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    Twisted Oaks...

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    246 reviews
     · San Marcos, Hays, Texas
    21 acres hosted by John C.
    1 lodging site · 8 RV/tent sites
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    . Twisted Oaks is located on 21 acres of tree lined Texas Hill Country nestled in the heart of San Marcos. . The campsites are well spaced and several have large oak tree canopy/shade, Campers may choose their own site based on availability. We encourage campers to purchase our firewood, we will make sure you have what you need at a fair price. Please be respectful. This is my home (35 years) I do not need any help redecorating or rearranging. Treat it as you would want your home treated by a guest. No tobacco if you choose to smoke do it in your vehicle. I work from my home, My workspace is separated from campsites and is off limits for your own safety. Campfires are tied to weather, strong wind low humidity and dry conditions will be considered when allowing permitted fires.... cook stoves are ok. We want our guests to enjoy and create lifelong memories...good vibes only.
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    1968 Airstream Tradewind
    94% (9)
    Airstream · Sleeps 4 · 2 beds · 1 toilet
    This is a 25 foot fully customized unit. This is not a hotel room or a new Rv. What we have is a 50 plus year old time machine. The A/C works fine but please don't overdo it. We want to share this with as many campers as possible. If you are used to having your A/C on super high to bring a chill to the air this may not be the right choice, but if you want to be comfortable this will work fine Sorry no pets in airstream they are welcome at campground just not in trailer The restroom is camp rainwater flush. You are welcome to bring an emergency indoor unit This is the simple camp toilet. Water is store bought (5 gal) with an cordless pump that is easy to use. This is simplicity and not glamping. You can bring your own camp stove or use our 2 burner stove for small meals and coffee. Small dorm fridge is available to keep your food/drinks cold.  The bed is a 6" foam single mattress plus a separate fold out couch to futon bed. I will be adding photos. If you have any question feel free to reach out.
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    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    No showers
    No picnic table
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    RV/tent sites 3 sites
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    Twisted Oaks campsites
    98% (251)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    Twisted Oaks is located on 20 acres of tree lined Texas Hill Country nestled in the heart of San Marcos . We have 10 main campsites named white, purple, green, orange red, blue ,and yellow. White and yellow are the premier sites. White has a picnic table under a large oak tree mulch tent site table chairs and a beach lounger and a porcelain sink to wash hands or dishes. White as well as all sites has a rock lined fire pit. Yellow was the first site I built and has a large firepit surrounded by large boulders to sit on and enjoy the warmth Yellow also has a large oak tree to shade your tent site There is a large table and dry sink to wash dishes This is private Property for those of you who are new to hipcamp. This means you may or may not have other camping neighbors but the land is owner occupied. This is a NATURAL area with all that goes with that. We want people who still appreciate places that society has not destroyed. Please do not expect a KOA type place. This is San Marcos Texas, gateway to the hill country and full of all that the hill country offers. If you are new to this area I suggest doing some research or reach out with your concerns. If you have toddlers please reach out for all question and concerns before you book. I take a lot of pride in the 35 years of work I have put into this land. We expect all our guests to treat her in kind. If you have a large group please be aware that you can rent nearby camp sites to create one large venue for for family or friends. 20 acres allows for lots of options. Let me know what you are looking for and together we will make it work. The camp sites are well spaced to allow for privacy The theme and consistent thread that weaves through the fabric of camp is simplicity and attention to the land. We use rainwater for showers and also have a composting porta john. The rules are simple if you pack it in pack it out. We discourage collecting of firewood. Snakes tend to hang out in brush piles and do not like to be disturbed. We sell firewood at a reasonable cost better than box store. If you want to recycle aluminum cans we have a bin for those Each campsite has a nice rock fire pit with an inner ring and cooking grates. We also provide a table. We have two new additions to camp. The first is reserved for large groups Also a 1969 Airstream that we will rent for $ per night. Please inquire for booking details These are custom built units and are by no means meant to replace the amenities of a hotel room. The attraction would be privacy and country quiet.
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    No potable water
    Pets allowed
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    6 dispersed sites
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    Peaceful pasture (large groups)
    100% (7)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 45 ft
    This site is for group bookings only. Must be 10 or more please reach out for any additional guests. . Peaceful pasture is a separate campsite on my 20 acre ranchette. There are other dispersed campsites. This site is as the title indicates for larger groups. It is separated from the other sites. It has a simple but effective composting outhouse. I have two small firerings for campers and a larger burn pit. This is for use by agreement with me only. I have a propane grill but you will have to supply the propane. It is in good shape but has not been used by campers so I can't vouch for how it works. If you plan to use a bbq pit to cook I strongly advise you bring one or contact me . all the rules of camp apply here all dogs must be leashed, no gathering of firewood basically treat my property with respect.
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    Toilet
    No potable water
    Pets allowed
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    rocky acres
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 1 · Vehicles under 20 ft
    This site is designated for a single person no pets…that is looking for short to medium term no longer than 28 days can rebook after 1 day away from camp must have a verifiable job or income. You must have a vehicle in good standing. Please remember as property owners we choose to share our land with campers, this is not in any way an invitation to bring anything but positive vibes, If this is not possible you may want to choose another property.
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    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    for 1 guest
    1 dispersed site
    500 ft
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    98% Recommend288 ratings · 246 reviews
    Camping at John's land offers a serene and welcoming experience, ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat close to San Marcos. John's property is appreciated for its simplicity with accessible fire pits and ample space for tents, coupled with a host who is attentive and friendly. The setting is particularly favored for its natural beauty, and even though some may find the presence of equipment on-site a departure from a pure nature experience, it generally doesn't detract from the overall charm. With John's attention to detail and care for the land, along with its convenient proximity to local amenities, visitors often leave feeling valued and eager to return.
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    Recommends
    · May 2025
    Tent · Group trip ·
    Peaceful pasture (large groups)
    John and Nugget were excellent hosts. Property was well suited for our large group, and John made sure we were taken care of. Had a blast sitting round the fire at night and hanging out. Will have to come back and try the trampoline!
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    Matthew C.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2025
    Do this instead of the river camps.
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John is very friendly and accommodating. The campground is on his property in a very wooded area with many deer and other animals. It is very peaceful and gets cool at night. It was very easy to get to the location and there is a church 5 minutes down the road. 10/10.
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    Merciless T.
    1 review
    Recommends
    · May 2025
    A great escape in Texas wilderness
    Tent · With pets ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    My wife and I loved camping on John’s land. We stayed at site 3 which is nicely shaded and close to an outhouse. It’s quiet and peaceful. It’s a little over a hour south of Austin. There are disc golf baskets around the property, which we took full advantage of. For anyone who is planning on visiting San Marcos to go to The Flying Armadillo Disc Golf course- John’s property is minutes away. John is incredibly responsive, helpful, and mindful of his guest’s experience. We’ll certainly be back for more camping adventures.
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    Dan C.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · May 2025
    Tent · With pets ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    We loved camping at John’s land it is so beautiful the directions were easy and it’s 15 mins from the river. John is a great spirit loved nugget too. We are definitely coming back.
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    Julie E.
    1 review
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Great land, beautiful scenery, very accommodating host! 10/10
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    Jacob F.
    2 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Beautiful land, friendly owner!
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    No frills car camping, highly recommended! John’s land is beautiful and has many sites to choose from with flat places for tents, fire ring, tables and chairs. John is friendly and so are his dogs. He’s done a lot of DIY projects like an outdoor shower, bucket flush toilet, disc golf holes (bring your own discs) and has a few campers, a dump truck and other equipment on site that might not feel like pure nature but it didn’t bother me. If you want a true “pristine natural area” look elsewhere but for weekend car campers it’s a great place. Firewood available on site. 15 mins from downtown.
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    Taylor K.
    5 reviews
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    · March 2025
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John had great communication throughout the entire process. Easy access and comfortable site. Will use this campsite again.
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    Patrick F.
    2 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    AMAZING !
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John was an amazing host and a great guy! This was my first time solo camping as a college student and he went above and beyond with making me feel welcomed on his beautiful property. From the extensive care he puts into this place to his friendly demeanor he was one of the best hosts I’ve ever had ! All the sites he offered were well maintained and you could tell he truly cared for preserving the nature here. He went as far as to check on me here in there while also giving me space to be secluded in my own little world of nature. Also only being 15 mins away from the city of San Marcos was a definite plus. I can’t write everything good I wanna say but not one negative or complaint from my side everything about this place is amazing!
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    Freddie G.
    1 year on Hipcamp
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    · March 2025
    1968 Airstream Tradewind
    We had such a great stay! John was extremely helpful during our time on this beautiful property, and so were his two sweet dogs who came to say hello! Such a peaceful and quiet spot to spend a long weekend at. Highly recommend staying here! Thank you so much John!
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    Morgan A.
    3 reviews
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    · February 2025
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Camping on John’s land was nice and convenient for what we were doing in San Marcos. We enjoyed the disc golf baskets, accessible firewood on site, and “kitchen” area at the site
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    Kevin M.
    4 years on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Tent · With kids ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Went during the crispy end of summer and even though it was too hot for October it was a great campsite. Easy to find and navigate to the site. Beautiful views of the stars!
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    Aly C.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Camping with the Stars!
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John’s Hipcamp is awesome! I solo camped there for a day and a half and enjoyed the serenity of the Texas Hill Country with rugged nature as far as the eye can see and the stars at night really are big and bright. The vibe is chill and hospitable where you can relax and enjoy nature in peace.
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    Michele P.
    2 reviews
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    · October 2024
    Fantastic
    1968 Airstream Tradewind
    John and the twisted are just one of these persons and places you hope to encounter at a certain point in your life. My partner and I sincerely enjoyed our short stay in the cosy 1968 airstream. The property is loaded with tranquility, good energy and creative pieces for art. Really the only thing we regret was to not be able to stay longer! John is an incredible hospitable, warm-hearted person who carries these human subtilities hard to find these days. We really enjoyed spending some time with him, sharing a lunch on the grill and great conversations! See you soon again brother
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    Gerald G.
    1 year on Hipcamp
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    · September 2024
    Tent · With kids ·
    Peaceful pasture (large groups)
    This camp spot is amazing and the host is just as awesome. Would definitely recommend and plan on coming back. Very chill and peaceful as advertised.
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    Rooby H.
    8 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    Tent · With kids ·
    Peaceful pasture (large groups)
    John was awesome this place is perfect for a group. Plenty of flat areas to drop a tent and nice cooking area, recommend bringing a small camping stove. Trees all over providing shade and anchor spots for a dog lead or hammock. We are definitely going to book this spot again
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    Anthony G.
    8 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    Camping trip!
    Tent · Group trip ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Camp grounds were very clean, John s very good at communicating. We had everything we needed and more!
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    Allen H.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Strongly recommended
    With kids ·
    1968 Airstream Tradewind
    RV was everything I expected and more. Only thing I regretted was not starting our vacation earlier so we could stay longer! A/c and small fridge saved the day when we came back from tubing on the Guadalupe. Perfect place to stay with my 9 year old son for the price. Mr. John was incredibly hospitable and responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his age appropriate interactions with my son, and his willingness to ensure that we were comfortable and accomidated for the duration of our short stay. This is a fantastic place to put a steak on the fire pit, kick back, and gaze at the stars. We plan to visit again.
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    Jana R.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    Camping
    Group trip ·
    1968 Airstream Tradewind
    John, the host, is a lovely man and lives on a wonderful property. We had few hiccups but he was very helpful and accommodating and got us going in no time. We found his property intriguing, from antique trucks to a small vegie garden, we loved it all. If you love the nature, this is the spot for you. However, if you are a city dweller then you may struggle.
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    Orooj K.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    20 ft Class B ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Beautiful and quiet. John was very accommodating and friendly.
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    Amy B.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    16 ft car ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Wonderful location with a super friendly host! Nice and peaceful!
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    Rachel F.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    Camping
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John was a very kind person, the campsite had everything needed.
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    Cameron M.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John was friendly and interesting to talk to. The campsite was nice, good fire pit, plenty of tent space. Very good spot.
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    Kyle B.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    12 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Great spot near San Marcos. Everything was very well taken care of and John was quite friendly. Highly recommend.
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    Jt D.
    5 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    Tent · With pets ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John is an amazing host. The meet and greet was very helpful. I bought all my wood from him. John maintains a very clean location. Really enjoyed our weekend away
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    Norma R.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · April 2024
    Would recommend
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Great place to stay! John was very helpful and kind. There was a lot of rain on our last day and he came out to help us pack up and make sure we didn’t get stuck in any mud on the way out. The land is close to town, but far enough out to where you can’t hear traffic or anything. It’s an ideal location. The land is a little rocky, but that’s as to be expected in the location it’s in. We would definitely stay here again!
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    Leah A.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · April 2024
    15 ft travel trailer ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    A beautiful Hill Country property which serves as a great base for exploring the area around San Marcos. John, the owner, is friendly but shy.
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    Michael B.
    23 reviews
    Recommends
    · April 2024
    Tent · With pets ·
    Eclipse Camping 2024
    We loved camping on John’s land! Beautiful, wild flowers everywhere, felt very secluded!
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    Reggie G.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Mixed feelings
    · April 2024
    16 ft car ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    Twisted Oaks is ideal for getting away. John the host, is super gracious to let us use his beautiful property. No running water. But clean compost restroom did just fine. He’s very prompt and will answer any questions without hesitation. Great place to camp.
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    Suzanne P.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · April 2024
    Tent ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    We really enjoyed our camping trip. The campsites were very clean and well kept. John was very friendly and helpful in making sure we had a nice time.
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    Isaac R.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · April 2024
    Out of the way park like setting
    20 ft campervan · With pets ·
    Twisted Oaks campsites
    John was proactive in communicating about the Hipcamp that he runs. Directions to the out of the way setting were clear. The meadow I parked in was delightful. I’d definitely recommend Twisted Oak to travelers.
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    Randy T.
    4 reviews
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    San Marcos, Hays, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Joined in June 2020
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