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Hill Country Heaven

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· Dripping Springs, Hays, Texas · 5 acres
Hosted by Jack H.
2 tent sites
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Our property was part of the original Oneil homestead. The Oneil family settled the area. In fact, their old Model T used to sit in our meadow. There is a spring fed creek which flows into the pond. Learn more about this land: We have ample areas on our ten acres to pitch your tent, with the best areas being by the pond and meadow below the house. These are all an easy walk from the main house. The pond is great to swim in, when full (a seasonal thing depending on how much rain we have had) and there are fantastic views, and lots of wildlife . And the star gazing is unmatched! There is a picnic table, grill and porch swing down by the pond where you camp. There is so much to do around Dripping Springs, including Perdenales State Park, great swimming, breweries, wineries and distilleries, as well as great shopping. You will have all the privacy and solitude you could want as well while camping. While firewood is not provided per se, it essentially is, as there is plenty around to be picked up with minimal effort. We have ample areas on our ten acres to pitch your tent, with the best areas being by the pond and meadow below the house. These are all an easy walk from the main house. The pond is great to swim in, when full (a seasonal thing depending on how much rain we have had) and there are fantastic views, and lots of wildlife . And the star gazing is unmatched! There is a picnic table and porch swing down by the pond where you camp. There is so much to do around Dripping Springs, including Perdenales State Park, great swimming, breweries, wineries and distilleries, as well as great shopping. You will have all the privacy and solitude you could want as well while camping. While firewood is not provided per se, it essentially is, as there is plenty around to be picked up with minimal effort.
What to expect
Tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
9 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firepit, private. There is a wonderful pond by the best camping areas. In fact you can camp right next to it! 10 acres to hike, and abundant wildlife to see. The fire-ring is in front of the pond at the end of the chip-sealed road. The grill and some folding chairs and a folding table are by the pond under a tarp, as is the picnic table.
Pets allowed
Off leash. Fine to have them off leash down by the pond/best camping areas. if you are up by the house, probably a good idea to keep on leash, as we have dogs.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Spigot, hose, bottled water or jugs. We have a hose up at the house, so you can fill water jugs, so please bring some. The best camping is down by the pond, so you have to come up to the house to fill them, or fill them on the way down.
Bins available
Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. There is a bin down by the pond, but we have ample trash bin for pickup at the entrance to our property, so please bring with you and dispose of when leaving. We do have a compost bin, so compostable matter can be put in there should you so desire. It is by the garden off the main drive on the way in.
Cooking equipment present
Bbq
Picnic table present
The picnic table is down by the pond, as is The grill and some folding chairs and a folding table under a tarp. Please put back and cover when you leave.
No showers
Bathe in lake. You can also use the outstide hose with sprayer by the house.
No wifi

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
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94%
34 Ratings · 31 reviews
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Chris B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· July 2020
Drop “Heaven” from the name
Group trip
Pros: It's a beautiful area. Jack was incredibly helpful. Cons: The campsite isn't maintained, high grass everywhere and no flat spots for tents. There is no pond to speak of. Describing the pond as “not full” is an understatement. All things considered, we thought the rate was way high for this campsite. The rate is $75 per night for the first two people and $25 for each additional per person.
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Ryan H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
Fun, clean, and quick trip if you are around Austin.
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Chris L.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
Beautiful Landscape
We had a great time at this camp site.
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Michael N.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2020
Great stay. Had a amazing spot on top of a cliff side looking over the hills. Nice cool breeze, bugs were at a minimum.
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Sam R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2020
Beautiful little private getaway
Jack was super communitive and sweet. The spot was private and beautiful a perfect little getaway from austin.
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David A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2020
We enjoyed our stay! Jack was a great host and communication was great. We were asked to not use the pond location because of the Air B&B folks that were staying at the house. Little bit of a bummer, as we wanted to use the tables and the pond.. so for $50 a night, it was a little high to car camp with really no amenities. Jack did give us the option to refund our money, but we had already committed to camping at that location. All in all, great property and great host. Just wish the price was a little more reasonable for car camping.
Location
Dripping Springs, Hays, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jack H.

Joined in April 2017
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