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The Shady Meadows Campground sits at the heart of Garner State Park. Here, you’re steps away from the visitor’s center, a playground, dining hall, parking, 30-amp hookup, restrooms and more amenities. Play compass roulette, and you’ll find an adventure in every direction! Head south to catch a view from the scenic overlook, north to experience Cactus Jack’s Retreat, west for bangin’ bird viewing, and east to spend a day on the Frio River. Anyway you spin it, you can’t go wrong with Shady Meadows Campground.
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The Charmadillo: Glamping Resort

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A getaway tucked deep into 44 magical acres of rolling hills. 10 minutes outside of Center Point, Texas. Tucked into the top of a beautiful valley, where hills rule supreme! While on the property spend your time enjoying the rugged trails, bird watching, dark night skies, and the quiet. Don't forget to take advantage of our communal amenities including stock tank pools, sauna and outdoor shower! Currently we have 7 A-frame cabins to rent as well as dispersed camping sites! If you're interested in booking the whole property for your group shoot us a message! We have many communal spaces that are available for all guests to use! *We ask that guests clean up after themselves in the communal spaces during their stay. Allowing all guests to have access to a clean and welcoming space!* SHOWER HOUSE -4 private stalls: Shower + Toilet + Vanity *Dr.Bronner’s body wash will be provided in each shower KITCHEN: -Equipment: 4 burner range + convection oven + refrigerator + freezer + toaster + kettle + pour over cones -Tools: pots and pans + bakeware + measuring tools +cooking utensils + colander + can opener + wine opener -Pantry: olive oil + butter + salt + pepper -Breakfast: Birch Benders pancake mix (gluten free available) + syrup + oatmeal STOCK TANK POOLS -2 8 foot stock tank pools open 24/7 -Get your soak on and take in the views! SAUNA + OUTDOOR SHOWER -Sauna hours will be listed in checkin details. -The outdoor shower is not heated. It is intended for a quick refreshing rinse off, whether to cool down after the sauna or kick off your day with a rejuvenating start! THE DEN** A communal indoor space with Wifi, tables and couches. Think of a hotel lobby sort of vibe. You can also find games as well as books on plant ID and history of the area. (Found in the first bay of the garage) THE DUGOUT** A covered open air space appointed with twinkle lights and picnic tables. Intended for shaded outdoor hang space. We ask that tent campers cook there if they choose to use their own camp stoves. (Found in the open bay of the garage) The Charmadillo is a great base to explore the area! About an hour from Lost Maples, Garner State Park and Enchanted Rock. About 35 minutes to Hill Country State Natural Area. Various access points to the Guadalupe river via Center Point and Kerrville. With the addition of wineries, honkytonks, and charming bars and restaurants throughout the region.
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Laf ranch

34 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1100 acres · Medina, TX
1100 acres of gorgeous natural land at the headwaters of the Medina River. Crystal clear and clean spring feed water. Fourth-generation family owners. Remote camping. Very private with plenty of varied terrain for hiking swimming, tubing, biking or just hanging out in a hammock enjoying the breeze and peace and quiet. About 2 miles as a crow flies from Lost Maples State Park. You drive through a 13,000-acre ranch to get to us. We are at the end of a dead-end road with one way in and one way out. NO FISHING Free firewood for use during your stay and can make a good deal if you want to take some home! As our topo map shows we have a wide variety of terrain ranging from steep cliffs with huge views to shady canyons. The river cuts through the middle of the place and is surrounded by four hills that each have their unique characteristics ranging from flat oak-covered to rocky steep ridges. I guarantee you will find beauty all around. We do have a couple of fun areas to try your 4-wheel drive out. Please dont make your own....stay on trails. There are plenty of places to swim. When the Ladder is reserved, you may not swim there. Please be respectful. We have 1.5 miles of both sides of the river so plenty of places to swim. It varies a lot in depth and width over the ranch. Every camp spot has access to all the swimming holes except the ladder when it is booked. The main swimming holes are-- 1. Below the Green Cabin 2. Another my brother likes that has a cypress tree submerged you can sit on he calls the 1000 waterfalls 3. big pond which has the beginnings of a zip line if i can re-engineer how i have it tied on the opposite bank..right now its not high enough on the opposite bank. The goal is to zip line from one bank to the opposite and drop into the water...about 150 ft. It may or may not stay once we try it out...dont anyone getting hurt...But I think zip lines are a blast and we need to do a few rope swings into the water too! Follow us on Instagram and FB for updates, events and discounts https://www.instagram.com/lafranchtx/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568080263642 If you would like to see a videos from camper see below https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://youtu.be/-cWUlU8l9yI?si=bvq3IBDWp4h_GrdZ__;!!P5FZM7ryyeY!WgQmrFG0RGV_QYIvXYcnQeiuYLpvkktJkpsJD7GwAk6mmI4_e1nNqrnsmUN6tko8QVwiAOJyOA8HymhlLP7b$ https://youtu.be/OydUiRVi8V8 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jH09fJLR0dE
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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. Message us if you have any questions regarding bookings during the Texas 2'clipse dates: 10/14/23 (annular eclipse) and 4/8/24 (total solar eclipse). We will be in the path of total darkness for both! -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. -Ridge Site- Maybe you'd like to get back to nature in style? Enjoy our Ridge Site with Cargo Tent - complete with a fire ring, table and chairs, and swings. This site does not include a bed. -THE BUNKHAUS- Looking to get back to nature with all the creature comforts? Check out our Bunkhaus that sleeps 4, including 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 Café, The Lunchbox, or take the 20 min drive to Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery in Tarpley, Tx (featured on Food Network)
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Hi Hip Campers! Spend some time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at Boulderdash. Located along the serene Medina River, you can enjoy riverfront access and the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. Boulderdash hosts a variety of accommodations for every type of camper. Enjoy a cozy rustic three-bedroom cabin, primitive tent camping, full hookup RV sites, riverfront tent sites, and more! Play in the river,(please check lake levels) unplug, reconnect with friends and family, and enjoy the views of this beautiful country setting! Enjoy feeding the deer and watching the many varieties of birds, foxes, armadillos, squirrels and others! Our place is just 9 miles from Bandera, TX, the "Cowboy Capital of the World," where you can get a taste of the cowboy lifestyle with horseback riding, ranch tours, rodeos, museums, and more! This is one Texas destination you don't want to miss!
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10 sites · RVs, Tents6000 acres · Uvalde, TX
Experience the rugged charm of the Texas Hill Country at our ranch, where adventure meets tranquility. With 6,000 acres of pristine wilderness, guests can explore endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Hike or ride along scenic trails, take a refreshing dip in secluded swimming holes, or marvel at the diverse wildlife that calls our ranch home. Whether you’re hiking along one of our rugged trails, spotting constellations in our clear night skies, or simply soaking in the peace of nature, our ranch offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of Texas. Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers alike, every stay invites you to immerse yourself in the wild beauty of this historic family-owned land.
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Fort Clark Springs

11 sites · Tents2700 acres · Brackettville, TX
Fort Clark began as a US Army Post in 1852; built beside the Las Moras Springs, to defend settlers along the Pecos Trail.  In service until 1947, Fort Clark was a cavalry fort and home of the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as every historic Buffalo Soldier regiment in the US Army.  During WWII, it was headquarters for the 2nd Cavalry Division and it housed more than 3000 German POWs.  The old Army Guardhouse is now a museum. MOVIE BUFFS:  Movies filmed on the fort and in the surrounding area include:  The Alamo (John Wayne), Lonesome Dove, Streets of Laredo, The Good Old Boys, Barbarossa, Arrowhead & more!Fort Clark Springs is now a 2700 acre leisure living community bordering US Hwy 90 at Brackettville, Texas; approximately 140 miles due west of San Antonio, Texas.The Fort sits at the head of the Las Moras Spring which has been generating millions of gallons of pure, cold sparkling water for over 12,000 years.  It also sits on a portion of the Great Comanche War Trail between Naciamento, Mexico and Oklahoma.  The spring has always been a lifeline for a multitude of cultures and wildlife.  Some of these include a number of different tribes, buffalo, deep antelope and large herds of native mustangs.  The spring forms a stunning little valley and creates a natural habitat that allows native semi-tropical vendure and the finest specimens of Live Oak, Pecans and White Oak trees to flourish.  Today, it also home to large herds of axis and whitetail deer, turkey, javelinas, feral hogs and is a birders' paradise as well; as it sits on the western migratory bird path.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent along the Las Moras Creek under 150+ year old oak trees - exactly where the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts lived and rode with the US Cavalry; defending settlers and travelers from Comanche along the Pecos Trail. Explore Fort Clark - home to every historic buffalo soldier regiment in the US Army, the Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as almost every US cavalry regiment.  After almost 100 years in service, the army post closed (1852 - 1947) and was eventually rehabilitated into a 2700 acre leisure living community, at the edge of West Texas.  Historical markers dot the 21+ miles of hiking/biking trails on the Fort.The original US Army Guardhouse is now a museum; and along with the largest privately owned historic district west of the Mississippi River, it awaits your exploration.  6 State Parks/National Recreation Areas - all within an hour drive - also await you.  Visit the millions of freetail bats at Kickapoo Caverns, the wilds of the Pecos River and Seminole Canyon, tube the Frio River, bass fish at Lake Amistad, explore 21+ miles of hiking trails on the Fort, or just relax by the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas.  (68 degrees year round).  NOTE:  Over 100 movies/TV shows/music videos have been filmed on the fort and in Kinney County including:  The Alamo (John Wayne) , Arrowhead, Two Rode Together, Bandelero, The Good Old Boys and Bad Girls.  Campsites are named after movies made here and in Kinney County.Although located directly next to the RV Park, the campground is separate, with its own bathhouse and has its own vibe of quiet peacefulness.  Axis and whitetail deer walk and graze through the campground year round, as well as large turkey flocks.  Picnic tables, fire rings and shower rooms are also available.Campers may fish the Las Moras Creek (catch & release) with no license needed.  Tent camping here at Fort Clark is very relaxed with large unstructured campsites and a very peaceful relaxed feel to the entire campground.
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9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Vanderpool, TX
Tom and Rhonda Fousek opened "A Peace of Heaven Log Cabins" in 2003. We love camping, RVing, and the outdoors and wanted to give families the same adventure we have had in the Texas Hill Country with the comfort of home. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country is A Peace of Heaven. Come relax, swim, bird watch, hike, play volleyball, ping pong, build a fire and roast marshmallows. We offer catch-and-release fishing in our springs or go horseback riding nearby. Enjoy tubing down the Frio River in Concan. and don't forget to catch the Frio Bat Flight. We have 3 fully equipped log cabins that sleep up to 7 persons each. 2 separate bedrooms & a day bed in the living room. Full kitchens with a stovetop, oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker & coffee beans, and grinder. All dishes, cooking utensils, linens, and towels for bathing are supplied. All cabins have AC and Heat 3 10 x 12 luxury tents sitting on a 10 x 20 deck with a queen size bed, linens, wood stove, 2 Androick chairs, grill/firepit, 2 rocking chairs, picnic table with storage and food prep area, pots & pans, dishes, utensils, collapsible sink, campfire coffee pot, chemical toilet, solar shower, solar-powered charging port, water cooler, garbage can, first aide kit, clothesline, and fire extinguisher. Who says you can't have it all? With our Glamping Tents, you can experience the thrill of camping without sacrificing an ounce of luxury. Book now and prepare to camp like a pro...because roughing it is so last season!
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32 sites · RVs, Tents3300 acres · Leakey, TX
We welcome you to come enjoy the seclusion and dark sky on a working cattle/exotic hunting ranch in the Texas Hill Country.  My great great grandfather established this ranch in the late 1870's and our family still lives here today.  We are located in Real county just north of Leakey, Texas on US Highway 83.  Our campsites are on the head waters of the West prong of the Frio River.  Our Grapevine Springs have continuous flow the year round.  You will enjoy the gurgling creek, hiking, swimming, solitude and our sunrises and sunsets, and big and bright stars in the night sky.  We have tall hills and hardwood trees, Spanish oaks, Escarpment Cherry, Black walnut, live oaks and other oaks.  We have wild animals; white tail deer, turkey, hogs and exotics and seasonally songbirds and butterflies on the ranch.  We are close to Lost Maples State Nature Area and Garner State Park.**Make sure your vehicle has plenty of clearance. Truck or SUV work great**
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46 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Utopia, TX
Indian Blanket Ranch located in the Beautiful Texas Hill Country is a 250 acre Nature Reserve, with Wildlife & Nature Trails. We enjoy sharing Nature & our Dark Sky with others! Hike, Bike, Birding Trails to Explore. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- One cabin available - Hideaway Cabin sleeps up to 7 people. Has private hot tub & entrance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Primitive Self-Contained Campsites for Vans, RVs, Campers, Tents: *Maximum 6 people per campsite *Must be 25 years of age to Reserve *Bring Quiet Gas Generators or Solar Generators for Power *Bring All Water, Food, Drinks and Chairs; 2 water faucets available for refilling jugs (not drinkable unless boiled) *Bring Portable Toilet Containers; Or Rent a Compost Toilet for your campsite - $25 each *No Campfires or Fireworks (Fire Hazard) *Propane Grills/Griddles Allowed (Use Caution) *No Illegal Drugs on Property, No Underage Drinking! *Take Trash to Dumpster When Departing (near Nature Center/Office) *Each Campsite Allowed 2 non-barking, non-aggressive dogs, must always be on leash. No Fee for Dogs. Tell us if you bring a dog! Each Campsite for - 1 RV & 1 tent -or- 1 Van & 1 tent -or- 4 Tents. *No lodging tax for camping. *Requires full payment when reserved *Refunds Only If it Rains Hard, is Muddy and You Can't Drive in to Pasture Camping Areas! But you can Camp in Nature Center Parking area if Muddy. -------------------------------------------------------------------- CABIN RATES: Sleeps 2 to 7 people - $185 for 2 people, $10 each extra per night Plus 10% lodging tax on your total Holidays 3 night minimum Summer 4 night minimum Off Season - Winter/Spring - 2 night minimum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAMPING RATES: 2 night minimum. 3 Vehicles per campsite. Up to 4 people $40 per night Per Campsite $10 each extra person per night, maximum 6 people No Tax for Camping ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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Rio Frio Rv Park & Campsites

1 site · RV, Tent14 acres · Rio Frio, TX
Enjoy the Texas Hill Country with direct river access to the crystal clear spring-fed Frio River at this magical swimming hole ideal for families, friends, or that romantic proposal. We are set in massive cypress trees, wildlife, and amazing starry nights perfect for stargazing, primitive camping, swimming, fishing, tubing, and campfires with availability to electricity, water, a resting pavilion, tv, outdoor cooking gas grills, bbq pits, restrooms, showers, dog park and high speed wifi if needed. Just jump in with your tube and float to Happy Hollow or Garner State Park! 11 RV areas as well with full connections
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Shady Oaks is the best camp site if you don't want to be surrounded by lots of people. Most of the sites are not extremely close to one another. You are only a 15 min walk from the river and from Old Baldy Trail. You have water and electric hook ups as well if needed. And if you get there early on a weekend, try to grab sites 120 or 122. Both of those are almost separate from everyone else so you get more privacy than normal.

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Your guide to camping in Shady Meadows Campground

Overview

Biking

For those looking to explore the wildlife by bike, the Old Entrance Road trail is a paved road where bikers can keep an eye out for the golden-cheeked warblers, and for the off-roaders, Garner State Park trail provides moderate difficulty mountain biking with great views!

Boating

Garner State Park’s breathtaking Frio River is the perfect spot to paddle, inner tube, kayak or canoe, so stick to the non-motorized boat varieties to enjoy everything this clear, stunning river has to offer.

Fishing

Among the fish you might catch at Frio River: largemouth bass, catfish, and sunfish. This beautiful river is the perfect spot for canoe fishing, with beautiful scenery, easy access from camping areas, and enough fish swimming through these waters to keep you busy all day long. Here’s a great place to see what other folks have been catching.

Hiking

A web of trails meander through Garner State Park, making it ideal for a walk in the woods or even a technical, cliff-side hike. Limestone cliffs and deep canyons make every ascent worth the effort, while flat trails in the northern areas of the park are flat and open. Head to Shady Oak or Painted Rock for the best views, but you’ll have to climb over 1800 feet. Avoid the more difficult trails when rocks may be slick from rain. There are too many trails to name at Garner State Park, but Summit Post offers a great guide for all your hiking needs.

Horseback riding

Head to the Old Horse Trail for a narrow trek through the woods. The trail ascends several hundred feet so the slopes are steep. Looking for a little more instruction? Nearby Elm Creek Stables offer guided tours on horseback.

Paddling

Nothing beats paddling down the Frio River, so whether you’re in a kayak, a canoe, a paddle boat or an inner tube, enjoy everything Garner State Park has to offer on this magnificent river. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, and inner tubes can all be rented and there are also small lockers by the boathouse, to make your paddling adventure as easy as can be.

Swimming

The clear, crisp water of Frio River is great for a dip on a hot summer day. Whether you’re taking a break along the Blinn River Trail, jumping out of the inner tube, or just spending a day by the banks of the river, you can’t beat the swimming at Garner State Park.

Wildlife watching

Taking a hike through Garner State Park’s extensive trail system is the best way to enjoy the birds and wildlife, but a paddle down the river will also bring you face to face with plenty of water-dwelling creatures.

Top parks near Shady Meadows Campground

Old Tunnel State Park
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