“There are thousands of incredible places to camp on Hipcamp, so being recognized in the Awards is a genuinely high bar,” said Alyssa Ravasio, CEO and Founder of Hipcamp, in a release<\/a>. “These are places that have earned exceptional feedback again and again, and we\u2019re excited to give the Hosts behind them the recognition they deserve.”<\/p>\n North Texans will recognize one winner on the list: Llama Land Ranch in Tool, a property<\/a> just a short drive from Fort Worth where llamas and other wildlife roam free on 101 acres of land. Earlier this summer, the ranch was named one of America’s 50 favorite camping spots<\/a>, thanks to its affordability and variety of campsites, which are a mix of tent-only, RV\/tent, and RV-only sites.<\/p>\n “From the moment we arrived, everything felt peaceful, welcoming, and thoughtfully set up,” wrote one reviewer. “The campsite itself is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained, with just the right balance between comfort and nature. Waking up to the fresh air and scenic surroundings was incredibly relaxing. The highlight, of course, was the llamas\u2014they were adorable, friendly, and added such a special touch to the entire stay.”<\/p>\n Campers that recommend the ranch don’t only rave about the llamas. Many reviews also praise the owner, Judy, whose family has owned the property for almost 40 years.<\/p>\n “Judy was a fantastic host \u2014 kind, responsive, and clearly passionate about what she\u2019s created,” the review continued. “She made sure we had everything we needed and offered helpful tips to make the most of our visit. If you\u2019re looking for something different from a typical camping trip, this is the perfect spot.”<\/p>\n Fort Worth travelers that want to venture deep into the woods of East Texas can book a private yurt at The Ranch at Beulah. This expansive ranch<\/a> is located in Elkhart, about 150 miles southeast of Fort Worth, or a 2.5-hour drive away. Campers can roam the ranch trails, fish or swim in the nearby creeks, play a game at the volleyball pit, practice their aim at the tomahawk throwing range, or bake a delicious pizza in the outdoor kitchen equipped with a pizza oven.<\/p>\n Yurts range from $150-$204 per night, and reviewers highlight that the ranch is great for families, kids, and pets.<\/p>\n “We had a great weekend get-away from the city,” one review said. “Noah made us feel so welcome and we had everything we needed. The dogs had a fun time and we enjoyed listening to the frogs serenade us at night.”<\/p>\n The other award-winning best places to camp in the Lone Star State are:<\/p>\n Hill Country Nature Retreat<\/a>, BlancoBoulderdash Cabin & Camping<\/a>, BanderaCamping Near Hamilton Pool<\/a>, Dripping SpringsRiver Grove Campground<\/a>, GonzalesLaf Ranch<\/a>, MedinaCircle C CampGrounds<\/a>, Montgomery5D Ranch<\/a>, NavasotaColorado RiverBend Retreat<\/a>, SmithvilleThe Best Dam Spot<\/a>, StaplesTemple of the Bird<\/a>, Terlingua<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A dozen outdoorsy sites scattered throughout Texas’ vast landscape have been crowned the best places to camp in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":458382,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[7082,78064,24347,116,118,117,145156,6208,11700],"class_list":["post-458381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fort-worth","tag-awards","tag-campgrounds","tag-camping","tag-fort-worth","tag-fort-worth-headlines","tag-fort-worth-news","tag-hipcamp","tag-travel","tag-vacation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/458381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=458381"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/458381\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/458382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=458381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=458381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=458381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Llama](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/llama-land-ranch-in-tool-outside-dallas.jpg\")