austin, an hour east of Fredericksburg, and about 20 minutes from downtown Johnson City. Wineries and distilleries are a short drive away in nearby Dripping Springs and Stonewall.
No dogs allowed at the camp. Endangered birds are at the top of the property, and our farm cat is scared of dogs, hens and rooster may be endangered.
On site:
Site1, electric via extension cord at barn parking site (30 amp available)
portable electric (1 available), add on
bee hive intro. tour, add on
fresh organic chicken eggs per 1/2 doz. , add on
camp shower and laundry can be arranged with rsvp, add on
archery and games, seasonally
propane / wood grill and outdoor kitchen space, rsvp
firewood - no sale during burn bans
Barn hangout in evenings
5 tent sites, site 1 next to barn, sites 2 - 6 at top for small trailers, pop ups, self contained camper vans, site 7 is for large RV or skoolie parking between our junipers at Midmeadow.
Thank you for your support on our journey to creating a great outdoor space!
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Son's Getaways
87 sites · Lodging25 acres · TXStay the night in a brand new, insulated and air-conditioned, one of a kind Luxury Glamping Cabin! Our Luxury Glamping Cabins are fully furnished and have everything you need to stay comfortable including foam mattress beds, linens and towels, kitchenette comfortable outdoor furniture, hammock, firepit and more! If you want to enjoy the great Texas outdoors without the setup and hassle of tent camping, while having all the creature comforts of home, our Luxury Glamping Cabins are for you!With a Luxury Glamping Cabin rental, you and your guests will enjoy the beautiful scenery and peacefulness of Son’s Blue River Campground which sits on the San Marcos River with its blue spring water and majestic tree studded banks. Sit ‘round the campfire at night and gaze at the big, bright, Texas starry sky! We are surrounded by large ranches which makes for a great outdoor get away from it all experience!There are 40 Luxury Glamping Cabins in total, #’s: 1-16 come with:1 queen sized bed with foam mattress, 1 twin day bed with an additional twin mattress stored below. They also feature a kitchenette with mini fridge, coffee maker, hot plate with pots and pans and blender. We do not provide silverware and dinnerware, so be sure to bring these. Linens and towels are provided in our Luxury Glamping Cabins. For inside entertainment and relaxation, Guests will find a TV and DVD player. Outdoor amenities include: comfortable wicker seating, hammocks, fire-pits, BBQ pits, picnic table, outdoor lighting, water and electricity.We also have 24 Luxury Glamping Cabins #’s A – Z which are similar in every way but have 2 queen beds instead of the daybed. Be sure you are booking the type you want!The unique design of our Luxury Glamping Cabins allows you to open up the entire front wall to enjoy an indoor/outdoor living experience, perfect for eating, relaxing and reconnecting with your friends and family.There are three 5-unit bathroom trailers by our glamping cabins (15 full bathrooms in total with showers) for your use.While at Blue River Camp, rent a riverside cabana or covered picnic table for the day or evening and go tubing, kayaking or fishing! Hang out at the river, lay in a hammock, tube, kayak, BBQ, play beach volleyball, swim, fish, roast marshmallows under the stars and more! Son's Blue River Camp has it all!Son's River Ranch is only 2 miles up the river and is our tubing put in location. During the warmer months we have shuttle vans and buses taking gusts upriver to enjoy a nice float back down to Son's Blue River Camp. The trip takes around 2 hours to tube and is very enjoyable!The property is only 30 miles from all the exciting attractions of New Braunfels and Gruene including: Schlitterbahn Water Park, Gruene Dance Hall, Son’s Island and much more. The exciting town of San Marcos with its great restaurants, shopping and night life is only 16 miles away. San Antonio is an approximate 50-minute drive and Downtown Austin is only a quick 30 minutes driving down the new 85 MPH I-130. The town of Lockhart and Luling are nearby and have some of Texas’ best BBQ!
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Dos Rios
19 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents19 acres · Mason, TXAt the Confluence of the Mighty Llano River and the Majestic James River lies something completely unexpected - an undiscovered gem in the Texas hill country. The Dos Rios.
We have over 19.3 acres of hill country beauty to explore. Take a casual dip in the mighty Llano River, or take the plunge off of 20-foot red rock cliffs into deep cool water. Kayak, canoe, swim, visit the Eckart Bat Cave, or take a scenic drive down the gorgeous James River Road (a winding gravel road that goes over several low water crossings on the crystal clear James River). Enjoy the island in front of the property, with its beaches and multiple access points to swimming holes.
We also have camping, a tiny home and a fully renovated vintage airstream available (see other Hipcamp listings). We also rent kayaks and canoes!
www.dosriosrvpark.com
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Lucky Arrow Retreat
40 sites · Lodging10 acres · Dripping Springs, TXLucky Arrow Retreat sits on 15 acres on Bell Springs Road in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. On the outskirts of scenic Dripping Springs - home to Sam Beam of Iron & Wine and short drive from the Austin of Willie and Stevie Ray - Lucky Arrow Retreat is the perfect place to feel the music of Texas. The occasional Apache artifact still turns up beneath the numerous live oaks that provide ample shade at Lucky Arrow Retreat.
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The Juniper Ranch & Retreat
5 sites · Lodging10 acres · Canyon Lake, TXNeed a change of scenery? Come enjoy a few fun days on the lake and comfortable nights among the stars in a luxurious bell tent at The Juniper Ranch & Retreat.The Juniper is situated between Austin and San Antonio in picturesque Texas Hill Country, only minutes from beautiful Canyon Lake.We're conveniently located within 5-10 mins of several boat ramps and parks on the lake, as well as a golf course, wineries and many other attractions. In addition to the many fun activities to do on Canyon Lake, The Juniper is within 15-30 mins of numerous Guadalupe River tubing and rafting sites, Whitewater Amphitheater and Gruene Hall, Natural Bridge Caverns and Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo, and more.The Juniper is also conveniently located within 30 mins of New Braunfels, Wimberley and Gruene, and an hour of San Antonio, Austin and Fredericksburg.For more info, find us on FB and Insta: @thejuniperranchandretreat
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The Premier Noble RV Park
5 sites · RVs1 acre · Kingsland, TXWe are very happy to be opening our RV Park. We have great spaces and established trees to help keep the sun away. There are some natural, beautiful rock formation to give great setting areas. Come for the weekend, week, or monthly for a nice relaxing stay.
Coming in the future will be a nice community center. It will have restrooms, laundry and a sitting area. We are waiting for the internet to be installed. We have planted 32 more trees. Sprinklers, grass and a nice fence are coming soon. In the back area with the beautiful natural rocks we will plan on a firepit and picnic area too.
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Orrasis Ranch
10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Marble Falls, TXThis property has been a store, restaurant, bar, and now a place for folks to rest a while and enjoy the hill country and all it has to offer. There is a bar b q trailer and a store down the street for your convenience.
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