10 Top Spots for Glamping in Texas
Glamour under the stars:
Discover the best Glamping Resorts in Texas and enjoy mother nature in style.
G is for Glamour: what is glamping all about?
If you are into sleeping under the stars but not necessarily into sleeping ON the floor, Glamping is for you!
Glamping allows you to enjoy all the perks of camping without skipping comfort.
Yep, you can soak in nature, enjoy solitude, roast s’mores under the stars… but still end the night in a comfy and cozy bed.
Glamping is a unique type of getaway and an increasingly popular way of immersing in nature.
Glamping options range from simple to extremely luxurious. But all will include a real bed, electricity, and other modern life amenities.
On the high-end side of glamping, you will find options offering air-conditioning, jaw-dropping décor, and even a hot tub under the stars!
Tent Glamping: the ultimate Glamping experience.
You can Glamp in a yurt, teepee, treehouse, airstream, and even in cabins.
Basically, almost any type of structure can be turned into a Glamping spot, as long as it is unique and surrounded by gorgeous nature.
However, the most sought-after type of Glamping is tent glamping, including yurts, teepees (or tipis), safari tents, dome tents, bell tents, and other very creative designs.
And this is what we will be covering in this article: Texas’s most amazing Tent Glamping spots guaranteed to transform your next weekend escape into an unforgettable experience.
But are there any cool spots for Glamping in Texas?
Tons! Texas is home to utterly amazing Glamping Spots. Seriously. You would not believe in what is out there waiting to be discovered by you!
From stunning luxurious yurts to charming teepees and even a bubble (!), in this article, you will find a selection of the 10 most unique places for Glamping in Texas, offering different levels of luxury and amenities.
Sounds fun?
Here the best spots for glamping in Texas and the best things to do near them:
Glen Rose
Distance: 85 miles/ 1 h 30 min from Dallas
For the ultimate upscale camping experience, head to The Glamp at Skybox Cabins in Glen Rose.
These fully furnished and air-conditioned bell tents with a private deck and firepit, nestled in 50 acres of private land, will provide you with all of the comfort and privacy you need to spend an unforgettable weekend glamping in the woods.
Only 1h30 driving from Dallas, The Glamp is one of Texas’s best Glamping spots for a quick weekend getaway from the city.
The property also offers cabins, treehouses, and camping spots.
Things to Do in Glen Rose
The best things to do in Glen Rose include beautiful Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, among other attractions you can find in this post.
Seguin
Distance: 250 miles/ 3 h 30 min from Dallas
Geronimo Creek Retreat is an amazing and laid-back glamping resort in Texas, filled with outdoor fun.
Near New Braunfels and Gruene, its location makes it an outstanding glamping destination in the Texas Hill Country.
Geronimo Creek features a spring-fed crystal clear creek with private access for fishing, swimming, rope swinging, and paddling (free kayak and paddleboards available for guests).
The resort also offers common areas, such as a game room, hot tub, volleyball & basketball courts, and a frisbee golf course.
Their beautiful teepees, perfect for Texas glamping, are fully furnished and air-conditioned. And have a great outdoor area facing a pond, equipped with a fire pit and grill.
Glamping cabins and treehouses are also available onsite.
Things to Do in Gruene and New Braunfels
New Braunfels is famous for its top-notch waterpark Schlitterbahn.
And for beautiful public parks along the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers – Texans flock there every summer for river-tubing.
Cypress Bend Park, River Acres Park, and Landa Park are the best places to enjoy a day by the river there.
The town of German roots is also not far from beautiful Natural Bridge Caverns.
Gruene Historic District, 20 minutes driving from the property and one of Texas’s most charming and vibrant small towns, is another must-visit in the area.
Find the best things to do in Gruene and surroundings in this post.
Round Top
Distance: 215 miles/ 3 h 30 min from Dallas
Rancho Pillow, a magic retreat-style ranch nestled in tiny and artsy Round Top, is one of Texas’s quirkiest glamping spots.
It offers unique, colorful, and gorgeous accommodations, including a beautiful teepee perfect for glamping in the Texas Hill Country.
Rancho Pillow features luxurious and unique amenities.
Such as a bathhouse with pedestal tubs to soak under the stars, a heated saltwater pool, a poetry library, and a treehouse for little guests.
Besides tons of outdoor space to engage in fun activities!
Best Things to Do in Round Top
Twice a year (spring and fall), Round Top hosts the famous Round Top Antiques Fair that completely changes this otherwise tranquil tiny town’s landscape and vibe.
Try to visit on the week of the event, and make sure to read this post to find all the best things to do on a glamping trip to Round Top.
Dripping Springs
Distance: 220 miles/ 3 h 30 min from Dallas
Lucky Arrow Retreat is an amazing place to stay and unwind in the Texas Hill Country. It offers 10 yurts (the most in Texas) for the ultimate glamping experience.
And also cabins, porch houses, and a ranch house for larger groups.
Onsite amenities include a BYOB beer garden, seasonal swimming pool, and a nature-themed kids’ area.
The retreat offers fun excursions in a Land Cruise Troop to local wineries, distilleries, breweries, restaurants, and stunning local nature destinations.
Best Things to Do in Dripping Springs and Surroundings
Outstanding attractions surround Lucky Arrow Retreat.
In less than 30 minutes driving from the property, you can reach a handful of Texas nature gems, such as Pedernales Falls State Park, Hamilton Pool, Westcave Preserve, Reimers Ranch – perfect for stargazing! – and Jacobs Well.
Shady Llama, a laid-back beer and wine garden where you can feed donkeys and llamas, is another must-visit in the area.
Discover in this post the best things to do in the Dripping Springs and Wimberley surroundings to plan your trip.
Spicewood
Distance: 215 miles/ 3 h 30 min from Dallas
If you are looking for a treehouse adventure in Texas, this is the place to go!
Cypress Valley offers unique and absolutely charming treehouses right in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Including incredible Lofhaven, an aerial yurt connected through a suspension bridge to a bathhouse featuring a waterfall tub – can you imagine that?!
The property offers a canopy course, a lakeside pool, a spring-fed creek and pond, and hammocks for the ultimate chill-out experience under the stars.
Best Things to Do in Spicewood and Surroundings
Cypress Valley is nestled in a beautiful part of the Texas Hill Country.
The property is about 10 minutes away from gorgeous Krause Springs, one of Texas’s top swimming holes, and from Muleshoe Bend Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, and boating.
Spicewood Vineyards and Stonehouse Vineyard are 10 minutes away from the property as well and are great destinations for wine tastings and tours.
Cypress Valley is also a short 20-minute drive to beautiful Pace Bend Park by the Colorado River.
And if you’re willing to drive a little further, Hamilton Pool, Westcave Preserve, Inks Lake, Longhorn Caverns, Pedernales Falls are all within a 35 to 50 minutes driving range.
Kingsbury
Distance: 240 miles/ 3 h 25 min from Dallas
Located by the beautiful San Marcos River, Son’s Blue River Camp is an outstanding camping resort in the Texas Hill Country.
Their glamping tent cabins, fully furnished and air-conditioned, feature all the amenities needed to spend a night under the stars without compromising comfort.
The property is home to an amazing riverside gravel beach with rustic and charming cabanas and offers activities like tubing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and beach volleyball.
For those looking for an authentic Texan tubing adventure, this is the ideal place.
Tubing rentals, kayak rentals, and shuttles are available onsite. And the river crossing the property is family-friendly, gorgeous, and not subject to seasonal droughts like some of its peers.
Best Things to Do in Kingsbury and Surroundings
Tube, kayak, roast s’mores, relax under the stars. Repeat.
Son’s Blue River Camp is a destination in itself, and immersing in nature and enjoying the beautiful outdoors is what it is all about.
But while there, make sure to visit Lockhart, the “Barbecue Capital of Texas.”
It is only a short 20-minute drive from Son’s Blue River Camp and home to Texas’s most traditional and best barbecue joints. A rite of passage any Texan or outsider must try at least once in a lifetime.
Wimberley
Distance: 240 miles/ 3 h 45 min from Dallas
If you are looking for a glamping retreat in Texas and a weekend escape like no other, look no further.
Collective Hill Country offers a transformative and immersive experience with superb views, delicious cuisine, and a top-notch wellness program.
Their luxury summit tents feature all amenities you would expect to find in a hi-end hotel room, plus a private deck overlooking the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
Your stay includes complimentary farm-to-table breakfast and artisanal s’mores.
And you can choose from a handful of amazing wellness activities to engage in, such as yoga/ pilates classes, meditation sessions, private gourmet experiences, horseback riding, hiking, and electric bike tours.
Best Things to Do in Wimberley
Collective Hill Country is right off Wimberley, an incredibly charming small town surrounded by beautiful nature.
Jacobs Well and the Blue Hole Regional Park are must-visits there.
Canyon Lake
Distance: 245 miles/ 3 h 45 min from Dallas
Located right off the Guadalupe River and only 5 minutes away from pristine Canyon Lake, Mystic Quarry is a superb glamping destination in Texas.
Their Nomadic Tipis combine the rustic charm of native primal structures with modern living comfort, and the glamping resort offers tons of activities and amenities to entertain you during your stay.
A swimming pool, a hot tub, hiking and biking trails, a game room, a volleyball court, and dog parks are some of the amazing things you can expect to find there.
Mystic Quarry also offers cabins, tiny houses, and campsites. Its prime location, surrounded by beautiful nature makes it an excellent option for those looking for a glamping adventure in Texas.
Best Things to Do in Canyon Lake
Touring Canyon Lake Gorge, exploring Canyon Lake Overlook Park, and paddling or tubing the Guadalupe River are some must-try activities in the area.
Gruene, one of Texas’s most charming and lively small towns, home to the oldest dance hall in the state, is only a short 15-minute drive from the resort and offers amazing leisure activities as well.
Read this post for the best things to do in Gruene and plan your glamping trip to this beautiful portion of the Texas Hill Country.
Marfa
Distance: 520 miles/ 7 h 45 min from Dallas
El Cosmico is one of Texas’s most unique destinations.
A communal retreat featuring quirky accommodations, including fully furnished yurts, safari tents and teepees for an elevated camping experience.
It also has vintage trailers, campsites, and brand-new and unique micro-home Cosmic Kasita.
El Cosmico offers a more laid-back glamping experience, with basic modern amenities to provide comfort without compromising the bohemian vibe and simplicity it stands for.
Located in the desert right off Marfa, it is a place to unwind and disconnect from the outer world while engaging in hands-on workshops and events and enjoying life’s simple pleasures.
Best Things to Do in Marfa
Stargazing, biking in the desert, and watching jaw-dropping sunsets and sunrises are amazing things to do at El Cosmico.
As well as exploring Marfa, Texas’s most eccentric travel destination. For the best things to do in Marfa, check this post.
Terlingua, Texas
Distance: 575 miles/ 8 h 30 min from Dallas
Photo credit: Nicola Gell (The Bubble) and Basecamp Terlingua.
I don’t know about your travel bucket list, but sleeping in a bubble in the middle of the desert in a ghost town near Big Bend National Park is definitively on mine!
Basecamp Terlingua is a phenomenal destination for glamping in Texas. You cannot beat its prime location – only 10 minutes’ driving from fantastic Big Bend National Park – and the unique accommodations offered there.
Staying at their bubbles, tipis, lotus tents, retro trailers, casitas, or campsites is a magic glamping experience.
Pair it with the most incredible sunrises, sunsets, and star-filled skies, and you have a winning destination for glamping in West Texas.
Best Things to Do in Terlingua
Terlingua is a scenic ghost town only 10 minutes away from the Big Bend National Park, the most remote National Park in the US, and a Texas nature gem. In this post, you find some of the best things to do there.
Explore the Big Bend and then recharge at Basecamp Terlingua, stargazing, roasting s’mores in the firepits, and soaking into a hot tub under the stars (bubble guests only).
Summing Up
Texas glamping at its best
This post covered Texas’s top glamping resorts and the best things to do near each of them.
Skybox Cabins, Geronimo Creek Retreat, Rancho Pillow, Lucky Arrow Retreat, Cypress Valley, Son’s Blue River Camp, Collective Hill Country, Mystic Quarry Resort, El Cosmico, and Basecamp Terlingua are our recommended destinations for glamping in Texas.
Outstanding places 1h30 to 8h30 driving from Dallas, offering unparalleled experiences and surrounded by must-visit nature spots.
Plan you glamping escape in Texas
Ready to hit the road? Plan ahead!
Glamping is an increasingly popular way of traveling, and the most sought-after glamping spots have to be reserved months in advance.
Choose your favorite destination, roll up your sleeves and get busy planning your next glamping vacation in Texas!
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