Best Glamping near Buda, TX

Located minutes from downtown Austin, McKinney Falls State Park and Austin Lone Star RV Community house upscale glamping accommodations within driving distance of Buda. These locations feature climate-controlled glamping options with electricity, comfortable bedding, and modern amenities that elevate the outdoor experience. McKinney Falls offers safari-style canvas tents nestled among trees with private decks, while Austin Lone Star provides boutique camping pods with plush furnishings and kitchenettes. Both locations maintain proximity to natural attractions while ensuring guests enjoy resort-style comfort. One visitor noted, "The camp sites are spacious and feel very private, yet you don't feel alone with other campers nearby."

Hiking trails wind through McKinney Falls State Park, connecting glamping accommodations to two scenic waterfalls perfect for swimming during warmer months. Pedernales Falls State Park, another glamping destination in the region, includes yurts with panoramic views and access to river activities. Stargazing opportunities abound at these locations, with minimal light pollution enhancing the nighttime experience. According to a recent guest, "Clean and landscaped. Easy getting around in Austin and to the wonderful small towns in the hill country." Most glamping sites in the area require advance booking, especially during peak spring and fall seasons when the climate is most favorable for enjoying outdoor activities while retreating to comfortable, well-appointed canvas and dome accommodations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Buda, Texas (54)

    1. McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Sunset Valley, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 243-1643

    $20 - $86 / night

    "This state park is a little outside of Austin near the airport."

    "Sites were plenty big with electric and running water. The great part is the swimming. The water was warm, and it was perfect for new swimmers with floaties and advanced swimmers."

    2. Austin Lone Star RV Community

    19 Reviews
    Sunset Valley, TX
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 444-6322

    $58 - $80 / night

    "Rockport is 35 min either way traffic so it’s not a short drive. If you want to eat or shop you’re going to Corpus so keep that in mind."

    "This is the third campground we’ve stayed at, and it’s conveniently located just 15 minutes from the city, with grocery stores and other essential shops nearby."

    3. Pedernales Falls State Park Campground

    86 Reviews
    Johnson City, TX
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 868-7304

    $10 - $100 / night

    "Another Texas State park that shines! Sites are big and even though pretty close to the other sites still feels very secluded! Picnic table with shelter and Fire Pit with grilling included."

    "Many of them have small pavilions over the picnic tables. All sites in electric area also have a fire pit, water and 20/30 amp electric. Bathrooms were small but decent and well-maintained."

    4. Lockhart State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Lockhart, TX
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 398-3479

    $20 - $24 / night

    "So everyone knows that Lockhart has some of the best BBQ in Texas, but it is a lot more than that. Lockhart State park is a fairly small park, but it still has quite a bit to offer."

    "I will actually travel HOURS off my driving route to stop by! So…back to the Lockhart State Park. If you golf you will love Lockhart."

    5. Oak Forest RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Austin, TX
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 926-8984

    "Five star private bathrooms, pool areas are clean and well kept. Grounds are manicured with fire pit common areas. Two DOG parks, coffee cart on site, and lots of green for dog walking."

    "Heated pool/hot tub look nice. Laundry facilities on-site are credit card operated. Landscape company works here once weekly."

    6. Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

    33 Reviews
    Lago Vista, TX
    28 miles
    Website

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Pace Bend is one of my most favorite places to camp in Texas. Not far from the old (and new!)"

    "Plenty of camp sites to choose from with fire pits, grills, benches, and close by bathrooms. Very close to Lake Travis where there's always gorgeous sights. Would definitely recommend."

    7. Austin East KOA

    9 Reviews
    Manor, TX
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 732-2812

    $50 - $80 / night

    "It has private showers and bathrooms that are immaculate."

    "Pool is small but well heated. Roads are wide, gentle curves navigable. Bathrooms clean. Clubhouse stocked with games, yard toys and books. Wifi very good, stream is slow but doable."

    8. Pecan Park Riverside RV Park

    4 Reviews
    San Marcos, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 396-0070

    $60 / night

    "Right next to San Marcos river! Really nice only down thing Is LOTS OF RULES! $5 per guest even if they aren’t staying the night... other than that staff pretty friendly and good location."

    "nice campground, clean bathrooms, river access,... would recommend"

    9. Cranes Mill Park

    27 Reviews
    Canyon Lake, TX
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 964-3341

    $26 - $35 / night

    "The water level of Canyon Lake was down so access to the water wasn’t real easy. once in the water it was great floating in a tube. very clean bathrooms. each campsite has a covered picnic table, barbs"

    "Arrived about 3:30 PM as you cannot check in before 3:00 PM. Check in was quick and easy."

    10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Canyon Lake

    11 Reviews
    Abiquiu Lake, NM
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 256-0088

    $57 - $373 / night

    "I prefer this location to the Kerrville location on Guadalupe river. People here are a little bit more friendly and it's not as crowded. However, if you have a huge camper it can be tricky here."

    "We came for the month of January to camp next to friends. It’s a family RV park and has nice amenities. We are just outgrowing the atmosphere."

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Glamping Reviews near Buda, TX

542 Reviews of 54 Buda Campgrounds


  • Karin R.
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Son’s Blue River Camp

    Our Family loves Son’s River Camp!

    We stayed in one of their air-conditioned glamping cabins. It was very nice and clean and the AC stayed very cold. They have private, lockable, full bathrooms right behind the cabins. The place is very pretty and the staff friendly. We loved tubing and kayaking the San Marcos River! It’s a great getaway!

  • Karin R.
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Son’s Island

    A tropical oasis right here in Texas!

    Son’s Island is awesome! What a great experience we had. We stayed in one of their glamping tents. It had 2 queen beds and a twin bed but the best part is it had air-conditioning and it stayed very comfortable. You get to use the cabanas for free at night from 7:30 PM - 10:00 am when you rent a tent but you must also rent a cabana for the day if you plan to stay. It is well worth the money. Each cabana comes with its own private dock, lots of comfortable seating, electricity, water, BBQ pit, picnic table and hammock. We heard lots of people rave about this place. It definitely surpassed our expectations!

  • Karin R.
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Son’s Geronimo

    Great family experience!

    We had a fantastic time at Son’s Geronimo! Their glamping cabins are super nice and had everything we needed including AC, WiFi, full kitchen, fire pits, hammocks etc. We have a family of 6 and the setup was perfect: 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. The property itself pretty large and has a lot of creek frontage. We kayaked, paddle paddle boarded, swam, fished and more! They also have lots of amenities: 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, volleyball court, basketball court, game room, horseshoe pits and more. We will definitely be back!

  • Karin R.
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Son’s Guadalupe

    A nice campground right on the Guadalupe River!

    We really enjoyed Son’s Guadalupe! It’s a beautiful setting, cabanas and glamping tents on a small hill overlooking the Guadalupe River with it’s huge cypress trees and giant limestone bluffs. The glamping tent was perfect for us. It had 2 queen beds with foam mattresses, 1 twin bed, bedside table with fans and the best part: AC! It’s a very family friendly location compared to others on River Road. We tubed Whol we stayed there as well. It’s a nice setup as they take you up river to float back down to your glamping tent and/or cabana.

  • Byron R.
    Nov. 30, 2022

    Son’s Guadalupe

    Great time on the Guadalupe River!

    My family and I all visited Son’s Guadalupe in August for a quick getaway. I grew up camping, tubing and swimming in the Guadalupe growing up so I wanted to share that experience with my three sons but being from the area I also know how river rd can be rowdy at times in the summer. I was happy to find out Son’s recently opened up a place out there as we had visited a couple of their other locations and they had been very family friendly. We rented a cabana for the day as well as an air-conditioned glamping tent to stay overnight. We had such a great time! The cabanas sit right on the bank of the river and have everything you need including: seating, picnic table, BBQ pit electricity and water. The river is a bit shallow at their location for swimming (much of the Guadalupe is) but it the perfect depth to get in relax and cool off. This section of the Guadalupe River is very clear and flows great for tubing. We rented some tubes and they took us up river a couple of miles to float back down to our cabana which was very convenient. The scenery on the tubing trip is absolutely gorgeous, huge cliffs and cypress trees! After a fun day it was nice to relax in a comfortable tent with AC! The mattresses were foam and very comfortable. You do have to bring your own pillows, sheets and blankets though. For bathrooms, they have 5 individual bathrooms up top with showers. Overall we had a great time and I’d recommend the place. It can get a bit crowded on weekends so go during the week if you’re not wanting to be around crowds. Also, they rent everything a-la-carte, so if you plan to stay the night you need to tent a cabana or covered picnic table during the day. There website does a good job explaining everything but it’s a bit different if you haven’t been before so be sure to read through your reservation before heading out.

  • Eby H.
    Aug. 30, 2016

    Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

    One of my favorite spots in Texas

    Pace Bend is one of my most favorite places to camp in Texas.

    Not far from the old (and new!) Backyard (a great place to see live music in the live oak capital of Texas), Pace Bend is a quick drive away. A perfect spot to pitch a bunch of tents, jump off cliffs, swim and barbeque. Maybe 45 minutes from downtown Austin (without traffic).

    I won't lie the cliff diving kinda freaks me out. Be careful is all I'm saying!

    There are several primitive campsites throughout the park with picnic tables, grills and toilets. Additionally there are 20 RV hook-up type sites that offer running water, electricity, restrooms and showers.

  • Lisa B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Krause Springs

    Plenty of room for everyone

    Natural springs w/tent & RV camping (NO PETS), fishing, kayaking, lake access, hammock areas and day use picnic w/grills. CASH ONLY FACILITIES!! Family owned. Beautiful Butterfly garden great for yoga, reading or enjoying the mind of a gardener. Several RV w/H20 & electric hookups (reservations required). Tent sites are not #, random locations (30 acres), plentiful and 1st come 1st serve. Toilets/showers near RV sites, portable toilets farther out. Pack it in/out, dumpster at office area. Love this place and grateful the owners share their haven with the public!

  • K
    May. 17, 2022

    Austin East KOA

    Great Place!

    This KOA is fairly new and they say it’ll be expanding soon. Everything is very well kept up and sparkling clean. It has private showers and bathrooms that are immaculate. The staff was so friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome, even though we were only there for one night to practice our set up and tear down, as we are newbies. Spacious RV sites with bbq grills, FHU, fire pit, picnic table, some shade. Really nice pool, small game room with a big, tree-shaded deck. A nice little general store was perfect for forgotten items.

  • Karin R.
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Son’s River Ranch

    Our favorite River property!

    We loved everything about Son’s River Ranch! The staff is great, the place was very clean and we had a blast! Our glamping cabin was nice, it was well worth the money to not to have to set up a tent and do all that work. Plus the AC kept us very cold and comfortable at night and the kitchenette had everything we needed to cook and make meals. We rented a cabana for the day too and it was fun to hang out and relax by the river and BBQ. The next day we tubed and kayaked. They have a wristband you can buy for the day that is good for unlimited kayaking and tubing, we did both! The trip took about 2 hours by tube and an hour by kayak. They have shuttles to bring you back up to River Ranch when you are done. I highly recommend this place!


Guide to Buda

McKinney Falls State Park sits just 15 miles northeast of Buda, Texas, making it one of the most accessible camping destinations near the city. The park encompasses volcanic rock formations from the extinct Pilot Knob volcano, creating distinctive flat rock areas near the main falls. Water levels can fluctuate seasonally, with swimming areas that range from shallow wading pools to deeper sections requiring caution.

What to do

Explore geological features: The park features unique volcanic rock formations that create natural swimming areas. "The water was warm, and it was perfect for new swimmers with floaties and advanced swimmers. There's a place where you can jump off the rocks into the water," notes Steph C. about McKinney Falls State Park.

Golf on-site: Lockhart State Park offers an affordable 9-hole course alongside camping. "We golfed 18 one of the days, fun layout, not in the best shape right now but the price was right. With the Texas pass you also get a discount on golf and anything else you buy," shares Cathy J. about Lockhart State Park Campground.

Cliff jumping: For thrill-seekers, some parks offer safe places for cliff jumping. "My favorite part about this campsite is the ability to cliff jump into a lake. I love the water and this campsite was perfect for me," writes Aaron S. about Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis.

What campers like

Proximity to Austin: Many campsites offer quick access to city amenities while maintaining natural settings. "This is such a wonderful state park! Great hiking trails, two swimming holes, well spaced out camping sites with electricity and water. We stayed here because it was close to the airport and had a flight to catch. It was only a 9 min drive," explains Eat · See · RV L. about their stay at McKinney Falls State Park.

Spacious, private sites: Sites often provide more space than expected. "The sites are far apart with trees and shrubs surrounding them," according to Kingrex49 M. who stayed at McKinney Falls.

Clean facilities: Maintained bathrooms and showers are consistently mentioned in reviews. "The showers and bathrooms are private and very clean. There are plenty, so there always seems to be at least one available no matter what time of day," notes Carlyne F. about Austin Lone Star RV Community.

What you should know

Weather warnings: Flash flooding can occur rapidly in central Texas parks. "Made me aware of how serious flash flooding is here. Respect weather warnings!" advises Faith S. about Pedernales Falls State Park.

Advance bookings: Popular glamping sites near Buda fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "Make reservations months in advance," recommends Chris C. about Jellystone Park.

Highway noise: Some parks are convenient but come with traffic sounds. "This RV park is in an ideal location for exploring Austin. It's located along the freeway, so there is some road noise. However, at night it was pretty quiet," shares Marnie G. about Austin Lone Star RV Community.

Tips for camping with families

Water-based activities: Look for parks with swimming areas suitable for different ages. "Great family-friendly camping for sure. The mini waterfalls here are really neat along with the rock formations," says Michael C. about his family trip to McKinney Falls State Park.

Kid-friendly amenities: Some parks offer special features just for children. "Amazing place for kids because they have so many activities such as paintball, laser tag and a pond and much more. The pond is stocked full with bass and bluegill and you can catch 10 fish in 10 minutes," shares Tripler S. about Jellystone Park Hill Country.

Safety considerations: Some park features require supervision. "Please be careful swimming. If you can't swim, please refrain or wear a life jacket. There have been several drownings here," warns Emily M. about McKinney Falls.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategies: Some campgrounds allow you to choose specific sites for a fee. "When booking, there is an option to choose your specific site for a $15 fee. My advice is to pay the $15 and choose a site close to the Hill Country Hall and the waterpark," suggests Ashley C. about Jellystone Park.

Leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven sites at some parks. "The sites are not super level and our site #2 sloped back," warns Karl W. about Lockhart State Park.

Weather preparation: Texas weather can be unpredictable. "We experienced the Austin winter storm 2021 and although we were without water hookup for 1 week we never lost power," shares Tammee P. about their extended stay at Oak Forest RV Park.

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