Texas Glamping

At Walden Retreats you can experience the joy of communing with nature without having to give up your home comforts. The retreat is located on 96 acres of prime Texas wilderness, one hour from Austin, overlooking the Pedernales River.

Here you will find beautiful safari-style tents, spaced far apart to ensure privacy and serenity.

These ultimate glamping tents each have a private deck area overlooking the river, King-size bed, private bathroom, camping kitchen and air-conditioning.

On-site activities include walking/hiking, fly-fishing, mountain biking, river tubing and much more. In addition, the camp is close to several wineries, great shopping in Fredericksburg and many other attractions.

Walden Retreats, 1388 Gibson Road, Johnson City, TX 78636, Phone: 830-321-0295

The Geronimo Creek Retreat is conveniently located just 13 miles south east of New Braunfels, where it offers a wide variety of fun activities and comfortable accommodation for a glamping vacation.

The glamping teepees are set around a spring-fed pond and each of them has two queen beds, private shower/toilet, kitchenette, TV, outdoor deck, fire pit with grill and a picnic table.

Active vacationers can look forward to enjoying swimming, free kayaking, paddle-boarding and rope-swings into the clean creek water. Other on-site activities include volley-ball, ping-pong, hot-tub, fire pits and fishing.

At the other end of the scale you could just kick back and relax as you watch the activities from your hammock.

Geronimo Creek Retreat, 2050 Laubach Road, Sequin, TX 78155, Phone: 888-993-6772

For an Eco-friendly retreat

Sinya on Lone Man Creek is probably one of the most romantic couples’ destinations in the Lone Star State.

The camp was inspired after a life-changing African Safari, and the fabulous glamping tent was sourced from South Africa and is named after a rescued orphan Elephant.

Staying at Sinya provides an outstanding glamping experience with all the frills. Your tent is furnished with beautiful bespoke furnishings including a King bed (with luxury linens), bedside tables and lamps, fully-equipped camp kitchen and an en-suite shower room.

To ensure your comfort there is air-conditioning, a ceiling fan and a wood burning stove.

Outdoors there are various seating areas, a romantic hot tub and a hammock; a short stroll will bring you to a creek-side deck ideal for yoga, fishing and kayak launching.

Sinya, Deer Lake Estates, Wimberley, TX 78676, Phone: 713-502-3997

River Road Treehouses offer visitors a whole new take on glamping. At this resort your “glamping” tent has been replaced by a fun, fully-equipped tree house. Although these are a lot more comfortable than tents, they still offer all the fun activities of a camping holiday.

The wooden tree houses are reached via an elevated boardwalk through the cedar forest.

Each house has a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, and lounge with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioner.

Each cabin has a master suite with a king bed and a loft area with several beds.

Most of the activities center on the Guadalupe River where you can enjoy tubing, swimming, kayaking and fishing.

Picnic tables and grills are set up along the banks of the river for all-day fun.

River Road Treehouses, 12660 River Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132, Phone: 800-551-6949

Located in Marfa on the high plains desert of south-western Texas, El Cosmico is a truly unique place to visit.

The campground offers glamping facilities for all tastes, including teepees, yurts, vintage trailers and safari-style tents.

All come equipped with comfortable queen beds, simple lighting, charging station and towels and linens. If you would prefer a larger suite with outdoor deck and air-conditioning you need to select a yurt or one of the trailers.

Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. Marfa is renowned for attracting many artists and there are top-class galleries to explore. Other near-by attractions include the Big Bend State and National Parks, the McDonald Observatory and much more.

El Cosmico, 802 S. Highland Avenue, Marfa, TX 79843, Phone: 432-729-1950

Taking glamping to new heights of luxury and pampering, the Wahwahtaysee Resort is located on 100 acres along the banks of the San Marcos River, one hour from both Austin and San Antonio. The property is home to just 5 glamping tents and a container cabin, which means that everyone has masses of outdoor recreational space to enjoy. The bespoke safari tents were made in South Africa and each one has been beautifully appointed to capture the essence of a glamping experience. Each tent offer a king bed with luxury linens, seating area, kitchenette and full bathroom with shower, spa bath and toilet. Outside there is a Big Green Egg for BBQ, outdoor seating and a private golf cart for exploring the estate. Gourmet DIY meal kits can be delivered to your tent.

Wahwahtaysee Resort, 17062 FM-20, Kingsbury, TX 78638, Phone: 512-412-4596

For a Luxury experience

The Liney Moon is essentially a wedding and function venue which can accommodate a fair number of guests in a variety of accommodation options.

However, the little Horseshoe Cottages and the larger Triplet Cottages can be rented individually for a family glamping weekend or vacation.

Each of these quaint little “rooms” is equipped with the King Bed, a tiny outdoor deck with chairs and necessities like a shower room, mini-fridge and a coffee maker.

The Triplet Cottages have 2 Queen Beds, 2 twins and a full-size futon. The property has an outdoor swimming pool and is located close to many local Dripping Springs attractions.

Liney Moon Hotel, 5401 W. Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, Phone: 512-954-8534

Green Acres is located on 25 lush acres in Bastrop County, just 25 miles east of Austin. The property is the ideal place for couples and families to enjoy a serene glamping weekend or an artistic retreat.

The property offers a selection of 5 individually decorated yurts which can sleep up to 4 people, depending on which one you choose.

In addition, there is an Airstream trailer for 2, the Spartan Mansion (for up to 5) and the Lodge, which can comfortable accommodate up to 6 guests. The suites all include comfortable Queen Beds, premium linens, indoor and outdoor seating and the use of clean bathhouses.

There is a vintage barn on the property which is a favorite evening meeting place for guests. In addition, everyone is welcome to use the communal outdoor kitchen.

Green Acres, Elgin, TX 78621, Phone: 512-484-7939

Guests at the Davis Ranch Retreat in central Texas can take a nostalgic journey back to their childhood days when they check into the retreats’ fabulous Tree House.

The Tree House is anchored to 4 sturdy trees and is reached via an elevated wooden walkway. Inside you will find all you need for a glamorous version of camping - a large comfortable bed, a proper shower/toilet, a coffee station and a small outdoor deck with seating, overlooking the ranch.

Guests are invited to explore the expansive ranch using your supplied silent golf cart, and to meet the many and varied ranch animals including real Texas longhorn cattle. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a communal fire pit.

Davis Ranch Retreat, 1110 Peach Creek Rd, Waelder, TX 78959, Phone: 512-921-1500

At Cypress Valley you can reconnect to your inner child as you explore a wonderful outdoor wonderland and sleep in a tree house. If that sounds a bit extreme it’s because you have not yet seen the tree houses. Built on and around ancient cypress trees, these are the tree houses of your dreams. Using solar power, the eco-friendly tree houses each have a Queen Bed and outdoor seating area, and have access to rustic ground-level restrooms. Loft Haven is a unique aerial yurt built around a tree trunk and connected to a private bathhouse and kitchen by means of a 40-ft aerial walkway. On-site activities include canopy tours, zip line and much more.

Cypress Valley, 1223 Paleface Ranch Road S, Spicewood, TX 78669, Phone: 512-264-8880