San Marcos, TX is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of San Marcos. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in San Marcos, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
$20 - $86 / night
"This state park is a little outside of Austin near the airport."
"This is one of my top 3 campgrounds in Texas. Most of the spaces are secluded and there are lots of trees and shade. The two swimming areas are amazing and the highlight of the park."
$20 - $24 / night
"So everyone knows that Lockhart has some of the best BBQ in Texas, but it is a lot more than that. Lockhart State park is a fairly small park, but it still has quite a bit to offer."
"With the Texas pass you also get a discount on golf and anything else you buy. Lots of short trails, close to town. Our loop had power and water at the sites."
$42 - $142 / night
"I like this place because its on the San Marcos river. They help you back in if you need it, great little store, quiet, clean, reasonably priced. Love this place!"
$57 - $245 / night
"We came for the month of January to camp next to friends. It’s a family RV park and has nice amenities. We are just outgrowing the atmosphere."
"I prefer this location to the Kerrville location on Guadalupe river. People here are a little bit more friendly and it's not as crowded. However, if you have a huge camper it can be tricky here."
"Great little hikes and dog park. We will be back. We visited in September and while hot, it was a wonderful time!!!"
"These sites are close to the game/ pool area.
Some construction on the grounds, looks like they are adding more cabins and teepee sites."
$45 - $50 / night
"They also have rules about flags so you really can get away from the pace of the world. Between the trees and the small fall crowd, it was soooo quiet. Everyone seemed to sleep in just a little."
"The river access is Overlooking a canyon wall, with ducks and deer roaming and a huge yard of grass all the way down to the waters edge. White lights illuminate it at night."
$26 - $35 / night
"A great small park on beautiful Canyon Lake in legendary Texas Hill Country.
The park is perfectly situated to explore the Hill Country."
"We did have to be careful when backing in as there was a trash dumpster at the entrance of the site."
$60 / night
"Right next to San Marcos river! Really nice only down thing Is LOTS OF RULES! $5 per guest even if they aren’t staying the night... other than that staff pretty friendly and good location."
"Our site was conveniently located in front of the playground and next to the shower/ bathroom/ laundry facility. The site was large and came with a picnic table."
"Close to home but still feels like a great escape. Beautiful trees throughout and family friendly. Perfect weather and place."
"There’s a river right next to it for fishing, I stayed during the week and I was the only one camping. I car camp and all of the camping spots have water and electrical outlets."
"You will often see Tom (the owner) riding around on his cart cleaning up the place and greeting all the visitors. It's a beautiful gem and everyone that knows about it fights to keep it this way."
GuideSaw this park on an episode of Grand Adventure with Marc Guido. We were able to reserve the site from the episode and Marc’s review was spot on. A great small park on beautiful Canyon Lake in legendary Texas Hill Country.
The park is perfectly situated to explore the Hill Country. Austin, San Marcos, Gruene Hall, Luckenbach and much more all within a short drive.
TravelerRight next to San Marcos river! Really nice only down thing Is LOTS OF RULES! $5 per guest even if they aren’t staying the night... other than that staff pretty friendly and good location.
GuideBeen going here for a few years never really packed . Good for kayaking. There’s a lake and flowing river. Believe San Marcos river. One cabin available for rent
GuideI like this place because its on the San Marcos river. They help you back in if you need it, great little store, quiet, clean, reasonably priced. Love this place!
GuideWe stayed in one of their air-conditioned glamping cabins. It was very nice and clean and the AC stayed very cold. They have private, lockable, full bathrooms right behind the cabins. The place is very pretty and the staff friendly. We loved tubing and kayaking the San Marcos River! It’s a great getaway!
ScoutWe came for the month of January to camp next to friends. It’s a family RV park and has nice amenities. We are just outgrowing the atmosphere. It’s nothing against the park, we just have a teenager. (14) I recommend it for any families with younger kids! If you have a teen who rolls their eyes as a bounce pillow and isn’t interested in miniature golf, probably keep looking.
Our site is wooded and has a nice fire pit—but unfortunately right now there is a burn ban in Comal County.
Pet friendly! Has a small dog park.
TravelerOur first time here and it wasn’t that bad of a place. San Marcos river in the back with a little place to fish, kids catch and release pond. Sites are extremely close. I did not like that. Staff is very friendly. Oil rigs make the town stink some. Lots of things to do in surrounding area
ScoutWe could not have found a better place. From the moment we arrived we were treated like we knew them forever. We had a welcome bucket at the site. It had first aid kit, water, citronella candle, bug spray etc. The RV sites and tent sites are exceptionally clean. The view is breath taking, the stars at night are romance and enticing. We saw deer, wild turkey, longhorns, humming birds. We got a tour of the property and it was so perfect. You are positioned perfectly to visit San Marcos, New Braunfles, Drippings Springs, Wimberly, Blanco, Canyon Lake and Krause. Gruene. It was perfect
TravelerThe park it’s self is nice and clean. Staff for the most part is friendly and nice. The pool is a hopping place over summer break and on the weekends when it’s warm. RV sites are tight in the daily/weekly sites and parking your 40+ foot rig and tow vehicle in the spot are probably not happening. They do have over flow parking and depending on your site it could be a good walk.
They are pet friendly and have several dog parks and potty areas through out the park. The laundry room is like no other I’ve ever been too. All machines operate via debit/credit cards, no more quarters!!
Over all we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this park for monthly stays or in one of their top tier sites for daily/weekly stays.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near San Marcos, TX is McKinney Falls State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 81 reviews.
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