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San Antonio puts the Texas Hill Country and Fredericksburg under an hour and a half away, with Big Bend National Park realistic for a longer West Texas trip. Enter your postcode on the search page, set a collection radius, and you’ll see insured RVs, motorhomes and camper vans from owners and operators across San Antonio.
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RV, Motorhome and Camper Van Rental in San Antonio
Owners list everything from compact camper vans and Class B RVs to full-size Class A and C motorhomes, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy. See RV rental, motorhome hire and camper van hire for more on picking a size.
Where to camp near San Antonio
- Travelers World RV Resort — 30/50-amp service, paved sites near downtown.
- Tejas Valley RV Park — 104 sites including 66 pull-throughs, pool and full hookups on the far west side.
- Water View RV Park — on Calaveras Lake, full hookups with lake views.
- Alsatian RV Resort, Castroville — about 30 minutes west, full hookups with an infinity pool.
Things to see near your San Antonio pickup
The River Walk runs 15 miles through the city, with a narrated river cruise a relaxing way to see it and restaurants lining the water for most of its length. The Alamo, site of the 1836 battle and part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site, sits right in the historic district. The Pearl District, a converted 19th-century brewery complex on Museum Reach, has some of the city’s best shops, bars and restaurants if you want a livelier stop.
Best road trips from San Antonio
- Fredericksburg and the Hill Country — about 80 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes, 1–3 days of German-Texan heritage towns and Hill Country wineries.
- Austin — about 80 miles north, 1–2 days.
- Big Bend National Park — about 430 miles, 7–8 hours, 4–6 days. Rugged West Texas desert along the Rio Grande, one of the least-visited and darkest-sky national parks in the country.
Parking and camping around San Antonio
Texas’s strong private property laws mean there’s very little public land immediately around San Antonio, so free dispersed camping close to the city is limited — most overnight RV parking here comes with a fee at a proper campground. Out toward the Hill Country, some river towns like Junction allow limited free riverfront parking, and truck stops or certain retailers may permit a single overnight stay without hookups. Most established parks — including the San Antonio KOA with its fenced dog play area — welcome pets on a leash, sometimes with a small nightly fee.
When to travel
Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons around San Antonio and the Hill Country, with bluebonnets in bloom from March into April. Summer brings high heat, and Big Bend is best visited outside the peak summer months when desert temperatures are more manageable.
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RV rental San Antonio — FAQs
Where can I pick up an RV near San Antonio?
Owners list vehicles across greater San Antonio and into the Hill Country. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
Can I boondock or dry camp near San Antonio?
Not really close to the city — Texas has very little public land nearby, so free dispersed camping is limited. Options open up further out toward the Hill Country, but a paid campground is the reliable choice near San Antonio itself.
How do I pay Texas toll roads around San Antonio in a rental RV?
Texas toll roads are electronic, and untagged vehicles are billed by invoice at higher rates with added fees. TxDOT notes that most rental agencies handle tolls through third-party companies such as PlatePass and Highway Toll Administration, usually charging fees to the card used to rent the vehicle. Ask the owner how tolls are billed before you set off, or plan a route that avoids toll roads. See TxDOT paying tolls.
Do I need to book a campsite at Guadalupe River State Park near San Antonio?
Yes, it is wise to. Guadalupe River State Park is about 30 miles from San Antonio, with 85 water and electric campsites, and the park says it often reaches capacity and highly recommends reservations for camping and day use. Its busiest season runs from March to November, so book well ahead for spring weekends and school holidays. Reserve through the Texas Parks and Wildlife page.