88% (162)
Top-rated campgrounds
88% (162)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Brantley
3 weeks ago
Tent
My fiancé asked to go camping for her birthday, and we settled on this place. We showed up in the dark to our tent sight because she wanted to get her hair done that day also (don't ask), and because we weren't familiar with the area, we asked a local sheriff's deputy for directions. He told us where to go, but we accidentally ended up in sight 7 instead of 1 (our fault, it was dark). We realized our mistake the next morning and called the front desk, and they were incredibly kind. We insisted we'd pack up and move, but they didn't care, as nobody else had site 7 booked. We enjoyed a great time of calm walking trails and lovely scenery. My fiancé had never seen a ring-tailed cat, but we saw one fight over a tree with a couple squirrels! (Fun to watch for me). Long story short, this is a great, calm place for RV, camper, and tent sites. Btw, site 7 for tents is the best one. It has a table, water spicket, porta-potty (very clean), and is right next to a trail entrance.
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Allison
November 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
We enjoyed our stay very much. They were very accommodating and helpful. The RV park was very nice.
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Derrik
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Nice little hidden spot off the road. Plenty of opportunity for adventure by the river. Host was a great guy.
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Kara
October 2025
Tent
With pets
My extended family was a large group and we had the place to ourselves. We had a great time exploring along the river and wandering through the prickly pear forest. Our dogs loved being able to run free. There happened to be no mosquitoes which made sleeping in the hammock perfect.
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Charlotte
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
This was one of our favorite sites! We loved the vibe and it was set up so nicely. The host was very helpful, though we didn’t need anything because it was all great as is.
Great sunsets and lots of cool buildings around.
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Josten
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing place to relax and hang out very peaceful.
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Ryan
March 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot and great hosts. I really enjoyed the visit
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Valerie
March 2025
Tent
Loved this place so much! Not exactly primitive with the rvs being in view from the tent sites, but it was still nice and relaxing! Would come back!
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Abby
March 2025
Tent
Group trip
The host Dax was incredibly informative and helpful. We had a wonderful stay and would come back again!
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Bobby
March 2025
Tent
A solo 2-nighter trying out a new hot tent on Dax's land. It was great. Some road noise from the nearby highway but it settled down into the evening. The Medina River was walking distance and very nice. Dax was very helpful getting it all set up... and the on-site hosts Ciera and Tav were helpful and a very nice couple. I will enjoy returning for a hammock camp on the river!
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Kat
March 2025
Tent
With kids
Dax’s place is wonderful. We basically had the entire campsite to ourselves.
We stayed at campsite 2. Years, it’s primitive as in the description, but he and his family’s history are incredible for this stretch of land.
They’re are rescue dogs on property off leash, but Dax and his team made sure they were leashed during the duration of our stay to insure our fur baby had THE best time and man did he!
Our son and dog played for hours down by the water which is not a bad hike, but such an adventure. Hours were spent by our pup chasing his duck in the water. Our son had enough depth to snorkel which made him ecstatic.
A lot of people have made note about the highway noise…the noise was minimal and more ambient white noise than anything.
Later in the evening another set of campers arrived and still felt we had the entire place to ourselves.
I can not say thank you enough to Dax and his entire team for this adventure.
I highly recommend this place! Be sure to bring sanitary wipes for yourself as it is primitive with only a compost toilet for #2.
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Ciara
February 2025
20 ft campervan
Old Herrera Ranch never disappoints… Dax is amazing and the river is always a bonus! Every time we’re south (snow birds) this is one of our top stays while visiting friends in SA. Close enough to town, but also far enough distance to be away from the hustle and bustle. Couldn’t recommend enough!
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Jamie
February 2025
16 ft car
I've stayed here several times on my way through to Big Bend National Park. Dax keeps making improvements every year. Great spot to relax after a long day of road trippin'!
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Ciara
January 2025
20 ft campervan
Dax and this beautiful property never disappoints! Dax is the best and this is the best primitive camping! I’ll say it a million times, the river is such a blessing and our pups love it! After a night roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, it’d be shame not to mention the star gazing… wouldn’t even know you’re only 15min from town. Every time we head south from the PNW, this will always be a for sure stay for us when visiting San Antonio!
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Garrick
January 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With kids
The campground was great! It was once a KOA and still is reminiscent of that. Gary, the manager was super helpful and extremely nice. There was even coin laundry on site.
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william
January 2025
Tent
Group trip
Had such a blast at Old Herrera with our friends. Loved exploring the river and learning some history of the land. We camped among the mesquite groves and the steward was very responsive and helpful.
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Ciara
December 2024
20 ft campervan
Our little slice of heaven…
We come south every winter and when we are in San Antonio, there is nowhere else we’d rather stay. There is more than enough room for our fur babes to roam and the river is an added bonus! For primitive camping, the property offers ample space for multiple campers and you still feel like you have your privacy. Dax is a breeze to work with and the most punctual host we’ve ever had when communicating any and all our needs. We’re so grateful to have a place that’s not only beautiful property, it feels safe, like another home, and offers the most incredible views for sunset.
In short, a few snowbirds and their two pups love Old Herrera Ranch!
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Valerie
November 2024
16 ft car
Dax is an excellent host who gave perfect instructions about his property! We had an amazing time hiking and exploring the property and enjoyed a nice camp fire in the evening. Excellent view of the stars and the sunset from campsite #2. Only a few minutes drive away from stores like circle K and Dollar General. We would love to stay again.
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