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Laf ranch

99%

133 reviews

· Medina, Bandera, Texas

1100 acres hosted by Fritz F.

1 lodging site · 26 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

Fritz is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

1100 acres of gorgeous natural land at the headwaters of the Medina River. Crystal clear and clean spring feed water. Fourth-generation family owners. Remote camping. Very private with plenty of varied terrain for hiking swimming, tubing, biking or just hanging out in a hammock enjoying the breeze and peace and quiet. About 2 miles as a crow flies from Lost Maples State Park. You drive through a 13,000-acre ranch to get to us. We are at the end of a dead-end road with one way in and one way out. NO FISHING Free firewood for use during your stay and can make a good deal if you want to take some home! As our topo map shows we have a wide variety of terrain ranging from steep cliffs with huge views to shady canyons. The river cuts through the middle of the place and is surrounded by four hills that each have their unique characteristics ranging from flat oak-covered to rocky steep ridges. I guarantee you will find beauty all around. We do have a couple of fun areas to try your 4-wheel drive out. Please dont make your own....stay on trails. There are plenty of places to swim. When the Ladder is reserved, you may not swim there. Please be respectful. We have 1.5 miles of both sides of the river so plenty of places to swim. It varies a lot in depth and width over the ranch. Every camp spot has access to all the swimming holes except the ladder when it is booked. The main swimming holes are-- 1. Below the Green Cabin 2. Another my brother likes that has a cypress tree submerged you can sit on he calls the 1000 waterfalls 3. big pond Follow us on Instagram and FB for updates, events and discounts. I make a point to provide discounts to repeat campers. Just reach out to me when you are interested in coming. https://www.instagram.com/lafranchtx/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568080263642 If you would like to see a videos from camper see below https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://youtu.be/-cWUlU8l9yI?si=bvq3IBDWp4h_GrdZ__;!!P5FZM7ryyeY!WgQmrFG0RGV_QYIvXYcnQeiuYLpvkktJkpsJD7GwAk6mmI4_e1nNqrnsmUN6tko8QVwiAOJyOA8HymhlLP7b$ https://youtu.be/OydUiRVi8V8 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jH09fJLR0dE

Activities

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Natural features

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99% Recommend157 ratings · 133 reviews

Baustin S.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

The Teepee

We had an amazing time on this little birthday getaway! We enjoyed every moment of exploring and taking in all the beautiful views. The peace, quiet, and ability to relax were exactly what we needed. We’d like to thank the owner and encourage everyone else to come see it for themselves!

Andrea C.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Big Pond Campsite

Tent ·

Big Pond Tent Site

We had the best time! The host, Fritz was so helpful and met us at our location. We loved our spot and set up camp in a different way with our tent across the pond! We enjoyed hiking with our dogs and they were finally worn out! Such a beautiful place. Breath taking and so nice to leave all of our work/real life behind and just relax!

Oscar G.

7 reviews

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· March 2025

The Ridge

Tent · With pets ·

The Ridge

One of the best Hipcamp spots! Fritz thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful property. We are already planning to book our next trip out there.

Rafael B.

3 reviews

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· February 2025

Back to the paradise

Tent ·

Big Pond Tent Site

This is the second visit to Mr Fritz property. The first time we stayed at the Ladder Swimming Hole, we loved. We were amazed by the beauty and privacy of the Big Pond Tent Site, it is simply gorgeous! The experience of having the entire site including the pond and surroundings is perfect. The water is so clean that looks like the boat is floating in the air. The golden hours the water turns into a giant mirror, reflecting the trees. We were thinking to ourselves about what other camping would big such amazing experience. Mr Fritz’s hospitality was fantastic from the check in through the checkout. We will certainly come back.

Austen U.

2 reviews

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· February 2025

Escape to Fritz’s Hidden Haven

19 ft travel trailer ·

The Big Pond Big Camping Spot

Fritz’s ranch isn’t the sort of place you stumble upon; it’s the kind of spot people mention with a slight squint, as though guarding a secret they’re not entirely sure they should be sharing. What he’s offering is more than just a piece of Texas Hill Country. It’s the kind of place that resets your internal clock, whether you wanted it reset or not. Getting to the ranch is an adventure in and of itself, assuming your idea of adventure includes bouncing across multiple creek crossings while your GPS has a minor existential crisis. But then you see the views. You leave the banal world of highways and gas stations into a terrain that feels at once eternal and vividly present. Each turn offers a fresh perspective, not just visually but existentially, as though the land is gently reminding you that wonder is not a rare commodity but a renewable one. If you are hesitating to book, it suggests either a tragic lack of imagination or a fear of happiness. But, and this is crucial, understand that this is a privilege, not a transaction. The implicit social contract here is one of reverence: treat the land and Fritz's generosity with the kind of respect that ensures this door remains open, because experiences like this, once lost, tend to stay lost.

Craig R.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

13 ft campervan ·

The Ridge

Great escape! Words cannot describe it. Fritz was a perfect host.

Location

Medina, Bandera, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, 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