Best Glamping near Jourdanton, TX

Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground and Choke Canyon State Park Campground both offer luxury glamping accommodations near Jourdanton, Texas. The glamping options at Alamo River include canvas accommodations with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems to ensure comfort in all seasons. Choke Canyon's glamping units feature scenic waterfront views with spacious interiors that include kitchenettes and private outdoor spaces. Both locations provide amenities not typically found in traditional camping, including hot showers, flush toilets, and well-maintained picnic areas with fire rings. The sites are specifically designed for visitors seeking upscale outdoor experiences without sacrificing comfort. According to a camper, "The stream is beautiful. The camping grounds were very clean and easy to find. Bathrooms nearby were clean."

Hiking trails wind through both properties, offering opportunities to spot local wildlife including deer, rabbits, and numerous bird species. Choke Canyon State Park is particularly noted for its bird sanctuary that attracts birdwatchers year-round, with green jays, cardinals, and hawks frequently spotted. The 75-acre reservoir at Choke Canyon provides excellent kayaking opportunities with minimal motorboat traffic, creating a peaceful setting for water activities. One reviewer highlighted, "The bird sanctuary was extremely busy even though it was overcast and cold. Great sightings of cardinals, green jays, hawks, and sparrows." Both locations remain open throughout the year, with advance reservations recommended for the premium glamping accommodations, especially during peak seasons when wildlife viewing is optimal.

Best Glamping Sites Near Jourdanton, Texas (7)

    1. Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

    10 Reviews
    Von Ormy, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (210) 622-5022

    "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."

    "The staff is very helpful and friendly. Very affordable and has everything you need for fishing and camping. We loved walking the trails and seeing deer and other wildlife. We absolutely loved it!"

    2. Choke Canyon State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Calliham, TX
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 786-3868

    $12 - $50 / night

    "The sites are large with plenty of room for kiddos to run around. Sites typically have plenty of room to park a boat as well. Each electric site has a picnic table with covering and a fire pit grill."

    "Only con was that others were using it to get down to the lake so we had a few people walk right up next to the cabin with their fishing gear."

    3. Blazing Star Luxury RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Helotes, TX
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (210) 680-7827

    "I recently stayed at Blazing Star Luxury RV Resort and was thoroughly impressed."

    "Tons of amenities like a pool, hot tub, playground, weight room, laundry, arcade, and a general store. We stayed on the 4th and could see the fireworks from sea world. Very nice staff and tenants."

    4. Government Canyon State Natural Area

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

    $18 - $40 / night

    "We camped at site 14 and it’s nice and shady and away from others. Alcohol is not allowed but no one checks your camp so don’t be rude and you can drink. Lots of great hikes."

    "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."

    5. Lackland AFB FamCamp

    5 Reviews
    San Antonio, TX
    34 miles
    +1 (210) 671-5179

    "Campgroynd has a laundry anf Lacland AFB has all other amenities we might need. I"

    6. Everfree Shire Ranch

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    Castroville, TX
    31 miles
    +1 (956) 413-6977

    $10 - $25 / night

    7. Son’s Rio Cibolo

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    Schertz, TX
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 577-7667
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  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2024

    Choke Canyon State Park Campground

    Wide open spaces

    The sites are large with plenty of room for kiddos to run around. Sites typically have plenty of room to park a boat as well. Each electric site has a picnic table with covering and a fire pit grill. Some sites offer large trees for shade, but overall shade is sparse.

  • N
    Jan. 31, 2021

    Government Canyon State Natural Area

    Amazing little area

    Awesome place to camp if you live in Ausitn or San Antonio. We camped at site 14 and it’s nice and shady and away from others. Alcohol is not allowed but no one checks your camp so don’t be rude and you can drink.

    Lots of great hikes. The Dino tracks are cool. There is a fire pit and a grate to grill on. Fire wood is 5 bucks for 5 logs there.

  • Stacy L.
    Feb. 26, 2022

    Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

    Stay away!

    I usually don’t post reviews like this but I needed to for this place! The website is outdated and is false advertising, they don’t over everything listed on the site. we stayed here before it changed ownership. The cabins are not what they used to be, the website is not accurate. Over price cabins and now they look like they are from 1990 theme, so outdated looks like they got the furniture right out of the dumpsters. The new California owners don’t care about the park everything is broken, worn out, workers walks around smoking marijuana and walks up to you and the smell from the bearded guy is disgusting who lives in a shack there on site. They turned this once beautiful park into a dump hippie ground.

  • 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.

  • Alexandra
    Jul. 14, 2021

    Choke Canyon State Park Campground

    Shelter Area Cabin 13 was awesome

    Stayed here for a weekend with my family. So nice to have AC in the cabin with shade on the little patio area. I’m convinced site 13 is the best. Only con was that others were using it to get down to the lake so we had a few people walk right up next to the cabin with their fishing gear. Bathrooms are a short walk away, as well as trash cans/dumpster. Woke up to a large group of javelinas at our site who were sniffing around. We set up a tent at the cabin area and were able to have lots of shade.

  • Thomas F.
    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.

  • 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.

  • G
    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.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2016

    Choke Canyon State Park Campground

    Must like birds....

    Very nice, isolated area. All kinds of water birds. 5$ admission plus your fee for camping. The tent area has no shower, but the RV shower house isn't to far away. The just tent area is right on the small 75 acre lake which has gobs of birds! Kayaking would be a blast, but the boat ramp isn't really "operational" due to the water being low. Several short trails that you can link all together.On the RV side it's pretty spacious and there are several pavilion areas too. Only issue I had was the day use crowd drives through the camp ground.


Guide to Jourdanton

Camping options near Jourdanton, Texas include primitive sites and yurt accommodations within a 30-mile radius of the town. Located in the South Texas Plains region at approximately 430 feet elevation, the area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F and mild winters. Several campsites offer water access despite the semi-arid climate conditions that characterize this region.

What to do

Bird watching excursions: The 75-acre reservoir at Choke Canyon State Park Campground attracts numerous bird species year-round. "We saw wild turkey Tom with his harem of hens, numerous birds, rabbits and deer," notes camper Nancy R. The park serves as a wildlife refuge with excellent viewing opportunities along shoreline trails.

Water activities on secluded lakes: Kayaking opportunities exist with minimal motorboat traffic. "Choke Canyon Reservoir is large and the area we were at had very little motorized boat traffic, which made it great for kayaking," reports Jeff, mentioning the reservoir's low lake level and aquatic vegetation management considerations.

Hiking network exploration: At Government Canyon State Natural Area, trails vary in difficulty levels with unique features. "There are some dino tracks in the creekbed to check out in the backcountry along with an old stone house," shares Emily M. The park maintains separate trail systems with varying accessibility depending on recent rainfall.

Ranch activities and trail walks: Many visitors enjoy walking natural paths at local ranches to spot wildlife. "We loved walking the trails and seeing deer and other wildlife. We absolutely loved it!" writes Hilary K. about her experience at Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground.

What campers like

Diverse camping environments: From forested settings to waterfront sites, the area offers varied terrain. "It is a beautiful tucked away area. Nice trails, great tree cover and full of nature and flowing water," reports Genice J. about her experiences camping at Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground during different seasons.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds function as wildlife sanctuaries with abundant sightings. "We camped there and just some meters from our tent we got to see a bunch of deers, bunnies, wild turkeys and plenty of colorful birds!" shares Miriam M. about her stay at Choke Canyon.

Year-round accessibility: Many campgrounds remain open throughout seasonal changes. "I have camped here both in the Texas winter (Nov) and recently Texas Summers (July)," notes one reviewer about the consistent availability at area campgrounds regardless of season.

Yurt camping options near Jourdanton: For those seeking alternative accommodations between traditional tents and cabins, yurt camping around Jourdanton provides comfortable shelter with canvas walls. Several properties offer these structures with various amenity levels, though availability requires advance booking.

What you should know

Weather impacts on trail access: Rainfall can limit activity options at certain parks. "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," explains Brian V. about Government Canyon State Natural Area's conservation practices.

Reservation requirements: Most yurt camping opportunities near Jourdanton require advance booking, especially during peak seasons from March through November when wildlife viewing is optimal and temperatures moderate.

Limited dog-friendly trails: Not all trails permit pets. "We found that there were only 2 trails that were dog friendly... Lytle's Loop and Savannah are the only two trails for dogs and they need to be on leash at all times," advises Salina G. about Government Canyon's pet policies.

Campfire regulations: Fire restrictions vary by location and season. "There are often burn bans in effect at this campground so come prepared with a gas stove," warns Troy W. about Government Canyon, highlighting the importance of checking current regulations before arrival.

Tips for camping with families

Cabin options for comfort: Air-conditioned structures offer relief from summer heat. "So nice to have AC in the cabin with shade on the little patio area. I'm convinced site 13 is the best," recommends Alexandra about Choke Canyon State Park Campground, noting the convenience of nearby bathrooms and trash facilities.

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer ranger-led programs for children. "The guided hikes are informative," mentions Emily M., referring to educational activities available at selected locations.

Playground accessibility: Some campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. "Big place w lots of spots. Shaded and very well maintained... Tons of amenities like a pool, hot tub, playground, weight room, laundry, arcade, and a general store," notes Jonathan K. about Blazing Star Luxury RV Resort's family-friendly facilities.

Private campsite selection: Some campsites offer more seclusion than others. "We camped at site 14 and it's nice and shady and away from others," suggests Nathan L., highlighting the importance of selecting appropriate sites when camping with children who need space to play.

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility considerations: Access varies significantly between campgrounds. "The campsites are all walk in, but not a great distance," explains Brian V., important information for RVers planning their approach to particular sites.

Utility hookup availability: Full-service sites exist at several locations. "With 50 amp power and water at each site as well as a dump station at the entrance, it has all we need," reports Doug W. about his stay at Lackland AFB FamCamp, a simple but functional option.

Site spacing and privacy: Layout varies widely between properties. "Sites are well kept and the boat ramp is large and long. Could easily launch/recover up to 4 boats at once," notes Jeff about Choke Canyon's practical amenities for RVers who also bring boats.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Jourdanton, TX is Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground with a 4-star rating from 10 reviews.

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