Best Tent Camping near Windcrest, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Windcrest, Texas

463 Reviews of 18 Windcrest Campgrounds

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 24, 2018

  River Road Camp

  River Road Camp + The River

  This is a very small family operated campground. It offers basic RV and tent camping facilities and services. There are full hookup sites for RVs. There are tent camping sites with water and electrical hookups.

  The main feature of this campground is that a number of the sites are right along the banks of the Guadalupe River. There is a little sidewalk and stairs that lead down to the water which makes it easy for families and kids of all ages to access the river.

  During the winter, it is easy to reserves sites at this campground. During the summer, it is wise to reserve a site in advance. Any of the RV sites 1 to 30 are right along the river. Any of the tent sites 1 to 9 are along the river.

  The campground does allow day access for $7/person.

  The campground is located about 15 minutes from the town of New Braunfels where you can find grocery stores, restaurants, banks, hardware stores and other entertainment. If you're looking for Texas BBQ, check out the Rudy's or Cooper's BBQ in New Braunfels. Also located within the town is the Schlitterbahn Waterpark which is I believe the largest waterpark in the US and has an incredible amout of fun rides, slides and pools. It's a bit pricey, but it is a full day of fun for the family.

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  Jenna A.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 4, 2019

  Camp Huaco Springs

  Great Location

  Love this campground for tent camping! Shady and on the river bank, and not all the way down river road!

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  Jesse S.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 23, 2020

  Coyote Flats

  Super hidden

  This little spot is a super discreet location. Has a few tent camping spots. We loved it super quite and very nice at night.

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  Alyssa

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 25, 2023

  Rebecca Creek Campgrounds

  Cute campground

  It was a cute place. A lot of the RV spots are taken up by people who live there. The glamping tents are super cute. The regular tent camping is nice and grassy. Dogs have to be on leash 24/7 that was the only bummer.

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  JonnySin R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2019

  Braunig Lake Park

  Good weekend getaway

  Has some great fishing. If you don’t have time to go to the coast but love fishing for reds this is a nice spot to come to. Camping sites allow for both RV hook ups and tent camping.

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  Sara A.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2020

  Lazy L & L Campground

  Great time!

  Stayed this past winter on a short trip. Great fishing and river view tent campsites. Restrooms were very clean.

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  Dhana H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2016

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Family camping

  Arrived on a Thursday plenty of tent sites available. Some are small others are nice and spacious. The tent pads are caliche. Having a hammer is a must. Pet friendly. River to swim in. Restrooms were clean. Staff friendly. Lots of hiking

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  Jon D.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 14, 2024

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  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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  Nicole R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 31, 2018

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Best tubing ever!

  Spots are great! Walking for tent camping is close about 50 ft but get here early as it’s very crowded. Lots of people fishing too so be careful of hooks in the water. We did a little hiking but not a ton of that to do here.

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  Dot A.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 29, 2023

  Dot's Spots

  Kimberly K Says:

  This was the perfect getaway for a last minute weekend trip. We arrived after dark, but Reza was so helpful in making sure we had everything we needed as we set up at the tent site. We really appreciated the little extras: reclining chairs at the tent site and also at the fire pit, the flush toilet and the outdoor shower, a picnic table and firewood was also available. Both Dot and Reza were so pleasant and very accommodating to our needs. They were readily accessible without being intrusive. We definitely had our privacy but knew they were just a phone call away. We cannot wait to come back and reconnect with nature. The stars are abundant and the vibe is so amazing, we felt completely recharged. We're so happy we found this gem!!

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  Becky B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Lazy L & L Campground

  On the Guadalupe

  Nice campground with lots of River Access. Beautiful little area with small rapids called Devil’s playgroup is fantastic. Lots of RV and tent sites on the water. Small store for snacks and water. Bathrooms are fine - you need tokens to shower.

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  Red S.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 8, 2025

  Hill Country State Natural Area

  I didn't stay there

  I was planning on staying there, but it is basically an equestrian state park. You can camp there, but there's not electrical and water hook ups. It's mostly tent camping. The staff was very friendly. I went to visit there just to see what it was about. If you're a hiker, there's hiking trails, so you'll enjoy that.

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  Patrick H.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 6, 2020

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Guadalupe River at its Best

  One of the first camping trips I had with my son was Guadalupe River State Park.  We tent camped and had one of the primitive sites.  We had so much fun swimming in the river and hiking.  We worked with the park Ranger program and my son was awarded a Ranger Badge.  The bluffs above the river are gorgeous.  Mid November and swimming was still fun.  The next morning was 10 degrees so a whole different experience.  One of my favorite places to visit.

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  Paige R.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 12, 2018

  Boulderdash Cabin & RV Park

  Boulderdash tent camping

  this was a great location for spending some time on the medina river and close to medina lake. we camped in the tent camping area above the cabin. it's a bit of a steep walk from the campsite to the river, but not bad. we were able to carry our kayake with no problem. we were also able to use part of the grassy lawn next to the cabin which is closer to the river. only downside was a lot of dogs barking all night long. but if the time of year is right you will see fireflies and lots of deer. overall we enjoyed it a lot.

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  Tiffany M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 4, 2018

  Lazy L & L Campground

  Perfect Family Trip

  We recently took a vacation to Lazy L & L and from the tent site to the dance at night and the store with everything you could need right there was everything we could ask for and some. The night we ate at the dancehall the food was amazing and the live band was great. They had horseshoe and bean bag toss set up with a volleyball net and jenga as well. We were right on the water close to the bathroom and showers, and everything was kept clean. We definitely enjoyed our stay and will be back again for another camping weekend.

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  Kera P.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 10, 2020

  Castroville Regional Park

  Clean, quiet, feels of nature

  RV and tent camping areas. We dispersed-camped due to after sunset arrival. Park is clean and well used during the day, but the whole place got quiet at 7 pm. A cop patrolled the perimeter twice, once right at sunset then again 2 hours later. There were wildlife sounds all night long, i.e. coyotes yipping and owls hooting. The bathrooms are simple, but clean with flush toilets. The showers are currently shut off. Plenty of picnic tables and trash cans. In the morning expect joggers and dog walkers right at sunrise. There’s plenty to see and do if you stay for a while, the river is alongside the park and there are hilly walking trails.

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  Dot A.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 29, 2023

  Dot's Spots

  Quiet setting with wildlife and stars

  We could not have found a better place. From the moment we arrived we were treated like we knew them forever. We had a welcome bucket at the site. It had first aid kit, water, citronella candle, bug spray etc. The RV sites and tent sites are exceptionally clean. The view is breath taking, the stars at night are romance and enticing. We saw deer, wild turkey, longhorns, humming birds. We got a tour of the property and it was so perfect. You are positioned perfectly to visit San Marcos, New Braunfles, Drippings Springs, Wimberly, Blanco, Canyon Lake and Krause. Gruene. It was perfect

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  John H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Blanco State Park Campground

  Tiny Park That Lives Large

  Tent camped 5JUL20, 1 night.

  This is a great park, right on the banks of the Blanco and right on the edge of downtown Blanco, Tx.

  Site 6 had decent trees but we were right in between 2 giant motor coaches, so quiet and rustic it was not, but it was beautiful and we made ample use of the river and swimming areas. Enjoyed the roof over the picnic table.

  Restrooms were clean but a little older. No real hiking to speak of but we enjoyed every minute of it. Afterwards we went to town and had some great BBQ.

  Not too much to say about this park except that we loved it and will definitely be back, oh and MURDER HORNETS! (Maybe, but prolly not)

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  Mari P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 9, 2018

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Nice basic state park

  The tent camping spots in this somewhat small state were spacious. They had both a grill and a fire pit, picnic table, water spigot, and a "lantern hook" (a giant pipe thing like for a basketball hoop, but with a little hook sticking out of it. Each site is supposed to accommodate 2 cars, but about half of them only had parking for 1. Fortunately we got there early and were able to switch. Try to be nice to the camp hosts, they're volunteers and when I got grumpy at the one who told us we couldn't park with our wheels hanging off the pad, I thought she might cry.

  The website doesn't get updated easily, so ignore any reports of tubing. There are no tube rentals there and no convenient, nearby tubing put-ins/take-outs. Don't try to tube the Zedler Mill Paddling Trail. The water is super slow and full of logs and if you suck at tubing it could take you 10 hours.

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  Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure

  Guide

  

  Mar. 24, 2022

  Thousand Trails Medina Lake

  Great park with large sites!

  Medina Lake Thousand Trails RV Park is an awesome campground with large sites and lot of nature! There are trees and shade and it is along Medina Lake shores. The lake was dried up during our stay, but it was still beautiful views all around. They have 30 & 50 amp hook-up sites. Not all have sewer connections, but there is a dump station on site. There are tent sites, also. There are lots of amenities such as a huge pool, playgrounds, dog runs, restrooms, laundry, trails, boat launch, community center, games, basketball, pickle ball, mini golf, and so much more! Fun for the whole family. This campground does have a lot of deer around. We really enjoyed this park and the smell of nature here.

  For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure

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  Name

  Scout

  

  Apr. 12, 2021

  Cranes Mill Park

  Nice Spot for a weekend

  Nice small campground a bit off the beaten path. Our tent site was surrounded by a low pipe fence. We parked in our designated parking spot (2 vehicles allowed) and had to walk about 30 yards to our site. It wasn’t horrible but the fence meant we couldn’t roll from the car straight there. We had a beautiful view of the lake! I loved the covered table and surrounding pad. Nice fire pit.  I also liked that we saw the sheriff and a host drive through the campground a few times. The bathhouse was functional but poorly maintained. It would have benefited from a daily sweep and counter wipe down at minimum. There was one bathhouse for the whole campground so it is a fairly long walk from the peninsula end to the toilet. A bike would be a good accessory. The boat ramp was closed and gated on our trip we weren’t sure why. This was disappointing because we weren’t able to get our kayaks in the water. I’m not sure if the closure is temporary.

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  Erica T.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 29, 2019

  Alamo River RV Ranch Resort & Campground

  Loved it!

  We called ahead and got a good idea of what we needed and what to expect. Upon arrival, we were beyond impressed. Wendy was so helpful and accommodating. She didn't rush us or seem bothered even though we came just after closing. (We didn't know!) We were able to take advantage of their active duty special. The store had everything we needed that we didn't grab beforehand. (Fire wood and energy drinks, plus cow candy for the little one!) She not only got us our map she was kind enough to actually take us to our site and show us where the facilities were. Since we came during the week, no one else was using the primitive tent sites with us which made for a private and exclusive experience. During the night, we could still hear trains and airplane but none of that could've ruined our amazing night. We were provided with a fire ring and couldn't have asked for more. She made sure to give us a 24 hour phone number in case there were ANY problems. Definitely will be back any time we are in town. Thank you again.

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  Rebecca P.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 14, 2020

  Canyon Lake Military - Randolph AFB

  We love it here. Not for everyone.

  We started with day passes, then graduated to renting out the loft cabins, then tried tent camping, and eventually and recently parked our travel trailer in the reservable RV spaces. All in the same vicinity. Made great memories at each stay.

  Pro’s: Best rate in town for military (active, retired, $ disabled). Water is beautiful. Fishing can be fantastic. Lots of water activities available for rent or bring your own. Pet friendly, Great for families, most people are very respectful and wonderful to talk to. Good food and stores nearby. Lots of wildlife. Quiet. Close to town and short drive from San Antonio.

  Cons: Hard to get ahold of staff to make reservations. Market is extremely expensive and staff isn’t very friendly. Lost and lots of fire ants.

  We recommend it to all of our friends and family and bring them often. We love staying in the loft cabins. Some are pet friendly. We have stayed in the mobile homes on the other side of the lake once but that was not a great experience as our things were stolen off our table and covered patio (on Veterans Day) and they were only left unattended for 15 min or less. The mobile home wasn’t very nice but functional at least.

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  Deborah C.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 10, 2020

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Guadalupe River state park - June-2020

  We were super excited to finally get out for the 2020 season and this was the first of a few parks for a two week trip. We stayed in the “primitive” tent campground Wagon Ford” walk in tent area. Our site was about 150 yards from the parking lot and about 300 yards to the flush toilets with sinks and running water. There was potable water at the bathrooms, but none at the campsites. Each site had a nice 16x16 tent pad, fire pit, picnic table and our site had plenty of shade and a trail down to the river. The shower sites at cedar sage campground were awesome, they look new,in fact they are building another shower area near the discovery center (which was still closed). The raccoons are bad, they got the site next to us, and even managed to get inside our big RTIC cooler and stole some of our food 😭. The River is great, but you need to bring your own tubes or floating devices as they don’t rent them. We hiked the Painted Bunting trail, the discovery loop and scenic overlook trails and the bald cypress trail. We saw axis deer and lots of birds. The trails were well maintained and marked.

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  Denise V.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 23, 2021

  Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds

  Camp on the Guadalupe, Nice in the Fall

  Note: This is NOT the Guadalupe STATE Park!

  Check In: 1p Check Out: 12p

  ⛺ Site#34- Back-In| Pull-Thru

  💲45 per night (Pull-thru sites not along the river are $5 cheaper)

  • Water
  • 20/30/50 amp- 2 poles, one on each side of site
  • Sewer
  • Fire Ring
  • Picnic Table
  • Site Pad: Asphalt/gravel

  👍🏻 Pros:

  • Next to the restrooms/showers
  • Discount for going to Anhalt Hall events

  👎🏻 Cons:

  • NOT very level. Slopes a lot front to back. Could be a pull-thru
  • Lots of carpet burrs. Don't go barefoot and watch fur babies

  📝 Park Notes: 

  • Dump Station
  • Select items for sale in the office
  • Restrooms/ Bath House (looks better from the inside)
  • Tent sites are available along the river
  • Good place for tubing, Rvers have a parking lot down by the river
  • Laundry
  • Cabins
  • Propane
  • Winery across the street
  • Bring tubes or kayaks
  • There are some RVs and equipment parked near the office so it's not the best looking campground
  • Some long-time residents. RVs need to be cleaned.
  • There is a cave on site, but it was closed for some construction at the time we were there

  ❗ Lots of deer on the roads and in the park this time of year- drive with caution after dark

  🐦 Wildlife:

  • Birds: ducks, hawks
  • Deer

  More info on my website at https://denisevajdak.com

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 6, 2019

  Wagon Wheel RV Park

  RV Storage But No Longer Campsite

  I went on search of this campground for options near Salado. When visiting here I noticed that it’s proximity seemed relatively close to be able to enter the city limits with ease while not paying quite as much potentially for campsites as some of the neighboring communities. I also hoped that this would offer a tent camping option as many of the options I have checked before do not offer this feature.

  Boy oh boy was I surprised! After following GPS for about 15 minutes and winding through what looked like a rural area, my coordinates noted that I had arrived. But where? Where was the park? All that I could see was a field with cows.

  I then googled the RV park no results found not even previous results saying they had been closed. I continued on the road hoping that potentially the GPS marker had been dropped incorrectly and about half a mile up the road there was an RV storage area by a similar name. No active sites no campground host not even an open gate.

  Normally I wouldn’t post a review of a site which isn’t really a site however I feel as though if you are in this area you do need to be aware that this site is not a real campsite though it was marked and I feel as though at one point it might have been a campsite at the RV storage facility this option is no longer available at these GPS location coordinates.

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 24, 2018

  Mountain Breeze Campground

  Mountain Breeze Campground + River + Swimming + Tubing + Fishing + Grub

  The Mountain Breeze Campground offers a little something for everyone. There are RV campsites, Cabins and Tent camping. There are also sport activity spaces like a volleyball court and some open fields. They offer raft and tube rentals and shuttle services that will drop you upriver. Access to the river is only a short walk away. One can swim, float or fish in the Guadalupe River. There is a restaurant on the facilities, but I believe that it is only open during the summer months. The rates vary by the season with the summer season being the most busy time and the winter being the least busy time to visit. During the summer expect crowds at both the campground and using the facilities for day use.

  This campground might be good for large group events because there are a variety of accommodations and amenities available. For tent campers do not expect wide open spaces and peace and quiet. The campsites are all rather tightly packed together. If you're with a large group this might be fun. If you're just trying to find a little space, this might not be for you. There are restroom facilities located centrally. The office also has a little store for basic camping supplies.

  While I like that the campground offers a variety of amenities, I kind of feel that the grounds are set up like a cattle ranch - designed to herd campers through the facilities. So this campground gets high marks for facilities, but looses a point on my scale for a lack of privacy and peace and quiet.

  The campground is located about 15 minutes from the town of New Braunfels where you can find grocery stores, restaurants, banks, hardware stores and other entertainment. If you're looking for Texas BBQ, check out the Rudy's or Cooper's BBQ in New Braunfels. Also located within the town is the Schlitterbahn Waterpark which is I believe the largest waterpark in the US and has an incredible amout of fun rides, slides and pools. It's a bit pricey, but it is a full day of fun for the family.