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Overalls and Bird Calls

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· Timberwood Park, Comal, Texas
45 acres hosted by David P.
10 tent sites
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Welcome to the Cibolo Gardens Nature Preserve! Just 22 miles from downtown San Antonio, not far off of US 281, our educational homestead is an excellent place to camp. We’ve transformed 45 acres of what was once an active rock quarry just 15 years ago, into a healthy, regenerative, green space as well as an event and training venue. Our venue is nestled in the middle of the rapidly growing suburban landscape around us in north San Antonio. We purchased the property five years ago from good friends who had already started the mission of revitalizing the land. Today, 39 of the acres are in “preservation” status, which means that we are letting the natural micro-ecosystems that have developed from what remained of the quarrying activities 15 years ago to develop on their own. We hope to always keep this acreage in that status for generations to enjoy. The remaining 6 acres is wooded, where we live, have gardens, farm animals and where we interface equitably with our environment. Feel free to simply relax in the shade of the persimmon and juniper trees. Or, to add some activity to your stay, hike the varying terrain on our 45 acres, hunt for fossils in the dry creek bed, break out your tree / plant id books, or watch the wildlife (even if it’s just the chickens).  Refresh by taking a dip in the above ground pool, or wash off in the outdoor cob shower.  [Please be advised that besides campers, we also host homesteading, wilderness survival and herbal medicine classes on our site.  So, you might have company, but you'll definitely have room for privacy. ]  If you want to explore more Hill Country, nearby attractions for outdoor fun include the Guadalupe River State Park (16mi), Guadalupe Canoe Livery where you can rent tubes and kayaks on the river (16 mi) or Natural Bridge Cavern (17mi).
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Rachel O.
November 30, 2024
Persimmon Tent Site
Overall it was a great experience. Really cool amenities and lots of great hammock hanging trees. Unfortunately, there was quite a bit of highway noise. The dogs were also around us quite a bit, especially when food was out. Some folks might really like this, but it wasn’t ideal for us. David was very kind about getting the dogs back to their own space and was very accommodating.
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Rachel E.recommends
November 21, 2024
North/ South Woods Tent Sites
My special camping spot
After over three dozen stays at Overalls and Bird Calls (aka Cibolo Gardens Nature Preserve), I think I'm qualified to recommend staying there. I keep going back because, not only is Dave a great host, the land is beautiful, and the amenities are convenient. There is a lot available to you if you're an inexperienced camper or if your gear fails you. The place is a hidden gem. I almost don't want to recommend it so I can keep it to myself, but it would be a shame to keep people from enjoying such a nice destination. I always return refreshed after a weekend there. Do yourself a favor and book a few days. Or more.
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Jack H.recommends
November 8, 2024
Persimmon Tent Site
Very hammock friendly
A fantastic place! David is an amazing host with beautiful land just outside San Antonio. As someone who hammock camps I tend to be slightly concerned about having trees spaced out just right and he has them in abundance. The two campsites are walking distance from the field kitchen which has its own lighting and my personal favorite, the shower. The water gets hot and the pressure high! The two puppies Dozer and Silly paid me a visit and just like David are perfect hosts. I stayed here when I worked overnight in San Antonio and this is now my go to place.
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Amy H.recommends
October 20, 2024
Persimmon Tent Site
Great open site
I loved the feeling of bring in the woods but the site was open and has a lot of room to move around. Great sunset views. Can't wait to go again.
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Amy H.recommends
October 10, 2024
Ashe Juniper Tent Site
Into the woods
The campsite was amazing, felt like I was in the woods. David was great let us use a wagon to take all of our stuff to the campsite. I loved the outside shower, better than what I have at home lol. The kitchen was great made it so easy to do dishes. Can't wait to stay there again.
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Rachel E.recommends
September 29, 2024
North/ South Woods Tent Sites
Another great stay. David is always a great host. It was just what I needed.
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Timberwood Park, Comal, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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