Canyon Lake serves as the central hub for glamping close to Comal, Texas, with multiple sites situated along the banks of the Guadalupe River at elevations between 900-1000 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F, while winter nights can drop below 40°F, making climate-controlled accommodations particularly valuable during seasonal extremes. Water levels in the Guadalupe River fluctuate throughout the year, affecting tubing and swimming conditions at riverside camping areas.
What to do
Tubing with shuttle service: At Mountain Breeze Campground, shuttle services drop visitors upriver for a float back to the campgrounds. "The campground has great facilities including a restaurant (good burgers and pizza), showers, clean bathrooms, general store and live music. Friendly, helpful staff," notes Jordan E.
Fishing at Canyon Lake: Cranes Mill Park provides lake access for fishing enthusiasts even during low water conditions. "Decided to head up for a quick trip and we had the most relaxing time. Although water is low there were folks who fished," reports Stephanie G.
Morning wildlife viewing: Summit Vacation Resort offers opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Many of the campers feed them corn and they know the sounds and come running out of the hills," explains Laura H. about the small deer herds that move through the park each evening.
Indoor and outdoor water recreation: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Canyon Lake features both indoor and outdoor water amenities. "Their outdoor complex includes: one standard rectangular pool, one very shallow splash pad with several water spouts and a tiny kids slide, which flows into a deeper (3 foot) pool, and a large kids water play center," writes Ashley C.
What campers like
Air conditioning in glamping tents: Son's Guadalupe provides climate control in their riverside accommodations. "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!" says Karin R.
Variety of accommodation types: Camp Huaco Springs offers multiple camping styles in one location. "I absolutely love this place it has every type of camping! Rv, tent no electric, tent with electric, cabins. All by the Guadalupe river. Floating, canoeing, Fishing. They even have a natural spring!" according to Sara R.
Shaded campsites: Potters Creek Park provides tree cover that helps combat summer heat. "The upper loop also has trees which really helped with the August heat," notes Sheila C. "Nice large sites with covered picnic tables, a fire ring, and a grill."
River access: Summit Vacation Resort provides direct access to the Guadalupe River. "River access is down a series of steps. Water is beautifully shallow and slow moving," describes Kathy S., who adds that the camp offers more than just RV facilities.
What you should know
Reservation planning: Mystic Quarry requires advance booking, especially during busy seasons. "They offer river floating from a nearby tube rental place that will come pick you up and drop you back off at the camp ground," mentions Garrison H., who appreciated the convenience after a scheduling change.
Site selection matters: Jellystone Park sites vary in size and location. "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," recommends Ashley C.
Potential noise considerations: Camp Huaco Springs sits near a roadway with traffic. "Bottom line, beautiful park. Good facilities, nice camp store, the River is RIGHT THERE. I would give this place 5 stars except due to the location next to the river, the country road runs right next to the camp grounds. Lots of noisy motorcycle traffic all night," explains Michael C.
À la carte pricing structure: Some glamping sites near Comal use separate day and night pricing. At Son's Guadalupe, Byron R. notes, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Choose age-appropriate activities: Potters Creek Park offers family-friendly camping with security measures. "I let the office know it was just us ladies and they surveyed the area to see how many folks were staying in the area to make me feel more at ease," writes Stephanie G., who appreciated the staff checking in on her family throughout their stay.
Look for campgrounds with water features: Summit Vacation Resort combines swimming options with playground facilities. "We stayed here in the middle of June in site 20 & 21. It was hooooot but the pool was nice, and the river was cold," shares Angela R.
Consider weekend themes: Jellystone Park schedules special activities for children. "Each weekend they have planned activities for the kiddos. Most of these activities occur on Saturday. Our weekend was Carnival Games and Halloween," explains Ashley C., who found the carnival games perfect for children between 4 and 7 years old.
Pack appropriate linens: Son's Guadalupe provides comfortable mattresses but requires guests to bring their own bedding. "The mattresses were foam and very comfortable. You do have to bring your own pillows, sheets and blankets though," Byron R. advises families planning to stay in the glamping tents.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Cranes Mill Park offers relatively even sites for RVs. "The sites aren't all level but compared to other campgrounds they are pretty even. Loved the extra parking spot for our truck," notes Mia D., who recommends picking up food at the H-E-B on the way in.
Hookup variations: Mystic Quarry provides full hookups for RVs. "The sites are a good size and has all hookups. The park has wifi so my wife was able to work there," Tim M. explains, mentioning that staff also picked up garbage from each site.
Storage solutions: Camp Huaco Springs requires efficient use of space. "I would throw a frying pan into your luggage if you plan to make pancakes during your stay," Ashley C. advises, noting that kitchen supplies in cabins can vary.
Pet-friendly options: Summit Vacation Resort accommodates pets with dedicated areas. "Good sized shady fenced in dog park in the back with a picnic table," reports Levi B., who found the resort a quiet place to unwind and float the river.
