Any day that I can swap out the city noise for the calm country atmosphere, I will have my bags packed and ready to go in 5 minutes! The Texas Hill Country is something that brings so many amazing memories, I always find myself there at least once a year. With its rolling hills, crystal clear springs and some of the best glamping that Texas Hill Country has to offer.
With the help of personal experiences, friends and family experiences and scouring the web for reviews, I have compiled a list of the best glamping in Texas Hill Country, from air conditioned safari tents to elevated treehouses with hot tubs I think you will find the next perfect glamping site in Texas Hill country.
Best Glamping in Texas Hill Country
The Yurtopian
I feel like staying in a private yurt is a once in a lifetime kind of experience. The Yurtopian has created something truly magical with their collection of yurts scattered across the picturesque towns of Wimberley and Dripping Springs. What I love most about this place is how each yurt feels like your own secret hideaway – elevated just enough to give you those breathtaking panoramic views that make you forget you’re only an hour from the city.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Wimberley, Texas |
| Distance from Austin | 1 hour |
| Glamping Type | Private Yurts |
| Features/Amenities | kitchen, coffee maker, fire pit, hiking paths, private hot tubs on each deck |
| Price | $179-$299 |
| Pros | Private hot tubs, fire pit areas, dog friendly, 10 minutes to town square, secluded camping feel |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Hiking: Jacob’s Well (10 minutes), Blue Hole (15 minutes); Activities: Wimberley Square shopping, tubing on San Marcos River |
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Walden Retreats
Walden Retreats offers luxury glamping surrounded by nature, just one hour from Austin. The property features pristine Hill Country landscapes with oak trees and rolling meadows.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Johnson City, Texas |
| Distance from Austin | 1 hour |
| Glamping Type | Tents |
| Features/Amenities | Kitchen, King size bed, Soaking tub, Private deck with gas grill and fire pit, Air conditioning and heating |
| Price | $200-$350 |
| Pros | Dog friendly, complimentary s’mores kits, Excellent for families with children |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Hiking: Multiple nature trails on property; Activities: Canoeing or swimming the Pedernales River (30 minutes from the retreat), Stargazing, food and shopping nearby in Fredericksburg |
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Safari for the Soul
You’ll find yourself choosing between cozy safari-style canvas tents that make you feel like you’re on an African adventure, or traditional Mongolian yurts that transport you to the steppes of Central Asia, all while being surrounded by the gentle rolling hills of Texas at Safari for the Soul.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Marble Falls, TX and Spicewood, TX |
| Distance from Austin | 60 mins from downtown Austin, 45 mins from Fredericksburg |
| Glamping Type | Canvas safari tents and yurts |
| Features/Amenities | Electric lighting and outlets, hot tub, climate-controlled accommodations, Alexa-enabled speakers, romantic laser lights |
| Price | $150-$280 |
| Pros | Lake and river access, dog friendly |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Hiking: Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, Krause Springs swimming holes; Activities: River tubing along Colorado River, horseback riding, offroading at Hidden Falls Adventure Park, swim/kayak or boat in Lake Travis, Kayak Colorado river |
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Lucky Arrow Retreat
Each yurt at Lucky Arrow Retreat is a little round sanctuary tucked into the rugged landscape west of Austin. What absolutely charmed me about this place is the vintage vinyl record players in each yurt. Each yurt comes with its own private deck where you can watch the most incredible sunsets paint the western sky, and when those Hill Country nights get chilly (or blazing hot in summer), you’ll appreciate having both heating and AC to keep your cozy retreat perfectly comfortable.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Dripping Springs |
| Distance from Austin | 45 min |
| Glamping Type | Yurts |
| Features/Amenities | Private decks, plush robes, vinyl record players, fire pit areas, hot tubs, coffee maker |
| Price | $179-$250 |
| Pros | Kid friendly, heated pool, largest selection of yurts in Texas, unique vinyl record entertainment |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Hiking: Hill Country State Natural Area and Pedernales Falls State Park; Activities: Hamilton Pool Reserve, Jacobs Well, Austin Paintball |
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The Retreat on the Hill
The Retreat On The Hill features a clear star-gazing dome, safari tents, and tipis, making it the perfect Texas glamping staycation less than an hour from Austin.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Cottonwood Shores, Texas |
| Distance from Austin | 1 hour |
| Glamping Type | Safari-style canvas tents, transparent dome and tipis |
| Features/Amenities | Clear dome for stargazing, multiple accommodation types, fire pits and outdoor seating, Amazon Alexa bluetooth speaker(s), complimentary snacks and drinks |
| Price | $180-$320 |
| Pros | Unique variety of accommodation types, excellent stargazing opportunities, close to Austin, good for group events, 360 degree views of the Texas Hill Country, walking distance to restaurants |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Hiking: Local Hill Country trails on property |
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Johnny Yurts
Johnny Yurts in Johnson City offers luxury yurts with queen beds, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes, set on 10 acres of scenic Hill Country land.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Johnson City, Texas |
| Distance from Austin | 1 hour |
| Glamping Type | Luxury Yurts |
| Features/Amenities | Private bathrooms, full kitchenettes, cedar barrel tubs, 10 acres of property, fire pit areas |
| Price | $200-$300 |
| Pros | Unique cedar barrel tubs, close to Pedernales Falls |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Hiking: Pedernales Falls State Park nearby and hiking trails on property; Activities: Exotic Resort Zoo, kayaking in Pedernales River Nature Park |
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River Road Treehouses
There’s something magical about falling asleep to the gentle sound of flowing water while being cradled in the canopy, and waking up to watch wildlife move along the riverbanks from your private perch high above. River road Treehouses has just the setting for that experience.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Distance from Austin | 1.5 hours |
| Glamping Type | Luxury Yurts |
| Features/Amenities | Elevated treehouse accommodations, river access for swimming, private outdoor spaces, natural surroundings |
| Price | $180-$350 |
| Pros | Unique treehouse experience, river access for cooling off |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Float the Guadalupe River, boating/swimming on Canyon Lake, catch a concert at Whitewater Amphitheatre, visit Schlitterbahn water park, shop and walk around the town of Gruene |
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Mystic Quarry Resort
Mystic Quarry is located in Canyon Lake, Texas, isn’t your typical campground – it’s a full-fledged glamping resort with so many amenities and different kinds of glamping styles. They have their own waterfall, hiking/biking trails, and their highest point called ‘the quarry’ that you can explore right on the property.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Canyon Lake, Texas |
| Distance from Austin | 1 hour |
| Glamping Type | Safari Lodges, Tipis, Canvas Tents, Tiny Houses |
| Features/Amenities | Fire pit and propane grill, swimming pool, volleyball and lawn games, resident shuttle, hot tub, game room, large front porch with Adirondack chairs and loveseat |
| Price | $120-$280 |
| Pros | Excellent for families with extensive amenities, many different kinds of glamping options, nearby Canyon Lake |
| Nearby Attractions & Activities | Float the Guadalupe River, boating/swimming on Canyon Lake, catch a concert at Whitewater Amphitheatre, horseback riding nearby |
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