21 acres hosted by John C.
1 lodging site · 8 RV/tent sites
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98% Recommend282 ratings · 242 reviews
John's campground near San Marcos is noted for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, with visitors enjoying the open skies and starry nights. Reviews consistently highlight John's friendly and helpful nature, ensuring campers feel welcome and well-supported during their stay. Many appreciate the clean and well-maintained sites, complete with fire pits and ample tent space. A few comments mention the rocky terrain, but the overall experience remains positive, with guests eager to return.
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Jacob F.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
Twisted Oaks campsites
Great land, beautiful scenery, very accommodating host! 10/10
Taylor K.
5 reviews
No frills car camping, highly recommended! John’s land is beautiful and has many sites to choose from with flat places for tents, fire ring, tables and chairs. John is friendly and so are his dogs. He’s done a lot of DIY projects like an outdoor shower, bucket flush toilet, disc golf holes (bring your own discs) and has a few campers, a dump truck and other equipment on site that might not feel like pure nature but it didn’t bother me. If you want a true “pristine natural area” look elsewhere but for weekend car campers it’s a great place. Firewood available on site. 15 mins from downtown.
Patrick F.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
Twisted Oaks campsites
John had great communication throughout the entire process. Easy access and comfortable site. Will use this campsite again.
Freddie G.
1 year on Hipcamp
John was an amazing host and a great guy! This was my first time solo camping as a college student and he went above and beyond with making me feel welcomed on his beautiful property. From the extensive care he puts into this place to his friendly demeanor he was one of the best hosts I’ve ever had ! All the sites he offered were well maintained and you could tell he truly cared for preserving the nature here. He went as far as to check on me here in there while also giving me space to be secluded in my own little world of nature. Also only being 15 mins away from the city of San Marcos was a definite plus. I can’t write everything good I wanna say but not one negative or complaint from my side everything about this place is amazing!
Morgan A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
We had such a great stay! John was extremely helpful during our time on this beautiful property, and so were his two sweet dogs who came to say hello! Such a peaceful and quiet spot to spend a long weekend at. Highly recommend staying here! Thank you so much John!
Kevin M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
Twisted Oaks campsites
Camping on John’s land was nice and convenient for what we were doing in San Marcos. We enjoyed the disc golf baskets, accessible firewood on site, and “kitchen” area at the site
Location
San Marcos, Hays, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Sana, 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 John C.
Joined in June 2020Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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