Best Tent Camping near Kenedy, TX
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Best Tent Sites Near Kenedy, Texas (7)
1. Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park
3 Reviews•1 SaveGoliad, TexasCampsites with Water People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 14 These sites are in the Vaquero and Longhorn tent camping areas along the banks of San Antonio River. Swimming in the river is not recommended. There is some limited bank fishing access near these campsites.
Picnic table Water Restrooms nearby Fire ring and/or upright grill
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
$10 / night
2. Vaquero Camping Area — Goliad State Park
3 Reviews•6 PhotosGoliad, TexasCampsites with Water People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 14 These sites are in the Vaquero and Longhorn tent camping areas along the banks of San Antonio River. Swimming in the river is not recommended. There is some limited bank fishing access near these campsites.
Picnic table Water Restrooms nearby Fire ring and/or upright grill
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
$10 / night
3. Angels In Goliad RV Park
2 Reviews•10 PhotosGoliad, TexasAngels in Goliad RV Park takes great pride in offering oversized, squeaky clean, secure, full hook up RV sites! We are so excited to show off our sweet little town with all its historical glory. Angels in Goliad RV Park now offers the ability for you to book a site, right here through our website. It's such a great tool! Of course, if you're the old fashioned type, we are happy to take your call. We look forward to hearing from you!
Big Rig Friendly - Big Rig Friendly Sites are designed at a 60-degree angle in order to be truly big rig friendly. All-access roads are paved and professionally engineered to provide proper big rig turning radius.
Level Sites - You never have to worry about getting a level site at Angels In Goliad RV Park. All sites are level, limestone packed.
Natural Setting - We have several mature live oak trees on the property, however, there are treeless sites for those who would prefer full sun or need satellite reception.
Plenty of Room - Lots are oversized – 35' x 85' - to provide plenty of space for slide-outs and outdoor living.
Sense of Community - Our quiet, safe community of friendly people know you have many options for where to stay, and are happy you have chosen to stay in Goliad.
We now offer beautiful park model cabins and campers for weekly and monthly stays! The cabins were all built in 2020 and are absolutely stunning. No expense was spared! The camper units include 2018 models, big and small, and we even have a newly remodeled retro red and white camper that is just cute as a button. At Angels in Goliad RV Park, we have something to fit everyone's needs and budget. Call today to learn more.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. Helton Nature Park
1 Review•13 Photos•6 SavesFloresville, TexasAbout the Park
The towering pecan trees, flowing river, and welcoming pavilion at this 98-acre nature park, owned by the San Antonio River Authority, create an ideal destination for outdoor recreation enthusiasts, nature-lovers, and athletes alike. Whether you bring your family to the park for a reunion under the 5,000 square foot pavilion, tackle the trails on your mountain bike, camp with a club or organization, or meet up with friends for a day of soccer and basketball, you’ll find John William Helton Nature Park to be a true natural treasure. The River Authority Parks Staff proudly maintain the miles of trails, campgrounds, and other amenities.
Helton Park Campground Rules - campsites only available from Friday-Sunday
• Camp only in your designated site. Check in: 3pm; Checkout 11am
• 8 people per site maximum. Only up to 2 vehicles per site.
• 10 mph SPEED LIMIT throughout the Park
• Quiet hours from 10pm to 6am. During daylight hours, please be respectful of other campers by keeping noise/music at a low level
• Please take all your personal belongings back with you and pack out your trash. There is a dumpster available for your camp trash. Please help keep this beautiful park clean!
• Do not carve, chop, cut, nail, or otherwise damage trees or vegetation.
• Campfires are allowed in provided fire rings. If a county burn ban in in effect, fires will be prohibited. Unattended campfires are prohibited. Completely extinguish fire using only water before leaving. Please do not use dirt.
• Please no trash in fire rings including glass, cans, bottles or aluminum foil.
• Pets must be kept on a leash not longer than 6- feet at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Please keep your pets quiet and do not leave pets unattended. Please do not leave your pet’s food out- it could attract wild animals.
• Please keep all food, drinks, and trash in an enclose container or in your vehicle. • Vehicles must remain on roads or parking areas. Please do not block the road.
• Discharging a weapon is prohibited including paintballs, bow & arrow, BB guns and air guns.
• Fireworks and explosives are prohibited.
• The campground is in a low-lying area which may be subject to flooding. Please be mindful of flood risks when at the Park. Should you hear the warning siren go off, please evacuate the campground and meet at the pavilion.
• River Authority does not provide emergency service personnel. In the event of an emergency, call 911 immediately. Camping has many hazards and that there are risks that cannot be eliminated, particularly in a wilderness environment. All guests/visitors assume all risks and danger incidental to the activity of camping in a rustic outdoor environment including but not limited to the danger of being injured or killed by insects or other animals, of being injured while participating in recreational activities at the campground and/or being injured as a result of inclement weather conditions, and agrees that the campground and the River Authority and its Board members, agents and employees are not liable for injuries or property damage resulting from such risks and danger. Further River Authority is not responsible for any theft, loss or damage incurred during my stay.
Entrance into the Park constitutes permission for the River Authority to photograph the visitors while on the premises and to use any resulting pictures or video for any lawful purpose without compensation to the visitor.
I understand that I may be asked to leave the Park, without refund, for failure to follow said rules, policies, and applicable law.
Hiking and Biking
With over three miles of trails, Helton Nature Park is a great place to exercise without having to worry about vehicle traffic. The trails are natural surfaces, so proper footwear is suggested. Bicycles with wide tires, like BMX and mountain bikes, are recommended. Road bikes are discouraged due to rough, natural terrain.
Paddling
Historically, Helton Nature Park was the final takeout point on the SASPAMCO paddling trail. Recently, the paddling trail has been extended and now continues south to Floresville River Park with take-out points at County Road 117 (nine miles downstream of Helton Nature Park) and US 97 (eight miles downstream of County Road 117 and 17 miles from Helton Nature Park). This extension makes Helton Nature Park a perfect picnic lunch destination in the middle of a paddling journey or a nice starting point on a paddling journey to Floresville. SASPAMCO Paddling Trail.
Parties and Events
Some of the newest amenities added to the park are up and away from the river, including a basketball court, playground, restroom, and a 5,000 square foot pavilion. The basketball court and pavilion are available for reservations up to one year in advance.
Discovery Information
Intriguing geologic features, tall shady trees, and peacefully flowing waters make the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail a paddling adventure that is unmatched in the San Antonio area. This trail has a wild feel as it courses a little over 29 miles through parts of Bexar and Wilson Counties, yet it is connected to rural parks to access amenities such as picnic tables, restrooms, and parking. The flow rate can vary, so it is a good idea to check out flow conditions before heading out to the paddling trail. If you time your excursion just right, you might happen upon a community event at John William Helton Nature Park when you conclude your paddling trip.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
$10 / night
5. Calaveras Lake Park
1 Review•7 SavesElmendorf, Texas- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
7. Son’s Rio Cibolo
Be the first to review!Schertz, TexasThe newest Son’s vacation rental property near San Anto, is a little slice of heaven on the gorgeous, spring-fed Rio Cibolo!
WE RENT RIVERFRONT CABINS, GLAMPING CABINS, CABANAS & MORE
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
Recent Tent Reviews near Kenedy, Texas
58 Reviews of 7 Kenedy Campgrounds
- JonnySin R.
Scout
Braunig Lake Park
Good weekend getaway
Has some great fishing. If you don’t have time to go to the coast but love fishing for reds this is a nice spot to come to. Camping sites allow for both RV hook ups and tent camping.
Steve & Ashley G.
Legend
Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Historical Park
This Texas State Park is located in Goliad Texas. This is in the south central area of the state between Victoria and Austin on Highway 183. The park has some great historical sites including a 16th century Spanish mission. The campground is situated along the San Antonio River. You can kayak along the 6 mile long kayak paddle trail or try your luck at fishing. The campground is well maintained and offers a nice range of sites from tent to RVs and small cabins. The sites are located along the river with no privacy. They have some walk in tent sites as well. The town of Goliad is a hidden gem with a rich history and some cool antique shops and cafes. We plan to stop again here on our next trip to the coast.
Abel M.
GuideJacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Goliad state park
I’m from Goliad, so whenever I feel like getting outdoors I can just drive 15 minutes down the road to the park and enjoy a day hike or a weekend out in the woods. The park is awesome lots of Historic sites and lots of history in such a small town. The park has Tent sites, small cabins for rent and restrooms with showers that are always clean. They also have RV hook ups with plenty of room and shade trees. The nature trail is nice too. Definitely recommend for anyone that has not visited before.
Shelly S.Legend
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.
- BBree W.Guide
Karankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Lots of bugs
The sites weren’t too bad, but there were a lot of ants and insects around that’s even more than usual. Definitely bring a tent screen. I don’t think it’s specific to the campsite as there were insects all around town, or probably due to the time of the year. Other than that, campgrounds were clean and easy to enter. Historic sites were close by and interesting.
- Shelly S.Legend
Braunig Lake Park
Location, location,location
Disclaimer: I am not a fisher woman. The area borders the lake and there are several places to set up your tent, w/shelter and grill. Maintenance, not so much. Spotty mowing. You can RV too but you may want to bring your generator. If you like to fish you may like this one.
Miriam M.
TravelerChoke Canyon State Park Campground
Easy experience
We enjoyed very much our stay at Choke Canyon.
Nature is all around! 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!
The campground and all the facilities were clean! And the staff members very helpful.
With no doubt we will repeat the experience! 🙂
- rrichard S.Traveler
Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park
goliad
Historic Texas and Mexican sites within a quaint little park.
- KKatie M.Traveler
Karankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Lots of space for each site. Lots of trees and shade for South Texas.
Each site is very spacious. Lots of trees and shade for South Texas. Bathrooms were ok. Lots of bugs but clean.
Chelsea O.
RangerKarankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Quiet and historic
Goliad is next to a historic site for Texas history. The river is beautiful and during the spring time there are tons of blue bonnets that bloom.
AlexandraRangerChoke 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.
JeffGuideChoke Canyon State Park Campground
Nice SP in SE Texas Good lake but beware of hydrilla! July 2020
Overall, Choke Canyon SP is a nice park. Large footprint in southeast Texas between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Good trails overall, however, could use better markings at trail intersections. Choke Canyon Reservoir is large and the area we were at had very little motorized boat traffic, which made it great for kayaking. That could be attributed to the low lake level and the overgrowth of hydrilla. Saw a lot of wildlife, rabbits, deer, coyotes, alligators, many fish species, many birds and a sounder of hogs. Sites are well kept and the boat ramp is large and long. Could easily launch/recover up to 4 boats at once. Lots of places to fish from the banks and jettys (but due to low lake levels, some are not accessible). Will definitely return some day.
- CCathy J.Guide
Choke Canyon State Park Campground
Shelter from the Storm
We stayed here 2/13/21 to 2/18/21 during the Texas Extreme Cold and Snow event!
We had originally planned to go to Junction after our time in Lockhart State Park, but wanted to get further South away from the snow and cold. We easily switched our reservation to here although it was supposed to be full. Due to the weather, very few people around. Sites are huge. Had water and power at our site and we were close to restroom. We were in #108 which was also a Handicap site. After a day or so the water froze up so the bathrooms were closed as they were flush toilets' with showers. Luckily we filled our tank so we had water to use. We lost power for about 12 hours total but then got it back. It was down to 15 degrees a couple nights and we got a little snow and ice but we survived being from Wisconsin LOL
Also just down from us was a Bird Sanctuary where they put out fruit and seed. The Bird watching all over the park was fantastic. Not sure what's going on in the area where the buildings and nature center are, pretty run down and seem almost vacated. Saw tons of deer and feral hogs and Javelin and roadrunners etc.
Didn't plan to come here but really glad we did!
- BBernie S.Scout
Helton Nature Park
Nice Park
It was a very calming experience. If you looking for a park to relax and enjoy a day I would recommend.
Dennis B.Traveler
Angels In Goliad RV Park
Great place awesome hosts
Stayed here for one night it was a very nice place and has very friendly hosts. Make sure to learn about the history of the town from them
Shiner T.GuideAngels In Goliad RV Park
Nice Clean Park
Gravel pads. New hookups.
Frank W.ScoutKarankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Loudest campsite on earth
Close to road, 9 million dogs barking all around, loud music after midnight. Awful.
- JJohn H.Guide
Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Great State Park
Well maintained park, close to Presidio and Goliad downtown. Nice bike trail and paddle destination.
- KKimberly V.Scout
Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Great shady trails
Great historic site. Shady trails, too, along the river. We stayed at site 14. It looks like number 17 and number 19 are real shady.
Erika P.GuideJacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Peaceful Getaway
Went to Goliad State Park unsure of what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised. My wife and I camped at the Jacales loop with a few friends. We were not expecting much given the close proximity to other sites but it turned out there was plenty of room to go around. The facilities were in good condition and the shower had amazing water pressure. Only downside was there was only one shower in the women’s restroom. Other thank that, everything was great.
- GGloria F.Scout
Vaquero Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Great place to go camping.
It’s great if you’re close to San Antonio. We learned a lot about the mission which is a must see
- Jeff H.Guide
Vaquero Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Very nice and clean
We are in site 17. A little uneven but pull through and lots of shade around the fire pit. Mission is beautiful. For being a small park they have several activities.
I would recommend going into town and checking out all of the shops. There are a lot of eclectic items for sale. - Donna M.Scout
Vaquero Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Great campground for family
This campground has loops for travel trailers and test sites. It has pull-through, shaded sites. It is a clean campground with a relaxed atmosphere. We have camped here many times and have enjoyed each trip. Recommend going during Rio Rio.
- DDenise M.Guide
Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Shelters have fan inside, great park
We stayed in a sheltered site in mid-April 2018. We hired 2 sites for 2 families but only used one of the shelters as they were large enough for us to share.
Shelters are unable to be locked as the fire wardens had deemed it a safety hazard as peole could be locked inside, so all external brackets have been removed. Fair enough.
Our site was nice and shady and really close to the toilet and showers (which were clean and always had paper).
The sheltered site have power and water...plus a ceiling fan inside which is fabulous to keep bugs off food (if you leave the door open or you have kids constantly in & out!)
There is a small playground for the kids - perfect for our ages (3,5 &7).
We did a trail walk one day with was lovely through the trees, but a bit hard to find the opening/start due to the map being different to the grass mowing.
The Spanish mission church and building bear the checking station was a nice touristy thing to do.
We also saw some leaf cutter ants doing their thing. Very interesting why they do it - look it up on google!!!
Ari A.LegendJacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park
Not bad for parking lot camping
The Jacales loop is quiet and dark, but it's really just camping in a big parking lot with a picnic table, shade pavilion and grill for each site. There are water and electric at all sites, and each site has two large parking spaces.
Bathroom facilities are old and small. Cleanliness was ok, but moldy shower curtains are gross. (Womens and Men's each have one shower and both curtains were moldy.)
The bike trail that runs to town and to the historic locations was great. The park itself is a great place to learn about history, but we wouldn't spend more than a couple of nights in the Jacales loop while checking out the area.
- JJeffrey P.Scout
Rockin' J RV Park
Awsome
Clean, spacious and owner is awsome.
- RRachel P.Guide
Vista Ridge RV Park
Great location, great management, great price
We stayed 5 nights visiting San Antonio. This is a beautiful park outside of the city on the river. 30 minutes to downtown. The owners are awesome people and there is a real pride of ownership shown in the upkeep around the park.
Pool, hot tub, fitness center, laundry, dog park, golf cart rentals, clubhouse, and much more!
Guide to Kenedy
Tent camping near Kenedy, Texas offers a blend of natural beauty and local history, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
Local Activities to Enjoy
- Explore the historic sites at the Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park, where you can immerse yourself in Texas and Mexican history.
- Take a leisurely bike ride along the trails at Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park, which also serves as a great paddle destination.
- Visit the charming shops in Goliad after a day of camping at the Vaquero Camping Area — Goliad State Park for some unique finds.
Tent Camping Prices
- Tent camping at Vaquero Camping Area — Goliad State Park typically ranges from $20 to $30 per night, depending on the season and site availability.
- Rates at Angels In Goliad RV Park are competitive, with tent sites available for around $25 per night.
- Expect to pay about $15 per night for tent camping at Helton Nature Park, which offers a serene environment.
Tent Campers Appreciate These Amenities
- The Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park features drinking water, picnic tables, and fire pits, making it a comfortable choice for families.
- At Angels In Goliad RV Park, campers can enjoy electric hookups and clean facilities, enhancing the camping experience.
- The Vaquero Camping Area — Goliad State Park offers shaded sites and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
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