Old Herrera Ranch - Medina River

96%

84 reviews

· Von Ormy, Bexar, Texas · 5 acres

Hosted by Dax P.

8 RV/tent sites

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

We're a five acre piece of an historic Texas ranch in Southwest San Antonio, just 20-minutes from downtown, sitting along the Medina River. Come for the day or stay the night for some primitive camping. We've got plenty of room for tents, roof-top-tent setups or car/van dry-camping. We’re currently in the building/restoring process, but we’ll have some electrical, drinking water, fire pits, plenty of shade, compost toilets, water in the river, and plenty of good vibes. Old Herrera Ranch has been in our family since the early 1800's and holds a lot history. A couple of our old buildings, the "jacals", are dated from around the 1830-40's. You'll also see the old "Dance Hall" which is great for hanging out or even some cover if it rains. They say that Santa Anna's army, invading from Mexico, may have crossed through our area on their way to the Alamo. This may be because our part of the river includes some of the more shallow areas of the Medina River. For more information, feel free to take a look at our page on the San Antonio Conservation Society's website https://farmandranch.omeka.net/exhibits/show/blasherreraranch We use Hipcamp to help maintain, preserve, and restore the land my family loves so deeply. We're excited to share it with you and see what all we'll be able to do. Thank you in advance for your support! Coming soon: picnic tables, benches, outdoor cooking area, South Texas Jungle Gym, Pink Elephant Cantina (BYOB), and more!We're a five acre piece of a historic Texas ranch in Southwest San Antonio, just 20-minutes from downtown, sitting along the beautiful Medina River. Come for the day or stay the night for some primitive camping. We've got plenty of room for tents, roof-top-tent setups or car/van dry-camping. You bring it in, then take it out. Our old broken down dancehall is pretty cool too! We’re currently in the building/restoring process, but we’ll have some electrical, drinking water, fire pits, plenty of tree shade, compost toilets, the river flowing, and good vibes. Old Herrera Ranch has been in our family since the early 1800's and holds a lot history. A couple of our old buildings, the "jacals", are dated from around the 1830-40's. You'll also see the old "Dance Hall" which is great for hanging out or even some cover if it rains. They say that Santa Anna's army, invading from Mexico, may have crossed through our area on their way to the Alamo. This may be because our part of the river includes some of the more shallow areas of the Medina River. We use Hipcamp to help maintain, preserve, and restore the land my family loves. We're excited to share it with you and see what all we'll be able to do. Thank you in advance for your support! Coming soon: picnic tables, benches, outdoor cooking area, Pink Elephant Cantina (BYOB), and more!

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 20 feet allowed

Pull-through site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

7 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal. Fires allowed as long as no local restrictions in place at time of visit.

Toilet available

Composting toilet. We currently have compost toilets and they're far from fancy. Preferably for number two only.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Good dogs allowed off leash. Please clean up after your pets.

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. We provide 5 gallons of potable water for campers.

No showers

Bathe in river or stream. Showers coming soon.

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

Picnic tables coming soon.

No wifi

Starlink high-speed internet coming soon. Great cell service reception at the property.

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

96% Recommend107 ratings · 84 reviews

Old Herrera Ranch is a captivating spot for campers seeking a blend of history and nature. The property is lauded for its sense of peace and proximity to the Medina River, which provides ample opportunities for exploration and relaxation. However, potential visitors should be aware of the persistent road noise and the lack of privacy at some campsites. Despite these drawbacks, the host, Dax, receives high praise for his responsiveness and hospitality.

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Abby P.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · Group trip

The host Dax was incredibly informative and helpful. We had a wonderful stay and would come back again!

Bobby R.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

First Timer

Tent

A solo 2-nighter trying out a new hot tent on Dax's land. It was great. Some road noise from the nearby highway but it settled down into the evening. The Medina River was walking distance and very nice. Dax was very helpful getting it all set up... and the on-site hosts Ciera and Tav were helpful and a very nice couple. I will enjoy returning for a hammock camp on the river!

Ciara K.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

One of our favs!

20 ft campervan

Old Herrera Ranch never disappoints… Dax is amazing and the river is always a bonus! Every time we’re south (snow birds) this is one of our top stays while visiting friends in SA. Close enough to town, but also far enough distance to be away from the hustle and bustle. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Kat A.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Camping with kids and dogs!

Tent · With kids

Dax’s place is wonderful. We basically had the entire campsite to ourselves. We stayed at campsite 2. Years, it’s primitive as in the description, but he and his family’s history are incredible for this stretch of land. They’re are rescue dogs on property off leash, but Dax and his team made sure they were leashed during the duration of our stay to insure our fur baby had THE best time and man did he! Our son and dog played for hours down by the water which is not a bad hike, but such an adventure. Hours were spent by our pup chasing his duck in the water. Our son had enough depth to snorkel which made him ecstatic. A lot of people have made note about the highway noise…the noise was minimal and more ambient white noise than anything. Later in the evening another set of campers arrived and still felt we had the entire place to ourselves. I can not say thank you enough to Dax and his entire team for this adventure. I highly recommend this place! Be sure to bring sanitary wipes for yourself as it is primitive with only a compost toilet for #2.

Jamie F.

15 reviews

Recommends

· February 2025

16 ft car

I've stayed here several times on my way through to Big Bend National Park. Dax keeps making improvements every year. Great spot to relax after a long day of road trippin'!

Ciara K.

4 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

We’re back!

20 ft campervan

Dax and this beautiful property never disappoints! Dax is the best and this is the best primitive camping! I’ll say it a million times, the river is such a blessing and our pups love it! After a night roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, it’d be shame not to mention the star gazing… wouldn’t even know you’re only 15min from town. Every time we head south from the PNW, this will always be a for sure stay for us when visiting San Antonio!

Location

Von Ormy, Bexar, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking