The best safari tents near Canyon Lake

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To really understand Texas Hill Country, you have to get away from the buzzy metropolitan areas and escape to the rugged limestone cliffs carved by the majestic Guadalupe River. Canyon Lake is a quintessential Hill Country destination, with its beauty on display for hikers, swimmers, and tubers—and one of the best ways to experience it is on a camping trip. Make Canyon Lake your home base with day trips to nearby attractions like Natural Bridge Caverns and quaint small towns to make the most of your time.

92% (103) 20 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Canyon Lake

Happy Hideaway - Near COTA

1. Happy Hideaway - Near COTA

87%
(57)
44mi from Canyon Lake · 4 sites · Lodging
This property is 5 acres, just 5 min from the Circut Of The Americas and 7 min from Austin International airport. It is a rural landscape that features a small pond that is generally full in the cooler parts of the year. This property was designed with many permaculture principles in mind to save water and preserve the natural landscape.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
Magical Lakefront Retreat Property

2. Magical Lakefront Retreat Property

95%
(42)
40mi from Canyon Lake · 7 sites · Lodging
Just featured on CBS's show "STAYCATION!" Enchantment and tranquility embody our Whimsical Lakeside Romantic Retreat property nestled in the hill country on Lake Travis, just outside of Austin, TX. This magical space is the perfect backdrop for a variety of special events, including weddings, corporate retreats, yoga and mindfulness retreats, reunions, birthdays, girl's weekends and bachelorette parties, & many other special occasions. 7 total accommodations starring a Luxury Straw Bale Villa, 3 Eco-Cabins, a Cottage, and 2 Unique Safari Tents. Our main house, 'La Casa de Joy,' is a stunning luxury straw bale villa (once featured on HGTV) that is truly the perfect gathering space for a variety of special occasions and memorable events. Originally built by an artist & healer, her creative intention and style is felt throughout the entire property. Living Waters is blessed with an abundance of nature, including deer, birds, butterflies, crickets, hummingbirds, & more. You may wake up to the deer sleeping just outside your accommodation. Indulge you and your group by taking advantage of our on-site private yoga, massage, personal training, and facial services, and kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddle board rentals. We recommend local activities such as a wine tasting at Stone House Vineyard (walking distance), a swim/picnic at Krause Springs spring-fed pool, or an eco-adventure at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. This unique property is a tranquil and rejuvenating respite in the hill country on Lake Travis, therefore it's not ideal for loud parties. We love animals, but we are a non-pet-accommodating property due to the abundant wildlife present. We look forward to making memories with you....
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$72
 / night
Mystic Quarry

3. Mystic Quarry

100%
(10)
5.6mi from Canyon Lake · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Mystic Quarry, a Modern RV Resort offering Cabins, Glamping, and Camping, located near the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Mystic Quarry Resort is a campground designed for all types of travelers, whether you are a local family from Austin looking to escape the city, or a retiree seeking a winter retreat, or just looking for a place to relax in nature after a busy week. Our accommodations range from tiny houses, tipis, glamping tents, and cabins to RV sites and tent sites. You may spend your time with us in quiet respite under the trees, lounging by the pool, tubing the Guadalupe River, catching a show at the Whitewater Amphitheater, or exploring the greater Canyon Lake area!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$39
 / night
12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

4. 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

100%
(9)
29mi from Canyon Lake · 5 sites · Lodging
What better way to experience the Texas Hill Country than glamping at one of its premier wineries? 12 Fires Winery, surrounded by lush trees and an outdoor cozy feel, now offers glamping tents for families, couples, and friends. These pet-friendly tents offer the ideal place to sit back, relax and enjoy some of our authentic locally produced Texas wines. Located just five miles from Johnson City and 25 miles from Fredericksburg, these unique tents offer the perfect base for exploring the area. Guests have access to enjoy our beautiful grounds and winery. We have an outdoor terrace where we frequently have live music events and where guests can enjoy a glass of wine. Please join us on a vineyard tour and check out our new tasting room. COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING: Your reservation comes with a complimentary wine tasting from the owners of 12 Fires! You will receive a tasting of six different 12 Fires wines of your choice and can learn about the founding of our Winery. You have a choice between white, rose, red, sparkling, and dessert wine! We kindly request that if you are bringing pets along, they are kept on leashes for the comfort and safety of all our guests. The Tasting Room can be used as a friendly workspace for laptop users Welcome to our enchanting retreat, where nature meets simplicity, and we strive to provide a charming experience that allows you to disconnect and rejuvenate. COLD WINTER CONDITIONS: In the tents we do provide an extra space heater and extra blankets for extreme cold temperatures. Please be aware however that these are glamping tents and provide a certain amount of insulation. Please pack accordingly
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$136
 / night
Outdoorsy Hill Country Glamping

5. Outdoorsy Hill Country Glamping

83%
(3)
31mi from Canyon Lake · 16 sites · Lodging
Experience starry night skies, extraordinary landscapes, quality water, and top-rated air conditioning. Our comfortable, custom-designed canvas tents boast optional en suite bathrooms, king-size beds, hotel-quality furnishings, and wood-burning stoves. Nightly s’mores by the campfire, complimentary door-to-door service activities, and concierge bookings all serve to provide an unparalleled experience in nature. Weekend getaways and girls’ trips, family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings, or just a place to meet new friends and experience everything our glamping retreat has to offer. It's a property unlike any other.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$213
 / night
Lucky Arrow Retreat

6. Lucky Arrow Retreat

100%
(24)
26mi from Canyon Lake · 40 sites · Lodging
Lucky Arrow Retreat is the premier glamping resort in Dripping Springs – offering luxury cabin rentals and yurts – designed with the perfect combination of rustic charm & modern aesthetics. Whether you’re visiting Dripping Springs solo or need space for a large group, we have rooms & delight to spare. Stay with us and find out why our pet-friendly boutique hotel is the Glamping Capital of Texas®.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$183
 / night
On The Rocks Glamping Resort

7. On The Rocks Glamping Resort

86%
(7)
45mi from Canyon Lake · 4 sites · Lodging
Overlooking Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country, On The Rocks Glamping Resort is our vision of the perfect vacation destination. It doesn't get much better than this. This luxury tent, with your own private deck and hot tub, features accommodations that rival most 5 star hotels. This is the perfect couples get away with amazing views by day and star lit sky at night.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$282
 / night

To really understand Texas Hill Country, you have to get away from the buzzy metropolitan areas and escape to the rugged limestone cliffs carved by the majestic Guadalupe River. Canyon Lake is a quintessential Hill Country destination, with its beauty on display for hikers, swimmers, and tubers—and one of the best ways to experience it is on a camping trip. Make Canyon Lake your home base with day trips to nearby attractions like Natural Bridge Caverns and quaint small towns to make the most of your time.

92% (103) 20 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Canyon Lake

Happy Hideaway - Near COTA

1. Happy Hideaway - Near COTA

87%
(57)
44mi from Canyon Lake · 4 sites · Lodging
This property is 5 acres, just 5 min from the Circut Of The Americas and 7 min from Austin International airport. It is a rural landscape that features a small pond that is generally full in the cooler parts of the year. This property was designed with many permaculture principles in mind to save water and preserve the natural landscape.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
Magical Lakefront Retreat Property

2. Magical Lakefront Retreat Property

95%
(42)
40mi from Canyon Lake · 7 sites · Lodging
Just featured on CBS's show "STAYCATION!" Enchantment and tranquility embody our Whimsical Lakeside Romantic Retreat property nestled in the hill country on Lake Travis, just outside of Austin, TX. This magical space is the perfect backdrop for a variety of special events, including weddings, corporate retreats, yoga and mindfulness retreats, reunions, birthdays, girl's weekends and bachelorette parties, & many other special occasions. 7 total accommodations starring a Luxury Straw Bale Villa, 3 Eco-Cabins, a Cottage, and 2 Unique Safari Tents. Our main house, 'La Casa de Joy,' is a stunning luxury straw bale villa (once featured on HGTV) that is truly the perfect gathering space for a variety of special occasions and memorable events. Originally built by an artist & healer, her creative intention and style is felt throughout the entire property. Living Waters is blessed with an abundance of nature, including deer, birds, butterflies, crickets, hummingbirds, & more. You may wake up to the deer sleeping just outside your accommodation. Indulge you and your group by taking advantage of our on-site private yoga, massage, personal training, and facial services, and kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddle board rentals. We recommend local activities such as a wine tasting at Stone House Vineyard (walking distance), a swim/picnic at Krause Springs spring-fed pool, or an eco-adventure at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. This unique property is a tranquil and rejuvenating respite in the hill country on Lake Travis, therefore it's not ideal for loud parties. We love animals, but we are a non-pet-accommodating property due to the abundant wildlife present. We look forward to making memories with you....
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$72
 / night
Mystic Quarry

3. Mystic Quarry

100%
(10)
5.6mi from Canyon Lake · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Mystic Quarry, a Modern RV Resort offering Cabins, Glamping, and Camping, located near the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Mystic Quarry Resort is a campground designed for all types of travelers, whether you are a local family from Austin looking to escape the city, or a retiree seeking a winter retreat, or just looking for a place to relax in nature after a busy week. Our accommodations range from tiny houses, tipis, glamping tents, and cabins to RV sites and tent sites. You may spend your time with us in quiet respite under the trees, lounging by the pool, tubing the Guadalupe River, catching a show at the Whitewater Amphitheater, or exploring the greater Canyon Lake area!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$39
 / night
12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

4. 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

100%
(9)
29mi from Canyon Lake · 5 sites · Lodging
What better way to experience the Texas Hill Country than glamping at one of its premier wineries? 12 Fires Winery, surrounded by lush trees and an outdoor cozy feel, now offers glamping tents for families, couples, and friends. These pet-friendly tents offer the ideal place to sit back, relax and enjoy some of our authentic locally produced Texas wines. Located just five miles from Johnson City and 25 miles from Fredericksburg, these unique tents offer the perfect base for exploring the area. Guests have access to enjoy our beautiful grounds and winery. We have an outdoor terrace where we frequently have live music events and where guests can enjoy a glass of wine. Please join us on a vineyard tour and check out our new tasting room. COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING: Your reservation comes with a complimentary wine tasting from the owners of 12 Fires! You will receive a tasting of six different 12 Fires wines of your choice and can learn about the founding of our Winery. You have a choice between white, rose, red, sparkling, and dessert wine! We kindly request that if you are bringing pets along, they are kept on leashes for the comfort and safety of all our guests. The Tasting Room can be used as a friendly workspace for laptop users Welcome to our enchanting retreat, where nature meets simplicity, and we strive to provide a charming experience that allows you to disconnect and rejuvenate. COLD WINTER CONDITIONS: In the tents we do provide an extra space heater and extra blankets for extreme cold temperatures. Please be aware however that these are glamping tents and provide a certain amount of insulation. Please pack accordingly
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$136
 / night
Outdoorsy Hill Country Glamping

5. Outdoorsy Hill Country Glamping

83%
(3)
31mi from Canyon Lake · 16 sites · Lodging
Experience starry night skies, extraordinary landscapes, quality water, and top-rated air conditioning. Our comfortable, custom-designed canvas tents boast optional en suite bathrooms, king-size beds, hotel-quality furnishings, and wood-burning stoves. Nightly s’mores by the campfire, complimentary door-to-door service activities, and concierge bookings all serve to provide an unparalleled experience in nature. Weekend getaways and girls’ trips, family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings, or just a place to meet new friends and experience everything our glamping retreat has to offer. It's a property unlike any other.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$213
 / night
Lucky Arrow Retreat

6. Lucky Arrow Retreat

100%
(24)
26mi from Canyon Lake · 40 sites · Lodging
Lucky Arrow Retreat is the premier glamping resort in Dripping Springs – offering luxury cabin rentals and yurts – designed with the perfect combination of rustic charm & modern aesthetics. Whether you’re visiting Dripping Springs solo or need space for a large group, we have rooms & delight to spare. Stay with us and find out why our pet-friendly boutique hotel is the Glamping Capital of Texas®.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$183
 / night
On The Rocks Glamping Resort

7. On The Rocks Glamping Resort

86%
(7)
45mi from Canyon Lake · 4 sites · Lodging
Overlooking Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country, On The Rocks Glamping Resort is our vision of the perfect vacation destination. It doesn't get much better than this. This luxury tent, with your own private deck and hot tub, features accommodations that rival most 5 star hotels. This is the perfect couples get away with amazing views by day and star lit sky at night.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$282
 / night

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Where to go

New Braunfels

Like nearby Fredericksburg, small towns like New Braunfels and Gruene (pronounced “Green”) embrace their German heritage through cuisine and holiday traditions. Gruene is home to one of Texas’s oldest dance halls, still hosting live music and dancing, while New Braunfels offers another beautiful spring-fed river, the Comal River, which delights throngs of tubers on summer weekends.

Wimberley

Wimberley mixes creativity and nature, serving as the homebase of many singer-songwriters. You can snag some great locally made finds during Wimberley Market Days on the first Saturday of each month between March through December, but even better, you’ll find some of the most Instagrammed Texas swimming holes near Wimberley: Jacob’s Well and Blue Hole, both refreshing swimming spots with green-blue water beckoning visitors to go for a dip.

When to go

To get the most out of your outdoor itinerary in Canyon Lake, we recommend visiting from March through November. Summer temperatures can be quite high in Hill Country, but it’s the best time for tubing down the Guadalupe River. Spring and fall are ideal for camping and hiking, while winter months can also be quite mild as well, aside from the errant cold snap. During the holidays, it’s fun to explore the multicultural traditions of San Antonio and the small Hill Country towns.

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