Top Tent Camping near Shiner, TX

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Best Tent Sites Near Shiner, TX (10)

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      1. Plum Park on the Colorado

      1 Review
      6 Saves
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Trash
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      2. Colorado RiverBend Retreat

      1 Review
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      4 Saves

      We are a very private campground Situated On The Colorado River Off Hwy 71 Just a stones throw from downtown Smithville, A Few Minutes To Lagrange, Bastrop, Roundtop, etc.

      We Have A Total Of 3 Campsites To Keep A Most Private & Serene Camp! Each site is equipped with 20Amp Power, A Picnic Table, A Fire Pit With Cooking Grate, And A Garbage Bin!! There is a Community bathhouse Central To The Camp Making It Just Feet Away No Matter which site you camp! The bathhouse is complete with 2 Hot Shower's, 2 Sink's, & 1 Potty!! It's Stocked With Most Of What You Would need!

      Come Enjoy... Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Bird Watching (Eagle's Nest Across The Way) Horshoes, CornHole, Or Just Relaxing & Soaking Up Natures Truly Magical Ambience.

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

      $55 - $65 / night

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      3. Son’s Blue River Camp

      1 Review
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      13 Saves

      We do all the setup while you have all the fun! All Inclusive Tent Camping includes: Overnight entry for four people and a tent setup which includes: a 14′ x 10′ tent, two cots with foam queen sized mattresses, an extension cord, a bed side table, two fans and a lantern. Your All Inclusive Tent setup will also include a charcoal bbq pit, picnic table, electrical outlets, running water and light at your site. *Note: Sheets, blankets and pillow are not provided, you are responsible for bringing these. WE NOW HAVE SPACES IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR OWN TENT!

      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Cabins
      • Standard (Tent/RV)

      $49 - $369 / night

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      4. Son’s River Ranch

      1 Review
      11 Photos
      12 Saves
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $49 - $369 / night

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        6. Son’s Geronimo

        1 Review
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        7 Saves

        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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            8. Colorado River Camp Spot - Boy Scout Island

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            3 Saves

            Several isles of gravel and silt mound up in the Colorado as it flows away from Austin and toward Bastrop. At 9 acres, so-called Boy Scout Island is particularly popular for paddling breaks and overnight campouts. But why the abundance of islands here? Look to the dams in Austin, just upstream. “When you dam up a river, the flow drops,” explains Melissa Parker, a river conservationist for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. “The Colorado near Bastrop doesn’t have enough flow to flush the sediment”—the main ingredient in Texas’ river islands.

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              10. Integrated Regenerative Farms

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              Rural property located 1 hour east of Austin, in Bastrop County.

              Primitive camping w/ 110v electricity at every campsite.

              Climate controlled communal bathroom facility.

              • Fires
              • Reservable
              • Tents
              • Trash
              • Picnic Table
              • Firewood Available

              $30 - $80 / night


            Recent Tent Reviews In Shiner

            181 Reviews of 10 Shiner Campgrounds


            • Jim P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
              Aug. 11, 2024

              Splashway Campground

              Awesome park with tons of activities!

              Campsites are a little close together, but well equipped otherwise. Went for The water park, which is a blast, and campsites are within easy walking distance. There are a ton of other activities as well - putt-putt, laser tag, paddle boats, fishing, etc. also had curbside trash pickup which was nice.

              Would have been nice if there were some incentives for the water park for campers - early entrance, or discount, but that would be the only thing I would add.

            • J
              Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park
              Jun. 27, 2024

              Bastrop State Park

              Not the best

              I really don't enjoy myself the police officers are very racist towards minorities and I don't think I could go back not a great place.

            • Jim P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Buescher State Park
              May. 13, 2024

              Buescher State Park

              One of the best kept secrets in the Texas State Park system

              Great sites of all sizes. Scenic road that is popular with cyclists connecting Bastrop State Park. Wildflowers were in full bloom, and the small lake is great for fishing. Nice, well maintained trails and Park Rangers were very helpful and courteous.

            • mThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park
              Apr. 9, 2024

              Bastrop State Park

              Excellent but noisy

              The only reason I gave it 4stars is because of a lot of street noise outside the park. The park itself is beautiful and quiet. Great bathroom fac; very new and clean. All of the tent sides have sand tent pads, but if you’re a hammock camper be sure the trees fit your kit.

            • Jeff P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto State Park
              Mar. 20, 2024

              Palmetto State Park

              Hidden Gem

              Texas State Park with 37 sites. Nestled in a wooden river area with lush vegetation. Several hiking trails that are easy on the joints.

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto State Park
              Feb. 14, 2024

              Palmetto State Park

              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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              Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto State Park
              Jan. 27, 2024

              Palmetto State Park

              Great little park (no sewer)

              This park is a great place to visit. Really nice trails. Great staff. Spots are really nice, but mostly very short. Our 28' trailer took up most of the space. But, I was able to fit my truck sideways at the end of the driveway.

            • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Colorado RiverBend Retreat
              Jan. 5, 2024

              Colorado RiverBend Retreat

              New Listing!

              Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to welcome Colorado RiverBend Retreat to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
              Aug. 14, 2023

              Splashway Campground

              Splashway Campground Review

              This is a great campground with lots to do. It is awesome like geometry dash lite. We camped: the camp pitch was fairly level with electric hookup, water supply close to the tent and a fire pit for each pitch. There are also RV hookups as well. My kids totally enjoyed the laser tag, there is also a boating pond, fishing and live music on a Saturday night. The toilet block was the cleanest I have ever seen on a campsite- it was as clean as many hotels I have stayed in. One good advice for anyone staying in a campsite in Texas: compared to campsites in more temperate climes, Texas campsites are dusty and have as much dirt as grass on the pitches(and this site is no exception). Bring a tarp to put under your tent- it will be a lot easier to clean than the bottom of a sewn-in groundsheet when you get home.

            • charisa R.
              Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park
              May. 15, 2023

              Bastrop State Park

              wildflowers hike

              went there just to hike a little but ended up discovering wildflowers has recently bloomed and greening!! we had to extend our hike just to see more wildflowers and wild raspberries that had grown right by the trail

            • Lisa
              Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Colorado River
              May. 13, 2023

              Thousand Trails Colorado River

              Wide open space, lovely and quiet

              Stayed here for one night while traveling through.  We wish we had a little more time to spend here.  It's a large campground, with lots of choices of types of spaces to stay, i.e. by the water under the trees, or in an open area. 

              We appreciate that it was quiet at night.  Customer service was very courteous and friendly.

            • David M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
              May. 6, 2023

              Splashway Campground

              Rocky Creek, Somerville

              First time there and was really impressed with this campground. The slots are a great price and big sites, most have a metal pavilion over the picnic table, which was convenient. Sites are very level, wide and deep. All the sites have great views of the lake and even if you aren’t on a lake front, there is plenty of access to the lake all around the grounds. Paved roads which was great for bikes or even electric scooters. Wooded trails and lots of wildlife. Lots of deer all over the grounds in the evening variety of birds. The campground sites on a giant peninsula, which gives so much shoreline, which is managed by the Army Corp. of Engineers, so it’s well maintained and undeveloped. Multiple boat ramps and sites that are on the shoreline, which have a shallow bank, so you can Anchor your boat right off the bank and have walk up access to your campsite and boat. Wild Bills is right across the street, which has all the little things you may have forgot to bring or ability to restock on some beverages and snacks. It’s a 10-15 min bike ride from your campsite or a 5 min drive. Very convenient. Bryan, Tx is only 25 mins away and has a Super Walmart with Curbside service if you need to grab something more specific or a larger grocery order. Quick and easy. College Station was about 45mins away and it’s all easy driving.

              It can get pretty windy if you book a slot down lower at the tip of the peninsula, but they will let you swap spaces whenever you want to if there is something available. The campsite up the hill are pretty protected from the wind, so regardless of the wind they have options if it’s more than what you want to deal with. Definitely my place to camp when visiting Somerville. They also let me check-in early when the previous camper left early, so I really appreciated that as well.

            • B
              Camper-submitted photo from Flatonia RV Ranch
              Mar. 30, 2023

              Flatonia RV Ranch

              Decent if you need it

              Needed a spot to stay after getting stuck in Houston rush hour traffic and not making it to San Antonio. Very overpriced for what you get. Spot was not level. Seems most of the park is permanent residents. Showers were good. The manager Tammy was very nice and helpful.

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Gone Fishin’ RV Park
              Mar. 25, 2023

              Gone Fishin’ RV Park

              The management is great, friendly helpful and someone one looks forward to talk to.

              The campsite is really nice, the picnic table is brand new. The bath house is as clean as the ours at the house. The grass was cut short and there is no mud. Plenty of shade nice river with a great trail to it. We love this place.

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto State Park
              Mar. 23, 2023

              Palmetto State Park

              Peaceful

              Clean restrooms, clean shower’s, no need for soap because the pressure from the shower head will blast the dirt and stink off your body!! Lots of shade, plenty of hiking trails.

            • Kimberly B.
              Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Colorado River
              Mar. 8, 2023

              Thousand Trails Colorado River

              Wonderful campground with so much to offer

              Starlink is pretty quick here and T-Mobile is smoking fast.

              Management is kind, courteous, and quick to fix any issues. It’s a hidden gem of Texas to be sure.

            • Dan W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Colorado River
              Feb. 22, 2023

              Thousand Trails Colorado River

              Colorado Rvr RV Park

              The staff is great. The park is very nice. Its newer part has no mature trees or other wind block so it windy alot of the time. Other then that, we enjoyed it very much.

            • K
              Camper-submitted photo from Gateway to the Gulf RV Park at Victoria-Port Lavaca
              Feb. 19, 2023

              Gateway to the Gulf RV Park at Victoria-Port Lavaca

              Cramped

              The sites are back-to-back. Not long enough to park both my truck and 5th wheel. I had to park my truck offsite. Concrete parking pad with grassy lawn. Otherwise clean and taken care of. Small laundry room with old machines. Small dog park.

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Schulenburg RV Park
              Jan. 25, 2023

              Schulenburg RV Park

              Cozy little park

              It’s a small campground but very cozy, cute and clean. Check in was easy with a friendly lady who gave us names of best restaurants and what do do while here. We were shown to our site by a very nice gentleman. We had a beautiful roomy spot by the pond and that is close to a shelter with picnic tables. People were friendly in the park. It was tight to get down the roads leading to our spot but navigational if you went slow. It’s a very small town with not much to do but the people are very friendly. Would stay again!

            • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Grove Ranch
              Jan. 23, 2023

              Sandy Grove Ranch

              Veteran Owned and Ran Ranch

              Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to welcome your host, Alexis, to our platform. This property has "Scottish Highland Cows, Kunekune Pigs, barn cats and free range poultry to give you a full experience of small time ranch life." Check them out and leave them some love.

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              Camper-submitted photo from South Shore Park
              Jan. 21, 2023

              South Shore Park

              Awsome Campground

              We camped with a travel trailer. The sites were very nice and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Great views.



            Guide to Shiner

            Camping near Shiner, Texas, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.

            What to do

            • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Bastrop State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "went there just to hike a little but ended up discovering wildflowers that had recently bloomed." The park is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse flora.
            • Fishing: Head to Lake Bastrop North Shore Park for some fishing. A reviewer shared, "Nice little place to go fishing at night," highlighting the lake's appeal for anglers.
            • Bird Watching: Enjoy birdwatching at McKinney Falls State Park Campground. One camper noted, "There were cardinals everywhere which made for a good time of bird watching."

            What campers like

            • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Palmetto State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, "Clean restrooms, clean showers," making it a comfortable choice for families.
            • Friendly Staff: Many campers enjoy the helpful staff at Buescher State Park Campground. One review stated, "Park Rangers were very helpful and courteous," which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.
            • Shaded Spots: Campers love the shaded areas at Lockhart State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "Quiet, nice park for TX," emphasizing the peaceful environment.

            What you should know

            • Reservations Recommended: It's a good idea to book your spot in advance, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Bastrop State Park Campground noted, "I had taken a tumble on my bike and was pretty scraped up," indicating that the park can get busy.
            • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lake Texana State Park, may have limited amenities. A visitor mentioned, "They are closed for bridge repairs," so checking ahead is essential.
            • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of wildlife, especially at Lake Texana State Park. One camper warned, "Watch for gators!" which is a good reminder to stay alert.

            Tips for camping with families

            • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Brackenridge Park & Campground. A parent shared, "Great fishing lake access," which is perfect for family outings.
            • Safety First: Always keep an eye on children, especially near water. A camper at South Shore Park mentioned, "The water is too hot," so be cautious when swimming.
            • Pack Snacks: Bring plenty of snacks and drinks for the kids. One camper at Whispering Oaks RV Park said, "The store has a little bit of everything!" which can be handy for last-minute needs.

            Tips from RVers

            • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the campsite. A reviewer at Buescher State Park Campground noted, "Our 28' trailer took up most of the space," so plan accordingly.
            • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups, like Thousand Trails Colorado River. One visitor mentioned, "The bath house was brand new and very nice!" which is a plus for RVers.
            • Quiet Evenings: Many campgrounds, such as Whispering Oaks RV Park, offer peaceful nights. A camper said, "I felt so comfortable and safe," making it a great choice for RV travelers.

            Camping near Shiner, Texas, is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot to relax and have fun.

            Frequently Asked Questions

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

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Shiner, TX is Plum Park on the Colorado with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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