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The Best Camping in San Antonio

Looking for the best camping in San Antonio? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around San Antonio. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near San Antonio

  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike San Antonio River Walk Mission Reach Trail

    5.7 mi / 141 ft gain
    San Antonio River Walk Mission Reach Trail is a 5.7 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near San Antonio, TX.
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  • Castroville, Texas

    Hike the Cross Hill Trail

    4.0
    0.26 mi / 124 ft gain
    Cross Hill Trail is one of thirteen interconnected hiking trails in the Castroville Regional Park comprising nearly 4 miles of rolling hills, abundant wildlife, and scenic views. There is a bench about .3 miles in, with a rewarding view of Castroville. Trail users often see deer and javalina, alo...
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  • Spring Branch, Texas

    Hike the Guadalupe River State Park

    5 mi / 59 ft gain
    This trail is predominately used for hiking, trail running, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The Guadalupe River State Park trail is open to dog and horses. This hike is just outside of Spring Branch, Texas, and is accessible year round. Head to the state park website for updated trail info...
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  • Spring Branch, Texas

    Hike Bald Cypress Trail

    1.6 mi / 95 ft gain
    Bald Cypress Trail is a 1.6 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Spring Branch, TX.
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  • Boerne, Texas

    Paddle Guadalupe River at Berghiem

    5.0
    Drive up to Bergheim Campgrounds located at 103 White Water Rd Boerne, TX 78006 for a safe place to park your vehicles. From Here you can rent kayaks, canoes or bring your own and can even arrange a drop-off or pick-up shuttle.A short 3-mile paddle to Edge Falls road is a great afternoon adventu...
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  • Boerne, Texas

    Paddle the Guadalupe River at Sisterdale

    5.0
    Take the short drive up to the friendly little town of Sisterdale to find the General Store. Here you can safely leave your vehicle, rent kayaks and arrange shuttles for your trip of choice. There are plenty of different stretches of river to fit any adventure from short day floats to multi-day k...
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  • Bandera, Texas

    Hike the Medina Loop

    5 mi / 1800 ft gain
    The Photos as seen above are from the Medina Loop hike.  I'll preface by saying that this isn't the hike I went to the park for, yet I'm incredibly satisfied with the experience.   The Medina loop had everything you'd want in a hike.  Mixed terrains, wildlife to watch, and glimpses of expansive v...
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  • Bandera, Texas

    Hike Wilderness And Twin Peaks Trails

    3.7 mi / 492 ft gain
    Wilderness and Twin Peaks Trails is a 3.7 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Tarpley, TX.
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  • Bandera, Texas

    Hike the Wilderness Trail to Bandera Creek Trail

    6.68 mi / 580 ft gain
    The trail is moderately strenuous, and is best used from September to June. Dogs are able to use this trail, but must be kept on leash. 
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  • Bandera, Texas

    Hike Wilderness And Spring Branch Trail Loop

    5.6 mi / 649 ft gain
    Wilderness and Spring Branch Trail Loop is a 5.59 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Tarpley, TX.
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  • Bandera, Texas

    Hike Spring Branch And Wilderness Trail

    7.4 mi / 908 ft gain
    Spring Branch and Wilderness Trail is a 7.4 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Tarpley, TX.
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  • Comfort, Texas

    Camp & Mountain Bike at Flat Rock Ranch

    5.0
    About 45 miles northwest of San Antonio is Flat Rock Ranch. The ranch has 1300 rugged acres that have been in the same family for over 100 years. They raise Black Angus cattle and Angora goats, in addition to building a 27 mile, single track trail system with a few double track trails as well. Th...
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  • Comfort, Texas

    Hike the Flat Rock Ranch Trail

    25.8 mi / 2135 ft gain
    To access the trail, park off of Flat Rock Creek Road (see map). Trail is accessible from January to October. You can make it a partial out-and-back if you're not up for the whole 27 mile loop. 
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