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Campsites with 30 amp electricity and water hookup: 30 sites, 8 people per site allowed. Includes picnic table with shade shelter, fire ring, back-in RV parking, restrooms with showers nearby. Primitive Campsites (Hike-in): 50 sites. 6 people per site. Backpacking equipment is required. Fires are prohibited; you can use containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it responsibly. A maximum of six people can camp at each site; each primitive area has numerous sites. Off-trail hiking and rock climbing are not allowed. Pets are allowed on leash; pick up and dispose of pet waste properly. Please practice Leave No Trace principles, as the park has sensitive natural and cultural resources. Area C is closed to camping.
These water and electric (20/30/50 amp) sites are located in the Rio Frio camping areas. Site lengths and widths vary. Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water hookup Lantern post 20/30/50-amp electric hookup Restrooms with showers nearby
$26 / night
Campsites with 50 Amp Electricity (New Garner) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 137
These water and electric (20/30/50 amp) sites are located in the Rio Frio and Live Oak camping areas. Site lengths and widths vary.
The Live Oak Camping Area is closed January and February.
Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water hookup Lantern post 20/30/50-amp electric hookup Restrooms with showers nearby
$26 / night
Campsites with Water (Old Garner) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 49 These water-only sites are in the Pecan Grove Camping Area; they are not waterfront. Site lengths vary. Pop-ups, trailers and motor homes 20 feet or less are allowed in this area. Generators cannot run during quiet hours from 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water Lantern post Pecan Grove Campsite (Old Garner)
$20 / night
Campsites with Electricity (Old Garner) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 39 These water and electric (20/30 amp) sites are located in the Oakmont Camping Area; they are not waterfront. You may use a generator, but not during quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water hookup 20 amp hookup 30 amp hookup Lantern post Restrooms nearby
$26 / night
RV Sites with 20/30/50 AMP service and full water and sewer hookups. 7 Cabins, and many primitive tent sites. Located in the heart of the Hill Country. Perfect for relaxation, a place to see the Milky Way, close to hiking and swimming. Offer monthly rates for RV sites.
$10 - $170 / night
Nestled deep within the romantic Texas Hill Country, natural wonders and modern luxury combine for a magical outdoor getaway. Recharge by the glow of campfire, relish dining under the big sky, find adventure around every corner and soak in breathtaking views among nature’s wonders.
Campsites with 30 Amp Electricity (New Garner) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 35 These water and electric (30 amp) sites are in the River Crossing and Shady Meadows camping areas. Site lengths vary.
Picnic table Water hookup 30 amp hookup Lantern post Fire ring with grill Restrooms with showers nearby
$22 / night
Campsites with 30 amp electricity and water hookup: 30 sites, 8 people per site allowed. Includes picnic table with shade shelter, fire ring, back-in RV parking, restrooms with showers nearby. Primitive Campsites (Hike-in): 50 sites. 6 people per site. Backpacking equipment is required. Fires are prohibited; you can use containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it responsibly. A maximum of six people can camp at each site; each primitive area has numerous sites. Off-trail hiking and rock climbing are not allowed. Pets are allowed on leash; pick up and dispose of pet waste properly. Please practice Leave No Trace principles, as the park has sensitive natural and cultural resources. Area C is closed to camping.
These water and electric (20/30/50 amp) sites are located in the Rio Frio camping areas. Site lengths and widths vary. Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water hookup Lantern post 20/30/50-amp electric hookup Restrooms with showers nearby
$26 / night
Campsites with Electricity (Old Garner) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 39 These water and electric (20/30 amp) sites are located in the Oakmont Camping Area; they are not waterfront. You may use a generator, but not during quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water hookup 20 amp hookup 30 amp hookup Lantern post Restrooms nearby
$26 / night
RV Sites with 20/30/50 AMP service and full water and sewer hookups. 7 Cabins, and many primitive tent sites. Located in the heart of the Hill Country. Perfect for relaxation, a place to see the Milky Way, close to hiking and swimming. Offer monthly rates for RV sites.
$10 - $170 / night
Ranger
Has endless trails to hike. Home like vibe and stay. Has a store and even dances in summer. Has a small laundry and rentals for water items. You can rv, cabin, or tent even!! Book ahead, most often booked out!!
Scout
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Traveler
Went on a day pass. Drove by the cabins and they looked cute. Perfect place to put a kayak in. Lots of shallow water in parts though. It was pretty crowded with quite a bit of music playing. Bathrooms were old and run down but worked, shower had little pressure. Better for rinsing off. I enjoyed the view and the fishing.
Traveler
I tent camped for several days here. The staff are helpful, bathrooms are super clean with soap, decent water pressure and everything is so well kept. I was thoroughly impressed and will be back to try the other sites. I stayed at turtle falls. It was so peaceful listening to the water all night.
Traveler
Had a blast here can't wait to go back... Wife and I spent the night check things out and definitely bringing the kids/ family, everyone here was so helpful and friendly.
Guide
We have been coming to Neal’s for years, but have always stayed in their cabins. We had a change of plans for a trip (thank you Hurricane Beryl) and were lucky enough to get in at Neal’s. Had an amazing time, and changed our upcoming cabin reservation to an RV site!
Guide
We’ve been coming to Garner for over 25 years. Tent camped, stayed in the screened shelters, and recently RVed, but this is the first time I’ve stayed in this camp ground. I like that it is in “Old Garner”, so it is close to more of the trails, the main swimming area, the store, etc. but it is far enough away to be free of the noise and other activities that go with Old Garner. I’ve stayed in Okd Garner in the winter because it isn’t so busy and things are more chill (pardon the pun) but stayed in New Garner in the Summer to avoid the noise. Here I get the best of both - and this site has Full Hookups (look for the Pull thrus, as not all have full hookups). In short, this can’t be beat. I’m the only draw back is the sites are narrower (at least the pull thrus are) and the picnic tables are not covered. Not enough to even shave a little off the 5th Star, but that is my only complaint.
Scout
Very friendly, close walk to the town and facilities very clean
Scout
Great place to camp if you live in Ausitn or San Antonio. We camped at site 14 and it’s nice and shady and away from others. Alcohol is not allowed but no one checks your camp so don’t be rude and you can drink.
Traveler
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.
Traveler
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.
Scout
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Legend
This campground(CG)/RV resort has exceptional customer service. We were on a waitlist to add another day to our reservation. They proactively called us back about a month later to let us know they could accommodate another night’s stay. We followed the website instructions to come in so we could take a right turn into the RV Resort, which is a 1/4 mile from the golf course entrance. A very short rig could take a left turn. The gate was down so we called the number listed on the gate and we were let in for a very pleasant check-in. We were assigned pull-through site 406 with FHUs. There’s a slope off the front of the site, so I needed to center the rig on the level part of the cement pad. By doing this I needed 20’ of sewer hose to get from my rear black tank to the sewer. The CG was quiet with no kids running around as this is a 55+ CG. The guest internet was below average for a park this size, but we have Starlink. We got 3 bars on Verizon. Most of the campers here were seasonal with license plates from CO, MN, and WI. Several of the campers we talked to didn’t golf and came here to get away from cold weather. We did not see any overnighters during our four-day stay but this CG is fairly far from the San Antonio area interstates. CG was well-kept with no junky sites. They have a laundry room, but a couple of machines were not working. The sites were decently spaced and very long. Many reviewers called the sites spacious. The sites were not as far apart or as large when compared to many of the State Parks or Corps of Engineers CGs we’ve stayed. Get pizza from Luigi's Italian Restaurant in nearby Castroville as it’s in the top 5 pizzas we’ve had as we traveled through all lower 48 states. We enjoyed our stay, including playing their challenging golf course, and would definitely return.
Guide
Stayed on the 'hill side' and really enjoyed the park. Most sites you pull in paralllel to the road which is nice. Had deer through our site every day. Really good hiking but some of the trails were closed due to race events. Close to town and not too far of a drive to Fredericksburg and went to the Nat'l Pacific War Museum and that was well worth the drive. Here in October so park was about 1/8 full if even that.
Legend
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Scout@tiny fishing I really like this simplicity. It allows me to enjoy natural scenery at any time.
Scout
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TravelerThe tent sites are huge and spread apart. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Flush toilets and showers. A highway run through the camp so there is some noise from that, mainly during the day. Town is 2 miles away.
GuideI stayed here for a few days during the eclipse. Good site but a little noisy.
Scout
This is an interesting park. My daughter loves to visit this place
Traveler
We visited in the off season and the place was pretty empty. The only service is AT&T. Great hiking and nice river views.
Scout
Staff was very friendly and did everything to attend to our needs
TravelerHad a private party out there and it was amazing - staff was so helpful and I got with them in advance - rented the deck and the jacuzzi for a private night! They set it up so romantic- it is something I will never forget!
Traveler
This place us awesome! The staff is laid back, everything is so nice and set up conviently- you never see the staff they let you do you! Best place ever
TravelerVery quiet, clean, and very well maintained. We work full-time remote and this has beautiful clear views of the sky for our Starlink dishy. The landscaping and grounds are beautifully planted and laid out, including a nice nature trail alongside the golf course. Would highly recommend to 50+ campers looking for access to the Texas Hill Country and San Antonio.
P.S. nice weather for November with little wind, rain, or clouds. Nearly perfect weather so far this stay!
Guide
Stayed for two November nights in the Live Oak campsite (site 328). Park was very well maintained. Bathrooms were clean albeit the one in Live Oak had no hot water. Not a big issue as the adjacent site bathroom was just as close for us. For our 22ft trailer the space was adequate, but would have been tight for a longer rig. A lot of the spaces at the various camping areas looked somewhat short, but for us it wasn’t an issue. Most sites seemed to have good shade and the trees provided nice privacy. All in all it was very peaceful, hiking trails were excellent, and the scenery is awesome.
Scout
10 out of 10 would recommend.
Camping near Vanderpool, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Vanderpool, Texas, offers a unique blend of nature and community. With plenty of activities and beautiful spots, it’s a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Vanderpool, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Vanderpool, TX is Lost Maples State Natural Area with a 4.6-star rating from 41 reviews.
What parks are near Vanderpool, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Vanderpool, TX that allow camping, notably Canyon Lake and Amistad National Recreation Area.
