The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Menard, Texas

Looking to combine luxury with nature? Look no further than Hipcamp's selection of glamping options near Menard, Texas, all with easy access to the river. With over 360 options to choose from, including top-rated campsites like Seco Ridge Campgrounds (454 reviews), Dos Rios (280 reviews), and Sparrow Bend River Retreat (233 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets and trash service while taking part in activities such as hiking, climbing, and whitewater paddling. And with an average price per night of $53 and options as low as $30, glamping near Menard, Texas has never been more accessible.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Menard

Looking to combine luxury with nature? Look no further than Hipcamp's selection of glamping options near Menard, Texas, all with easy access to the river. With over 360 options to choose from, including top-rated campsites like Seco Ridge Campgrounds (454 reviews), Dos Rios (280 reviews), and Sparrow Bend River Retreat (233 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets and trash service while taking part in activities such as hiking, climbing, and whitewater paddling. And with an average price per night of $53 and options as low as $30, glamping near Menard, Texas has never been more accessible.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Menard

1. Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

95%

(968)

37mi from Menard · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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. Cabin at the Ranch - Harper, TX

99%

(100)

42mi from Menard · 1 site · Lodging

The Ranch is our place we like to go when we need to get away. It's raw and it's nice land to camp, explore and enjoy wildlife. We have a Wildlife Exemption on the property and enjoy managing native song birds. We keep a constant flow of bird seed located in feeders around the ranch, and we have seen all kinds of birds making this a great place for birders. The ranch has nice elevation changes with a wet weather creek that traverses the property. There are some trails to hike or mountain bike. The cabin is rustic without plumbing or electricity, but we enjoy it and it's fun to think it's everything we would need. This is off-grid living all the way, and we are constantly learning new and better ways to do things. The cabin is located on the very first spot we pitched a tent after purchasing the land, and we continue to make improvements as we go. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

3. Hill Terrace

100%

(133)

37mi from Menard · 8 sites · Lodging

The site sits near the junction of Bailey Creek and the South Llano River. The land is managed for bird watching and plant diversity and boast and astonishing variety of plant species. The Painted Bunting and the Black-throated Sparrow almost always available for view here. Hill Terrace Cabins One and Three began their existence as Depression era Girls Scout cabins. Humans have been on the site and estimated 7,000 years now and there is strong sense of peace and continuity in the land and waters here. An historical marker on site relates a famous shoot-out between The Texas Rangers and the infamous Potter gang. The wells are shallow, spring fed, and sweet with limestone, so bring your favorite tea or coffee. And a hat! The river is flowing well, but burn bans may be in effect.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Tatiana

2 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Everything was perfect! The view from the hill, the river, the sky, the fishing, the place itself, and the host—all combined to create a wonderful, unforgettable experience for our entire family!

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Bryce

November 2025

With pets

1 night at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Everything was very well setup and the area around has plenty to explore. It was perfect to take our kid and pooch for stargazing and some peaceful nights. Well be back!

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Izabeau

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

I had the best time with my little family in our very first camping trip here. Everything was well kept the most beautiful views and scenic river. The evem owners checked on us and asked if we needed anything and I had rembered that our kids cot stayed behind and could use an extra one which they graciously brought by for kiddos. We loved the community feeling, yet still with had privacy and the convenient amenities. We will be back again 100%

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michelle

November 2025

2 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Cute campground, set up well, close proximity to the river.

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 🤩

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Evelyn

September 2025

3 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

We rented the tiny home. It was clean and well attended to. The staff was nice, friendly, and attentive throughout our stay. Great location for relaxation, kayaking, and star gazing! Great restaurants near by!

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.

Jay

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

You do not charge me a $55 cleaning fee when the sheets haven't been changed, but only deodorized with the strongest smelling deodorant I have ever encountered. White towels Always! Ours were gray with brown streaks. I guess somebody used them after they did their business in our cabin. Luckily we brought our own and used those after we showered/ swam. Had to listen to Tammy. Go on and on for 30 minutes about leaving a good review but you know what? No. To her credit she did give us two tubes for free. I'm not expecting Caesars Palace in this type of camping situation but it could have been a whole lot better.

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Eric

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Beautiful property. Great host. Nice facilities. Nice place to fish and swim.

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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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Louie

July 2025

3 nights at Hill Terrace

This is a great place close to the riverbank. Nice walkway down as well as kayaks on site to use. Cabins are about 100 years old but have some updates that makes it nice to stay in. The host was great very helpful and quick to respondon, also has a guy that is next door if anything pops up. Beds were comfy and the patios are very nice to sit on. Would recommend to stay for a nice river trip.

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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!

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Carissa

May 2025

2 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

We had an incredible stay in the Airstream! The location is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views that made our trip unforgettable. The staff was exceptionally friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. This gem of a place exceeded our expectations, and we’re already looking forward to returning. Thank you for an amazing experience!

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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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TJ

April 2025

With kids

3 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

We enjoyed our stay in the big cabin. It fit our family of 7 and we had plenty of things to do! This place was perfect for kids, even toddlers. We felt safe the entire time and the property manager was there if we needed anything. We’ll definitely come back, but with friends!!!

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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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Yasmine

March 2025

With pets

3 nights at Dos Rios - Hill Country Adventure

Dos Rios was there PERFECT spot for my family! We stayed 3 nights at the Tiny Cabin 12. It had everything we needed from kitchen appliances, to clean bedding and towels! This space accommodated me my partner, my 8 month old, 8 year old and our German shepherd. Super comfortable, nice AC, hot showers, and a fire pit to cook on outside. The main guy that was working there helped us as soon as we arrived! He was a huge help to us during our stay! The river area was so beautiful every morning and evening, very clean around the whole RV park. I highly recommend this place to anyone especially if you have kids or pets! Everyone around us was very respectful and polite ❤️❤️ We will be back again!