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Top-rated campgrounds
99% (699)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Utopia
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angela
5 days ago
9 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Boulderdash is quite amazing! We usually camp in tent campsites because we have a tiny camper, and we don't like to be among huge RVs. Boulderdash is a quite small campground but the design is great and RVs do not face each other and are not lined up, so everybody has privacy.
We stayed for the first two nights in the RV site 3, and for the last night we moved to tent site 1 by the river. The tent campsites are the best for who likes nature. While they don't have water or power at the campsite itself, they have a great outdoor washing area with potable water, electricity and a picnic table. There's a port-a-potty besides the bathrooms on the hilltop.
Our campsite had a fire ring, a grill, a great picnic table, and you're steps from the river. Water was pretty low but it was running because there are some springs that feed into it.
Everything at Boulderdash is well thought out, the bathrooms are super clean and cute, shower is FANTASTIC! Every picnic table has a flower arrangement and a jar of corn to feed the deer, and a small shop. Wi-fi made camping bearable to our teenage daughter.
Also fantastic are the hosts: Carole-Anne is super friendly, and received us with a pumpkin bread that she baked to all campers who were there on thanksgiving. That really set the tone right. She was super accommodating to our requests, and is just an overall nice person.
Their dogs and cats are super sweet, as are the deer that come every day to get sone corn.
We had a wonderful time!
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Joshua
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Loved everything about the ridge campsite. Beautiful views and fall colors everywhere. I will definitely be back again
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Brenton
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
This is a nice small family run camp ground. Carol and Lyn were fantastic and proactively communicated with us. The site was beautiful and peace full. We'll definitely be back again.
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Angie
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Fritz sent perfect directions and communicated very well before arriving. He greeted us warmly when we got there and I only have positive feedback about the stay. Absolutely gorgeous location- I can’t wait to come back.
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Danielle
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Great communication, wonderful location. It was very peaceful, close to the water, and it felt safe for me and my dog! The tent sites have a porta potty and outlets, very convenient. Highly recommend, it was a great time!
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Julie
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful site! Private with water sounds. Absolute joy to get to spend a few days there
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Pouv
November 2025
Tent
The drive to the ranch and onto to the ranch was beautiful and scenic. . My kids love the tent camping. We met Fritz at his Cabin to go over a few rules and regulations, a very nice gentleman. My family and I would definitely recommend LAF ranch.
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Zachary
October 2025
Tent
This is the third time I've been out tent camping on Fritz’s land, and it’s been wonderful every time. It’s such a beautiful part of the state, and the solitude is incredible.
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Stephanie
October 2025
12 ft campervan
We had the best experience. Off grid, full camp mode. We loved the land and the peace of it all. It's not far from us. Plan on being a regular. ❤️❤️❤️
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James
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great stay. Tent site 2 has lots of room and plenty of shade. It’s a short walk down the hill to the river. Having the sink and porta potty down near the site made life much easier. The facilities up top are nice. Having cornhole there to play was a lot of fun and one less thing to bring. We’ll definitely be back.
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Brian
October 2025
Tent
This place has a special place in my heart. Such an amazing adventure just getting to the ranch. Some of the most beautiful/ ethereal views. Fritz is an amazing host. This is an untouched raw nature property with not a light in sight other than billions of stars at night.
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Angie
October 2025
Tent
What a wonderful experience! The host were super sweet and helpful. The campsite was perfect. We loved the fact there was Cornhole to play and it was our nightly activity. The view walking along the river was beautiful! I'm so glad we found this place and can't wait to come back!
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Hannah
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Lyn & Carol-anne are incredible hosts and have one of the choicest plots of land along the Medina. Our favorite part was using the tubes they have available on site to float and soak in the sunshine. They have a lot of essentials on hand to buy if you forget something. We will be back :)
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Etasha
September 2025
Tent
Stunning. My dog loved it! We saw many animals amazing place to get back in touch with nature, Good fishing, snorkeling was amazing, the camp site is well maintained, flat places for the tent. Trees were perfect for our hammock. Walk to the water is like three minutes with some rocks.The water is so clear, feel clean and wonderful, and its at its highest late spring, early summer. We went in September and it was deep enough to snorkel in.
The night stars were so clear in this area!
The owners were so nice. They stock the bathrooms with nice things. I would recommend
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Jordan
September 2025
21 ft campervan
With pets
LAF Ranch is a truly hidden gem, I will definitely be back. Beautiful scenery both day and night. Fritz and his family were wonderful hosts. Plenty of space to give you complete privacy from other campers.
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Justin
September 2025
Tent
I’m definitely going to make LAF Ranch at least an annual trip. This place really shows off the rugged beauty of the Texas hill country. The host, Fritz, is a really nice guy and takes great care of his land (hopefully you’ll do the same as there aren’t many places available quite like this one). Can’t wait to visit again!
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Magnolia
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Bf and I went for an anniversary. It was just a little hard to find, but Carol-Anne explains all that online. I did love the amount of detail provided to campers before arrival, since I’m a planner and like to know the fine details of what a trip will be like environmentally. Carol-Anne was so kind!!! She has an amazing personality and let us do our thing while making sure we were informed. You can feed deer, borrow a hammock, get tinder and firewood, access a ton of nice optional amenities, and just enjoy being outdoors. Our spot was PERFECT. The site was closer to the neighboring site than I thought, but far enough away that the loud college kids didn’t really bother us. We arrived at 8 and got set up after the easiest check-in ever, found our spot, got situated, and there was a fire pit, a picnic table, complementary wildlife food, a nearby potty with cool facts about the place and owners, a softly lit tap sink and hose water and charging station that had a citronella candle, and a short walk from the site through some rocks to the river. The pictures do not do it justice! It was breathtaking, so fun to explore, had a nice bluff, tubing and swimming opportunities, space to sit and read in the water, and enough peace and privacy for a romantic getaway. It was priced well, too! It was so cool to share some love in a tent listening to the river or night swimming watching fishies, finding fun rocks, and being with like-minded folks with such positive energy! We’ll be back!
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Kathy
August 2025
23 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful location with a great view. Lots of whitetail deer and birds. Very cute "glampy" bathroom made out of old horse trailer. Fantasitc hosts and friendly neighbors. I plan to come back in the future!
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Alexandria
July 2025
Tent
Never disappointed with the beautiful property, secluded camping spots and wonderful hospitality.
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Dillon
July 2025
Tent
The ranch is absolutely stunning, like stepping into another world surrounded by beautiful trees, creeks, and rolling hills. Just be sure to bring a capable vehicle, as there are several creek crossings that can get fairly deep. I made it through just fine in a Nissan Rogue Rock Creek AWD, but the terrain can be pretty rough in spots, so come prepared.
We stayed during the July 4th floods, and Fritz went above and beyond to ensure our safety. He even moved us to his large cabin because of the severe weather, which we truly appreciated. He’s an incredibly kind and thoughtful host who clearly cares about his guests.
Highly recommend this place but keep in mind, you’ll be about 9 miles from the nearest paved road, so plan accordingly. Thanks again, Fritz, for your generosity!
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