Best Glamping near Hondo, TX

Recent Glamping Reviews near Hondo, Texas

181 Reviews of 19 Hondo Campgrounds

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  Genice J.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 14, 2020

  Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

  A great kept secret.

  I have camped here both in the Texas winter (Nov) and recently Texas Summers (July). It is a beautiful tucked away area. Nice trails, great tree cover and full of nature and flowing water.

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  Jeff T.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 1, 2022

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  Beautiful state natural area, great hill country hiking

  This is a beautiful park in a great part of the Texas Hill country.  Great hiking trails in this park as well.

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  Thomas F.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 6, 2024

  Blazing Star Luxury RV Resort

  Great

  I recently stayed at Blazing Star Luxury RV Resort and was thoroughly impressed. The resort itself is beautifully maintained, with Buckshot Roulette spacious, well-maintained RV sites and stunning Texas Hill Country views.

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  Robert M.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 13, 2020

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  So far in our FT living this is one of our top 5 TT campground

  Well it isn't the newest campground around. As a matter of fact, it could stand a few upgrades. But they are minor and do not take away from the breathtaking views, wildlife abound and the overall peace and serenity with staying at this campground. We stated close to the water which btw is just water and electric. If you want full hookups you will need to be a short distance away from the lake. About a 1/8 of a mile. We were lucky to be there on two beautiful winter days in Texas, days were in the low 70's and nights around 40. Prefect as the picture taking. We will no doubt be back when passing through. Oh and btw, you will have to travel up and down the Hill country of Texas to get there. It in itself is a beautiful drive.

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  Paulina P.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 26, 2017

  Oakmont — Garner State Park

  The cutest little cabins in the middle of nowhere

  It’s wonderful here, everyone is family and the food is terrific! The people come from everywhere and yet no one ever knows where it is so only the best people ever get here! Bring your dancing boots, because they play amazing Texas county.

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  Terri L.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 26, 2020

  Kerrville-Schreiner Park

  Great family park

  We’ve camped at this park for years and love it! It is a former state park and now so we’ll maintained. Lots of wildlife and Guadalupe River access for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Wifi also works well and a great base camp for exploring the Texas hill country.

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  Nick P.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2017

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  Primitive camping

  Considering it was summer in central Texas, lost maples was beautiful. Great scenery, tons to look at and discover and several places to enjoy the water. The only thing that wasn't the best was that there wasn't a lot of trail to hike, I made it to the furthest campsite in less than 2 hours.

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  Shirley S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 22, 2019

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  Love it

  Short trip for weekend stay for us. Close to the river. Nice spaces with covered tables and scattered trees. Hiking, pet friendly. Showers were clean and well kept. No sewer hook up but dump station is right off the road. Plenty of open space to see the Texas skies and right there at the Frio River. One of our go to spots.

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  R B.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 12, 2020

  Seven Bluff Cabins & RV Park

  Pecanville

  Quiet, small, 16 site RV Park set in a pecan grove along the scenic Frio River in the southern end of the Texas Hill County. We stayed in late October and the pecans were falling. If you wanted to gather any pecans you had to beat the deer to them. Lots of deer and wild turkeys all over the grounds. Plan ahead and book early, it’s quite a popular location.

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  Terri F.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 3, 2023

  HTR TX Hill Country

  Picturesque & quiet.

  We loved this campground. Lots of places to walk & saw wildlife every day. Restrooms were clean & very nice. The washers are bigger than a lot of RV parks too.  The staff is very friendly & accommodating. We extended our stay 3 times!  If you're in the Texas hill country, this is definitely the place to stay.

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  Shirley S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2019

  HTR TX Hill Country

  Awesome

  It is August in Texas, very hot, we have to have shade and water to camp. This has it all. Our site had lovely cottonwood trees and right on the small branch of the river. Walk across small rapids and crystal clear water to another side of the park with access to the main river for canoeing, kayaking, you name it.
  There are several small walking trails. Three separate sections... rv full service, rv water/elec., tents. All lovely. Don’t like river water... check out the pool ❤️. Also lots of birds! All the sights and sounds of Texas camping. We watched the ducks fly in every evening, along with a lovely blue heron. Turtles have their own little island. We watched the bats swarm the evening sky eating their fill. Then we were visited by lightning bugs. The frogs will sing to you all night. Suggest a prime spot... slightly more but larger and lots of room to spread out! Lovely people, very attentive, very very clean! We will return!

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  Mickie B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 7, 2019

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  Beautiful fall colors

  The sites are a little close-in, but otherwise perfect. There are so few of them (30 total), so book early- in order to get a fall reservation, I booked nearly a year in advance!

  The fall colors are beautiful (not like Northeast colors, but very nice for Texas :) ) There are picnic areas and a nice 4 mile loop to take in the tree scenery too.

  Sites have covered picnic tables, water spigots, and fire pits.

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  Becky B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Antler Oaks Lodge and RV Resort

  Nice lodge and bathrooms

  The setting is beautiful in the Texas Hill country. The lodge and pool are fantastic. There is also Gaga ball, a basketball court, a play ground, game room and ping pong. Activities in the lodge for kids. The bathrooms were very nice. I was a little disappointed with the river. It was quite a walk to the river and it was very very low. Other than that, everything was great....I’m just a river girl and wished for more. The RV spots are small and close together. We had to put our table behind our small travel trailer because there was not any room next to us.

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  Chris W.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 3, 2021

  Kerrville-Schreiner Park

  Great Shade - Lots of Road Noise

  Pulled into our site a little before dinner time. All sites seem to be pull through, so that’s nice but if you get an even number site in the pecan loop be aware of the proximity to a bust county road with a lot of road noise.

  The pecan loop has the most shade, important in Texas in the summer.

  Electrical box is old, rusting and the breakers are loose with wires visible. Use your surge protector here - well, always use a surge protector but especially here.

  Water pressure is low so be prettier that too.

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  Sam D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 9, 2016

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  Great for Fall Camping

  I camped here with my wife, dad, and younger brother for 3 days. We used the primitive hiking zones, and really enjoyed them. The trails we encountered were a good mix of more well-maintained routes to main areas, with more adventurous trails going out from their. The part was small enough that you could access any point on any given day, but felt large enough that it took us all three days to see every area. Overall, the park is a great mix of beautiful trees that produce nice fall colors not typically seen in Texas with great views from the canyon walls above. We really enjoyed our time there, and we definitely recommend it as a great camping destination that can accommodate many different levels of hikers and campers.

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  Trenton V.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 20, 2021

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  One of my fav primitive camping places

  Been here several times over the years and it’s perfect for primitive camping! The staff lets you switch places if you want and are pretty friendly/easygoing. I have camps in the farthest campsite out campsite S, and really enjoyed it, although it is a little bit of a hike. The best spots on the trail is the south west corner kind of and also the north east area. The southwest area is kind of a bald on the top of a mountain. The north east part is where the cliffs faces and ponds are. Along the trail you will also find a few little clear faces here and there and a few kind of nasty springs which are full of dead leaves and even swimming leeches! I have seen snakes, tarantulas, lots of turtles, and some very visible fish along the stream. Overall this is one of the best primitive camping places that you will find in Texas to be honest! Highly recommend.

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 11, 2019

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  Lost Maples + Fall Foliage

  Everyone loves Lost Maples State Natural Area, whether you are a RV camper, car camper, backcountry camper or just visiting for the day and day hiking. There's a little something for everyone. 

  Perhaps the best time of the year to visit Lost Maples is in the Autumn when the fall foliage is occurring - it is often during the first three weeks of November. However, during fall foliage it can be very difficult to reserve a campsite, so I recommend booking a campsite 6 months in advance. Or do what I did and show up on a really cold weekday when no one else is interested in being outside in 25 degree weather and there will be plenty of space to car camp or backcountry camp.

  If you camp at the established drive-up campground there are assigned campsites with space for cars, vans and RVs. At each campsite there is a sunshade shelter, picnic table, lantern pole, water, electricity and campfire pit with a grill. There is also a restroom nearby with sinks, toilets, showers and a water fountain. There is even a little free library where you can take a book to read or leave a book to share. 

  If you camp in the backcountry there are designated and marked zones where you just set up your tent. There are no facilities in the backcountry campsites so leave no trace practices should be applied. Near some of the backcountry campsites there are latrines.

  The park has well maintained hiking trails that will lead you by pastures, through forest, alongside creeks and up some hills. It is possible to hike the 8 to 10 miles of trails in one day, but it is more fun to go slow and enjoy the sights. There is an East Trail Loop and a West Trail Loop and some spur trails. Pick up a map at the Ranger Station and enjoy the trails. Some of the trails have steep rock ascents which are indicated on the park map.

  If you need supplies there is a small store with basics in the nearby town of Vanderpool.

  While you are in the area, you may as well stop by Bandera, Texas known as the cowboy capital of the world. It is a small Texas town and every weekend they celebrate cowboy culture with some performances and events.

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  Devin M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 1, 2017

  Kerrville-Schreiner Park

  Don't be fooled...

  Don't be fooled, this city park originated as a State park and has all the amenities!

  We stayed in the Fox Run Loop towards the back of the park away from the highway and it was nice and quiet. The showers and restrooms were decent, again reflecting other Texas SP facilities.

  The trails varied in terrain and were well maintained as were the rest of the grounds. We didn't check out the river side of the park, however this June we are returning to and will be on the river side and will provide an update afterwards.

  UPDATE:

  Just got back from a weekend trip on the river side. Like the other reviews stated, it was a bit louder being so close to the highway. Additionally, there are street lamps by the ranger station that illuminate the tent sites which were annoying. It was nice however to be within short walking distance of the river, but if I were to go again, I'd stay on the other side of the park like my first time.

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 1, 2020

  Lost Maples State Natural Area

  Lost Maples State Natural Area Primitive Campsite H

  Lost Maples State Natural Area has some beautiful hiking trails and backpacking areas. If you need basic supplies you may find some at the general store in the small town nearby the park named Vanderpool. 

  Perhaps the best time of the year to visit is in November when the weather is cool and the fall foliage take place. However, the park is very busy in November, so make a reservation six months in advance. If no campsites are available you may visit for the day and find a private campground nearby to camp.

  There are basically two loops- an East Trail and a West Trail and each covers about 4-5 miles. It is completely possible to hike all the trails(about 12 miles) in a single day, but I prefer to hike and appreciate the natural features that can be found throughout the park.

  This review is for the Primitive Area H on the West Trail.  The campsite is a primitive or dispersed site so there are no amenities. There is no water, no electricity, no restrooms, just natural space. Leave No Trace and Pack In Pack Out principles should be practiced. The camping area is adjacent to the West Trail and close to the West Loop Trail. There is a open field in one area and a tree covered space in another area. So there are options for both tent and hammock backpackers. 

  This park has a number of peaks, creeks and ponds to view. In Texas State Parks fishing is allowed and no fishing license is required. Whether you're visiting to relax, fish or hike this park is enjoyable for all ages.

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  Martin U.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 17, 2021

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Beautiful

  Great place

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  Barbara S.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 14, 2021

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Quite

  Love the quite and in the woods area.

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  Jerry S.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 7, 2021

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Beautiful Terrain

  Lots of wildlife everywhere in the park. Beautiful scenery in hill country. Not far from San Antonio.

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  Jason T.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 18, 2021

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Deer

  The Deer are everywhere and so friendly though they ask you not to feed them it’s still really cool seeing them walk thru the sites and the shower is super hot and great pressure

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  Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure

  Guide

  

  Mar. 24, 2022

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Great park with large sites!

  Medina Lake Thousand Trails RV Park is an awesome campground with large sites and lot of nature! There are trees and shade and it is along Medina Lake shores. The lake was dried up during our stay, but it was still beautiful views all around. They have 30 & 50 amp hook-up sites. Not all have sewer connections, but there is a dump station on site. There are tent sites, also. There are lots of amenities such as a huge pool, playgrounds, dog runs, restrooms, laundry, trails, boat launch, community center, games, basketball, pickle ball, mini golf, and so much more! Fun for the whole family. This campground does have a lot of deer around. We really enjoyed this park and the smell of nature here.

  For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure

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  Samuel W.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 5, 2022

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  It's Big

  We set up in section R, not easy to negotiate with the map, not well marked. I know there's a lake here somewhere, but it's not close to my section. I had to take my bike to get close enough to see the lake. Lots of scrub pine and huge deer herd wander about.

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  Eric F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 4, 2018

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Labor day weekend

  Large RV Park. Large lake Frontage. Get there early. first-come-first-served policy. Sites are good size. Most have plenty of shade. Deer walk around the park all day and night. Dog friendly even with "aggressive" dog breeds. Very much a plus for us. Very quiet and peaceful. Needing to be a member to get entry code at front gate or have to call number for front desk clerk to let you in was annoying. Everyone was friendly and the employees were helpful

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  Steve R.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 14, 2018

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Great campground

  Easy to access, even for larger rigs. We stayed in 39 foot 5th wheel. Plenty of pull thru spots, full hookups, regularly spaced bathroom/showers. Nice store for basic needs, nice laundry room. Great CG to view wildlife. Deer will literally eat feed out of your hands.