Tent Camping Near Austin, TX

Tent camping near Austin TX — BYO tent sites, bell tents and riverside campsites on the spring-fed San Marcos River, just 45 minutes from downtown Austin in Kingsbury, Texas Hill Country.

Just 45 minutes from Austin — pitch your tent on the spring-fed San Marcos River. BYO Tent sites from $29.

The Closest Riverside Tent Camping to Austin

Skip the long Hill Country drive and the crowded state-park reservation system. Son's River Ranch sits just 45 minutes from downtown Austin on the spring-fed San Marcos River — affordable BYO tent sites, fire pits, picnic tables, and 150 acres of Texas riverside paradise to call home for the weekend.

Don't want to set up a tent? Upgrade to a Bell Tent, Glamping Cabin, or Safari Cabin — same river, same fire pit vibe, with real beds and A/C waiting for you when you arrive.

Pitch your tent on a spacious, family-friendly site with electric hookups, your own fire pit, picnic table, and BBQ grill. Restroom trailers are a short walk away, and the spring-fed San Marcos River — small rapids, no dams, 72°F year-round — is just steps from your campsite. 150 private acres of Texas Hill Country, no crowds, no chaos.

Want to Upgrade? Try Glamping

Skip the tent setup — air-conditioned cabins and bell tents with real beds, just steps from your campsite.