Overalls and Bird Calls

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189 reviews

· Timberwood Park, Comal, Texas

45 acres hosted by David P.

10 tent sites

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Welcome to the Cibolo Gardens Nature Preserve! Just 22 miles from downtown San Antonio, not far off of US 281, our educational homestead is an excellent place to camp. We’ve transformed 45 acres of what was once an active rock quarry just 15 years ago, into a healthy, regenerative, green space as well as an event and training venue. Our venue is nestled in the middle of the rapidly growing suburban landscape around us in north San Antonio. We purchased the property five years ago from good friends who had already started the mission of revitalizing the land. Today, 39 of the acres are in “preservation” status, which means that we are letting the natural micro-ecosystems that have developed from what remained of the quarrying activities 15 years ago to develop on their own. We hope to always keep this acreage in that status for generations to enjoy. The remaining 6 acres is wooded, where we live, have gardens, farm animals and where we interface equitably with our environment. Feel free to simply relax in the shade of the persimmon and juniper trees. Or, to add some activity to your stay, hike the varying terrain on our 45 acres, hunt for fossils in the dry creek bed, break out your tree / plant id books, or watch the wildlife (even if it’s just the chickens). Refresh by taking a dip in the above ground pool, or wash off in the outdoor cob shower. [Please be advised that besides campers, we also host homesteading, wilderness survival and herbal medicine classes on our site. So, you might have company, but you'll definitely have room for privacy. ] If you want to explore more Hill Country, nearby attractions for outdoor fun include the Guadalupe River State Park (16mi), Guadalupe Canoe Livery where you can rent tubes and kayaks on the river (16 mi) or Natural Bridge Cavern (17mi).

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98% Recommend314 ratings · 189 reviews

Camping at David's site offers a tranquil escape with plenty of amenities to make your stay comfortable. Guests appreciate the outdoor kitchen, hot shower, and the presence of friendly animals. The site strikes a good balance between a natural setting and modern conveniences, providing a relaxing experience. David's hospitality and commitment to conservation are commonly praised, creating a welcoming environment for campers.

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Valerie J.

3 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

You want to stay here!

Tent ·

North/ South Woods Tent Sites

This property was so beautiful! Highly recommend the Ashe juniper location for the farthest back and most secluded location! The woods/trees you walk through to get there is so amazing. David was such a gem giving a quick tour of the property and amenities. I’ve stayed at a few different Hipcamp locations around San Antonio, and this is by far our favorite! Will be back again!

Jose S.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Great experience!

Tent · With kids ·

North/ South Woods Tent Sites

This is our second time staying here. Me and my family absolutely love it. David is an amazing person who checks on his tenants and provides excellent services and is very communicative. We felt amazing returning to the campsite after long years! We see future trips! Thank you so much, David!

Christian B.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

North/ South Woods Tent Sites

Host was very hospitable! All the amenities made it a much easier experience for my family who was camping for the first time! Our kids loved the fossil tour! Highly recommend!!

Roxanne S.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

North/ South Woods Tent Sites

David was amazing!! My kids have never been camping and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We will definitely be going back.

Rachel O.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· November 2024

Persimmon Tent Site

Overall it was a great experience. Really cool amenities and lots of great hammock hanging trees. Unfortunately, there was quite a bit of highway noise. The dogs were also around us quite a bit, especially when food was out. Some folks might really like this, but it wasn’t ideal for us. David was very kind about getting the dogs back to their own space and was very accommodating.

Rachel E.

8 reviews

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· November 2024

My special camping spot

North/ South Woods Tent Sites

After over three dozen stays at Overalls and Bird Calls (aka Cibolo Gardens Nature Preserve), I think I'm qualified to recommend staying there. I keep going back because, not only is Dave a great host, the land is beautiful, and the amenities are convenient. There is a lot available to you if you're an inexperienced camper or if your gear fails you. The place is a hidden gem. I almost don't want to recommend it so I can keep it to myself, but it would be a shame to keep people from enjoying such a nice destination. I always return refreshed after a weekend there. Do yourself a favor and book a few days. Or more.

Location

Timberwood Park, Comal, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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