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6 top campgrounds near Paint Rock with wildlife watching

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Low Gear Farmstead

32 sites · RVs, Tents75 acres · Menard, TX
Get into low gear and enjoy the slow pace and peace of our little working farm on the edge of the hill country. Low Gear Farmstead's 75 acres border the lovely San Saba River, providing campers the opportunity to swim, wade, fish and paddle. Farm animals including dairy goats, chickens, and horses inhabit the property, but wildlife such as deer, wild turkey, ringtail, fox and armadillo is also abundant. Bird watchers will be delighted at the diversity of birds, especially in spring. Don't forget to look up at night as our dark skies provide excellent stargazing on clear nights and a very visible Milky Way. We limit the number of campsites and spread them out so that campers may enjoy privacy and seclusion. Campsites are provided with compost toilets and most sites also have a fire ring. 4WD is not required unless we have had heavy rains, otherwise most vehicles, except very low clearance ones, do fine. The nearest town, Menard, is about a 12 minute drive from the property and has a grocery store, gas stations, a couple restaurants, a pub and a bakery. Lovers of history might enjoy visiting the Presidio de San Saba, about 20 minutes from the farm, as well as the historic Pioneers Rest Cemetery in town. Low Gear Farmstead is a safe, welcoming space for queers and POC.
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The Chaparral Ranch HipCamp

7 sites · Lodging, Tents101 acres · Paint Rock, TX
The Chaparral Ranch is a family owned and operated working ranch located in Concho County. The Concho Valley is a unique area of Texas that offers wonderful restaurants and shopping, historical tours and interests, local festivals, as well as wildlife and hunting opportunities. We can assist you in scheduling such Ranch related activities as a picnic at the Lipan, hot dog and marshmallow roast, seasonal day hunts, wildlife and livestock viewing, and many other customized activities to make your experience unique and memorable. Nearby interests: The Painted Rocks Indian Pictographs, Texas Handwoven Creations (Alpaca fleece rug factory), 3 Nail Ironworks (Kiser), Historic Fort Concho, famous Lowake Steak House, unique Hornytoad Brewery and Eola School House Restaurant/Brewery, restored Carnegie Library, and many local antique shops.
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