21 acres hosted by John C.
1 lodging site · 8 RV/tent sites
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Reviews
98% Recommend288 ratings · 246 reviews
Camping at John's land offers a serene and welcoming experience, ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat close to San Marcos. John's property is appreciated for its simplicity with accessible fire pits and ample space for tents, coupled with a host who is attentive and friendly. The setting is particularly favored for its natural beauty, and even though some may find the presence of equipment on-site a departure from a pure nature experience, it generally doesn't detract from the overall charm. With John's attention to detail and care for the land, along with its convenient proximity to local amenities, visitors often leave feeling valued and eager to return.
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Matthew C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Peaceful pasture (large groups)
John and Nugget were excellent hosts. Property was well suited for our large group, and John made sure we were taken care of. Had a blast sitting round the fire at night and hanging out. Will have to come back and try the trampoline!
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Merciless T.
1 review
John is very friendly and accommodating. The campground is on his property in a very wooded area with many deer and other animals. It is very peaceful and gets cool at night. It was very easy to get to the location and there is a church 5 minutes down the road. 10/10.
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Dan C.
1 year on Hipcamp
My wife and I loved camping on John’s land. We stayed at site 3 which is nicely shaded and close to an outhouse. It’s quiet and peaceful. It’s a little over a hour south of Austin. There are disc golf baskets around the property, which we took full advantage of. For anyone who is planning on visiting San Marcos to go to The Flying Armadillo Disc Golf course- John’s property is minutes away. John is incredibly responsive, helpful, and mindful of his guest’s experience. We’ll certainly be back for more camping adventures.
Julie E.
1 review
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Twisted Oaks campsites
We loved camping at John’s land it is so beautiful the directions were easy and it’s 15 mins from the river. John is a great spirit loved nugget too. We are definitely coming back.
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Jacob F.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
Twisted Oaks campsites
Great land, beautiful scenery, very accommodating host! 10/10
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Taylor K.
5 reviews
No frills car camping, highly recommended! John’s land is beautiful and has many sites to choose from with flat places for tents, fire ring, tables and chairs. John is friendly and so are his dogs. He’s done a lot of DIY projects like an outdoor shower, bucket flush toilet, disc golf holes (bring your own discs) and has a few campers, a dump truck and other equipment on site that might not feel like pure nature but it didn’t bother me. If you want a true “pristine natural area” look elsewhere but for weekend car campers it’s a great place. Firewood available on site. 15 mins from downtown.
Location
San Marcos, Hays, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John C.
Joined in June 2020Response rate: 100%
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