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The Tailgate Ranch

Hosted by Julia · Walnut Springs, Texas
10 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 10 acres
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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!

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RV/tent sites

8 sites
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Tailgate Primitive 1 w/ Shower/toilet

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(2)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a primitive camping experience on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas! You'll be dry camping (boondocking) along our Northern fence line with the perfect view of our Bosque County sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Rattlesnake Roadhouse, the Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to primitive camp on the property, as it will tear up the terrain. I’ve got a 30 amp hookup and direct access to a water spigot that may be available during your stay, depending on other bookings. It will cost an additional $25/night (unless there is a special event happening), and will require confirmation from the host in order to utilize it.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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30 amp hookups with Water/showers

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(1)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a camping experience with 30 amp hookups ups and access to fill your water tanks from a hose on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas. You'll be camping either in our front or back pasture, depending on events or other rentals on the property, with a beautiful view of the Bosque County Sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Walnut Springs Roadhouse, Th Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, 1883 Coffee Shop, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to camp with large rigs on the property, as it will tear up the terrain.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Tailgate Primitive 2 w Shower/toilet

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(1)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a primitive camping experience on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas! You'll be dry camping (boondocking) along our Northern fence line with the perfect view of our Bosque County sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Rattlesnake Roadhouse, the Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to primitive camp on the property, as it will tear up the terrain. I’ve got a 30 amp hookup and direct access to a water spigot that may be available during your stay, depending on other bookings. It will cost an additional $25/night (unless there is a special event happening), and will require confirmation from the host in order to utilize it.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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30 amp Camper Site #2

Booked 2 times
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a camping experience with 30 amp hookups ups and access to fill your water tanks from a hose on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas. You'll be camping either in our front or back pasture, depending on events or other rentals on the property, with a beautiful view of the Bosque County Sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Walnut Springs Roadhouse, Th Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, 1883 Coffee Shop, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to camp with large rigs on the property, as it will tear up the terrain.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Tailgate Primitive 3 w Shower/toilet

Booked 1 time
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a primitive camping experience on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas! You'll be dry camping (boondocking) along our Northern fence line with the perfect view of our Bosque County sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Rattlesnake Roadhouse, the Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to primitive camp on the property, as it will tear up the terrain. I’ve got a 30 amp hookup and direct access to a water spigot that may be available during your stay, depending on other bookings. It will cost an additional $25/night (unless there is a special event happening), and will require confirmation from the host in order to utilize it.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Tailgate Primitive 4 w/shower/toilet

Booked 1 time
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a primitive camping experience on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas! You'll be dry camping (boondocking) along our Northern fence line with the perfect view of our Bosque County sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Rattlesnake Roadhouse, the Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to primitive camp on the property, as it will tear up the terrain. I’ve got a 30 amp hookup and direct access to a water spigot that may be available during your stay, depending on other bookings. It will cost an additional $25/night (unless there is a special event happening), and will require confirmation from the host in order to utilize it.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Tailgate Primitive 5 w/shower/toilet

Booked 1 time
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a primitive camping experience on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas! You'll be dry camping (boondocking) along our Northern fence line with the perfect view of our Bosque County sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Rattlesnake Roadhouse, the Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to primitive camp on the property, as it will tear up the terrain. I’ve got a 30 amp hookup and direct access to a water spigot that may be available during your stay, depending on other bookings. It will cost an additional $25/night (unless there is a special event happening), and will require confirmation from the host in order to utilize it.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Tailgate Primitive 6 w/shower/toilet

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
This is a primitive camping experience on our 10 acre ranch in Walnut Springs, Texas! You'll be dry camping (boondocking) along our Northern fence line with the perfect view of our Bosque County sunsets. You'll have access to our outhouse, which is an 8x10 storage building outfitted with 2 toilets, a sink and a shower. There's also an outside shower (and a dog wash) behind the building! We're 1/2 mile from "downtown" Walnut Springs, which hosts the Rattlesnake Roadhouse, the Bait Shop, Bosque Cantina, and a convenience store! If we've got rain chances, you will not be allowed to primitive camp on the property, as it will tear up the terrain. I’ve got a 30 amp hookup and direct access to a water spigot that may be available during your stay, depending on other bookings. It will cost an additional $25/night (unless there is a special event happening), and will require confirmation from the host in order to utilize it.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup

Lodging

2 sites
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Willie Cleo, The TGR Glamper

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(4)
Vintage trailer · Sleeps 3 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet
Willie Cleo is a 1970s holiday rambler that has been remodeled and is super cozy. You will have access to the Tailgate Ranch stargazer pick up truck beds, perfect for stargazing on clear nights in Bosque county. You will also have access to a brick fire pit and premium wooden rocking chairs. The outhouse is heated and cooled, and stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, and soap for your use.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Margarita, Vintage Scotty Camper

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(3)
Vintage trailer · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Margarita is a rad 1960s camper that has been remodeled and is super cozy. You will have access to the Tailgate Ranch stargazer pick up truck beds, perfect for stargazing on clear nights in Bosque county. You will also have access to a brick fire pit and premium wooden rocking chairs. The outhouse is heated and cooled, and stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, and soap for your use.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table

Reviews

100% Recommend11 ratings · 11 reviews
Recommends
· August 2026
Margarita, Vintage Scotty Camper
Great location with a lot to do in the area. Wonderful setup as well. Very comfortable and relaxing.
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· March 2026
Wonderful experience
Margarita, Vintage Scotty Camper
We love everything. The camper was small but cozy and got everything we needed. We were impressed by the bathe style, it was really cool and again it got everything we needed. The whole place was really clean and quiet. Really good for a weekend getaway. We enjoyed the bed truck for stargazing. The location is awesome, 15 mins from meridian state park which was also a nice place. Julia was so nice and responsive. She responded to my message quickly and answered all my questions.
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· July 2025
Willie Cleo, The TGR Glamper
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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· February 2025
Margarita, Vintage Scotty Camper
Everything went amazing while we had our stay in Julia’s land! We had everything we needed and stayed warm for a cold night. Would definitely recommend!
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· December 2024
With pets ·
Willie Cleo, The TGR Glamper
Wide open space with beautiful sky views. Tiny cozy trailer with wonder space heater. Worth the trek
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· November 2024
Car/Tent camping
Tent ·
30 amp hookups with Water/showers
We enjoyed tent/car camping at The Tailgate Ranch. Our host Julia greeted us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed and made herself available if we had questions. This is a great place for camping and boondocking The ground is level and cleared with lots of space. The overall location is perfect. We used it as a home base to go explore nearby towns like Hico and Glen Rose and Dinosaur Valley State Park. The restroom was clean and comfortable with air and heating if needed. There are indoor and outdoor showers and also an outdoor kitchen sink with hot water. This is a pet friendly place with resident dogs and cats who will come say hello. If you're in the area definitely choose Julia's place to stay!
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· September 2024
Willie Cleo, The TGR Glamper
We absolutely loved our stay and the two resident cats Jaq and GusGus made the our stay extra special - they even walked us back and forth to the outhouse. We definitely plan to return!
Recommends
· September 2024
Willie Cleo, The TGR Glamper
One of the best glamping spots I’ve visited, they thought of everything and loved the cute decor. Will be back in the fall when it’s a little cooler
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· May 2024
Tent ·
Tailgate Primitive 1 w/ Shower/toilet
Great place to stay for a night of tent camping. Beautiful sunset. Out house was fully stocked shower and everything. Made friends with the cats.
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· April 2024
Tent ·
Tailgate Primitive 2 w Shower/toilet
Great place to stay! You can't ask for a better place and an even better host. Thank you Julia for your hospitality!
Recommends
· April 2024
A welcome oasis southwest of Dallas
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Tailgate Primitive 1 w/ Shower/toilet
We had a fabulous time at Julia’s Tailgate Ranch during the 2024 eclipse. She went out of her way to make us all feel welcomed, including a bonfire the night before. There are tons of cool details like a fantastic shower/bathroom facility with dish washing station outside and really fun, creative yard art. The local town is also very fun. Worth a detour to stay here.

Location

Walnut Springs, Bosque, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Julia F.

Joined in February 2024
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours

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