Looking for the best options for tent camping near Vanderpool? Find the best tent camping sites near Vanderpool. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.
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
EXPERIENCE UTOPIA
Private, family-friendly campgrounds in the Texas Hill Country. Great views, and just minutes from Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area. We offer 3 different types of camping experiences, so be sure to check out all of our listings. For bookings during the Texas 2'clipse dates: 10/14/23 (annular eclipse) and 4/8/23 (total solar eclipse) please call us for reservations at this time: 830-328-1059. We will be in the path of total darkness for both. Thanks!
-PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING SITES-
Want to get back to nature?
Our secluded primitive tent camping sites are for you. Includes tent pad, fire ring, access to Community Kitchen & our Shower Haus (aka bathrooms & showers). 14 day maximum per month.
-CARGO GLAMPING TENT-
Maybe you'd like to get back to nature in style?
Enjoy our Cargo Glamping Tent - complete with king size bed, fire ring, and swings.
-THE BUNKHAUS-
Looking to get back to nature with all the creature comforts? Check out our Bunkhaus that sleeps 4, includes a queen size bed and a set of bunk beds. The Bunkhaus has electricity,
A/C and Wifi.
ALL OF OUR CAMPING EXPERIENCES INCLUDE ACCESS TO:
• Communal Kitchen (sinks, fridge, grills, etc.)
• The Shower Haus (flushing toilets, sinks, and hot showers)
• The Tree House Play Area
AROUND UTOPIA
• Experience driving on the 'The Twisted Sisters' (Ranch Roads, 335. 336, and 337).
• Garner State Park
• Lost Maples State Natural Area
• Tubing the Frio River
• Sabinal River
• Horseback Riding
• Sabinal County Museum
• Frio Bat Flight
• Utopia Community Park - picnic, swim & fish under the enormous cypress trees.
• Dine at Lost Maples Cafe, The Lunchbox, or take the 20 min drive to Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery in Tarpley, Tx (featured on Food Network)
$30 - $100 / night
$120 - $160 / night
In addition to off-roading, Concan Adventure Trails is home to a variety of attractions including hiking trails, primitive camping sites, stargazing and photography. All vehicles must be insured, registered street legal and operators must have a valid drivers license. We are a private ranch and require reservations. Book your visit today!
On the north side of San Antonio lies a 12,000-acre wilderness that protects the city’s drinking water. You’ll find your own “Recharge Zone” in this vast urban refuge.
Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos and look for birds and other wildlife. Your kids will connect with “natural fun” at our playscape and Discovery Trail.
$18 / night
$40 - $100 / 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!!
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!
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.
TravelerVery 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.
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
Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!
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!
Scout
We had a friends and family reunion of sorts here at the campgrounds for 5 days and it was the most amazing experience of our trip! We stayed in one of the cabins, a tiny home and utilized on RV hookup as well! So we got a picture of pretty much everything they offer. It was PERFECT to say the least! Water pressure was great! I have super thick hair and worry about being able to wash it thoroughly, but their bathrooms were just right! The AC's kept the cabin the perfect temperature for the hotter times of the day and at night or early mornings, you kept toasty warm. The grounds themselves were huge and you can set up a volleyball net as well as barbecue. If you wanted to lounge with other guests, you could in the common areas, or you can stick to yourselves as well, the place was so huge. The water was clear and cool and so very inviting! My son did cannon bombs of the cliff jump! Do not recommend that though:/... the women brought our inner tubes and laid out with our drinks soaking in the warm sun. Brandon and Sachi were the perfect hosts and I definitely plan on coming back year after year to experience this treasured place. Mahalo!
ScoutWe spent a wonderful time at this campground. The cabins and facilities are clean and cozy. The river was so relaxing and clean. Nice little town, too! Highly recommended and hope to return again soon!
Guide
Quiet, small park without showers or bathrooms. Most residents are long term. Gravel roads/pads well graded. Internet is spotty at best. First night I watched football and movie with minor buffering, next day and night I couldn't get service. Ok if you're in a pinch but that's about it.
ScoutWe loved this campground. Lots of places to walk & saw wildlife every day. Restrooms were clean & very nice. The washers are bigger than a lot of RV parks too. The staff is very friendly & accommodating. We extended our stay 3 times! If you're in the Texas hill country, this is definitely the place to stay.
Legend
Jake from the Dyrt here! Redneck Paradise is a little off the beaten path, so be prepared with 4x4, but its worth the extra effort to see this spot! Check them out and share some pics from your stay on the Dyrt!
RangerCamp host made sure to wake us up the first thing that morning about our lack of hangtag . We were just staying the night while traveling .There were none at the gate and the office was closed . Dumpsters very 100’ along the campground roads . I bet this place is a zoo in the summer . Decent showers and the gift shop / store was nice as was the lady running it . Not sure I would return because of the rude state park staff though .. to bad , nice access to the river ..
Guide
We’ve camped here 3 summers in a row because there is nothing like it . Huge campsite area with so many activities your family won’t be bored. Water park , mini golf, River access and so much more. There is a restaurant on site and a store with anything you might need on your stay. Laundry room and clean showers. I will Keep Camping here with my family . Try the brick oven pizza, you will not be disappointed. There is a cute little wagon that sells coffee and breakfast items in the mornings. There is also a snack bar for a quick bite by the pool. I recommend renting a golf cart, the site is too large to walk everywhere. Try the rec room activities, it's a fun way to cool down when the kids have had too much sun.
Guidethe balance of sun and shade is perfect!
RangerGreat park near the Guadalupe River, amenities were as nice or better than most TX State Parks. Great trail along the River can be accessed from park.
Guide
PROS. The park is a must during autumn. The leaves change color and great weather. Wonderful hiking trails.
CONS. Park ranger(lady) was very rudely and racist towards us made the trip to be okay. I hope others don’t get the same treatment.
Lastly, I will say it’s a beautiful park go and enjoy.
Guide
Loved site 6 was spacious and really close to the river. Enjoyed how shallow and deep this part of river can be, definitely a great spot if Garner is full. The restroom were not the greatest but have no complains it has a toilets and showers.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Vanderpool, TX is Rio Frio — Garner State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 35 reviews.
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