Best Tent Camping near Lockhart, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Lockhart, Texas

769 Reviews of 28 Lockhart Campgrounds

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 24, 2018

  River Road Camp

  River Road Camp + The River

  This is a very small family operated campground. It offers basic RV and tent camping facilities and services. There are full hookup sites for RVs. There are tent camping sites with water and electrical hookups.

  The main feature of this campground is that a number of the sites are right along the banks of the Guadalupe River. There is a little sidewalk and stairs that lead down to the water which makes it easy for families and kids of all ages to access the river.

  During the winter, it is easy to reserves sites at this campground. During the summer, it is wise to reserve a site in advance. Any of the RV sites 1 to 30 are right along the river. Any of the tent sites 1 to 9 are along the river.

  The campground does allow day access for $7/person.

  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.

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  John H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Pedernales Falls State Park Campground

  Great hikes, NO cell reception!

  Tent camped 14JUL20, 1 night.

  First, it was 108 the day I camped, in a tent, with no AC! (I did have a fan though.)

  I 👏🏽 love 👏🏽 this 👏🏽 park👏🏽!! Hiked about 12 miles of trails and every one had a payoff. I could have spent a week hiking that park if I had time.

  The sites are HUGE and have cool features like retaining walls. Not a lot of trees though but I barely noticed until I remembered I suffer from cedar fever, (went to school at UT.) Thought I had the COVID as I left until I remembered I camped under a cedar tree, haha.

  BE WARNED, there is zero cell coverage once you get into the park. Might not be an issue for some but I had to drive up to the ranger station a couple times to let my wife know i was okay.

  The water was low when I was there but it was clear and cool and absolutely beautiful.

  This park exemplifies the Texas Hill Country!

  I’ll be back soon.

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  Brittany S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2018

  Bastrop State Park Campground

  Great for all!

  Bastrop would be a great place for youth groups or family reunions. It has a little for everyone and is conveniently located about thirty minutes from Lockhart where you can get, in my opinion, some of the best BBQ in Texas. This state park has tent, group, RV, group cabin w/ barracks, cabins (some are wheelchair accessible), and a dining hall (also wheelchair accessible).

  There is a swimming pool that is run by the local YMCA that is open during the summer, plus a huge playground that has disability swing set, which makes this park a 5 STAR for me. Some of the building were burned down in a fire six years ago and have since been replaced, so the bathroom and other facilities are brand spankin new!

  There are some great fishing spots along with some of my favorite hiking trails. My favorite trail is the scenic overlook trail which starts at the top of the lookout and travels 2 miles down through wildflowers and over streams. It is a shorter trail, but it is a more challenging one. Some of the longer trails have been closed since the fire and flood, but you can connect a few of the others to make for one good one. Everything is so colorful here.

  The walk-in tent sites are some of my favorites. The have a wonderful look and feel to them. Very scenic and off on their own away from noise from other campers. Also don’t forget to take the 12 mile scenic drive over to Buesher State park, it is well worth it!

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 20, 2022

  Lockhart State Park Campground

  Fore!

  Lockhart State Park

  So first the best, in my opinion, thing about Lockhart SP; it’s a few miles from Lockhart City where there is some DELICIOUS food!! Smitty’s is my favorite! I will actually travel HOURS off my driving route to stop by!

  So…back to the Lockhart State Park. If you golf you will love Lockhart. Don’t get me wrong there are a few trails and historical CCC things to explore, but it seemed to me the golf was the main focus. There’s also a cement pond to relax around. The campground was adequate, roofed picnic areas and grills at each site. Not much in the way of shade. On the up side you won’t get lost in the camping area. The showerhouse was well maintained and small. The staff , the ones I met, were also adequate.

  Did I mention the nearby EXCELLENT food?

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  Yvette K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 30, 2019

  Bluff Creek Ranch

  FANTASTIC mountain bike trails!

  This is a mountain biker's dream! Well groomed tent camping around a large pond with showers and toilets just a short walk away. Firewood and ice are complimentary! Great trails for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers. There's also an Air B-N-B on the property for those who don't want to tent camp as well as a sheltered area for cots, etc. Helpful, available staff and I didn't hear a peep of highway traffic or other sounds of civilization for the 3 days we were there!

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  Jenna A.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 4, 2019

  Camp Huaco Springs

  Great Location

  Love this campground for tent camping! Shady and on the river bank, and not all the way down river road!

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  Jesse S.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 23, 2020

  Coyote Flats

  Super hidden

  This little spot is a super discreet location. Has a few tent camping spots. We loved it super quite and very nice at night.

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  loinse B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 5, 2024

  Sherwood Forest Faire Campground

  thanks

  Various camping options including primitive tent sites, RV sites(with and without hookups), and group camping heardle areas.

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  Melissa S.

  Scout

  

  May. 24, 2023

  Windy Point Park

  Perfect for beginners

  This was my first time tent camping alone without my dad. And it wasn’t tooo terribly bad. I say beginner spot because you can buy pretty much all you need there other than a tent. But they have air pumps encase you left yours

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  Alyssa

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 25, 2023

  Rebecca Creek Campgrounds

  Cute campground

  It was a cute place. A lot of the RV spots are taken up by people who live there. The glamping tents are super cute. The regular tent camping is nice and grassy. Dogs have to be on leash 24/7 that was the only bummer.

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  Jon D.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 14, 2024

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Excellent Stay!

  I like off the beaten path places, this sure is one of them! The tent sites are very nice, close to the river & oxbow lake (kayaks for rent!). Very peaceful.

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  Sara A.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2020

  Lazy L & L Campground

  Great time!

  Stayed this past winter on a short trip. Great fishing and river view tent campsites. Restrooms were very clean.

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  Haleigh A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Buescher State Park Campground

  Great Park

  This is a very nice, small, State park. There is a lot to do and it didn't feel crowded at all. The tent camping spots were great! We stayed at a walk in site (water only) and had a great time! Good fishing, hiking, etc.

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  Nicole R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 31, 2018

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Best tubing ever!

  Spots are great! Walking for tent camping is close about 50 ft but get here early as it’s very crowded. Lots of people fishing too so be careful of hooks in the water. We did a little hiking but not a ton of that to do here.

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  Dhana H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2016

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Family camping

  Arrived on a Thursday plenty of tent sites available. Some are small others are nice and spacious. The tent pads are caliche. Having a hammer is a must. Pet friendly. River to swim in. Restrooms were clean. Staff friendly. Lots of hiking

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  Dot A.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 29, 2023

  Dot's Spots

  Kimberly K Says:

  This was the perfect getaway for a last minute weekend trip. We arrived after dark, but Reza was so helpful in making sure we had everything we needed as we set up at the tent site. We really appreciated the little extras: reclining chairs at the tent site and also at the fire pit, the flush toilet and the outdoor shower, a picnic table and firewood was also available. Both Dot and Reza were so pleasant and very accommodating to our needs. They were readily accessible without being intrusive. We definitely had our privacy but knew they were just a phone call away. We cannot wait to come back and reconnect with nature. The stars are abundant and the vibe is so amazing, we felt completely recharged. We're so happy we found this gem!!

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  Nicole R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 31, 2018

  Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

  Hot spot for rock climbing.

  We camped here for several days to get some rock climbing in at nearby spots. It was a great open campground for tent camping. It was quiet but slightly dusty. The bathrooms were clean and staff was nice. If you like hiking trails this is good area for it.

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  Becky B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Lazy L & L Campground

  On the Guadalupe

  Nice campground with lots of River Access. Beautiful little area with small rapids called Devil’s playgroup is fantastic. Lots of RV and tent sites on the water. Small store for snacks and water. Bathrooms are fine - you need tokens to shower.

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  Nathaniel G.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Kadyn D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2019

  Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

  Drive Up Tent Camping

  Wonderful summer time spot, plenty of drive-up tent sites (don’t settle for the first you see unless it’s a busy weekend) great cliff jumping and deep-water soloing opportunities for the seeking. Also great swimming/fishing holes. Hiking is short but nice.

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  Suzie C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2018

  Bastrop State Park Campground

  Short trip out of the city

  Cabin staff are available as well as tent campgrounds. Trails are pretty. Beware of snakes, the poisonous kind we saw almost everyday.

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  Emily M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 25, 2017

  Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

  On the lake

  This is an LCRA park on Lake Travis with primitive sites. Mainly tent camping. There's a trail system that weaves around in a big circle mainly used by mountain bikes but perfectly good for hiking too. Others have commented about the bluebonnets, but really, now that the lake is up, the area where the flowers were is now covered by water. Fish on!

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  Anders V.

  Guide

  

  May. 7, 2022

  Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

  Beautiful spot up on the cliffs

  Fantastic short stay in Pace Bend on Lake Travis. We paid for the improved tent camping site but ended up switching to a site North Gracy Cove which had way better views of the river and more privacy. We still went back to use the showers and running water at the improved site though.

  Gracy Cove was a great spot for a swim to cool off on a hot day. No boats allowed.

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  Patrick H.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 6, 2020

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Guadalupe River at its Best

  One of the first camping trips I had with my son was Guadalupe River State Park.  We tent camped and had one of the primitive sites.  We had so much fun swimming in the river and hiking.  We worked with the park Ranger program and my son was awarded a Ranger Badge.  The bluffs above the river are gorgeous.  Mid November and swimming was still fun.  The next morning was 10 degrees so a whole different experience.  One of my favorite places to visit.

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  John H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  McKinney Falls State Park Campground

  Beautiful park close to Austin

  Tent camped 21JUL 1 night.

  Super clean park, good trails and great water features. The whole thing is kind of built around a couple swimming holes, which are the main attractions, and pretty amazing.

  Sites were big and well treed. Super secluded and plenty of shade to be had.

  Trails aren’t close to the sites, so you’ve got to drive once you are setup, which might not be an issue for most, but I like to dig in then hit the trails.

  This was one night camp 6/10 for me in my campmaster project and it was fantastic.

  Hot but no rain.

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  Jeff H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 6, 2019

  Pedernales Falls State Park Campground

  Hiking and Geocaching galore

  This is a park that we have been to multiple times. It is beautiful. The RV sites are Water and Electric only. There are primitive sites as well as water only for tent camping. The sites are large and there is wildlife everywhere. In my pictures you will see we had a deer walk right into our site several times. There are tons of trails and geocaches around the park. Make sure you hike down to the falls and wander up and down the river. There are tons of small alcoves that are private and make for beautiful pictures.

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  Rachel B.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 28, 2021

  Ranch 3232

  Perfect for different types of camping

  You have the choice of camping at a tent site, park your RV, to glamp in a yurt or cabin, or even walk out to a more secluded “TentRR” site. Regardless of what choice you make, there’s a community kitchen with small appliances/dishes and the bathhouse with showers, toilets, and vanities. It really is the best of both, especially if you’re trying to camp for several days and would like to stay relatively clean and well fed. We’ve stayed there three years in a row now!