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Low Gear Farmstead

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· Menard, Menard, Texas

75 acres hosted by Logan B.

26 RV/tent sites

Logan is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Private sites

96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Best in Texas: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Get into low gear and enjoy the slow pace and peace of our little working farm on the edge of the hill country. Low Gear Farmstead's 75 acres border the lovely San Saba River, providing campers the opportunity to swim, wade, fish and paddle. Farm animals including dairy goats, chickens, and horses inhabit the property, but wildlife such as deer, wild turkey, ringtail, fox and armadillo is also abundant. Bird watchers will be delighted at the diversity of birds, especially in spring. Don't forget to look up at night as our dark skies provide excellent stargazing on clear nights and a very visible Milky Way. We limit the number of campsites and spread them out so that campers may enjoy privacy and seclusion. Campsites are provided with compost toilets and most sites also have a fire ring. 4WD is not required unless we have had heavy rains, otherwise most vehicles, except very low clearance ones, do fine. The nearest town, Menard, is about a 12 minute drive from the property and has a grocery store, gas stations, a couple restaurants, a pub and a bakery. Lovers of history might enjoy visiting the Presidio de San Saba, about 20 minutes from the farm, as well as the historic Pioneers Rest Cemetery in town. Low Gear Farmstead is a safe, welcoming space for queers and POC.

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1158 ratings · 563 reviews

Bailey D.

April 17, 2024

Total Eclipse Weekend April 2024

It was overall a great experience. There’s lots to explore on the land. I personally felt like it should be a little more maintained for the purpose of business.

Kim H.recommends

April 12, 2024

River View

Highly recommend

The property at Low Gear Farmstead is impressive and beautiful. Large spread of land that is just lovely. We stayed at the Riverview site. The sites are spread out so there is privacy. Each site has its own compost toilet (Riverview has a terrific view!). It was very quiet and peaceful. Logan was extremely responsive to any questions/concerns we had. And Bjorn came by in the morning to say hello! Would definitely recommend this campsite and would come back again.

Ella D.recommends

April 10, 2024

Sunset View + Eclipse Viewing

Everything was great! Felt safe, the landscape was extra wonderful this time of year, the beef sausages were yummy, and the sites felt private.

Paula H.recommends

April 9, 2024

Skyview

Lovely spot

It’s a lovely spot with easy access to the river. The fields were full of wildflowers so it was especially nice when we were there.

Donna J.recommends

April 8, 2024

Stargazer

Big skies - quiet !

It’s a very quiet, large piece of land. We enjoyed meeting Logan and hearing about what they’re doing with the land. It’s very cool! Bjorn the dog came over frequently to visit with our pup, which was fun for all. Easy not to see any people, but large sky views! Short walk to the river which was nice to wade about!

Arthur S.recommends

April 7, 2024

River View

All I can say is...Wow!!! Logan was so responsive and nice. The location, the river, the natural beauty of the land! A wonderful experience across the board!!!

Location

Menard, Menard, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Logan B.Joined in April 2017

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