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Low Gear Farmstead

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· Menard, Menard, Texas

75 acres hosted by Logan B.

6 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

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.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

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.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Field

Farm

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1218 ratings · 612 reviews

Lb F.recommends

November 8, 2024

Orchard Falls

Orchard Falls at Low Gear was a DREAM. The river right next to the campsite? unreal. Bjorn the dog was so sweet. We loved everything about this place!

Ken L.recommends

October 29, 2024

Skyview

Great spot

Just had a great trip staying at sky view. It’s perfect access to the water and we were able to kayak pretty far as well as 2 small falls that the kids floated down. Beautiful area and Logan and their family were great people.

Candys W.recommends

October 26, 2024

Orchard Falls

Secret paradise by the river

Such a beautiful and pristine area. Loved the solitude and having a price of paradise to myself. Very grounding and relaxing. Logan is a great host that cares about your experience.

Matt M.recommends

October 26, 2024

Orchard Falls

One of the best spots on hipcamp. Incredibly peaceful. Love the river access! Logan is a great host!

Matt M.recommends

October 26, 2024

Orchard Hilltop

Very private and peaceful. One of my favorite camping spots

Matt M.recommends

October 21, 2024

Orchard Falls

Great as always. Peaceful and secluded. Will miss Bjorn!

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

Hosted by Logan B.

Joined in April 2017

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