Camping near Nixon

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Looking for the best camping near Nixon? The area features dozens of top-rated campgrounds and places to park your RV for the night, many within a short distance of Texas hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Whether you want a pet-friendly campsite or a family cabin rental with wifi, check out campsite photos, tips, and reviews from other outdoor enthusiasts to plan your next camping trip near Nixon.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nixon

River Grove Campground

1. River Grove Campground

99%
(452)
19mi from Nixon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
. These are unique camping spots along the Guadalupe River. I didn’t exactly understand how unique until I started getting feedback from my campers. The surrounding scenery will lower your blood pressure and do wonders to let you reconnect with nature. Sit back and close your eyes late in the evening and listen to all the wildlife talking to each other. There is faint traffic noise from 90A about a 1/3 of a mile away but it calms down after 7 or so. Currently no amenities but I am in the plans for some portable bathrooms. Please be prepared to cover all your bathroom and cooking needs. I do have some good clean well water from a faucet on the way into the campgrounds. Campfires are permitted. There is a convenience store (Diamond A) with clean bathrooms and a great bbq just 5 miles to the west on 90A and a Walmart and HEB 10 miles to the east on 90A. (Both Diamond A and Walmart sell fishing licenses if you need one. Dogs are allowed at sites 3 and 4 but not at 1 or 2 where my livestock guardian dogs have access to. No matter the size or temperament of your pets you are always expected to have them under your control at ALL times. I have very small livestock in the area frequently I am almost always on the property and try to have my phone with me while campers are on site, just let me know what you need and I will do what I can to accommodate you. Please Contact me through the Hipcamp app. Tub of mixed firewood ( pecan, hackberry, sycamore and chinaberry $15 Tub of split pecan wood $20 $5 cash discount off total but can also accept Zelle, cashapp, PayPal and Venmo.
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Western Trails RV (ID Verification)

2. Western Trails RV (ID Verification)

96%
(45)
27mi from Nixon · 104 sites · Tents, RVs
**Welcome to Western Trails RV Resort, Texas!** **100% ID Verification Required** Book your stay with us any time, day or night! Please note that our response times may vary later in the day. **Your Contribution Matters:** All donations for the cleaning fee go directly to maintaining our restroom facilities, ensuring a clean and pleasant environment for all guests. **Our Dream:** Nestled on a tranquil 10-acre property in Marion, Texas, just minutes from Interstate 10, Western Trails RV Resort is the perfect escape to relax and unwind. Enjoy the beauty of the starry night sky away from city lights, while being a short drive from San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Seguin. **Nearby Attractions:** - **San Antonio River Walk**: A scenic pedestrian walkway that runs through the heart of San Antonio. - **The Alamo**: A historic site and symbol of Texan independence. - **Natural Bridge Caverns**: Explore breathtaking underground formations. - **Gruene Hall**: The oldest dance hall in Texas, famous for live music and vibrant culture. - **Guadalupe River**: Perfect for tubing, fishing, and enjoying nature. - **Lake McQueeney**: A beautiful spot for water activities and relaxation. **Amenities:** - Complimentary Wi-Fi High Speed Internet - Laundry facilities - Clean bathroom with shower **Cleaning Fee:** Please consider adding a donation for the cleaning fee, which helps us keep our rates affordable while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. **House Rules:** - Clean up after yourself - Respect fellow guests - Keep pets on a leash at all times - Children must be supervised by an adult We are excited to create a peaceful retreat for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for supporting us on this journey!
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South Picosa

3. South Picosa

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(50)
27mi from Nixon · 1 site
Come explore some awesome property with miles of trails, incredible views, scenic lookouts, and lots of wildlife! The is the land of Spanish Settlers and Comanche Indians—once part of Mission Espada’s Ranchlands known as Rancho De La Cabras. Primitive camping, hiking, and nature watching make for a great adventure on this 50 acre farm located in Floresville, Texas. Each visit includes firewood to end the day with a fire under the stars. Opportunities to kayak the San Antonio River and explore the Camino Real Hike and Bike Trail are close by!
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Palmetto State Park

4. Palmetto State Park

95%
(11)
State park 25mi from Nixon · 38 sites
Escape to the tropics in Texas and enjoy lush greenery, a lake, and the San Marcos River.
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Lockhart State Park

5. Lockhart State Park

State park 40mi from Nixon · 20 sites
Small hidden gem campground close to Austin near famous Texas barbecue joints.
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Hansler Eye Of The Water Camp

6. Hansler Eye Of The Water Camp

100%
(23)
30mi from Nixon · 2 sites
Welcome to our diverse camping haven! Spanning 100 acres, our camp boasts a variety of terrains and water features. Explore forested areas teeming with wildlife, including a mile of winding creek and over 250 yards of San Antonio Riverfront. Fishing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities abound, offering top-notch outdoor adventures. While our sites are currently extremely primitive, we provide drinking water at the entrance and a convenient port-o-potty near the camping sites. Each campsite is equipped with log benches and a sandstone fire-ring, ensuring a comfortable and cozy experience amidst nature's beauty. If you are interested in taking Survival Training please visit our Website to register. Outbackerish.com
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The Best Dam Spot

7. The Best Dam Spot

99%
(766)
36mi from Nixon · 4 sites
4 dispersed tent campsites are located on a large gravel bar facing a beautiful private waterfall. Camping is pack-in, pack-out from the parking lot (approx. 50yds). No overlanding rigs, pop-ups, RVs or rooftop car camping. Vehicles are not allowed at campsites. No pets. When booking, select any of the 4 sites. Sites are first come, first serve. For groups with less than 6 people (including children) please reserve only ONE site. Campsite includes: use of kayaks and paddleboards, unlimited river access, picnic table, semi-private communal outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a clean outdoor port-a-potty that is regularly sanitized. No composting and/or personal toilets allowed. Please only use the restroom in the portalet provided. *Feel free to BYO wagon to haul gear to site! 🔌Electricity is available from dusk to dawn. A 50ft-100ft extension cord is required for electrical access to your site from dusk to dawn (extension cords not provided). *Portable small generators/ Power banks are recommended for electricity at site during the day. **No tent A/C’s or heaters** (small fans recommended). *Canopy is recommended for additional shade at site. *Tubes/floats are recommended for below the dam. (floats/tubes NOT provided). *Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings ONLY. Campers are responsible for monitoring/extinguishing fires. Do not cut any trees/limbs on property. (Firewood bundles available). *Metal grate is recommended for cooking on fire ring. *Climbing on the dam structure is strictly prohibited. *ALL campers/guests on the property must arrive BEFORE dark to check-in, sign a Release of Liability Waiver AND pick-up wristband. *All children ages 6+ MUST be included in your reservation under "Children." *Day passes are for additional guests/friends visiting for the day. $25 person/day. Includes kayak and paddleboard use. Please add them to your reservation under "Extras." Limit 2 per site. -Total headcount of adults, children AND day passes on property has to match your reservation. **No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk** **Children must be supervised at all times** Lifejackets for all ages are available for use. **NO PETS** **NO GLASS** Feel free to message us if you have questions!
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Robins Nest Treehouse

8. Robins Nest Treehouse

99%
(89)
38mi from Nixon · 1 site
Welcome to your own private holler—where magic hangs from the trees and time slows to a whisper. Robin’s Nest is a real treehouse—built atop 7 oaks with no tape measure, no level, and no blueprints—just imagination, old wood, and 100-year-old treasures tucked into every corner. It’s not a house on stilts next to trees. It’s in the trees. And when you’re here, you’re not on our time. You’re on treehouse time. This isn’t polished, modern luxury. It’s barefoot luxury. A dreamy, playful escape with simple comforts: Swing in the queen daybed, shower in the open-air master bath up in the trees with you, soak in the cowboy hot tub. Lounge in the cargo net and watch the treetops sway in the breeze. Sit by the fire. Wander the trails. At night, let the frogs sing and the stars take over. Push open the double doors. Slide the futon against the handrail under the roof cover. Turn off the lights and leave only the fairy lights glowing. Across the pond, a spotlight shines on a little feeder, and if you’ve been quiet, you’ll see deer, raccoons, and other critters play in the dark—like a living storybook, better than TV. Leave the doors open. Let the cool AC wash over you. This moment is yours. This holler is completely yours. No shared spaces. No interruptions. Just you and the wild around you. This land is a working wildlife sanctuary, cared for with 50 years of hands-on learning. Please don’t bring poisons—they hurt the good critters too. The yellow-and-black mud daubers? Harmless to humans, deadly to harmful spiders. The big harmless, banana spiders keep flies and mosquitos away. It's nature in balance. If the pond’s low, bring a float or take our kayaks ten minutes away to a secret bend in the San Marcos River. We’ll share the pin. Your close to town but, fully immersed in nature, so it's not ideal for small kids to wander alone. Ladders, beds, and trails, Not built to code. Not meant for crowds. Best for adults who can move comfortably and safely through a natural setting. One night is an escape. Two or more is where it starts to work on you. This is your holler now.
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The Ranch RV spot

9. The Ranch RV spot

97%
(17)
39mi from Nixon · 1 site
The RV site includes a 38 ft. covering, 50A electricity, sewer and city water hookups. There is also a fire pit and a covered picnic table close by. Semi working farm with cows, chickens, and small garden. The ranch also features a 1910 house that is currently being renovated. This property has been in our family since the 1960's, and owned by close friends of the family since the house was built in 1910. Close access to San Marcos, Lockhart, and Luling. Public river access is just down the road. Just 8 miles away located in the heart of Texas’s barbecue capital, Lockhart State Park is an intimate, area with lush trees and trails along the Clear Fork Creek. It offers amenities like a swimming pool, a golf course, a small waterfall, fishing, and hiking. It’s just a 10-minute drive from legendary restaurants like Black’s Barbecue, Smitty’s Market, and Kreuz Market—all must-eat stops for barbecue fans. The state park offers short, flat trails ideal for novice hikers on the Comanche Loop, and fishing is as easy as casting your line—no license required—and enjoying the peaceful environment. If you're willing to venture a little further, 22 miles away you have Palmeto state park.
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Goliad State Park & Historic Site

10. Goliad State Park & Historic Site

90%
(5)
State park 48mi from Nixon · 58 sites
Camp in the shadows of an 18th-century Spanish mission.
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Yanawana Camp

11. Yanawana Camp

100%
(11)
42mi from Nixon · 4 sites
Open year-round, Yanawana Camp is a 2.4 acre RV Park consisting of 4 back-in sites with full hook-ups (20-30-50 amp, water and sewer). Currently, NO restrooms, showers, laundry are available. Please make sure your RV is fully equipped with your amenities. We can say all we like about our Camp but the only opinion that really matters is our guests. Major attractions near Yanawana Camp: The Hike and Bike Trail along the San Antonio River Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission Espada World Heritage Site San Antonio Riverwalk Stinson Municipal Airport restaurant and helicopter rides Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Mission San Jose Mission Concepcion Palo Alto Community College The Alamo San Fernando Cathedral SeaWorld San Antonio Six Flags Fiesta Texas We hope to see you soon!
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Elm Creek Bluff

12. Elm Creek Bluff

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(15)
43mi from Nixon · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn more about this land: A beautiful, Texas Hill Country spot. Located about 15 minutes from downtown New Braunfels and Gruene. Improved road surface to access site for one medium-sized (up to 30') camper van or up to a 20' trailer. Please be aware that trailers exceeding 20' cannot be accommodated. Fresh water, 30amp and 120volt electric hookups. Hike and explore 12 wooded acres. Lots of nature! New Braunfels water recreation and Canyon Lake are less than one half hour away. Property owner lives on site. Fresh, free-range chicken eggs furnished on request
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Off Grid Immersion Camp

13. Off Grid Immersion Camp

94%
(254)
47mi from Nixon · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
****Recent Update**** Due to new adjacent properties developments, and new neighbors moving in nearby, there are occasional neighboring barking, music and gunshots that can be heard from the distance, which is pretty common out in the countryside here. *************************************************************************************** There is currently a group of 10 people who spend the majority of our time living and striving to create community on these 85 beautiful acres of land. Our goals are to establish a thriving community, grow most of our own food, build tiny houses to rent or sell, create sustainability and be as self sufficient as possible, salvage material for builds, host events and retreats, teach classes, and more. Please feel free to ask questions and share any interest you may have in what we are doing here. Our property is a densely forested 85 acres with a walk-able 2 miles around the perimeter of the property and many trails and hidden nooks to explore throughout the heart of this beautiful escape back to our natural roots. We are in the process of mapping out the trails- which we plan to make available soon! For now those of you with a sense of adventure and desire to explore will certainly be satisfied. We have a full acre size pond and a kayak that you can feel free to use. There is a communal area around the pond that we will be adding to in the near future- you may run into some of our community members or other campers there from time to time, we invite you to socialize, bring a chair, perhaps a beverage or snack and get to know each other and us as well if we cross paths! You will observe and encounter wildlife in abundance including a variety of birds, wild hogs, opossums, armadillo, moles, spiders, scorpions, butterflies, praying mantis, walking sticks, snakes- keep an eye out for rattlesnakes and copperheads, deer, many insects, and more. Please be cautious and treat these creatures' home with respect for them as well as yourselves. Our property is also home to some lovely cows, chickens, a few dogs, and several cats- they (other than the cows who do what they please) generally remain in areas away from our camp sites though they may still decide to stop by to say hello! We have many spaces available for camping throughout the property. These are primitive campsites on raw land so you will need to provide your own tent, water, food, and operate with a leave no trace mentality when camping here. There are areas that can accommodate large groups of campers as well as very secluded nooks if you are looking for a private retreat into nature. There is plenty of fallen wood available for firewood and a fire pit will be prepared for you before arrival!
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River Creek Campgrounds

14. River Creek Campgrounds

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(27)
48mi from Nixon · 1 site
Welcome to River Creek. An Oasis in Mission Valley Texas that is the ideal weekend get away for the Primal Camper. Fishing, Kayak easement, swimming, access to monitored short gun range, exploring the old homestead site, or even hunting arrowheads along the river, a stocked catch and release pond, and meals can be purchased at the time of Reservations..Just bring your Tent/s, and your personal beverages of choice. Burn pits are at each campsite, and there are several community pits. There is an archery range and an In Case You Forgot Store that carries most camping and cooking items,plus soaps, first aid kits and even some otc medications..ALL ON a secluded Ranch. There are other events available at an extra cost. Standard Camping starts at 35 USD per tent. Other amenities available at Time of Reservations. Horseback riding Basic Camping skills, Campfire cooking, shelter, Fishing, Gun Safety, Bushman Survival, and even a Campsite Contest for those competitive campers who love to compete, all also available on set dates. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the Great Outdoors whether New to Camping, Novice, or experienced We at River Creek have a great experience ready for you to enjoy. River Creek Campgrounds give us a Try. Grand Opening after Valentines. We also have Single Camping available for 1 to 3 days. Reservations still apply. Come See us at RIVER CREEK CAMPGROUNDS rivercreekcampground.rcc@gmail.com
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Mystic Quarry

15. Mystic Quarry

95%
(11)
48mi from Nixon · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Mystic Quarry, a Modern RV Resort offering Cabins, Glamping, and Camping, located near the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Mystic Quarry Resort is a campground designed for all types of travelers, whether you are a local family from Austin looking to escape the city, or a retiree seeking a winter retreat, or just looking for a place to relax in nature after a busy week. Our accommodations range from tiny houses, tipis, glamping tents, and cabins to RV sites and tent sites. You may spend your time with us in quiet respite under the trees, lounging by the pool, tubing the Guadalupe River, catching a show at the Whitewater Amphitheater, or exploring the greater Canyon Lake area!
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Dead End Creek

16. Dead End Creek

100%
(101)
49mi from Nixon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
South Texas off-grid camping at its most rugged. No running water, no paved roads, no electricity.... but you get total privacy! Get away from it all and pitch your tent, hang a hammock or boondock your camper van in total seclusion. Approximately 20 acres on a creek to explore with lots of curious wildlife including turkey, deer, and armadillos. Walking trails abound with 2 reservable campsites with firepits, and an unbeatable sunset view overlooking a quiet creek. Contactless check in, unique gate code provided prior to arrival. Centrally located shared outhouse, just a 1-2 minute walk from any campsite.
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Dot's Spots

17. Dot's Spots

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(226)
49mi from Nixon · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
On the Hill Country Bluebonnet Trail! In the path of the eclipse! Great space for stargazing, peaceful getaways, and enjoying wildlife. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Songbird and wildlife protected habitat. Night sky friendly business. Fabulous space for artist retreats/workshops and available for larger gatherings. This property has deer that roam through and pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. It is conveniently located near Canyon Lake. Very close to Wimberley, Gruene, San Marcos, Blanco, New Braunfels. Only 45-minute drive from Austin or San Antonio. Kayaking and canoeing on the nearby Guadalupe and Blanco Rivers. Boating on Canyon Lake. Fishing and Flyfishing haven, at Canyon Lake or Guadalupe River. Bring your own gear or rentals can be arranged. Many wineries and breweries nearby. Several Music Venues close by, including Gruene Hall, Whitewater Amphitheater, and Devil's Backbone Tavern. Spring fed swimming holes, Jacobs Well and Blue Hole are very close (and may require a reservation). Hamilton Pool is also within driving distance (and also requires a reservation).
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Twisted Oaks...

18. Twisted Oaks...

98%
(304)
49mi from Nixon · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Twisted Oaks is located on 21 acres of tree lined Texas Hill Country nestled in the heart of San Marcos. The campsites are well spaced and several have large Oak tree canopy/shade. We encourage campers to purchase our firewood, we will make sure you have what you need at a fair price. I will also provide you with a small bundle of firewood for free upon arrival. The bundle is enough for one fire. Please be respectful. This is my home (35 years) and I do not need any help redecorating or rearranging. Please treat my property as you would want your home treated by a guest. No tobacco, but if you choose to smoke, do it in your vehicle. I work from my home. My workspace is separated and you will have your privacy. my workspace is separate from campsites and is off limits. Campfires are tied to weather, strong wind low humidity and dry conditions will be considered when allowing permitted fires....cook stoves are ok. We want our guests to enjoy and create lifelong memories...good vibes only.
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The Oasis RV Park

19. The Oasis RV Park

0.3mi from Nixon · 29 sites
We would like to welcome you to this wonderful small town called Nixon Texas, where comfort meets quality. We want you to enjoy your stay with 30/50 amp RV sites, park models, playground area, free wifi, and a soon to come laundry facility and central gathering space. We pride ourselves on providing quality, affordable living in rural San Antonio, comfort, and a place that feels like home. We hope that everything is just what you expect during your stay. If you have suggestions for future improvements, comments regarding your stay, or recommendations for staff, we ask that you please come to the office and let us know!
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Unique Horse Ranch Camping

20. Unique Horse Ranch Camping

12mi from Nixon · 1 site · Tent, RV
50 acre horse property with RV hookups and camping spots in unique scenery.
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