Best Tent Camping near Floresville, TX

Tent campsites within driving distance of Floresville, Texas include established grounds such as Helton Nature Park and Government Canyon State Natural Area. Helton Nature Park provides 43 tent sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and trash service, while Government Canyon, situated northwest of San Antonio, offers walk-in tent camping with a more backcountry experience. Both locations maintain reservable sites for tent campers seeking structured outdoor accommodations in the region.

Most tent campgrounds near Floresville feature basic amenities with varying levels of development. Government Canyon State Natural Area provides walk-in tent sites with crushed rock bases, picnic tables, and storage cupboards for campers' convenience. Sites at Government Canyon require a short hike from parking areas, with water spigots available at trailheads. A recent review noted that "the campsites are quite private, each one in a little nook," highlighting the secluded nature of these sites. Composting toilets serve the camping area, though fire restrictions are common during dry periods, so tent campers should prepare with alternative cooking methods.

The tent camping experience in this region offers a mix of natural settings and accessibility. Government Canyon's tent-only sites provide a more secluded experience compared to other campgrounds, with shaded locations available at certain sites. "We camped at site 14 and it's nice and shady and away from others," reported one camper. The natural area features extensive trail networks, including routes to view dinosaur tracks, though visitors should note that trails close during wet conditions to protect the landscape. Tent campers at Helton Nature Park experience a more developed setting described as "calming" in reviews, with alcohol permitted unlike at Government Canyon. Both locations remain relatively close to urban areas while providing tent campers with natural surroundings and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Best Tent Sites Near Floresville, Texas (9)

    1. Helton Nature Park

    1 Review
    Floresville, TX
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (210) 227-1373

    $10 / night

    2. Calaveras Lake Park

    1 Review
    Elmendorf, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (210) 635-8359

    3. Government Canyon State Natural Area

    15 Reviews
    Helotes, TX
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (210) 688-9055

    $18 - $40 / night

    "Government Canyon State Natural Area is conveniently located near San Antonio, TX. Many visitors visit from San Antonio for the day or for the weekend."

    "The campsites are all walk in, but not a great distance. Camp sites vary in size, but all have fire rings, a place to hang trash, and a storage cupboard."

    4. Son’s Island

    1 Review
    Seguin, TX
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 577-7667

    "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."

    5. Son’s Rio Cibolo

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    Schertz, TX
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 577-7667

    6. Son’s Geronimo

    1 Review
    Seguin, TX
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 577-7667

    $89 - $369 / night

    7. Son’s Guadalupe

    3 Reviews
    New Braunfels, TX
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 577-7667

    "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."

    "It’s a very family friendly location compared to others on River Road. We tubed Whol we stayed there as well."

    8. Son’s Blue River Camp

    1 Review
    Lockhart, TX
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 577-7667

    $49 - $369 / night

    "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!"

    9. Son’s River Ranch

    1 Review
    Lockhart, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 577-7667

    $49 - $369 / night

    "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."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Floresville, TX

224 Reviews of 9 Floresville Campgrounds


  • Denise V.
    May. 14, 2021

    Texas 281 RV Park

    Home Among the Trees (for the Weekend)

    We really enjoyed this park and lovely old Live Oaks. It was close to Anhalt Halle. 

    Type of Park: Private-owned 

    Check In: 11a Check Out: 11a 

    Cost per night$44 

    Discounts: Good Sam$4/night 

    Site#10- Pull-Thru 

    Water 20/30/50 amp Sewer Picnic Table Site Pad: Asphalt

    👍🏻 Pros: Shade from Live Oaks Close to showers, restrooms, laundry There’s a little room in the same building with coffee, table, books(Botanical Room)

    👎🏻 Cons: The front area is a little close to Hwy 281 so there’s a little road noise but not bad No fire ring No grill at the sites

    📝 Park Notes: Lot of people live here full time Good Live Oak shade trees, but watch them above and on the side of your rig 

    Wifi

    Propane sold onsite

    Laundry facilities

    Club house for larger gatherings- built of native stone

    Dog Park

    Basketball court

    Chapel, church services on Sunday

    Nature Trail

    Headquarters has limited supply of RV parts(or there's a Walmart and Tractor Supply nearby)\

    Billiards, Ping Pong, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard

    RV Storage area

    Mini storage buildings

    Rental Guest Suites available

    Frog/Koi pond/fountain

    Quiet hours 9pm to 7 am

    🐦 Wildlife: Birds: Lots of happy singing ones, hummingbirds Squirrels

    More info at https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/04/anhalt-western-roundup.html

  • N
    Oct. 6, 2020

    Lake Wood Recreation Area

    Quite campground on the Guadalupe River

    Great spot to get away and camp. $25 for tent camping with water and electricity. Also has hookups for RVs. The dam failed a few years back so the lake is no longer there but the river is great for fishing and some swimming. Lots of shade from old pecan trees and soft grass for comfortable tent placement. All sites have a fire ring and picnic tables.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2018

    Camp Huaco Springs

    Camp Hueco Spring + River Access + Family Fun

    Camp Hueco Springs is owned by the same operators as the Double Rockin' R Campground. However, this campground has many more amenities. The campground is located near the town of New Braunfels along the River Road.

    The main attraction of this campground is the easy access to the Guadalupe River.

    The office/store has an abundance of supplies from groceries to firewood to fishing supplies. On one side of the campground there are primitive sites with only picnic tables. On the other side of the campground are pad sites for RVs with full water, electric and sewage hookups. There are restroom facilities near the campsites and a few pot-a-potties scattered around the grounds. Tent campers are allowed on the pad sites, but the fees are a little more and you will be surrounded by RVs. Down the road there is a store where you can rent cabins, inner tubes, canoes, kayaks and SUPs. There is something for everyone at this campground.

    The best part about this campground is the easy access to the river. There are some campsites right on the bank of the river and others a short walk away under a grove of trees. Some of the campsites on the river do not have shade, so bring your own sun shade. One downside to this campground is that the campsites lie between the river and the road, so often you can hear road noise - bring some ear plugs. Also, this campground receives lots of visitors during the summer and fall so don't expect much privacy. Sometimes the restroom facilities are left a bit untidy.

    In the winter this campground is often used as access point for fly fishermen seeking to land huge trout. In the summer, the water is sometimes low and slow moving which can limit water recreational activities. However, if you're there for the floating, paddling, fishing or just hanging out by the river this campground offers something for everyone.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2018

    Government Canyon State Natural Area

    Government Canyon State Natural Area + History + Dinosaur Tracks

    Government Canyon State Natural Area is conveniently located near San Antonio, TX. Many visitors visit from San Antonio for the day or for the weekend. The staff sometimes limit the amount of visitors during busy times, so it is best to arrive early - before 10am. The Info Center is nicely designed and they often host educational events. The main attraction of this campground is hiking through the forest, exploring above or below the canyon, seeing the old 1880’s period Zizelman House and locating a few of the notable dinosaur tracks. There are a number of walk-in campsites with well defined pad sites, campfire rings and a table. There are often burn bans in effect at this campground so come prepared with a gas stove.

  • Dawn D.
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Lake Wood Recreation Area

    First Camping trip With The Kids

    Our first time for the season did a Lil camping trip me and all the kids (8) not all mine lol for a little trial run it was a nice cute little campground there's a river real close by we had a table and fire ring no electric but there are sites that have electric we had a really good time here will definitely return its not to far from out town

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Palmetto State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Gregory Backpack at Palmetto SP (River + Lake + Palmettos)

    Campsite Review:

    Palmetto State Park is a tranquil campground located in Central Texas. It offers campers the chance to hike, bike, swim, paddle, fish or just lay in a hammock under the shade of trees. The park is located a few minutes drive from the towns of Gonzales and Luling. The park's most unique feature are the dwarf palmetto plants which grow throughout the forest.

    When entering the park you are welcomed by a canopy of overhanging trees. At the entrance there is an office where you can pay your admission fee and shop for some basic camping necessities. There are also after-hour pay stations nearby.

    At each campsite there is a parking space with water and electrical hookups, a picnic table, barbecue grill and fire pit. Most of the sites will fit small to medium sized RVs. There are plenty of shade trees around the campsites which are welcome during the summers in Texas. The restrooms are near the campsites and all of the restrooms, although somewhat dated, have sinks, flush toilets and showers.

    Some of the attractions of this park include a small artesian spring, lake and the San Marcus River. There is a nice hike and bike trail which runs along the bank of the river which is flat and easy to walk or bike. There are some amazing sights and sounds while walking through the forest - from birds to insects to small mammals to plants. As previously mentioned, one of the unique features of this park are the dwarf palmetto plants that grow on the forest floor. These palmettos make you feel as if you've been transported to a tropical paradise. Paddle boat, kayak and canoe rentals are available at a concession office near the lake.

    There are a number of activities to enjoy at this park, but some of the facilities could use an update. I would think that is a nice park for families with kids because of the variety of activities that can be pursued. There are no extreme features like mountains or cliffs, just a number of peaceful nooks in nature.

    Before or after your stay at Palmetto State Park be sure to pass by the little town of Luling, Texas where you can eat at the City Market Café which has some of the best barbecue in Texas.

    Product Review:

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I am offered the opportunity to test products. At this campground, I tested the Gregory Inertia 30 Hydration Backpack.

    Top reasons I loved the Gregory Inertia 30 Hydration Backpack:

    1. Size: The pack is 30 liters and is useful for day hikes, weekend adventures or carry-on airline travel.
    2. Features: The pack has well thought-out organization with a large main compartment, a mid-sized compartment, a top stash pocket, stretch mesh front and side pockets and a flexible suspension. Also, there are a number of attachment loops for attaching tools, poles, solar chargers or other gear.
    3. Technology: The new 3D hydration bladder is a breeze to fill, empty and clean. It has an tactile grip handle and rubberized fill top which make opening and closing easy. When cleaning or drying out the bladder, the sidewalls of the bladder maintain an open shape which allows easy access and evaporation of any residual water.
    4. Quality: All of the materials are of high quality. I expect that the backpack will last many years. This is important for a day use backpack which will see regular duty under a variety of conditions. It is also important for backpacking, because no one wants a gear failure while in the backcountry.

    I hope and expect that this backpack will become my go to backpack for a variety of adventures.

  • Brian V.
    May. 28, 2017

    Government Canyon State Natural Area

    A great place to experience nature near the city

    Government Canyon is still a great place to visit and is often over looked by people who want to experience nature, but not drive too far to get to it.

    It is only open Friday-Monday with camping only Friday and Saturday night.

    The campsites are all walk in, but not a great distance. Camp sites vary in size, but all have fire rings, a place to hang trash, and a storage cupboard.

    There are water spigots at the top of each trail and two composting toilets.

    Because this is a State Natural Area, you may not connect anything to the trees in the park as you could A) damage the trees of B) bring in pests from other parks without knowing it.

    There are front country trails, back country trails and trails that are only open at certain times of the year.

    If there is too much rain, the park will close down all the trails as they don't want to ruin the area with people walking in mud.

    In the summer time, make sure you bring enough water with you. Rangers some times patrol the trails to help people, but you are on your own for the most part.

    The visitor center is very nice and modern. They often have ranger hikes leading from the center.

    Near by, they have a group shelter that can be rented for weddings or parties.

    All in all, it is a very enjoyable park to visit.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Mountain Breeze Campground

    Mountain Breeze Campground + River + Swimming + Tubing + Fishing + Grub

    The Mountain Breeze Campground offers a little something for everyone. There are RV campsites, Cabins and Tent camping. There are also sport activity spaces like a volleyball court and some open fields. They offer raft and tube rentals and shuttle services that will drop you upriver. Access to the river is only a short walk away. One can swim, float or fish in the Guadalupe River. There is a restaurant on the facilities, but I believe that it is only open during the summer months. The rates vary by the season with the summer season being the most busy time and the winter being the least busy time to visit. During the summer expect crowds at both the campground and using the facilities for day use.

    This campground might be good for large group events because there are a variety of accommodations and amenities available. For tent campers do not expect wide open spaces and peace and quiet. The campsites are all rather tightly packed together. If you're with a large group this might be fun. If you're just trying to find a little space, this might not be for you. There are restroom facilities located centrally. The office also has a little store for basic camping supplies.

    While I like that the campground offers a variety of amenities, I kind of feel that the grounds are set up like a cattle ranch - designed to herd campers through the facilities. So this campground gets high marks for facilities, but looses a point on my scale for a lack of privacy and peace and quiet.

    The campground is located about 15 minutes from the town of New Braunfels where you can find grocery stores, restaurants, banks, hardware stores and other entertainment. If you're looking for Texas BBQ, check out the Rudy's or Cooper's BBQ in New Braunfels. Also located within the town is the Schlitterbahn Waterpark which is I believe the largest waterpark in the US and has an incredible amout of fun rides, slides and pools. It's a bit pricey, but it is a full day of fun for the family.

  • Regina C.
    Apr. 6, 2022

    Braunig Lake Park

    Very disappointed

    No working showers and the bathrooms were discussing, no picnic tables, the only fire rings were at the shelters and were full of old trash. The park was not maintained


Guide to Floresville

Tent camping near Floresville, Texas, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from well-reviewed facilities to unique amenities, there's something for everyone.

Tips for tent camping near Floresville

  • Calaveras Lake Park provides essential amenities like electric hookups and picnic tables, making it a convenient choice for families.
  • Government Canyon State Natural Area features reservable sites and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay while you explore the beautiful trails.
  • Helton Nature Park allows pets and has picnic tables, perfect for those looking to enjoy a day out with their furry friends.

Local activities for tent campers

  • At Son’s Guadalupe, families can enjoy tubing and kayaking on the river, with convenient access to rental equipment right on-site.
  • Son’s River Ranch offers a variety of water activities, including tubing and kayaking, along with a relaxing atmosphere by the river.
  • Son’s Blue River Camp is ideal for those looking to explore the San Marcos River, providing opportunities for both tubing and kayaking.

Local attractions near Floresville

  • Son’s Geronimo features glamping cabins and a range of amenities, including pools and game rooms, making it a fun destination for families.
  • Son’s Island offers a unique experience with cabanas and glamping tents, perfect for a tropical getaway right in Texas.
  • Son’s Rio Cibolo is a private site that provides a peaceful retreat, ideal for those seeking a more secluded camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Floresville, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Floresville, TX is Helton Nature Park with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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