The best farm glamping near Valley Mills

39mi from Valley Mills · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Walnut Springs, TX

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Welcome to High Hope Ranch, a sprawling 1000-acre sanctuary nestled atop the majestic Texas Hill Country. As you traverse the rolling hills, you'll be greeted by breathtaking vistas that stretch out to the north, offering sweeping views of The Great Plains beyond. Immerse yourself in the rich history and natural wonders of the ranch, where millions of years of geological evolution have left their mark. Explore the rugged terrain and discover prehistoric ravines carved by ancient oceans, adorned with fascinating oceanic fossils such as sand dollars, sea urchins, and ammonites. Our camping sites offer a primitive yet immersive experience, allowing you to connect with nature in its purest form. Pitch your tent amidst fields of vibrant bluebonnets in April, or revel in the splendor of the Milky Way under the October sky. For a truly enchanting experience, set up camp alongside the flowing creeks at sites like Uchawi, where the soothing sound of water creates a tranquil ambiance. Embark on an adventure along over 20 miles of hiking trails that wind through the ranch's diverse landscapes, offering endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Be sure to schedule a visit to our working farm, where you can interact with friendly animals like pigs, goats, and Zoey the Donkey, gaining insight into sustainable farming practices and animal husbandry. Before you depart, don't forget to visit our Farm Store, where you can stock up on a variety of farm-fresh delights, including pasture-raised meats, canned goods, and freshly harvested produce grown right here on the ranch. At High Hope Ranch, we invite you to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace the serenity and splendor of the Texas Hill Country. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or a deeper connection with nature, our ranch offers a sanctuary where dreams take flight and memories are made to last a lifetime. Welcome to High Hope Ranch, where the spirit of the land beckons you to explore, discover, and thrive.

3. Post Oak Rv Park and Cabins

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19mi from Valley Mills · 22 sites · RVs, Lodging · Waco, TX

Our RV sites are spacious and easily accessible for even the larger class A motor-homes. We have both pull-through and a few back-in sites. All of our sites are equipped with water, sewer, 50 amp and 30 amp electrical hook ups. We also have a propane fueling, bottle filling and cylinder exchange station. We are conveniently located less than 1 mile from Homestead Heritage.

4. Blue Hills Ranch

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21mi from Valley Mills · 11 sites · Lodging · Mc Gregor, TX

Welcome to Blue Hills Ranch, located in the heart of central Texas, just 15 minutes outside Waco. Blue Hills Ranch was named after the 150 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in bluebonnets that bloom a beautiful blue each spring. We're also home to natural ponds, lakes, free-roaming wildlife, and the Blue Hills Giraffe & Animal Sanctuary. With amazing views as far as the eye can see, majestic hills, and sunsets that will leave you in awe, your guests will be talking about your special day for years to come. Blue Hills Giraffe & Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to giving animals a forever home.

5. The Tailgate Ranch

33mi from Valley Mills · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Walnut Springs, TX

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Welcome to Tailgate Ranch, where adventure awaits! At Tailgate Ranch, we offer a unique experience with our full-time Airbnb featuring a ranch house and two vintage campers available for rent. Additionally, we warmly welcome RVs and tent campers to join us on our property. Our amenities include a fully functioning outhouse equipped with two toilets, a sink, and a shower inside, with an additional outdoor shower available for those craving a refreshing outdoor experience. For RV campers, we provide three 30-amp and one 50-amp hookup, as well as access to water for tank refills. Conveniently located just 15 minutes away from attractions like Fossil Rim Wildlife Park and Meridian State Park, as well as being within reach of the scenic Chalk Mountain Loop, adventure is always close by. After a day of exploration, unwind in downtown Walnut Springs, where you'll find a selection of fantastic restaurants and bars, or take a short trip to Glen Rose for even more excitement. Join us at Tailgate Ranch for a memorable stay filled with outdoor exploration and relaxation in the heart of Texas!

6. 🐮Tiny Town at GSD Ranch🐣 Unique

40mi from Valley Mills · 10 sites · Lodging · Hico, TX

Escape the city and discover the charm of Tiny Town at GSD Ranch, where a unique rental experience awaits. Our rentals sleep 2 to 7 people depending on size and setup. Choose from six cozy cabin/tiny homes or park your RV at one of our eight spots, and you may bring your horse along to book a stay at our Horse Motel. Situated on Hwy 281, Just about 3 miles (South) from downtown Hico and 20 miles from Hamilton. This is more than just a stay—it's an adventure by Vacation Your Way! Immerse yourself in farm life by visiting our friendly animals, including cows, sheep, mini-donkeys, and mini-goats. Gather around the community fire pit for stargazing like you've never seen before, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the countryside or relax in a hammock and play a round of horse shoes! Vacation Your Way created Tiny Town to provide quick get-a-ways (estimated 1.5 hour drive) from DFW and other big cities around Texas so y’all can enjoy the ranch life at our unique vacation rentals. If you are traveling with extended family or friends, please contact your host so that we can book your groups nearby each other. It's the perfect way to travel with others, you each have your own private space but your guests are nearby. Tiny homes and cabins are spread apart on our many acres. Glen Rose's DinoWorld and Fossil Rim are about a 30 min drive! ( Ask us about our second Tiny Town that is a lake experience in Eastland, TX–Lake Eastland!)

7. WYSIWYG Acres

31mi from Valley Mills · 29 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Purmela, TX

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WYSIWYG Acres is the perfect place to breathe in fresh air and relax. Take in the sights and sounds of nature. Fish, hike, find fossils and seashells from an ancient seabed. Learn about, feed, pet, or simply enjoy watching the antics of the animals that live here. Enjoy the sunset, then a campfire under a night sky dirty with stars. It’s a beautiful experience. WYSIWYG Acres is a family owned 50 acre ranch bordered by an exotics ranch on the south and a cattle ranch on the east and north. We are located about an hour west of Waco in central Texas where the beautiful hill country views begin.

8. Dark Sky Camping at Waste Not Farm

31mi from Valley Mills · 63 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Troy, TX

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Waste Not Farm is a 40 acre organic farm located in Troy, Tx. No chemicals are ever used, which provides beautiful wild flowers. We also have incredible sunsets, unobstructed views, various wildlife (mostly deer and many birds). We will have a food tent with our Waste Not Farm organic beef: BBQ, burgers, sausage wraps, sausage on a stick, hotdogs, nachos, frito pie, drinks, ice, etc. We also have a new portable bathroom with electricity, sink and shower. There will be water available by the food tents. We’ll have yard games and outdoor movies. Plus a pond for fishing 🎣. Dark Sky camping with great views of meteor showers and full moons!!

9. Glen Rose Glamping at Oakdale

43mi from Valley Mills · 3 sites · Glen Rose, TX

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Oakdale Park is a special glamping destination featuring one of the best swimming pools in Texas. Guests can walk to city parks, the historic town square and both Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Sanctuary are a short 5 minute drive.

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Camper favorites near Valley Mills

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Blue Hills Ranch

88%

21mi from Valley Mills · 11 sites · Lodging · Mc Gregor, TX

Welcome to Blue Hills Ranch, located in the heart of central Texas, just 15 minutes outside Waco. Blue Hills Ranch was named after the 150 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in bluebonnets that bloom a beautiful blue each spring. We're also home to natural ponds, lakes, free-roaming wildlife, and the Blue Hills Giraffe & Animal Sanctuary. With amazing views as far as the eye can see, majestic hills, and sunsets that will leave you in awe, your guests will be talking about your special day for years to come. Blue Hills Giraffe & Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to giving animals a forever home.

The Tailgate Ranch

33mi from Valley Mills · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Walnut Springs, TX

(9)

Welcome to Tailgate Ranch, where adventure awaits! At Tailgate Ranch, we offer a unique experience with our full-time Airbnb featuring a ranch house and two vintage campers available for rent. Additionally, we warmly welcome RVs and tent campers to join us on our property. Our amenities include a fully functioning outhouse equipped with two toilets, a sink, and a shower inside, with an additional outdoor shower available for those craving a refreshing outdoor experience. For RV campers, we provide three 30-amp and one 50-amp hookup, as well as access to water for tank refills. Conveniently located just 15 minutes away from attractions like Fossil Rim Wildlife Park and Meridian State Park, as well as being within reach of the scenic Chalk Mountain Loop, adventure is always close by. After a day of exploration, unwind in downtown Walnut Springs, where you'll find a selection of fantastic restaurants and bars, or take a short trip to Glen Rose for even more excitement. Join us at Tailgate Ranch for a memorable stay filled with outdoor exploration and relaxation in the heart of Texas!

🐮Tiny Town at GSD Ranch🐣 Unique

40mi from Valley Mills · 10 sites · Lodging · Hico, TX

Escape the city and discover the charm of Tiny Town at GSD Ranch, where a unique rental experience awaits. Our rentals sleep 2 to 7 people depending on size and setup. Choose from six cozy cabin/tiny homes or park your RV at one of our eight spots, and you may bring your horse along to book a stay at our Horse Motel. Situated on Hwy 281, Just about 3 miles (South) from downtown Hico and 20 miles from Hamilton. This is more than just a stay—it's an adventure by Vacation Your Way! Immerse yourself in farm life by visiting our friendly animals, including cows, sheep, mini-donkeys, and mini-goats. Gather around the community fire pit for stargazing like you've never seen before, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the countryside or relax in a hammock and play a round of horse shoes! Vacation Your Way created Tiny Town to provide quick get-a-ways (estimated 1.5 hour drive) from DFW and other big cities around Texas so y’all can enjoy the ranch life at our unique vacation rentals. If you are traveling with extended family or friends, please contact your host so that we can book your groups nearby each other. It's the perfect way to travel with others, you each have your own private space but your guests are nearby. Tiny homes and cabins are spread apart on our many acres. Glen Rose's DinoWorld and Fossil Rim are about a 30 min drive! ( Ask us about our second Tiny Town that is a lake experience in Eastland, TX–Lake Eastland!)

WYSIWYG Acres

31mi from Valley Mills · 29 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Purmela, TX

(18)

WYSIWYG Acres is the perfect place to breathe in fresh air and relax. Take in the sights and sounds of nature. Fish, hike, find fossils and seashells from an ancient seabed. Learn about, feed, pet, or simply enjoy watching the antics of the animals that live here. Enjoy the sunset, then a campfire under a night sky dirty with stars. It’s a beautiful experience. WYSIWYG Acres is a family owned 50 acre ranch bordered by an exotics ranch on the south and a cattle ranch on the east and north. We are located about an hour west of Waco in central Texas where the beautiful hill country views begin.

Dark Sky Camping at Waste Not Farm

31mi from Valley Mills · 63 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Troy, TX

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Waste Not Farm is a 40 acre organic farm located in Troy, Tx. No chemicals are ever used, which provides beautiful wild flowers. We also have incredible sunsets, unobstructed views, various wildlife (mostly deer and many birds). We will have a food tent with our Waste Not Farm organic beef: BBQ, burgers, sausage wraps, sausage on a stick, hotdogs, nachos, frito pie, drinks, ice, etc. We also have a new portable bathroom with electricity, sink and shower. There will be water available by the food tents. We’ll have yard games and outdoor movies. Plus a pond for fishing 🎣. Dark Sky camping with great views of meteor showers and full moons!!

Glen Rose Glamping at Oakdale

43mi from Valley Mills · 3 sites · Glen Rose, TX

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Oakdale Park is a special glamping destination featuring one of the best swimming pools in Texas. Guests can walk to city parks, the historic town square and both Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Sanctuary are a short 5 minute drive.

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Stories from the community

Robert

August 2025

With pets

Great experience! Not your standard set up … Barry is passionate about his property and strives to provide all necessary comforts. It’s a must …

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Jeremy

July 2025

Weekend Trip to The Tailgate Ranch

First it is better looking in person. I loved the out building that we were able to use. There was indoor and outdoor shower which was nice. The cats stayed with us the entire time and escorted us around the property. I don’t really care for cats that much but those cats had me considering getting some. The camper had everything we needed. Thanks for the grill and checking to make sure we had clean towels. Beautiful place

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Kendra

June 2025

With kids

3 nights at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

What a delightful oasis in the middle of East Texas! We stayed in the Doris, and it was perfect for a little getaway for me and my 11 year-old.

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Bahija

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

What a magical place. Kiddos and dogs loved it. We felt like we were in an enchanted wonderland. Thanks to Barry for the hospitality and fellow campers for kindness and community.

Grace

May 2025

With kids

4 nights at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

We had a great time at the daisy! It is cozy, the surrounding nature is beautiful, and Barry is so welcoming. He set up our fire, and sang/played guitar at our camp spot while our three-year-old danced around. He is genuinely interested in getting to know people. I highly recommend! I know we will be back :) side note – it is not far from Waco and there’s a lot to do there if you’re looking for fun activities!

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Kelley

May 2025

With pets

I loved my stay at the Daisy camper with my two pups. Barry is so welcoming and kind. The neighborhood dog Buster was adorable and so sweet and played well with my dogs. I would definitely recommend this stay!

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Savannah

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

I had such a wonderful time visiting this campsite! Barry the host was just wonderful, extremely accommodating and great company. I would recommend a stay here to anyone! My boyfriend and I did a little fishing, some swimming, enjoyed music by campfire but still got to catch the clippers game ;) perfect glamping/getaway destination!

Whitney

April 2025

I loved coming here, Barry made it a whole vibe and so much better! Great company. The people property is beautiful and peaceful. It’s quirky and fun! I really enjoyed my time and the place was comfortable.

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Hannah

April 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

I cannot put into words how magical this place is! Barry was really nice, greeted us upon arrival and then gave us space to venture out and explore the land. He even came out with his guitar and joined us around the campfire with some good tunes (I told him I wanted to hear him play!). Just all around good vibes and will definitely be going back! Thank you Barry for sharing this gem of a place with us.

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john

April 2025

With pets

2 nights at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Barry’s land was so beautiful! He was such a nice and amazing host! Super chill great vibes. Beautiful scenery, got to kayak on the lake, start a campfire etc. took our 16 year old and his friends there for his birthday! 10/10 recommend

Crows Nest. Still go see it for yourself!

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Tomena

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

We enjoyed our getaway. Barry came out and greeted us, very nice guy and not pushy. There is a common area for anyone/everyone to hang out in. He has a crows nest on the top of his house, which he allows people to go up, beautiful view. Definitely go up there. Lots of cardinals. There might have been other birds also but those are the only ones I saw. Lots of bluebonnets a few other wild flowers. His landscape looks nice. It rained part of the time and the few parts that were dirt did Not get muddy. The lake was very close and was nice to look out at. We were very happy about that because it meant we could still go wonder around. I brought my dog, she enjoyed smelling everything. There were 2 other dogs that were possibly free roam from a neighbor, they were very nice. The male dog loved pets and tried to politely try and get treats. The RV is tiny. Lots of extra comforters and towels. It did fit us just fine, I did need a min to get used to it. 😆 Everything was in working order. Barry was very accommodating and brought us over some firewood.

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Xavier

March 2025

With pets