The best ranch campgrounds near Brackettville, Texas

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Brackettville, Texas? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 170 options available, you're sure to find the ideal accommodation to suit your preferences. Whether you're a hiker, paddler, or horseback riding enthusiast, there's something for everyone. And with top campsites like Al's Hideaway (139 reviews), Cupgrass (81 reviews), and Rasco River Rentals (25 reviews), you can rest assured you'll have a fantastic experience. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and potable water. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average of $40 per night. Get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Brackettville, Texas? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 170 options available, you're sure to find the ideal accommodation to suit your preferences. Whether you're a hiker, paddler, or horseback riding enthusiast, there's something for everyone. And with top campsites like Al's Hideaway (139 reviews), Cupgrass (81 reviews), and Rasco River Rentals (25 reviews), you can rest assured you'll have a fantastic experience. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, toilets, and potable water. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average of $40 per night. Get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Indian Blanket Ranch - Utopia Texas

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49mi from Brackettville · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · Utopia, TX

Indian Blanket Ranch located in the Beautiful Texas Hill Country is a 250 acre Nature Reserve, with Wildlife and Nature Trails and Dark Skies. We enjoy sharing Nature and our Dark Sky with others! Hike, Bike, Birding Trails to Explore. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Primitive Self-Contained Campsites for Vans, RVs, Campers, Tents: *Maximum 6 people per campsite *Must be 25 years of age to Reserve *Bring Quiet Gas Generators or Solar Generators for Power *Bring All Water, Food, Drinks and Chairs; 2 water faucets available on ranch for refilling jugs (not drinkable unless boiled) *Bring Portable Toilets; Or Tell Us You Want to Rent a Compost Toilet - $25 each *No Campfires or Fireworks (Fire Hazard) *Propane Grills/Griddles Allowed (Use Caution) *No Illegal Drugs on Property, No Underage Drinking! *Take Trash to Dumpster When Departing (near Nature Center/Office) *Each Campsite Allowed 2 non-barking, non-aggressive dogs, must always be on leash. No Fee for Dogs. Tell us if you bring dogs! Each Campsite for - 1 RV and 1 tent -or- 1 Van Camper and 1 tent -or- 4 Tents. *Refunds Only If it Rains Hard, is Muddy and You Can't Drive in to Pasture Camping Areas! But you can Camp in Nature Center Parking area until dry. CAMPING RATES: 2 night minimum. 3 Vehicles per campsite. Up to 4 people $40 per night Per Campsite $10 each extra person per night, maximum 6 people No Tax for Camping *No Fee for Dogs. Tell us if you bring a dog!

2. Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

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36mi from Brackettville · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Uvalde, TX

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, our 6,000-acre ranch offers an unforgettable escape into nature. With four privately owned lakes, guests can swim, paddleboard, or kayak (bring your own equipment) in serene waters surrounded by rolling hills. Explore over 30 miles of scenic hiking and riding trails, open seasonally, winding through rugged landscapes and showcasing the beauty of the region. Perfect for adventurers and relaxation seekers alike, our ranch provides a rare opportunity to disconnect and immerse yourself in the vast, untouched wilderness of the Texas Hill Country. PLEASE NOTE: Due to our seasonal hunting operation, certain activities are restricted during specific months to preserve wildlife patterns. Please review the schedule below to ensure your planned activities align with your stay: Jan., Feb., Oct., Nov., and Dec.: Restricted hiking trails availble March – September: All hiking trails open May – August: All overlanding/riding trails open

3. Apache Rock Wilderness Lodge

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28mi from Brackettville · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Brackettville, TX

Welcome to our outdoor enthusiast's paradise! With multiple hiking and ATV trails, as well as numerous spots for rock climbing, there's no shortage of adventure to be had here. The terrain ranges from moderate to steep, offering challenges for all skill levels. For accommodations, we offer several options. Choose from camping in the valleys with tents or stay in our 6-room lodge, which features beds for 4 to 2 people, one shower, two bathrooms, and an outdoor kitchen. Please remember to bring bottled water for drinking and cooking, as we are off-grid in the higher elevations. Cool off in our large cistern converted into a swimming pool, or simply take in the breathtaking views. From the Southwest, you can admire the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico and catch a glimpse of the silhouette of the laying lady on clear days. At night, marvel at the lights of Del Rio, located 37 miles away, and enjoy unparalleled stargazing opportunities. While we're off-grid in the higher elevations, phone service is available for AT&T and T-Mobile users. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of our remote haven.

4. Clear Water Ranch & Resort

48mi from Brackettville · 1 site · Lodging · Leakey, TX

Clear Water Ranch & Resort – A Private Escape on the Frio River Tucked away in the stunning Texas Hill Country, Clear Water Ranch & Resort is your perfect getaway for peace, adventure, and reconnection with nature. Whether you're bringing an RV, pitching a tent, or settling into one of our cozy cabins, you'll have exclusive access to over half a mile of private Frio River frontage—away from the crowds and surrounded by breathtaking scenery. 🏕️ Stay Your Way We offer a variety of accommodations to suit every kind of camper: 25 RV sites (30 & 50 amp hookups) 12 rustic-modern cabins (sleeping 6-10 guests) 3 spacious bunkhouses for groups 10 boondocking sites for off-grid camping 🌿 Experience the Great Outdoors Clear Water Ranch is more than just a place to stay—it’s an immersive outdoor experience: ✔ Private river access for tubing, swimming, and fishing ✔ Scenic hiking trails with incredible Hill Country views ✔ Campfires & BBQ areas to gather, cook, and unwind ✔ Stargazing under Texas’ wide-open night sky ✔ Kayaking & floating down the crystal-clear Frio River ✔ Special events & concerts on select weekends 🐾 Pet-Friendly & Family-Focused We love pets! Your furry companions are welcome to join your adventure. Just keep them leashed, and a $20/day pet fee applies. 📍 Perfect Location & Nearby Attractions Located in Rio Frio, Texas, we are just minutes from: Garner State Park – A Texas favorite for hiking and scenic views Scenic drives & hidden gems in the Hill Country Local restaurants serving authentic Texas flavors 📅 Booking & Policies Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM No Wi-Fi or TVs – Unplug and reconnect with nature Peak Season: Minimum stay required—book early! Come experience the beauty of the Frio River, the peace of nature, and the warmth of a true Texas retreat at Clear Water Ranch & Resort. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or make memories with loved ones, we can’t wait to welcome you! 📞 Call now to book your stay!

5. The Labyrinth, A Nueces River Oasis

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33mi from Brackettville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Camp Wood, TX

Welcome to The Labyrinth, where nature and relaxation converge on the banks of the serene Nueces River. Nestled within 3 acres of tranquil surroundings, this idyllic retreat offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As you unwind amidst the beauty of our natural setting, you'll have the opportunity to observe the local wildlife, including deer, birds, and other creatures that call our property home. With expansive views of the night sky, stargazers will be treated to a breathtaking display of stars and constellations, making for an unforgettable celestial experience. For those seeking recreation, our property features a covered pickleball court, providing the perfect opportunity for friendly competition and outdoor fun. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, pickleball is sure to add an extra element of enjoyment to your stay at The Labyrinth. The court is shared with guest of the cottage. To access the property, pull in the first gate to circle around and pull through, when you exit, you can pull straight out through the gate in front of you. Throughout your stay, please use the second gate to come and go in order to minimize intrusion on guest at the cottage. You can leave the gate open. Please use local wood and confirm with Edwards County as to whether there is a fire ban or not. You have your private patio overlooking the river and there is a firepit there, River Cliff Trail. You have your private designated area, but there could be guest at the cottage and the river is not private. Please respect the neighbors by observing quite times from 10 pm - 10 am. Also, the river is yours to roam, but venturing very far off the river might be trespassing, unless of course, you are on the Labyrinth. You do not have access to the cottage yard area. Whether your idea of relaxation involves active pursuits or simply soaking in the beauty of nature, you'll find it all here at The Labyrinth. We invite you to join us for a rejuvenating retreat amidst the splendor of the Nueces River.

6. Rustic camp on the Mexican border

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43mi from Brackettville · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · TX

Situated 15 minutes from the Port of Entry from Mexico, and 20 minutes from the only Texas casino, the Turtle Ranch is a great waypoint between a series of gorgeous South Texas adventure spots, like the mountains of Garner State Park, the Rivers of Seminole Canyon or the splendid isolation of Big Bend National Park. Originally this was a sheep ranch spanning 1000s of acres. Until the 1980s, migrant workers came to work the sheep, deliver the lambs, and sheer the mamas. In the 50s, the original owner built a small cabin near the main homestead for his oldest son and his new bride, hoping they would stay on to run the ranch, but as youth often do, they left in search of a different type of life. We were fortunate to have opportunity to purchase the cabin and expand to a 3 bedroom home using materials from the original 100+ years ranch house that we carefully dismantled. We moved in a small herd of Dorper sheep, in an attempt to restore some of the original feel of the ranch. Dorpers grow hair, not wool, so they shed and don't require shearing. We delivered our first lamb, Lyle, on February 10, 2021. Frick, our mighty Mexican longhorn bull, manages the small cattle herd that gives the ranch a real Texas feel. He's quite people friendly and loves to poke his head over the fence to pose for photos. The mighty tortoises that inspired the name of the ranch are Juke and Rocky, 30 year old brothers who weigh close to 200 lbs each and will likely outlive us. There are a number of other turtles, wild and domestic, on the property. Guests may feed the big torts and other animals for amazing photo opportunities.

Stories from the community

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Michael

2 days ago

With pets

1 night at Apache Rock Wilderness Lodge

Fantastic location and host. Remote but worth every second to get there. I’ve spent a lot of time in the hill country and this location gets my vote for most scenic and beautiful

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Jenny

1 week ago

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Indian Blanket Ranch - Utopia Texas

Leann's land is in a remote, beautiful part of Hill Country --we were the only people camping on the property so it was extra quiet and peaceful. My 9 year old roamed the property with his trusty map and felt like a true explorer. The campground is close to Garner State Park and about a half hour from Lost Maples.

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Aaron

November 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Indian Blanket Ranch - Utopia Texas

This ranch is in an absolutely beautiful location. We visited over the Halloween weekend with the native fall grasses in full beauty. At night we sat, had some wine, looked at the stars, counted satellites as they passed over and listened to the coyotes off in the distance. This is a great location to slow down and just get away.

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Shawn

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Apache Rock Wilderness Lodge

Mike was such a great host -- gave me a fantastic tour of the property on his ATV. The stargazing was incredible. Hoping to return for another visit soon!

Ken

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

This place is great. Loved that it is so remote. Our site was nice. The flowing stream is a really nice feature as well. Walking distance to a couple of great fishing spots. Caught my best bass on the fly to date, probably 4 lbs. There was not much natural shade, so glad we had our own canopy so we could enjoy the great view.

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Bonnie

August 2025

25 ft toy hauler

1 night at Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

The rv spot was perfect. If you want to get away from the city and relax this is the place to stay. The night sky was amazing. Wish we could have stayed a little longer.

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

Great place to relax and watch the stars . I slept next to a lake with the sounds of a water fall next to me . Plenty of birds to keep me company .

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Alexander

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

***THIS CAMPSITE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY*** I tent camped at Site #1 with solar panels and a generator—absolutely perfect setup. I drive a Chrysler 300 and had no trouble getting in; just slowed down in a few spots and crossed a couple of small creeks. (It’s early August and the area has had heavy rain, so it’ll likely be even smoother when you go.) I had the entire lake and surrounding area to myself. Total peace. Total seclusion. The hiking is incredible, with a hidden gem along the trail that’s worth every step. I only stayed one day, and I regret not booking a full week. The host’s directions are crystal clear—if you can follow instructions, you’ll have no issues. I have three kids under five, and this place is a dream for families. Out of the 20+ places I’ve camped this summer, this is one is hands down my favorite. It’s obvious the owners genuinely care about preserving and protecting their land—you’ll see exactly what I mean the moment you arrive. Book it. Don’t think twice.

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Obed

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

We really enjoyed camping! Many trails to explore and amazing views all around!!

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Juddlybear

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

We really enjoyed our stay at this campsite. The location is beautiful, with great views right by the lake. During our visit, the lake was overflowing into a small stream that connected to another lake down the hill—such a peaceful background sound throughout our stay. It did rain quite a bit while we were there, so the area got a little mucky, but that didn’t take away from how much we enjoyed it. We also took the trail up to the nearby plane crash site, which was a unique experience. Definitely recommend having a 4x4 vehicle for that one—there’s a steep 22-degree incline before you reach it, and if the trail is wet, it becomes even more challenging. Still, very cool to see the remnants of the plane. The only thing we would have loved more is a clearer path or access point to the lake. It was pretty overgrown, and with the rain, we didn’t get the chance to explore it up close. Hopefully next time!

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Pierston

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

We stayed at Camp site 2 it was off the gravel road on a little grass trail to a nice open area. it was very private and super dark to see tons of stars. We went Overlading on 3 trails. Without giving away too much the 1st purple trail was fun and calm until it got to a very steep decline that not many rigs can handle! Many vehicles can go to that point tho then hike it! Second trail was very calm but super narrow with brush/trees around! The 3rd trail without giving away too much is definitely for more experienced overlanders or hikers who can climb some harsh steps! Also on the 3rd trail I recommend walking it, driving it, then walking it again just to make sure u don’t bite off more than you can handle. You have some areas u can bust a U-turn if it’s too much but they are far apart so make sure you can handle the trail to the next clearing! It was a fun camping experience with pretty ponds and wild life.

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RJ

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

Great ranch and I look forward booking a different site. The rain made it a little sloppy at secluded#2 and the 4Wheel drive came in handy. Great sunset and seclusion, which is what I was looking for. The only caution is the exact camp site has a lot of big red ants so I had to go down further.

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Brandy

June 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

The land was very beautiful and secluded. Definitely would recommend for anyone who wants a peaceful camping experience. The directions were clear and Ashley was great.

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Jennifer

May 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

I loved camping here it was so secluded and private the closest campers were about a 1/2 mile away plus we had some Cow visitors!! I really loved camping here although some things to note We lost 2 tires on an F-150 truck in our 2 day stay here so I would definitely be careful with what vehicle you bring Lastly the lakes were not quite what I expected but that wasn’t a problem because there are multiple access points to the Nueces river close by !

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Melanie

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

This Hill Country camping at its best! This site is beautiful and very private! We had a great time paddleboarding on the river! We saw lots of wildlife and fell asleep to the sound of the water under the stars! The directions to the site are a bit complex but the instructions sent by our host were very clear and accurate. The site was clean and eat to use with a stone fire pit. The nearby town of Camp Wood had a good restaurant called Canyon BBQ and grill. And further along in Leakey we found a few cute Antique shops and a coffee shop.

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Melissa

May 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

Another Hipcamp location I want to gatekeep! But, I guess I'll share the love....This place is awesome! An untouched, beautiful family ranch in the middle of the Texas Hill Country. We had such a good time! So much to do and see.

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Etan

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

Beautiful property! The host was wonderful and very responsive to messages. The campsite was nice and secluded. We had privacy for most of the time we were in camp. The 4 wheel drive trails were exactly what we were looking for. Perfect for someone new to off-roading. Just technical enough, but nothing extreme. We would definitely go back! Highly recommend!

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keith

May 2025

Tent

3 nights at Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

Everything was great, I stayed at site 1, on one of the lakes. Beautiful, saw some turkeys, quiet, and big open skies at night. I’ll definitely be back. Thanks, Ashley, great host by the way.

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Jesus

April 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Hiker's Escape on 6,000 Acre Ranch

So much to explore, we had a great time it was well worth the visit. We did a one day visit and next time we'll be needing at least two days there is so much to see.