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Guadalupe River RV Campground
1. Guadalupe River RV Campground
92%
(25)
1.9mi from Kerrville · 5 sites
Located in the heart of Hill Country, Kerrville Texas with private fully landscaped river access and full RV Hookups. Guadalupe River Rentals Riverside RV campground is the perfect home base for exploring beautiful Hill Country, Texas.Just 34 miles away you can visit the LBJ Ranch. This is a living memorial to the 36th president of the United States. This is the home of the Texas White House, so named because Lyndon B. Johnson spent 20 percent of his presidency there. When the weight of the office became too much to bear, he retreated to this ranch to escape the rigors of Washington.
You and your family have plenty of things to do here to escape the rigors of your own lives. Johnson's boyhood home contains artifacts from his childhood, including a baseball glove and ball. The president loved cars. You can view a 1915 fire truck, 1934 Ford Phaeton and a rare Amphicar, a car designed to travel on land and water. He also owned a Jolly 500 Ghia, a gift from the owner of Fiat. There's even that era's Air Force One, the plane Johnson used to get to the ranch.Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
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The Arosa
2. The Arosa
100%
(13)
19mi from Kerrville · 12 sites
The Arosa sits on approximately 1 acre.
Come enjoy the outdoor pavilion while you roast up s’mores on the outdoor fire pit. Enjoy the waterfall sounds of a beautiful koi pond, or just enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery.
Full restroom facility with shower.
Full coffee bar.
If you were looking for only sounds of nature, although we do have that🐞🦋🐿️🐸🐦⬛! Be mindful that the property sits off the road on Hwy 290 so you will hear some traffic sounds as well.
Hope to see you at our place. Where we are always “Happy Campers”⛺️!
Located between Kerrville, Tx and Fredericksburg, Tx 20 mins each way🙂
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Laf ranch
3. Laf ranch
99%
(243)
24mi from Kerrville · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
1100 acres of gorgeous natural land at the headwaters of the Medina River. Crystal clear and clean spring feed water. Fourth-generation family owners. Remote camping. Very private with plenty of varied terrain for hiking swimming, tubing, biking or just hanging out in a hammock enjoying the breeze and peace and quiet.
About 2 miles as a crow flies from Lost Maples State Park. You drive through a 13,000-acre ranch to get to us. We are at the end of a dead-end road with one way in and one way out.
NO FISHING
As our topo map shows we have a wide variety of terrain ranging from steep cliffs with huge views to shady canyons. The river cuts through the middle of the place and is surrounded by four hills that each have their unique characteristics ranging from flat oak-covered to rocky steep ridges. I guarantee you will find beauty all around.
We do have a couple of fun areas to try your 4-wheel drive out. Please dont make your own....stay on trails.
There are plenty of places to swim. When the Ladder is reserved, you may not swim there. Please be respectful.
We have 1.5 miles of both sides of the river so plenty of places to swim. It varies a lot in depth and width over the ranch.
Every camp spot has access to all the swimming holes except the ladder when it is booked. The main swimming holes are--
1. Below the Green Cabin
2. Another my brother likes that has a cypress tree submerged you can sit on he calls the 1000 waterfalls
3. big pond
Please note all pictures taken on and of the ranch remain the property of the LAF ranch and are to be used for personal or promotional purposes only. No sales of images allowed.
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Hill Country State Natural Area
4. Hill Country State Natural Area
100%
(9)
State park 29mi from Kerrville · 66 sites
Ride your horse into the sunset on land practically untouched by modern civilization!
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Lost Maples State Natural Area
5. Lost Maples State Natural Area
97%
(44)
State park 31mi from Kerrville · 70 sites
A fall stunner, this park offers gorgeous year-round hiking trails.
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HomeAway Ranch & Wildlife Preserve
6. HomeAway Ranch & Wildlife Preserve
92%
(183)
27mi from Kerrville · 60 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We'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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Al’s Hideaway: Hill Country Couples
7. Al’s Hideaway: Hill Country Couples
98%
(337)
28mi from Kerrville · 31 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to Al’s Hideaway, a peaceful Hill Country retreat designed for adults and couples seeking quiet cabins, scenic RV sites, and relaxing tent camping under the stars. Tucked away on 20 acres in Pipe Creek, our property offers a calm, nature‑rich setting where you can unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of Texas Hill Country.
Stay in one of our cozy, fully furnished cabins, perfect for romantic getaways and weekend escapes. Each cabin includes comfortable beds, private bathrooms, kitchen essentials, and inviting outdoor spaces where you can sip morning coffee, watch wildlife, or enjoy a glass of wine at sunset. For RV travelers, our spacious full‑hookup sites provide privacy, shade, and easy access to all amenities. Tent campers can choose from peaceful, open‑sky spots ideal for stargazing, campfires, and quiet nights surrounded by nature.
Guests love our pool, shaded pavilion, walking trails, and the laid‑back atmosphere that makes Al’s Hideaway feel like a true Hill Country sanctuary. Whether you’re relaxing by the fire, grilling dinner, exploring nearby wineries, or heading out for a scenic drive, this is the perfect basecamp for couples looking to slow down and enjoy the outdoors.
Located just minutes from Bandera, Boerne, and Medina, our property offers quick access to hiking, river floats, breweries, shopping, and some of the best Hill Country views around. After a day of adventure, return to your peaceful site and enjoy the quiet, star‑filled sky that makes this area so special.
If you’re looking for a romantic, adult‑friendly getaway with cabins, RV sites, and camping options, Al’s Hideaway delivers comfort, privacy, and an unforgettable Hill Country experience. Come relax, recharge, and enjoy the simple beauty of nature.
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Sparrow Bend River Retreat
8. Sparrow Bend River Retreat
95%
(1294)
28mi from Kerrville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sparrow 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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Boulderdash Cabin & Camping
9. Boulderdash Cabin & Camping
98%
(620)
29mi from Kerrville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Hi HipCampers! Spend some time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at Boulderdash. Located along the serene Medina River, you can enjoy riverfront access and the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. Boulderdash hosts a variety of accommodations for every type of camper. Enjoy a cozy rustic three-bedroom cabin, primitive tent camping, full hookup RV sites, riverfront tent sites, and more! Play in the river,(please check lake levels) unplug, reconnect with friends and family, and enjoy the views of this beautiful country setting! Enjoy feeding the deer and watching the many varieties of birds, foxes, armadillos, squirrels and others! Our place is just 9 miles from Bandera, TX, the "Cowboy Capital of the World," where you can get a taste of the cowboy lifestyle with horseback riding, ranch tours, rodeos, museums, and more! This is one Texas destination you don't want to miss!
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Guadalupe River State Park
10. Guadalupe River State Park
99%
(35)
State park 39mi from Kerrville · 94 sites
Beautiful and rugged riverfront acreage plus family-friendly amenities.
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Blanco State Park
11. Blanco State Park
100%
(9)
State park 42mi from Kerrville · 29 sites
Swim through the spring-fed Blanco River with dramatic dam views
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Garner State Park
12. Garner State Park
99%
(71)
State park 48mi from Kerrville · 357 sites
Stunning scenery, summer dances, and the Frio River make this a popular Texas state park.
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South Llano River State Park
13. South Llano River State Park
93%
(20)
State park 49mi from Kerrville · 69 sites
Float the day away on the river or get your cardio on hilly trails you share with charming wildlife.
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Grapevine Springs Retreat
14. Grapevine Springs Retreat
100%
(167)
35mi from Kerrville · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Grapevine Springs Retreat—a timeless slice of Texas heritage on our family-run cattle and exotic hunting ranch, established by my great-great-grandfather in the late 1870s. I still live here and keep the place going today. Nestled in the rugged canyons of Real County just north of Leakey on US Hwy 83, this is the headwaters of the West prong of the Frio River, where crystal-clear Grapevine Springs flow year-round.
Escape to true seclusion amid tall hills, ancient hardwood trees (live oaks, Spanish oaks, Escarpment Cherry, and black walnut), and abundant wildlife—white-tail deer, turkey, hogs, exotics, seasonal songbirds, and butterflies. Enjoy the gurgling creek for refreshing swims, peaceful hikes through canyon terrain, breathtaking sunrises/sunsets, and some of the darkest skies in Texas for incredible stargazing.
This is primitive, off-grid camping at its best: no frills, just pure nature immersion for those ready to unplug, Leave No Trace, and make memories under the stars. Ideal for adventurers, families, small groups, or anyone passing the torch to the next generation of nature lovers. As your hands-on host, I love sharing the ranch's stories—expect a warm welcome, local tips, and maybe even a cold one by the fire.
Perfect for quiet retreats, birthday celebrations in the wild, or multi-generational adventures. Note: Access involves some rugged roads (high-clearance recommended); outhouse available nearby. Pack in/pack out, respect the land, and come ready for an authentic Texas experience!"
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Hill Country Nature Retreat
15. Hill Country Nature Retreat
99%
(108)
37mi from Kerrville · 3 sites
My husband and I have built 100% of our homestead ourselves, with no hired help and we try to use as many recycled materials as possible. We utilize some solar power and capture 100% of our water from the rain, for an eco friendly experience. In addition to our rentals, we also built and run a small event/retreat center where folks host retreats, weddings, workshops, and more!
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It's a Wendelful Life Ranch
16. It's a Wendelful Life Ranch
98%
(64)
38mi from Kerrville · 75 sites · Tents, RVs
Cinco de Mayo Event (May 3rd-5th, 2024)
Our ranch was originally part of the enchanted Rock property owned by Mr Moss. It is currently a 6th generation ranch. Original ranch was 1767 acres.
The highest elevation is 1600'. You can locate us on Google Earth by searching for Dooley Wahl Rd Llano, Texas.
We have secluded camping available. Primitive tent camping, or if you want to go glamping you can bring an RV with a generator and be even more secluded but still have the comfortable amenities of an RV.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN RV...no worries!
Contact outdoorsy.com. you can rent an RV. They will deliver it, set it up and pick it up. Remember to ask for a generator.
You don't have to bring wood. We got yuh covered!
There is a porta potty at the dig site. We are currently working on getting an outside bathroom and shower area.
Firepit musicians welcome! Bring your instruments!
Bring bikes, dirt bikes, atv or mule.
Rock hounds who love to pick up rocks will love this place.
Photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature and wildlife will love this!
If you enjoy looking for treasures like Arrowheads and artifacts you can participate in one of our large screen digs.
You can pay for large screen digs when you arrive and see how it works!
You can fish! We allow Jeep rock crawling.
You can Target practice. Hand guns/side arms are permitted.
Lots of room for kids to run and play! Let them be kids!
Family get away, romantic secluded get away!
The skies are limitless! Take home anything mother nature makes. Plants, rocks, feathers and more!
During the month of February March and April the ranch provides a safe space with no electric lines in the 1500' long Sandy bottom dry creek. Leaving you with straight Lanes to you kites. Fighting kites and rather large exotic kites.
Learn local Texas history!
We also offer hog hunting, aoUdad hunting, during deer season we have day hunting available.
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Utopia Oaks RV Park & Camping
17. Utopia Oaks RV Park & Camping
100%
(23)
38mi from Kerrville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
Utopia Oaks RV park was opened in 2021. It's an incredibly clean, peaceful and serene park. It is located in the beautiful hill country, right outside of Utopia, Tx. We offer a quiet park with inspiring scenery and wildlife in every direction. Amenities are still being completed, but we have great wifi, a bathroom, and large spaces. We welcome you to come enjoy complete seclusion in the hills of Utopia. Come for a week or stay for a lifetime!
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3 Dry Wells Ranch
18. 3 Dry Wells Ranch
100%
(453)
39mi from Kerrville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We welcome you to come enjoy the beautiful outdoors and dark sky on a scenic 110 acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Our family has lived and cared for this unique property since 1976 and we are still here today. We are conveniently located in Blanco, Texas less that 50 miles from either San Antonio or Austin and in the heart of the Texas wine country. Our campsites are next to a spring feed tributary creek which flows year around feeding into the Blanco River just a few miles away or hillside with amazing views of the river valley. You will enjoy the babbling creek, miles of hiking and biking trails, cooling off in the creek, scenic hilltop views, solitude, bold sunrises and sunsets, and a brilliant night sky. We have numerous old growth hardwood trees including Live Oaks, Spanish oaks, Elm, Escarpment Cherry, Black walnut, and Ashe Juniper (cedar) one of which has the largest circumference in Texas. We have a wide selection of native and migratory wildlife that calls this place home including white tail deer, wild turkeys, foxes, bobcats, jack rabbits, road runners, seasonal songbirds and butterflies. We are just minutes away from Blanco State Park and a short drive to Pedernales Falls or Guadalupe River State Park.
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Seco Ridge Campgrounds
19. Seco Ridge Campgrounds
99%
(1275)
39mi from Kerrville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
EXPERIENCE UTOPIA
Private, family-friendly campgrounds in the Texas Hill Country. Great views, and just minutes from Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area. We offer 3 different types of camping experiences, so be sure to check out all of our listings.
Message us if you have any questions regarding bookings during the Texas 2'clipse dates: 10/14/23 (annular eclipse) and 4/8/24 (total solar eclipse). We will be in the path of total darkness for both!
-PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING SITES-
Want to get back to nature?
Our secluded primitive tent camping sites are for you. Includes tent pad, fire ring, access to Community Kitchen & our Shower Haus (aka bathrooms & showers). 14-day maximum per month.
-Ridge Site-
Maybe you'd like to get back to nature in style?
Enjoy our Ridge Site with Cargo Tent - complete with a fire ring, table and chairs, and swings. This site does not include a bed.
-THE BUNKHAUS-
Looking to get back to nature with all the creature comforts? Check out our Bunkhaus that sleeps 4, including a queen size bed and a set of bunk beds. The Bunkhaus has electricity,
A/C and Wifi.
ALL OF OUR CAMPING EXPERIENCES INCLUDE ACCESS TO:
• Communal Kitchen (sinks, fridge, grills, etc.)
• The Shower Haus (flushing toilets, sinks, and hot showers)
• The Tree House Play Area
AROUND UTOPIA
• Experience driving on the 'The Twisted Sisters' (Ranch Roads, 335. 336, and 337).
• Garner State Park
• Lost Maples State Natural Area
• Tubing the Frio River
• Sabinal River
• Horseback Riding
• Sabinal County Museum
• Frio Bat Flight
• Utopia Community Park - picnic, swim & fish under the enormous cypress trees.
• Dine at Lost Maples Café, The Lunchbox, or take the 20 min drive to Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery in Tarpley, Tx (featured on Food Network)
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Chula Vista Farms
20. Chula Vista Farms
100%
(151)
41mi from Kerrville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Great News:
Willie Nelson is coming back to Floore's Country Store where his music began. (also where Elvis got his start). His long-standing favorite, Shotgun Willie, was based on John T Floore. Willie and Family will come on Wednesday, October 23. Tickets go on sale 8/29. Floore's is within walking distance of the campsite. Also, on the list Robert Earl Keen (9/2); Josh Abbott Band (9/7); The Mavericks with Asleep at the Wheel (9/14); Gary Allen (9/21) Eli Young Band (10/5). Please check dates.
From the campsite, you will hear all outdoor bands and Willie's is outdoors.
I was not looking for another house to buy, but my daughter wanted me to look at a "little cottage" in Old Town Helotes. Just to shut her up, I made an appointment on a rainy day so I could not see/access the back of the property. The house was 3,000 sq feet and I fell so madly in love with it that I made an offer two hours later. I saw the potential of both house and land. Only after moving in did I walk the pasture and realize how much land I had bought.
The house was featured in the San Antonio Express News (Spaces 2/27/2011) as a home for the arts because I collect folk art: mostly from Mexico.
My daughter Kelly and I worked on the front gardens first; butterfly and cactus gardens, always mindful of choosing local plants and trees. In the spring, the mountain laurels add color; honeysuckle and jasmine scent the land and the flowers on the cacti bloom scarlet and yellow. The summer and fall produce the yellow and orange Esperanza bushes and the Mexican Bougainvillea.
Three years ago, I decided to maximize the use of the back pasture which is separated from the front by a dry creek bed. Kelly and I started an heirloom vegetable farm with raised beds and terracing. We installed some stone steps for easier access. According to the "old folks" here, this property was part of a ranch on the stagecoach line replete with cowboys and Indians, started out as a two-room stone shack and blossomed into a Cinderella home with Moroccan arched ceilings and even a wine cellar.
As parking is on one side of the creek and camping is across the creek, RV's and camper vehicles are discouraged. However, if you message me prior to booking, we can accommodate one low one under the oaks in the front and you will have access to front chiminea and back pasture amenities also.
We are proud to announce that our campsite has been nominated for Best Hipcamp in Texas for 2019 and was recently featured on television to promote Hipcamp. The video can be found under S A Live Hipcamp and provides a visual description of the layout of the property.
Note: Only two tents per site and only two cars per site.
Mardi Gras in the Cowboy Capitol: Bandera, Texas. Fun will begin Thursday, 2/17 and continue till Saturday, 2/19. Please visit website for tickets/events including bull riding.
So you want to spend a weekend at Chula Vista Farms and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Here is the recipe for a unique experience. You check in Friday afternoon and set up camp. Then you walk into Old Town, shop at the antique shops and gallery (Hill Country artists), have a beer with the old-timers at an outdoor picnic table at the Country Club, have dinner at El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant or Big Daddy's BBQ. Then you kick back-- sipping a glass of wine at Wine 101. Then you carefully walk back to the farm, sit in the zero-gravity chairs, watch the stars, and listen to country music coming from Floore's Country Store.
Next morning, you walk to the Cracked Mug in Old Town for coffee, and then, for breakfast, drive 30 miles through the Hill Country to the famous OST Cafe (Old Spanish Trail) in Bandera--the Cowboy Capital. Not only is the cafe famous for its western saddle bar stools, its John Wayne room, its down-home cooking--it is also the destination for the leather-clad, serious-helmeted motorcycle riders from San Antonio who rendezvous and ride up there every Saturday. So you end up with quite an eclectic crowd: serious old-time ranchers, drug-store cowboys, the Steve McQueen type motorcycle racers, and the tourists. And the prices are right! Then, after visiting Bandera, you head out Hwy 73 for 13 miles to Camp Verde--an old Army Camel Fort from the 1840's with a still-functioning post office, and a gorgeous restaurant along the banks of the river (best onion rings this side of heaven). On the return on Hwy 16 (Bandera Road), turn off on PR-37 and visit Medina Lake., Then you return to camp for siesta--before repeating last night's adventure.
Next morning, you walk into Old Town and have breakfast at the Helotes Bakery--full breakfast and baked goods--Texas-size Cream Puffs. On the way home, you stop in Grey Forest and walk/hike through the one-lane roads of this enchanting artist colony with its 300+ cottages and rock homes.
Also every first Saturday, Old Town hosts Market Days--music, crafts and food. We are beginning to host artists who want to paint the Texas Hill Country--what a neat idea: camping and painting. Old Town has just opened its first art gallery featuring local artists and Chula Vista Farms is hosting its second "en plein air" event in the fall.
Ten miles from the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Chula Vista Farms, in Old Town Helotes, lies at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. Camp under magnificent old oaks in the front area or up in the back pasture ( with our heirloom tomatoes) across the creek. See the stars (no city lights) and experience total tranquility. Old Town Helotes is home to several antique stores, wine and coffee bars, El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant and Floore's Country Store—the oldest honky-tonk in Texas where Willie Nelson plays twice a year and country music bands play on weekends. You can hear the music from your campsite.
Chula Vista Farms is part of Old Town Helotes so you can walk to the restaurants and shops. Across the highway (four miles) is the quaint town of Grey Forest with hundreds of artists' cottages and gorgeous walking trails with hills; three miles away is HEB plus—a mega-grocery and wine store; 10 miles is downtown San Antonio with the Riverwalk; 30 miles is Bandera—the Cowboy Capital of the world—a stunning drive of hills and western panoramas--home to the famous OST (Old Spanish Trail) cafe and 13 miles from Bandera lies Camp Verde-with, serene streams, lovely picnic area, a still-functioning post office (from the 1850"s), and a famous restaurant with panoramic views. Camp Verde sits on land which housed a civil-war-era army fort which experimented with camels from Egypt. Four miles away from Chula Vista is Government Canyon -a primitive hiking experience.
Chula Vista Farms has five private campsites in the back pasture. This field is also ideal for group camping--20 tents could be accommodated. We have a communal fire pit, tables, adirondack and zero-gravity chairs and four chimmineas for easy, romantic fires. We can accommodate small pop-up campers under the oaks in front area--but only one at a time. Please ask before booking. Thanks!
You could spend a week here and not run out of things to do: shopping, sight-seeing, walking, hiking, eating, drinking, relaxing, cooking, painting, sitting by the fire, listening to country music and, of course, camping and being close to nature. And if that is not enough, we can put you to work with our heirloom tomato, herb and vegetable farm where names such as Eritrea Basil; White Icicle Radish; Ruby Queen Beets; and tomatoes with exotic titles: Black Vernissage; Black Beauty; Indigo Apple; Ananas Noire; Pork Chop; Lucid Gem and my favorite- Chestnut Chocolate- constitute the language of the day.
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96% (4K) • 1,575 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kerrville
Guadalupe River RV Campground
1. Guadalupe River RV Campground
92%
(25)
1.9mi from Kerrville · 5 sites
Located in the heart of Hill Country, Kerrville Texas with private fully landscaped river access and full RV Hookups. Guadalupe River Rentals Riverside RV campground is the perfect home base for exploring beautiful Hill Country, Texas.Just 34 miles away you can visit the LBJ Ranch. This is a living memorial to the 36th president of the United States. This is the home of the Texas White House, so named because Lyndon B. Johnson spent 20 percent of his presidency there. When the weight of the office became too much to bear, he retreated to this ranch to escape the rigors of Washington.
You and your family have plenty of things to do here to escape the rigors of your own lives. Johnson's boyhood home contains artifacts from his childhood, including a baseball glove and ball. The president loved cars. You can view a 1915 fire truck, 1934 Ford Phaeton and a rare Amphicar, a car designed to travel on land and water. He also owned a Jolly 500 Ghia, a gift from the owner of Fiat. There's even that era's Air Force One, the plane Johnson used to get to the ranch.Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
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The Arosa
2. The Arosa
100%
(13)
19mi from Kerrville · 12 sites
The Arosa sits on approximately 1 acre.
Come enjoy the outdoor pavilion while you roast up s’mores on the outdoor fire pit. Enjoy the waterfall sounds of a beautiful koi pond, or just enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery.
Full restroom facility with shower.
Full coffee bar.
If you were looking for only sounds of nature, although we do have that🐞🦋🐿️🐸🐦⬛! Be mindful that the property sits off the road on Hwy 290 so you will hear some traffic sounds as well.
Hope to see you at our place. Where we are always “Happy Campers”⛺️!
Located between Kerrville, Tx and Fredericksburg, Tx 20 mins each way🙂
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Laf ranch
3. Laf ranch
99%
(243)
24mi from Kerrville · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
1100 acres of gorgeous natural land at the headwaters of the Medina River. Crystal clear and clean spring feed water. Fourth-generation family owners. Remote camping. Very private with plenty of varied terrain for hiking swimming, tubing, biking or just hanging out in a hammock enjoying the breeze and peace and quiet.
About 2 miles as a crow flies from Lost Maples State Park. You drive through a 13,000-acre ranch to get to us. We are at the end of a dead-end road with one way in and one way out.
NO FISHING
As our topo map shows we have a wide variety of terrain ranging from steep cliffs with huge views to shady canyons. The river cuts through the middle of the place and is surrounded by four hills that each have their unique characteristics ranging from flat oak-covered to rocky steep ridges. I guarantee you will find beauty all around.
We do have a couple of fun areas to try your 4-wheel drive out. Please dont make your own....stay on trails.
There are plenty of places to swim. When the Ladder is reserved, you may not swim there. Please be respectful.
We have 1.5 miles of both sides of the river so plenty of places to swim. It varies a lot in depth and width over the ranch.
Every camp spot has access to all the swimming holes except the ladder when it is booked. The main swimming holes are--
1. Below the Green Cabin
2. Another my brother likes that has a cypress tree submerged you can sit on he calls the 1000 waterfalls
3. big pond
Please note all pictures taken on and of the ranch remain the property of the LAF ranch and are to be used for personal or promotional purposes only. No sales of images allowed.
Follow us on Instagram and FB for updates, events and discounts. Discounts to repeat campers. Reach out to me when you are interested in coming.
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Hill Country State Natural Area
4. Hill Country State Natural Area
100%
(9)
State park 29mi from Kerrville · 66 sites
Ride your horse into the sunset on land practically untouched by modern civilization!
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Lost Maples State Natural Area
5. Lost Maples State Natural Area
97%
(44)
State park 31mi from Kerrville · 70 sites
A fall stunner, this park offers gorgeous year-round hiking trails.
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HomeAway Ranch & Wildlife Preserve
6. HomeAway Ranch & Wildlife Preserve
92%
(183)
27mi from Kerrville · 60 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We'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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Al’s Hideaway: Hill Country Couples
7. Al’s Hideaway: Hill Country Couples
98%
(337)
28mi from Kerrville · 31 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to Al’s Hideaway, a peaceful Hill Country retreat designed for adults and couples seeking quiet cabins, scenic RV sites, and relaxing tent camping under the stars. Tucked away on 20 acres in Pipe Creek, our property offers a calm, nature‑rich setting where you can unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of Texas Hill Country.
Stay in one of our cozy, fully furnished cabins, perfect for romantic getaways and weekend escapes. Each cabin includes comfortable beds, private bathrooms, kitchen essentials, and inviting outdoor spaces where you can sip morning coffee, watch wildlife, or enjoy a glass of wine at sunset. For RV travelers, our spacious full‑hookup sites provide privacy, shade, and easy access to all amenities. Tent campers can choose from peaceful, open‑sky spots ideal for stargazing, campfires, and quiet nights surrounded by nature.
Guests love our pool, shaded pavilion, walking trails, and the laid‑back atmosphere that makes Al’s Hideaway feel like a true Hill Country sanctuary. Whether you’re relaxing by the fire, grilling dinner, exploring nearby wineries, or heading out for a scenic drive, this is the perfect basecamp for couples looking to slow down and enjoy the outdoors.
Located just minutes from Bandera, Boerne, and Medina, our property offers quick access to hiking, river floats, breweries, shopping, and some of the best Hill Country views around. After a day of adventure, return to your peaceful site and enjoy the quiet, star‑filled sky that makes this area so special.
If you’re looking for a romantic, adult‑friendly getaway with cabins, RV sites, and camping options, Al’s Hideaway delivers comfort, privacy, and an unforgettable Hill Country experience. Come relax, recharge, and enjoy the simple beauty of nature.
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Sparrow Bend River Retreat
8. Sparrow Bend River Retreat
95%
(1294)
28mi from Kerrville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sparrow 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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Boulderdash Cabin & Camping
9. Boulderdash Cabin & Camping
98%
(620)
29mi from Kerrville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Hi HipCampers! Spend some time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at Boulderdash. Located along the serene Medina River, you can enjoy riverfront access and the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. Boulderdash hosts a variety of accommodations for every type of camper. Enjoy a cozy rustic three-bedroom cabin, primitive tent camping, full hookup RV sites, riverfront tent sites, and more! Play in the river,(please check lake levels) unplug, reconnect with friends and family, and enjoy the views of this beautiful country setting! Enjoy feeding the deer and watching the many varieties of birds, foxes, armadillos, squirrels and others! Our place is just 9 miles from Bandera, TX, the "Cowboy Capital of the World," where you can get a taste of the cowboy lifestyle with horseback riding, ranch tours, rodeos, museums, and more! This is one Texas destination you don't want to miss!
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Guadalupe River State Park
10. Guadalupe River State Park
99%
(35)
State park 39mi from Kerrville · 94 sites
Beautiful and rugged riverfront acreage plus family-friendly amenities.
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Blanco State Park
11. Blanco State Park
100%
(9)
State park 42mi from Kerrville · 29 sites
Swim through the spring-fed Blanco River with dramatic dam views
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Garner State Park
12. Garner State Park
99%
(71)
State park 48mi from Kerrville · 357 sites
Stunning scenery, summer dances, and the Frio River make this a popular Texas state park.
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South Llano River State Park
13. South Llano River State Park
93%
(20)
State park 49mi from Kerrville · 69 sites
Float the day away on the river or get your cardio on hilly trails you share with charming wildlife.
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Grapevine Springs Retreat
14. Grapevine Springs Retreat
100%
(167)
35mi from Kerrville · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Grapevine Springs Retreat—a timeless slice of Texas heritage on our family-run cattle and exotic hunting ranch, established by my great-great-grandfather in the late 1870s. I still live here and keep the place going today. Nestled in the rugged canyons of Real County just north of Leakey on US Hwy 83, this is the headwaters of the West prong of the Frio River, where crystal-clear Grapevine Springs flow year-round.
Escape to true seclusion amid tall hills, ancient hardwood trees (live oaks, Spanish oaks, Escarpment Cherry, and black walnut), and abundant wildlife—white-tail deer, turkey, hogs, exotics, seasonal songbirds, and butterflies. Enjoy the gurgling creek for refreshing swims, peaceful hikes through canyon terrain, breathtaking sunrises/sunsets, and some of the darkest skies in Texas for incredible stargazing.
This is primitive, off-grid camping at its best: no frills, just pure nature immersion for those ready to unplug, Leave No Trace, and make memories under the stars. Ideal for adventurers, families, small groups, or anyone passing the torch to the next generation of nature lovers. As your hands-on host, I love sharing the ranch's stories—expect a warm welcome, local tips, and maybe even a cold one by the fire.
Perfect for quiet retreats, birthday celebrations in the wild, or multi-generational adventures. Note: Access involves some rugged roads (high-clearance recommended); outhouse available nearby. Pack in/pack out, respect the land, and come ready for an authentic Texas experience!"
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Hill Country Nature Retreat
15. Hill Country Nature Retreat
99%
(108)
37mi from Kerrville · 3 sites
My husband and I have built 100% of our homestead ourselves, with no hired help and we try to use as many recycled materials as possible. We utilize some solar power and capture 100% of our water from the rain, for an eco friendly experience. In addition to our rentals, we also built and run a small event/retreat center where folks host retreats, weddings, workshops, and more!
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It's a Wendelful Life Ranch
16. It's a Wendelful Life Ranch
98%
(64)
38mi from Kerrville · 75 sites · Tents, RVs
Cinco de Mayo Event (May 3rd-5th, 2024)
Our ranch was originally part of the enchanted Rock property owned by Mr Moss. It is currently a 6th generation ranch. Original ranch was 1767 acres.
The highest elevation is 1600'. You can locate us on Google Earth by searching for Dooley Wahl Rd Llano, Texas.
We have secluded camping available. Primitive tent camping, or if you want to go glamping you can bring an RV with a generator and be even more secluded but still have the comfortable amenities of an RV.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN RV...no worries!
Contact outdoorsy.com. you can rent an RV. They will deliver it, set it up and pick it up. Remember to ask for a generator.
You don't have to bring wood. We got yuh covered!
There is a porta potty at the dig site. We are currently working on getting an outside bathroom and shower area.
Firepit musicians welcome! Bring your instruments!
Bring bikes, dirt bikes, atv or mule.
Rock hounds who love to pick up rocks will love this place.
Photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature and wildlife will love this!
If you enjoy looking for treasures like Arrowheads and artifacts you can participate in one of our large screen digs.
You can pay for large screen digs when you arrive and see how it works!
You can fish! We allow Jeep rock crawling.
You can Target practice. Hand guns/side arms are permitted.
Lots of room for kids to run and play! Let them be kids!
Family get away, romantic secluded get away!
The skies are limitless! Take home anything mother nature makes. Plants, rocks, feathers and more!
During the month of February March and April the ranch provides a safe space with no electric lines in the 1500' long Sandy bottom dry creek. Leaving you with straight Lanes to you kites. Fighting kites and rather large exotic kites.
Learn local Texas history!
We also offer hog hunting, aoUdad hunting, during deer season we have day hunting available.
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Utopia Oaks RV Park & Camping
17. Utopia Oaks RV Park & Camping
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(23)
38mi from Kerrville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
Utopia Oaks RV park was opened in 2021. It's an incredibly clean, peaceful and serene park. It is located in the beautiful hill country, right outside of Utopia, Tx. We offer a quiet park with inspiring scenery and wildlife in every direction. Amenities are still being completed, but we have great wifi, a bathroom, and large spaces. We welcome you to come enjoy complete seclusion in the hills of Utopia. Come for a week or stay for a lifetime!
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3 Dry Wells Ranch
18. 3 Dry Wells Ranch
100%
(453)
39mi from Kerrville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We welcome you to come enjoy the beautiful outdoors and dark sky on a scenic 110 acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Our family has lived and cared for this unique property since 1976 and we are still here today. We are conveniently located in Blanco, Texas less that 50 miles from either San Antonio or Austin and in the heart of the Texas wine country. Our campsites are next to a spring feed tributary creek which flows year around feeding into the Blanco River just a few miles away or hillside with amazing views of the river valley. You will enjoy the babbling creek, miles of hiking and biking trails, cooling off in the creek, scenic hilltop views, solitude, bold sunrises and sunsets, and a brilliant night sky. We have numerous old growth hardwood trees including Live Oaks, Spanish oaks, Elm, Escarpment Cherry, Black walnut, and Ashe Juniper (cedar) one of which has the largest circumference in Texas. We have a wide selection of native and migratory wildlife that calls this place home including white tail deer, wild turkeys, foxes, bobcats, jack rabbits, road runners, seasonal songbirds and butterflies. We are just minutes away from Blanco State Park and a short drive to Pedernales Falls or Guadalupe River State Park.
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Seco Ridge Campgrounds
19. Seco Ridge Campgrounds
99%
(1275)
39mi from Kerrville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
EXPERIENCE UTOPIA
Private, family-friendly campgrounds in the Texas Hill Country. Great views, and just minutes from Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area. We offer 3 different types of camping experiences, so be sure to check out all of our listings.
Message us if you have any questions regarding bookings during the Texas 2'clipse dates: 10/14/23 (annular eclipse) and 4/8/24 (total solar eclipse). We will be in the path of total darkness for both!
-PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING SITES-
Want to get back to nature?
Our secluded primitive tent camping sites are for you. Includes tent pad, fire ring, access to Community Kitchen & our Shower Haus (aka bathrooms & showers). 14-day maximum per month.
-Ridge Site-
Maybe you'd like to get back to nature in style?
Enjoy our Ridge Site with Cargo Tent - complete with a fire ring, table and chairs, and swings. This site does not include a bed.
-THE BUNKHAUS-
Looking to get back to nature with all the creature comforts? Check out our Bunkhaus that sleeps 4, including a queen size bed and a set of bunk beds. The Bunkhaus has electricity,
A/C and Wifi.
ALL OF OUR CAMPING EXPERIENCES INCLUDE ACCESS TO:
• Communal Kitchen (sinks, fridge, grills, etc.)
• The Shower Haus (flushing toilets, sinks, and hot showers)
• The Tree House Play Area
AROUND UTOPIA
• Experience driving on the 'The Twisted Sisters' (Ranch Roads, 335. 336, and 337).
• Garner State Park
• Lost Maples State Natural Area
• Tubing the Frio River
• Sabinal River
• Horseback Riding
• Sabinal County Museum
• Frio Bat Flight
• Utopia Community Park - picnic, swim & fish under the enormous cypress trees.
• Dine at Lost Maples Café, The Lunchbox, or take the 20 min drive to Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery in Tarpley, Tx (featured on Food Network)
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Chula Vista Farms
20. Chula Vista Farms
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41mi from Kerrville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Great News:
Willie Nelson is coming back to Floore's Country Store where his music began. (also where Elvis got his start). His long-standing favorite, Shotgun Willie, was based on John T Floore. Willie and Family will come on Wednesday, October 23. Tickets go on sale 8/29. Floore's is within walking distance of the campsite. Also, on the list Robert Earl Keen (9/2); Josh Abbott Band (9/7); The Mavericks with Asleep at the Wheel (9/14); Gary Allen (9/21) Eli Young Band (10/5). Please check dates.
From the campsite, you will hear all outdoor bands and Willie's is outdoors.
I was not looking for another house to buy, but my daughter wanted me to look at a "little cottage" in Old Town Helotes. Just to shut her up, I made an appointment on a rainy day so I could not see/access the back of the property. The house was 3,000 sq feet and I fell so madly in love with it that I made an offer two hours later. I saw the potential of both house and land. Only after moving in did I walk the pasture and realize how much land I had bought.
The house was featured in the San Antonio Express News (Spaces 2/27/2011) as a home for the arts because I collect folk art: mostly from Mexico.
My daughter Kelly and I worked on the front gardens first; butterfly and cactus gardens, always mindful of choosing local plants and trees. In the spring, the mountain laurels add color; honeysuckle and jasmine scent the land and the flowers on the cacti bloom scarlet and yellow. The summer and fall produce the yellow and orange Esperanza bushes and the Mexican Bougainvillea.
Three years ago, I decided to maximize the use of the back pasture which is separated from the front by a dry creek bed. Kelly and I started an heirloom vegetable farm with raised beds and terracing. We installed some stone steps for easier access. According to the "old folks" here, this property was part of a ranch on the stagecoach line replete with cowboys and Indians, started out as a two-room stone shack and blossomed into a Cinderella home with Moroccan arched ceilings and even a wine cellar.
As parking is on one side of the creek and camping is across the creek, RV's and camper vehicles are discouraged. However, if you message me prior to booking, we can accommodate one low one under the oaks in the front and you will have access to front chiminea and back pasture amenities also.
We are proud to announce that our campsite has been nominated for Best Hipcamp in Texas for 2019 and was recently featured on television to promote Hipcamp. The video can be found under S A Live Hipcamp and provides a visual description of the layout of the property.
Note: Only two tents per site and only two cars per site.
Mardi Gras in the Cowboy Capitol: Bandera, Texas. Fun will begin Thursday, 2/17 and continue till Saturday, 2/19. Please visit website for tickets/events including bull riding.
So you want to spend a weekend at Chula Vista Farms and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Here is the recipe for a unique experience. You check in Friday afternoon and set up camp. Then you walk into Old Town, shop at the antique shops and gallery (Hill Country artists), have a beer with the old-timers at an outdoor picnic table at the Country Club, have dinner at El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant or Big Daddy's BBQ. Then you kick back-- sipping a glass of wine at Wine 101. Then you carefully walk back to the farm, sit in the zero-gravity chairs, watch the stars, and listen to country music coming from Floore's Country Store.
Next morning, you walk to the Cracked Mug in Old Town for coffee, and then, for breakfast, drive 30 miles through the Hill Country to the famous OST Cafe (Old Spanish Trail) in Bandera--the Cowboy Capital. Not only is the cafe famous for its western saddle bar stools, its John Wayne room, its down-home cooking--it is also the destination for the leather-clad, serious-helmeted motorcycle riders from San Antonio who rendezvous and ride up there every Saturday. So you end up with quite an eclectic crowd: serious old-time ranchers, drug-store cowboys, the Steve McQueen type motorcycle racers, and the tourists. And the prices are right! Then, after visiting Bandera, you head out Hwy 73 for 13 miles to Camp Verde--an old Army Camel Fort from the 1840's with a still-functioning post office, and a gorgeous restaurant along the banks of the river (best onion rings this side of heaven). On the return on Hwy 16 (Bandera Road), turn off on PR-37 and visit Medina Lake., Then you return to camp for siesta--before repeating last night's adventure.
Next morning, you walk into Old Town and have breakfast at the Helotes Bakery--full breakfast and baked goods--Texas-size Cream Puffs. On the way home, you stop in Grey Forest and walk/hike through the one-lane roads of this enchanting artist colony with its 300+ cottages and rock homes.
Also every first Saturday, Old Town hosts Market Days--music, crafts and food. We are beginning to host artists who want to paint the Texas Hill Country--what a neat idea: camping and painting. Old Town has just opened its first art gallery featuring local artists and Chula Vista Farms is hosting its second "en plein air" event in the fall.
Ten miles from the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Chula Vista Farms, in Old Town Helotes, lies at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country. Camp under magnificent old oaks in the front area or up in the back pasture ( with our heirloom tomatoes) across the creek. See the stars (no city lights) and experience total tranquility. Old Town Helotes is home to several antique stores, wine and coffee bars, El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant and Floore's Country Store—the oldest honky-tonk in Texas where Willie Nelson plays twice a year and country music bands play on weekends. You can hear the music from your campsite.
Chula Vista Farms is part of Old Town Helotes so you can walk to the restaurants and shops. Across the highway (four miles) is the quaint town of Grey Forest with hundreds of artists' cottages and gorgeous walking trails with hills; three miles away is HEB plus—a mega-grocery and wine store; 10 miles is downtown San Antonio with the Riverwalk; 30 miles is Bandera—the Cowboy Capital of the world—a stunning drive of hills and western panoramas--home to the famous OST (Old Spanish Trail) cafe and 13 miles from Bandera lies Camp Verde-with, serene streams, lovely picnic area, a still-functioning post office (from the 1850"s), and a famous restaurant with panoramic views. Camp Verde sits on land which housed a civil-war-era army fort which experimented with camels from Egypt. Four miles away from Chula Vista is Government Canyon -a primitive hiking experience.
Chula Vista Farms has five private campsites in the back pasture. This field is also ideal for group camping--20 tents could be accommodated. We have a communal fire pit, tables, adirondack and zero-gravity chairs and four chimmineas for easy, romantic fires. We can accommodate small pop-up campers under the oaks in front area--but only one at a time. Please ask before booking. Thanks!
You could spend a week here and not run out of things to do: shopping, sight-seeing, walking, hiking, eating, drinking, relaxing, cooking, painting, sitting by the fire, listening to country music and, of course, camping and being close to nature. And if that is not enough, we can put you to work with our heirloom tomato, herb and vegetable farm where names such as Eritrea Basil; White Icicle Radish; Ruby Queen Beets; and tomatoes with exotic titles: Black Vernissage; Black Beauty; Indigo Apple; Ananas Noire; Pork Chop; Lucid Gem and my favorite- Chestnut Chocolate- constitute the language of the day.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Ken
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed camping at Boulderdash. Facilities were all clean and well maintained. The host, Valerie was friendly and helpful. Our kids and dog enjoyed exploring the river(a little too cold for a swim).
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Imelda
2 weeks ago
Tent
Judith property is perfect for a weekend getaway from the city. Enjoyed the mature trees, the stars gazing and the different birds around the area. Having a full bathroom available is a plus.
Judith is very inviting and gave us useful information about the town. She is easy to communicate with. Through phone or even in person. We will definitely be back.
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Esther
2 weeks ago
16 ft car
With pets
I enjoyed my stay! It was super peaceful and relaxing.
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Deana
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Super easy process for a gorgeous location! The host was extremely responsive and able to answer all of our preliminary questions. We got to enjoy a girls weekend at River camp 4. Even with cooler, overcast weather we were able to enjoy the river and our campsite throughout the weekend. Bathrooms were well maintained and clean despite being a full campground! Site 4 was fantastic because it had shade and still easy access to the River. Can't wait to go back
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Javier
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Chris
2 weeks ago
4 ft rooftop tent
With pets
What a great experience. The land is some of the most beautiful in Texas. If you want a private area with no phone service this is the place. Thanks to the host for a great weekend.
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Isaac
2 weeks ago
With pets
Beautiful weekend hide away. Host is very helpful and kind. Had a great time! Would visit again in a heartbeat.
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Adriana
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Beautiful property with great views. The long roads winding around to get to the property were taken care of and beautiful. Arrival instructions were clear. Fritz was responsive and accommodating. Very reasonable host. I definitely plan on going back.
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Molly
2 weeks ago
Group trip
This was our second time staying at the Bell Hill Tent, it’s been great both times!
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Sherrie
2 weeks ago
17 ft campervan
With pets
The BEST part of staying here was getting to visit with Judith!! I love hearing people’s stories and adventures… she did NOT disappoint! The grounds themselves you ask?!? Quite lovely and peaceful from the small vehicle spots to the lovely walk to the tent camping spots! Full access to a bathroom complete with shower and towels provided. Plus you’re close to Old Town Helotes, which I had never heard of but will definitely visit again! Will I stay at Chula Vista Farms? I sure hope so if the parking pad is available!! I would HIGHLY recommend a stay here! I
Bonus: the neighbor has a variety of animals you can watch over the back fence. Can’t say that I’ve ever seen a dog play with a baby goat! But now I can! 🤣🥰
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Tim
2 weeks ago
11 ft truck camper
With pets
Super cool little spot. Clean, easily accessible well kept, friendly all that. Ill be back with a fishing pole soon I imagine
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michelle
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Beautiful spot near the river. Bathroom, kitchen,, fire ring, picnic table, trees, and views. Everything we could have asked for in a weekend getaway with our dog.
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Ron
3 weeks ago
14 ft pop-up camper
Serene and rustic perfectly describes Boulderdash. It is quaint and quiet with all the amenities you could want and a short walk down to the Medina River helped cool thing down in the Texas heat. Valerie, the park host, was always around if anything was needed from the general store and we even had a chance to meet owners Carol Anne and Lyn. Fine people all around.
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Gil
3 weeks ago
Tent
Great communication from the owner. Detailed directions and site instructions. Very Helpful
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sovin
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
It was fun camping. The site was well maintained. Restrooms were clean, and the river was amazing.
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Jinny
3 weeks ago
With pets
My two sons, dog, and I stayed in The Bunkhaus and had a really wonderful time. Our family has been going through some rough times and I was looking for a place where we could spend time together and find peace. It was a bonus that we could bring our 16-month old rescue dog with us as he is our first dog and very spoiled. He was a little over protective but everyone we met was very kind about it. The property was exactly what we needed - far away from city life but also with the amenities to make it an easy place to go and unwind. Also, having Garner and Lost Maples (two very dog friendly spots) nearby was so convenient. We were delighted to be able to swim and hike with our pup. All of us agreed that this was a great trip and that we want to come back to The Bunkhaus. Thank you to Woody and his family for their hospitality and kindness to my family.
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kelly
3 weeks ago
Tent
Nice spot in a shaded grassy field. Judith was very friendly and helpful.
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pierre
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Awesome little getaway, the site was nice and clean and the nature sounds at night was amazing. No lights really so you can see the clear skies beautifully. Can't wait for the water level to rise... Definitely going to be a repeat visit!
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Avery
3 weeks ago
Tent
Had an amazing time at Dos Rios! This was just what we were looking for: awesome views at site 2 and plenty of spots to pull up by the river. The water was calm and refreshing and the staff was super kind and helpful. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lovely time appreciating nature!
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Jonathan
3 weeks ago
Tent
Fun rugged off grid camping with no cell service! I love the 4x4 route to get to the camp sites. Multiple water crossings to get to property too.
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