Tent camping opportunities around Seguin, Texas center around several river systems with diverse campgrounds offering access to natural areas. Located in the Guadalupe Basin with gentle rolling hills, the region reaches elevations of 500-700 feet with hot summers and mild winters. Most campgrounds near Seguin operate year-round, though flash flooding can affect river access during spring rainy periods.
What to do
Kayaking adventures: Son's River Ranch provides equipment rentals and shuttle services for river excursions. Visitors can purchase day passes for unlimited kayaking and tubing. According to one camper, "We tubed and kayaked. They have a wristband you can buy for the day that is good for unlimited kayaking and tubing...The trip took about 2 hours by tube and an hour by kayak."
River relaxation: Son's Guadalupe offers direct river access with shallow areas ideal for wading rather than swimming. "The river is a bit shallow at their location for swimming but it the perfect depth to get in relax and cool off. This section of the Guadalupe River is very clear and flows great for tubing," notes a visitor.
Day hiking: Canyon Lake's North Park provides trail access from March through October with hiking opportunities along the shoreline. A camper mentioned, "Canyon lake is beautiful!" with access to surrounding natural areas.
What campers like
Comfortable glamping options: Son's Geronimo features air-conditioned glamping cabins with full amenities. "Their glamping cabins are super nice and had everything we needed including AC, WiFi, full kitchen, fire pits, hammocks etc. We have a family of 6 and the setup was perfect: 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds," reports one reviewer.
Private bathroom facilities: Son's Blue River Camp provides individual bathroom facilities for glamping accommodations. "They have private, lockable, full bathrooms right behind the cabins. The place is very pretty and the staff friendly," according to a camper review.
Natural riverside settings: Jacobs Creek Park offers direct water access in a natural setting. A visitor notes, "It is a nice park and has awesome day river access," making it suitable for those seeking riverside camping.
What you should know
Reservation structures: Son's Island operates with split-day reservations and requires separate bookings for day and night use. "Each cabana comes with its own private dock, lots of comfortable seating, electricity, water, BBQ pit, picnic table and hammock. We heard lots of people rave about this place."
Variable pricing models: Don's Fish Camp charges per person rather than per site. "$ 20 a Night per person. Children 12 and under are free. Swim all day and BBQ. Very peaceful during the week," explains a reviewer.
Occupancy patterns: Weekends bring larger crowds to most river campgrounds. Several reviewers recommend weekday visits for a quieter experience, noting significant differences in atmosphere between weekdays and weekends.
Tips for camping with families
Private family sites: Shanty River Center Campground offers standard tent sites but charges separately for tubing. "Toobs were 20 per person per day you can buy the tubes cheaper," advises one camper, suggesting families might save by bringing their own equipment.
Budget considerations: When planning multi-day stays, factor in separate costs for day-use areas and overnight accommodations at Son's properties. River access often requires additional fees beyond basic camping rates.
Summer heat management: Most tent sites have limited shade coverage. Several reviewers recommend portable shade structures during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 95°F between June and September.
Tips from RVers
Limited hookup availability: North Park offers water hookups but lacks sewer connections at individual sites. A reviewer notes, "Small but clean, friendly, core of engineers campground! So no sewage but you can dump black water when you leave!"
Access restrictions: Many river campgrounds have narrow access roads unsuitable for larger RVs. Most sites accommodate trailers under 25 feet with limited turning radius at campsites.
Seasonal considerations: March through October represents peak season for most campgrounds in the region, with some facilities closed during winter months. Check ahead for seasonal closures when planning late fall or winter camping trips.
