Low Gear Farmstead

99%

645 reviews

· Menard, Menard, Texas

75 acres hosted by Logan B.

6 motorhome/tent pitches · 1 tent pitch

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Texas: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Get into low gear and enjoy the slow pace and peace of our little working farm on the edge of the hill country. Low Gear Farmstead's 75 acres border the lovely San Saba River, providing campers the opportunity to swim, wade, fish and paddle. Farm animals including dairy goats, chickens, and horses inhabit the property, but wildlife such as deer, wild turkey, ringtail, fox and armadillo is also abundant. Bird watchers will be delighted at the diversity of birds, especially in spring. Don't forget to look up at night as our dark skies provide excellent stargazing on clear nights and a very visible Milky Way. We limit the number of campsites and spread them out so that campers may enjoy privacy and seclusion. Campsites are provided with compost toilets and most sites also have a fire ring. 4WD is not required unless we have had heavy rains, otherwise most vehicles, except very low clearance ones, do fine. The nearest town, Menard, is about a 12 minute drive from the property and has a grocery store, gas stations, a couple restaurants, a pub and a bakery. Lovers of history might enjoy visiting the Presidio de San Saba, about 20 minutes from the farm, as well as the historic Pioneers Rest Cemetery in town. Low Gear Farmstead is a safe, welcoming space for queers and POC.

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99% Recommend1260 Ratings · 645 reviews

David C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Ipen sky with animals

Tent ·

Skyview

Great place !! Wife and i got the Skyview spot and the stars at night were amazing ! Sadly it was super windy that day so there were loads of dust blowing from the spot. Super primitive spots , with outhouse and besr part it was right next to the river ! Cold and enjoyable! They have aome farm animals along with doggies that passed by to say hi .

Sam T.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

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Tent · With pets ·

Orchard Hilltop

This was such a nice place! Beautiful land. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. My car battery died and they kindly came to our site and jumped us. Their sweet dog also came and hung out with us for the evening!! Would definitely come back and definitely recommend to others!

Traylor C.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

16 ft car · With pets ·

River View

Had a great night staying right by the river and could hear water all night. Bjørn the resident dog stayed with us most of the night and was so sweet! Would definitely come back!

David S.

4 reviews

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· March 2025

Our home in nature!

Tent · With kids ·

Orchard Hilltop

We love staying at Lowgear. The river offers cool fun, fishing, boating, swimming. Lots of areas to investigate and enjoy birdwatching walks. Friendly helpful host, Logan and Gear will make you very welcome and share their local knowledge. Menard has a public pool open in summer and Menard Station offers cheap ice, water and coffee for a donation. A great place to unwind.

Joseph L.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Camping by the river!

Tent · With kids ·

Orchard Falls

Camping at the Lowgear Farmstead was super peaceful! The campsite Orchard Falls was very nice and secluded there is a river that runs right near the site and the waterfall will literally put you to sleep with how peaceful it sounds. Directions to the property were very easy to get to and the owner was very nice and responsive. As long as you respect their property they'll respect you and you can have all the peace and quiet you want. There is an outhouse available if you need. They have a very nice pup that showed up to our campsite in the morning while we were making breakfast we gave him a few sausages and he hung around with us for a little while! 😁 He even walked us out when we left! Will come back!

Matt M.

7 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Orchard Falls

Great as always! My favorite place to camp. Calm, quiet, and relaxing.

Location

Menard, Menard, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking