97% (34) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Smithville
Be the Bee @ Emerald Acres
1. Be the Bee @ Emerald Acres
95%
(33)
22mi from Smithville · 1 site · Lodging
Learn more about this land:
Come stay at our intentional community homestead 40 mins east of Austin Texas. We have people working and living together to reach our sustainability goals together. Our lotus tent has an epic view of the stocked pond. Enjoy the spaciousness of this 40 acres farm. Check out the gardens, visit the livestock and soak in the salt water jacuzzi!
Just 15 miles you have
Bastrop State Park. It's
towering loblolly pines are unique to this part of Texas. A walk through the park reveals majestic trees that have survived and regrown from the ravages of forest fires—some of which devastated the park and the surrounding community years ago, but in the end revealed the area's resilience and beauty of nature. Located just 32 miles east of Austin near the charming town of Bastrop, this park offers a seasonally open swimming pool, fishing in Lake Mina, and miles of hiking trails
Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$120
/ night
Country Glamping By The Pool
2. Country Glamping By The Pool
100%
(8)
22mi from Smithville · 1 site · Lodging
Camp out in a beautiful country setting in the Yurt, a 20 ft bell tent, with a pool and plenty of outdoor activities. The Yurt has AC and heat. It has a queen bed, desk, sofa bed, fireplace and twin bed. Enjoy the pergola dining and lounging area, a private bathroom, outdoor shower with warm water. Lots of space to put up tents and play. There is an in-ground fire pit as well as an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, mini-fridge, and sink. Also a charcoal grill if you ask. You can enjoy access to a basketball court, disc golf, easy hiking trails, and pool volleyball. Option to take the paddle boards out for some river fun just down the road, or enjoy fire wood, popcorn, or smores!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$150
/ night
The 2X4 Farm
3. The 2X4 Farm
41mi from Smithville · 1 site · Lodging
Enjoy luxury tent living in the heart of Austin’s 78704 just 2 miles from Zilker Park and downtown. Nestled on 2 acres under 40+ pecan trees and a 500 year old oak tree, you will enjoy an air-conditioned tent furnished with a full size bed with a luxury mattress and bedding. With private access to a full bath and kitchenette/gym, you can step out of the fully enclosed/gated property to explore Austin or just relax in a hammock.
We live in the house and will be on site during your stay. Also, we have working gardens where produce is harvested each week for sale to local restaurants. The gym/kitchenette/bathroom, [31 seconds/47 steps away from the tent] will be exclusively yours during your stay. We have one small dog who is typically inside. We also have 2 barn cats that often wander the property.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$68
/ night
97% (34) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Smithville
Be the Bee @ Emerald Acres
1. Be the Bee @ Emerald Acres
95%
(33)
22mi from Smithville · 1 site · Lodging
Learn more about this land:
Come stay at our intentional community homestead 40 mins east of Austin Texas. We have people working and living together to reach our sustainability goals together. Our lotus tent has an epic view of the stocked pond. Enjoy the spaciousness of this 40 acres farm. Check out the gardens, visit the livestock and soak in the salt water jacuzzi!
Just 15 miles you have
Bastrop State Park. It's
towering loblolly pines are unique to this part of Texas. A walk through the park reveals majestic trees that have survived and regrown from the ravages of forest fires—some of which devastated the park and the surrounding community years ago, but in the end revealed the area's resilience and beauty of nature. Located just 32 miles east of Austin near the charming town of Bastrop, this park offers a seasonally open swimming pool, fishing in Lake Mina, and miles of hiking trails
Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$120
/ night
Country Glamping By The Pool
2. Country Glamping By The Pool
100%
(8)
22mi from Smithville · 1 site · Lodging
Camp out in a beautiful country setting in the Yurt, a 20 ft bell tent, with a pool and plenty of outdoor activities. The Yurt has AC and heat. It has a queen bed, desk, sofa bed, fireplace and twin bed. Enjoy the pergola dining and lounging area, a private bathroom, outdoor shower with warm water. Lots of space to put up tents and play. There is an in-ground fire pit as well as an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, mini-fridge, and sink. Also a charcoal grill if you ask. You can enjoy access to a basketball court, disc golf, easy hiking trails, and pool volleyball. Option to take the paddle boards out for some river fun just down the road, or enjoy fire wood, popcorn, or smores!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$150
/ night
The 2X4 Farm
3. The 2X4 Farm
41mi from Smithville · 1 site · Lodging
Enjoy luxury tent living in the heart of Austin’s 78704 just 2 miles from Zilker Park and downtown. Nestled on 2 acres under 40+ pecan trees and a 500 year old oak tree, you will enjoy an air-conditioned tent furnished with a full size bed with a luxury mattress and bedding. With private access to a full bath and kitchenette/gym, you can step out of the fully enclosed/gated property to explore Austin or just relax in a hammock.
We live in the house and will be on site during your stay. Also, we have working gardens where produce is harvested each week for sale to local restaurants. The gym/kitchenette/bathroom, [31 seconds/47 steps away from the tent] will be exclusively yours during your stay. We have one small dog who is typically inside. We also have 2 barn cats that often wander the property.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$68
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Reagan
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Be the Bee @ Emerald Acres
This place was really pretty, and the bed was super comfortable. We didn’t stay long, but we met some nice people who were living out there and definitely enjoyed our visit.
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Angie
September 2025
With pets
The best place my girlfriend and I could choose to spend the weekend, everything was spectacular and without hesitation we will return. If you want a couple's getaway, this place is exactly right for that. We enjoyed it too much
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Daniel
May 2025
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay here! Everything was well maintained, clean, and had all the amenities of a hotel! We definitely would recommend this spot for others!
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Autumn
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Country Glamping By The Pool
Everything was great. It was quiet and we had privacy. Bathroom and shower were amazing, we loved how it was set up. Huge plus that the yurt has heating and cooling. Our dogs had a blast roaming the land. Plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Some amenities could use some upgrading, but still a great stay. Would go again.
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Sarah
February 2025
Weekend Trip to Be the Bee @ Emerald Acres
We enjoyed the afternoon on the property cruising around in the paddle boat and our evening was fantastic with the sunset views, bonfire, hot tub and a restful night of sleep in the yurt. Rachel and family could not have been nicer - I hope you enjoy their little piece of paradise as much as we did.
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ruth
January 2025
1 night at Be the Bee @ Emerald Acres
sarah was extremely accommodating n her hospitality was out of this world. me n my best friend had an *amazing* time on the property n we even were given the option to stay in the dome rather than the tent since it was going to be a cold night. will def be coming back!
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Kristen
November 2024
Group trip
I loved my experience at Rachel’s place! There is a queen size bed in the yurt that 2 of my friends stayed in & then my husband & I set up a tent right next to it. Super short walk from the yurt to parking which was great because we brought stuff to fry a whole turkey. We all brought our dogs and it was a super chill time. Enjoyed grilling, sitting by the bonfire, & hanging in the hot tub for the night!
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