The best safari tent rentals near Fredericksburg, Texas

German residents settled in Fredericksburg beginning in the 1830s, and the town’s Old World charm is still evident throughout the region’s cuisine and hospitality today. Visitors flock to the state’s best known wine trail that winds along Highway 290 from Fredericksburg to Johnson City, filled with more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms, along with a few distilleries making noteworthy Texas whiskey and vodka. Peach season is a fun summertime activity, when you can visit orchards for fresh-picked peaches, cobblers, and peach ice cream. Nearby, a giant pink batholith called Enchanted Rock beckons hikers to take on its heady journey to the top, and cycling through Hill Country’s namesake hills is another worthy physical challenge.

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Top-rated campgrounds

German residents settled in Fredericksburg beginning in the 1830s, and the town’s Old World charm is still evident throughout the region’s cuisine and hospitality today. Visitors flock to the state’s best known wine trail that winds along Highway 290 from Fredericksburg to Johnson City, filled with more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms, along with a few distilleries making noteworthy Texas whiskey and vodka. Peach season is a fun summertime activity, when you can visit orchards for fresh-picked peaches, cobblers, and peach ice cream. Nearby, a giant pink batholith called Enchanted Rock beckons hikers to take on its heady journey to the top, and cycling through Hill Country’s namesake hills is another worthy physical challenge.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

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35mi from Fredericksburg · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mason, TX

At 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, tiny homes, vintage airstreams, and modern glamping tents available (see other Hipcamp listings). Kayaks and canoes available for epic river trips too!

2. Magical Lakefront Retreat Property

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49mi from Fredericksburg · 7 sites · Lodging · Spicewood, TX

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....

3. 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

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23mi from Fredericksburg · 5 sites · Lodging · Johnson City, TX

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

4. Loving Heart Retreats

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47mi from Fredericksburg · 7 sites · Lodging · Marble Falls, TX

Loving Heart Retreats is a relaxing and beautiful glamping retreat situated on over 25 acres of lush trees and hillside views, and just 12 minutes outside of Marble Falls. Enjoy the scenic vistas from the comfort of a spacious private deck, and soak in the beautiful rolling hills of Marble Falls. Explore the walking trails and enjoy being wrapped in nature and the calming sounds of songbirds. Relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset by the on-site pond. Our authentic safari tent, sourced directly from South Africa, sits on a beautiful and spacious deck overlooking the hill country. Lounge outside and enjoy a coffee or evening beverage, and take in the stunning views. Or relax on the playful hammock, built directly into the platform. In the evenings, Edison string lights create a relaxed ambiance. Inside, find the comforts of a hotel room inside the safari tent. Plunge into a peaceful night’s sleep in the cozy king-sized bed with comfy bedding and linens. An additional full-sized air mattress is available for extra guests. The living space also includes a sitting area and the conveniences of a counter-height refrigerator (with freezer shelf), microwave, and coffeemaker. A standing telescope and tripod provide an opportunity to explore the endless night sky, free of light pollution far away from the city. Color-changing interior mood lighting can be controlled via remote. Your attached, personal bathroom includes a marble-top double sink vanity, toilet, and a private clawfoot tub and attached shower. Enjoy the plush set of towels. Since we have developed a carefully placed water and septic system in an intimate and remote retreat, we ask that our guests help us preserve the environment by moderating use of water.

5. Lucky Arrow Retreat

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45mi from Fredericksburg · 40 sites · Lodging · Dripping Springs, TX

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®.

6. On The Rocks Glamping Resort

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50mi from Fredericksburg · 4 sites · Lodging · Lago Vista, TX

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.

Stories from the community

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Jen

1 week ago

With kids

1 night at Loving Heart Retreats

A beautiful site with everything you need. We stayed in Safari 3

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Jaden

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

Glamping at 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard was lovely! The owners were so fun to talk to you and very accommodating. The property was gorgeous and the tents were great and super updated. Would definitely go back!

Stefunni

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Wow! Loved the drive to sites. So easy to locate your site and the views are incredible! I specifically booked for the stars and it did NOT DISAPPOINT! Felt like we were under the milky way! Plan to come back to stay at all the different sites and bring a crew too!

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Kimberly

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

We had the best time ever!!!!!! The host were friendly and camp was beautiful

j

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

My wife and I love camping and have acquired ALL of the gear over the years to ensure all of our needs are met. We can set up our tent/site quickly and efficiently; however, this was our first time “glamping”, and what a nice change it was to have everything set up for you upon arrival (and sleeping on an actual queen size mattress wasn’t bad either! lol). All we had to do was bring ourselves and our food, they even provide a propane camp-stove! We stayed in ‘5A’ and the view from our front porch was nothing but woods, it felt like we were the only people there, but indoor plumbing and a hot shower were just around the corner. You couldn’t ask for a better location to camp, as you are only a 45 minute drive from Fredericksburg, but it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. It’s located where the Llano and James rivers converge, which allows for kayaking or a dip in the refreshing waters (we were there in late summer and the waters were still surprisingly cool!). We arrived late in the day, as the sun was setting, but Tammy still came by that evening to make sure that we were settled in, and that all of our needs were met (she even surprised us with a box fan* for our tent!). Texas Hill country is stunning and has a lot to offer, but you could not ask for a better location to get a taste of it all, than Dos Rios! *FYI: We were pleasantly surprised to learn that the tents have electrical access, so we were able to run that fan and keep our portable speaker charged!

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Haley

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

We love it here! It’s my favorite spot. Mason is such a cool town and Dos Rios is so great! Any issues we had were addressed right away and the view is breathtaking 🤩

ted

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

I loved my stay at dos Rios, I stayed in the Jupe cliff hanger site. The views were magnificent and enjoyed looking down at the river and seeing the fish swimming around. Loved the hole area and definitely planning on coming back.

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Katelynn

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Beautiful place, unfortunately bad weather made us evacuate but Collin helped us get a credit so we can come back when weather permits.

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keith

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Loving Heart Retreats

Wonderful location, beautiful view, peaceful day and night. During our stay the area was hit by historical flooding. Despite this situation being outside of Laura's control, she constantly provided updates regarding weather, the restoration of power, and kept us apprised of road conditions and provided us the best window of time to make our exit and return to home. Fortunately, given the location, we were at an elevation that ensured our safety and piece of mind. I highly recommend a stay at this property and we will definitely be back. P.S. - Note - Laura at Loving Heart Retreats even provided a place to stay at the retreat to a gentleman that was stuck on the mountain due to flooding. This furthers my confidence that this truly is a loving heart operation! Thanks for everything, Laura.

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daniela

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

I loved tent camping at Colin's land. Through views was beautiful, the river was amazing, clean amenities. I'd definitely come back!

Brent

June 2025

Weekend Trip to 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

The place was an amazing stay when the lights came on during setup. It was an amazing, beautiful night, and I was able to take some amazing pictures. It was the perfect night.

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Danielle

May 2025

With pets

3 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

This is our second time staying at Dos Rios. We always have a great time. The tent had everything it needed but was a little dirtier inside than what I expected after staying in the Jupe properties but nothing that would deter us from coming back. The host is super friendly and helpful. We love the proximity to the river and neighboring towns.

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Lance

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

We stayed at Tentrr 5B. Great camping site. The river nearby is awesome/clean water and good fishing. Very remote and was quiet at night. Campsites are very close together so not really private. Hosts are nice. The bed was comfortable. Downside is the public restrooms and showers are absolutely disgusting/dirty. It’s worse than a nasty truck stop. I would not advise anyone much less a woman use them. Overall, though it’s a good place with great river access but if you’re looking for somewhere that you have a little privacy this is not it as there are RV’s/campsites stacked right on top of each other and people are everywhere. If you don’t want that then you should go somewhere else. Also the James River Icehouse is right across the road from the campground and it’s excellent!! Great burgers and people there are super friendly!!

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Michelle

March 2025

1 night at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

I had the pleasure of staying in 5A already set up Tents with a stunning from the bed. SO peaceful and relaxing, near the bathhouse with hot showers. Clean, comfortable and as a single person traveling I felt safe here!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10 stars

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Wil

March 2025

Weekend Trip to On The Rocks Glamping Resort

It was just an awesome experience and will definitely be back. The wife loved it

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Ethan

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Loving Heart Retreats

Incredible! Relaxing, accommodating, and perfect location. Will have to come back again.

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Ryan

March 2025

With kids

1 night at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Host worked with us to change into a cabin last minute due to cold front that would have otherwise stopped us from staying overnight. The team was helpful and the site as a whole was really neat. Hoping to go again in summer to experience the river more.

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Ruben

February 2025

1 night at Loving Heart Retreats

Amazing stay, all the comfort and beauty you can imagine. Host was responsive & helpful.

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Michelline

February 2025

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

It was awesome. The Jute was amazing and the view was beautiful. I love the little town of Mason and everyone was so friendly !

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Sierra

January 2025

Weekend Trip to 12 Fires Winery and Vineyard

We enjoyed our tent glamping experience at 12 Fires Winery very much! The atmosphere was romantic, positive vibes. The tend had everything we needed, including a space heater and extra blankets which was appreciated on a cold night. The host was responsive, gracious, and accommodating. Thanks 12 Fires!

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The best safari tents near Fredericksburg guide

Where to go

Downtown

Antique shops, boutiques, and intimate restaurants abound in downtown Fredericksburg, worthy of a day trip for shopping and dining. You’ll also find plentiful public parks and museums here, and farmers’ markets and festivals planned throughout the year.

Luckenbach

A 1977 Waylon Jennings song put this tiny town on the map. Today, it’s a historic dance hall and a post office with a bar in the back. Order up a beer and ask the resident guitarist to strum you a tune (you’ll never guess which one is the most requested).

Johnson City

Johnson City and nearby Stonewall are within a 30-minute drive of Fredericksburg along Highway 290 and its wine country. This was the boyhood home of President Lyndon B. Johnson, and you’ll find Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, where you can explore his roots as well as his “Texas White House,” where he lived and worked during his tenure.

When to go

Texas Hill Country is a wonderful destination year-round, given the frequently lovely Texas climate (just prepare for some heat during the summer months). Weekends tend to be busy with tourists, with bachelorette parties flocking to wineries and bars in and around Fredericksburg. Summer is peach season—ideal for picking your own fruits or trying some local cuisine created with peaches. During the winter holidays, Fredericksburg transforms into a German-style Christmas village, with lights, music, and specialty treats to enjoy.