Tent Camping Near San Antonio, TX

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Best Tent Sites Near San Antonio, TX (18)

    Camper-submitted photo from Government Canyon State Natural Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Government Canyon State Natural Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Government Canyon State Natural Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Government Canyon State Natural Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Government Canyon State Natural Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Government Canyon State Natural Area

    1. Government Canyon State Natural Area

    15 Reviews
    43 Photos
    88 Saves
    Helotes, Texas

    On the north side of San Antonio lies a 12,000-acre wil­der­ness that protects the city’s drinking water. You’ll find your own “Recharge Zone” in this vast urban refuge.

    Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos and look for birds and other wildlife. Your kids will connect with “natural fun” at our playscape and Discovery Trail.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Wagon Ford Walk-In Area — Guadalupe River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wagon Ford Walk-In Area — Guadalupe River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wagon Ford Walk-In Area — Guadalupe River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wagon Ford Walk-In Area — Guadalupe River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wagon Ford Walk-In Area — Guadalupe River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wagon Ford Walk-In Area — Guadalupe River State Park

    2. Wagon Ford Walk-In Area — Guadalupe River State Park

    3 Reviews
    13 Photos
    56 Saves
    Spring Branch, Texas

    These sites are on a river terrace above the Guadalupe River in the Wagon Ford walk-in tent area. Water is located near the restroom walkway. You must carry all camping items in and out (up to 100 yards). No generators are allowed. Picnic table, Tent pad, Water nearby, Restrooms nearby, Fire ring with grill

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Guadalupe
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Guadalupe
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Guadalupe
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Guadalupe
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Guadalupe
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Guadalupe

    3. Son’s Guadalupe

    3 Reviews
    12 Photos
    26 Saves
    New Braunfels, Texas
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Island - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Island - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Island - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Island - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Island - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Island - Temporarily Closed

    4. Son’s Island - Temporarily Closed

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    29 Saves
    Seguin, Texas

    SON'S ISLAND WILL BE CLOSED FOR 2023 SEASON

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • No image available

      5. Calaveras Lake Park

      1 Review
      7 Saves
      Elmendorf, Texas
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • Picnic Table
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        6. Jacobs Creek

        1 Review
        21 Saves
        Abiquiu Lake, New Mexico

        This recreation area is part of Canyon Lake

        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • Alcohol
        Camper-submitted photo from North Park
        Camper-submitted photo from North Park
        Camper-submitted photo from North Park
        Camper-submitted photo from North Park
        Camper-submitted photo from North Park
        Camper-submitted photo from North Park

        7. North Park

        1 Review
        7 Photos
        45 Saves
        Canyon Lake, Texas

        Overview

        North Park is only open Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 2pm April 1 - Sept 30. The Park is a primitive campground and each site comes with a picnic table, grill, fire ring, and access to the lake.

        Recreation

        Canyon Lake has become well known for boating, swimming, scuba diving, and so much more.

        Natural Features

        North Park is perched on top of a limestone bluff overlooking the beautiful blue waters of Canyon Lake.

        Contact Info

        For facility specific information, please call (830) 964-3341.

        Charges & Cancellations

        The reservation system sets all change and cancellation fees.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Drinking Water
        • Toilets

        $20 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Geronimo
        Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Geronimo
        Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Geronimo
        Camper-submitted photo from Son’s Geronimo

        8. Son’s Geronimo

        1 Review
        4 Photos
        7 Saves
        Seguin, Texas

        You will absolutely LOVE our brand-new Birdhouse Cabins! They are uniquely designed to give our guests all the conveniences & comforts of home while enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of nature! The whole back wall actually opens up giving you a perfect indoor/outdoor living experience! Of course, all cabins are insulated and air-conditioned/heated. They stay very cold in the summer if you desire as well as warm in the winter. Each cabin has 2 queen beds and 2 day beds, full size refrigerator, convection microwave, table top cooktop, coffee maker etc. and comes with all silverware, plates, pots and pans etc. as well as linens and towels. There is a full bathroom in each cabin with shower.

        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Group

        $89 - $369 / night

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          9. Shanty River Center Campground

          1 Review
          5 Saves
          Abiquiu Lake, New Mexico

          The Shanty River Center has provided camping near the Guadalupe River for over 15 years.

          Camping in the Hill Country and tubing on the Guadalupe River. What more could you ask for?

          Shanty 2 is the location of our campgrounds and is located near the beginning of the Horseshoe bridge. This location has tube, raft, and kayak rentals, public restrooms, showers, and plenty of parking.

          Our main location Shanty Tubes also has a Tiki Bar, as well as the Shanty Salsa Kitchen to add to your camping experience. So after a fabulous day of tubing, come to the Shanty Tiki Bar for some good times, music and some good food.

          • ADA Access
          • Tents

          $35 - $55 / night

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            10. Son’s Rio Cibolo

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            Schertz, Texas

            The 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
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          Recent Tent Reviews in San Antonio

          439 Reviews of 18 San Antonio Campgrounds


          • WThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Blanco State Park Campground
            Oct. 9, 2024

            Blanco State Park Campground

            Nice place, arrive early for instructions

            Beautiful location and facilities. It was difficult for late arrival to see and erroneously enter private cow pastures. Because we arrived late, we had no instructions on locked shower room. Get instructions be c or arrival. Quiet and relaxing. Worth it to spend more time hear.

          • Heather O.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Pecan RV Park
            Sep. 19, 2024

            Pecan RV Park

            Hidden riverside gem

            This is an older park, but the river access makes up for the outdated but clean facilities. Our side of the park was along the river and had great shade. The other side had no trees and seemed to be more full-time folks. Facilities are a little dated but clean. There are tons of full-time folks, and I can see why. The river is right there. Great river access and space to sit and watch the tubers go by. Very few bells and whistles. Some folks said it was much more community oriented before the new managers took over. They used to do movies and food trucks, and things just looked better. But it was nice. It was expensive for what it was, but again... the river access made it great.

          • Thomas F.
            Camper-submitted photo from Alamo Fiesta RV Resort
            Aug. 21, 2024

            Alamo Fiesta RV Resort

            Good!

            We had an amazing stay at Alamo Fiesta RV Resort! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, Retro Bowl College with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

          • dThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from RV Park USA
            Jun. 7, 2024

            RV Park USA

            Very Nice and Friendly place

            Very clean campsite with other permanent RV live in. Dianne was very friendly and was very helpful In getting me check in after hours. Great place I recommend staying here.

          • Arthur H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Boulderdash Cabin & RV Park
            May. 27, 2024

            Boulderdash Cabin & RV Park

            Great hidden gem

            Stayed in my RV over Memorial weekend. Small rv campground, so book early. Overlooks and has access to Medina river. The owners are extremely kind and helpful, even providing corn to feed the deer.
            But don't tell anyone, let's leave this our little secret.

          • Robert
            Camper-submitted photo from Blazing Star Luxury RV Resort
            May. 3, 2024

            Blazing Star Luxury RV Resort

            Travel

            The area featured trees on the opposite side and was a larger Bloxstrap premium location. It was really easy to pull in, park, and set up. The toilets were handy, and the neighborhood is rather calm.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Blanco State Park Campground
            May. 2, 2024

            Blanco State Park Campground

            Location Location Location

            We selected the park to use as a base for exploring the Texas hill country. In addition to that we had a great time exploring Blanco and the park.

          • Dave B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds
            Apr. 27, 2024

            Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

            Its a great place. It is in the process of getting cleaned up.

            This park is one of the better ones. It is just needing to be cleaned up with some of the older units that are parked all year round there.

            We came for a 1 week stay and ended up for a month. We will come back again. Great location.

            Office ladies were great to deal with on our mail also.

            Thank you everyone

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cranes Mill Park
            Apr. 24, 2024

            Cranes Mill Park

            Nice size spaces

            I passed off about 75 feet between sites. Most have views of the lake. At the moment the water level is very low and facilities near this campground are high and dry.

          • M
            Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Sink Camping Area — Guadalupe River State Park
            Apr. 6, 2024

            Turkey Sink Camping Area — Guadalupe River State Park

            Fantastic campground and facilities

            Very nice multi use campsites with tent pads and picnic tables and large flat parking pads. Sites were spaced apart and felt very private. The bathrooms are very spacious and clean. There were nice separate individual showers with hot water and nice dressing area. Several trails nearby and a short walk to the Guadalupe River where there was plenty of additional parking and picnic tables.

          • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from San Antonio KOA
            Mar. 1, 2024

            San Antonio KOA

            Still nice 7 years later

            Stopped here a second time, 7 years after our first visit. Still a nice spot for exploring The Alamo, San Antonio Missions, Riverwalk, and more. Bus stop right in front to get to main attractions. Several nice bathrooms/shower buildings. Great walking trail for pets

          • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Alamo Fiesta RV Resort
            Feb. 29, 2024

            Alamo Fiesta RV Resort

            Needs better customer service

            We had reservations for Alamo Fiesta and were running late. The directions from the internet didn’t get us to the right place. We called the office at 5:00 pm and got voicemail. No one called back. Finally found them with help from locals. No one in the office. Everything was dark. Our late check in info was not in their box. Luckily I had a pre assigned site number. Found a map in the trash by the door. We found the site and set up ok. But No pass code for bathrooms or internet! We were able to use laundry without a code. They were clean and everything there worked. Can’t comment on bathroom because we couldn’t get in! Guys playing pool in the rec room said that the bathroom were closed!


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          Guide to San Antonio

          San Antonio, Texas, offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation in nature.

          Tent campers should check out Government Canyon State Natural Area

          • This area features well-maintained trails and shaded sites, making it a great spot for those seeking a peaceful camping experience.
          • Campers can enjoy amenities like drinking water, picnic tables, and fire pits, ensuring a comfortable stay.
          • Pets are allowed, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure at Government Canyon State Natural Area.

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          Tips for tent camping near San Antonio

          • Be prepared for limited dog-friendly trails at Government Canyon State Natural Area, as only a couple of trails allow pets.
          • Bring your own firewood if you plan to have a campfire, as some locations, like Calaveras Lake Park, do not provide it.
          • Consider visiting during the week to avoid crowds, especially at popular spots like Son’s Guadalupe, which can get busy on weekends.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near San Antonio, TX?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near San Antonio, TX is Government Canyon State Natural Area with a 4.4-star rating from 15 reviews.

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