Best Equestrian Camping near Universal City, TX

Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground accommodates equestrians with sites suitable for horse trailers and camping access. Located approximately 25 miles southwest of Universal City, this facility offers full hookup sites for RV campers traveling with horses. The campground features water access along the river where horses can cool off after trail rides. Regular maintenance keeps the grounds suitable for horse traffic, though visitors should note that horse manure has been mentioned as an occasional issue. The campground provides water hookups, electrical connections, and sewer facilities for extended stays, making it practical for those traveling with horses and camping equipment.

Trail access is available directly from the property with paths wide enough for horses and riders. Campers can explore the natural terrain while horseback riding along designated routes that follow the Medina River. Horses need to be kept under control at all times according to campground policies. Trailer parking is available with sufficient space for standard horse trailers. The nearby town of Von Ormy provides additional services for equestrians needing feed or equipment. Primitive tent sites offer more secluded options for those camping with horses who prefer a more natural setting. The walking trails along the river are wide enough to accommodate horses and riders, allowing for peaceful rides through the tree-covered landscape with access to flowing water for horses.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Universal City, Texas (7)

    1. COE Canyon Lake Canyon Park

    7 Reviews
    Canyon Lake, TX
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 964-3341

    "Purple campsite was just a small walk away from the small store and bathrooms. It was a nice campsite but the sites were kinda close together."

    "The only thing that I don’t like are the bathrooms which are pretty close to an outhouse which some people don’t have a problem but I guess I’m picky ."

    2. Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

    9 Reviews
    Von Ormy, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (210) 622-5022

    "I have camped here both in the Texas winter (Nov) and recently Texas Summers (July). It is a beautiful tucked away area. Nice trails, great tree cover and full of nature and flowing water."

    "It's a good place to go with family but too much horse excrement for next family to stay"

    3. San Marcos River Retreat

    2 Reviews
    San Marcos, TX
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 787-5574

    "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."

    4. Bandera Pioneer RV River Resort

    3 Reviews
    Bandera, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 796-3751

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Right in the action of Bandera, Texas. Park your RV and within walking distance of Main Street. Very friendly staff and patrons and the area is clean. Large pool for kids and has river access."

    "This park is handy if you want to walk to events, restaurants, bars, shopping on Main Street or to City Park. Friendly staff (and they're dog friendly too)."

    5. Riverbend RV Park

    1 Review
    Lockhart, TX
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 875-9548

    "Lots of things to do in surrounding area"

    6. Lightning Ranch RV Park

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    Bandera, TX
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 510-3959

    $35 / night

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  • G
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

    A great kept secret.

    I have camped here both in the Texas winter (Nov) and recently Texas Summers (July). It is a beautiful tucked away area. Nice trails, great tree cover and full of nature and flowing water.

  • Brittney W.
    Jan. 17, 2021

    Bandera Pioneer RV River Resort

    Beautiful Sunsets!

    Right in the action of Bandera, Texas. Park your RV and within walking distance of Main Street. Very friendly staff and patrons and the area is clean. Large pool for kids and has river access.

  • Denise V.
    Apr. 2, 2022

    Bandera Pioneer RV River Resort

    Walking Distance to Main Street Bandera / City Park

    Not my first trip here. This park is handy if you want to walk to events, restaurants, bars, shopping on Main Street or to City Park. Friendly staff (and they're dog friendly too).

    Type of Park: Private 

    Check In: 1p Check Out: 12p 

    Length of Stay: 3 Nights 

    Regular cost per night $38, Discounts: Good Sam $11.40

    My Total Cost 💲102.60

    📋 Site#133 Notes:

    Back In, lower level, site was very level side-to-side 

    Site Pad: gravel

    💧 Water- knee height, wrapped with insulation due to cold weather

    ⚡ Max amp: 30- all green lights

    💩 Sewer- threads a little stripped out

    📶 Wifi available, but I didn't use it 

    Picnic Table: wooden 

    Was a little farther from the highway than my last stay. A little quieter on this end.

    👎🏻 Not available: 

    Grill Fire 

    Ring w/Grate

    📺 Cable available on upper pull-thru spots only

    📝 Park Notes:

    🚻 Clean Restrooms

    🚿 Showers

    🧺 Laundry facility

    🐕 Off-leash dog park

    🛒 Store

    🚶🏻‍♀️ Trails- walking trail along the river, wide enough for golf carts

    🌊 The Medina River runs along the edge of the park, Walk under Hwy173 to access City Park. 

    🤿 Pool

    .🏚 Cabins

    Boondocking area available

    🥞 Good breakfast in the Recreation Center for just$6.50 on Saturdays when snowbirds are there. Pancakes, eggs, toast or roll, sausage patties, coffee, orange juice and all the condiments.(Should have done this on my last trip) 

    Many of the snowbirds have flown out, but the park was still pretty full 

    👍🏻 Walking distance to Main Street- bars, shops, food, entertainment, Visitor's center (Gunfights on Saturdays)

    🦌 Wildlife: Several ducks, squirrels, signs of deer

  • R
    Nov. 21, 2021

    COE Canyon Lake Canyon Park

    Fun family trip

    We had a great time out here on the military reserve side. Took my parents and the kids. Purple campsite was just a small walk away from the small store and bathrooms. It was a nice campsite but the sites were kinda close together. The spot we had overlooked a small beach area where you could swim and launch boats. We took jet skis and had a blast.

  • Hilary K.
    May. 3, 2019

    Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

    Great place!

    The staff is very helpful and friendly. Very affordable and has everything you need for fishing and camping. We loved walking the trails and seeing deer and other wildlife. We absolutely loved it!

  • Stacy L.
    Feb. 26, 2022

    Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

    Stay away!

    I usually don’t post reviews like this but I needed to for this place! The website is outdated and is false advertising, they don’t over everything listed on the site. we stayed here before it changed ownership. The cabins are not what they used to be, the website is not accurate. Over price cabins and now they look like they are from 1990 theme, so outdated looks like they got the furniture right out of the dumpsters. The new California owners don’t care about the park everything is broken, worn out, workers walks around smoking marijuana and walks up to you and the smell from the bearded guy is disgusting who lives in a shack there on site. They turned this once beautiful park into a dump hippie ground.

  • s
    Nov. 17, 2021

    San Marcos River Retreat

    Quiet and clean

    This campground is beautiful. 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. The bathroom is old, but it is clean. Enjoyed it! And it was only $10!


Guide to Universal City

Horse camping in Texas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and hookups

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Horse campers at Canyon Lake Canyon Park can enjoy beautiful hikes and stunning sunsets, perfect for unwinding after a day of riding.
  • Riverbend RV Park is located near the San Marcos River, offering fishing and swimming opportunities for the whole family.
  • At Bandera Pioneer RV River Resort, visitors can easily access local events, restaurants, and shops in Bandera, enhancing their camping experience.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Universal City, TX is COE Canyon Lake Canyon Park with a 3-star rating from 7 reviews.

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