Cabins & RV Sites Near San Antonio, TX
Trade the city for real log cabins, full-hookup RV sites and dark Hill Country skies, about 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio.
Check Availability & BookThe Hill Country Weekend Just Outside San Antonio
San Antonio has the Alamo, the River Walk, world-class food and thousands of hotel rooms. What it does not have is quiet. Al's Hideaway is where San Antonians and visitors go when they want the Hill Country instead: 13 handcrafted log cabins, 10 full-hookup RV sites and 9 cowboy campsites on 20 acres in Pipe Creek, about 45 minutes from downtown.
We are not a hotel, and that is the point. There are no hallways or parking-lot views: two creeks, a pool, wildlife, and one of the darkest sky corridors in Central Texas. Jennifer and Gordon, the owners, are both certified San Antonio Hospitality Champions through Visit San Antonio, so we take being a great host to San Antonio's visitors seriously.
San Antonio Hotel or Hill Country Cabin?
How staying in the city compares with staying out here.
| Option | What you get | Best for / trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel in San Antonio | A room in or near downtown, with the River Walk, dining and attractions close by | Best when you are on a packed city itinerary with no car. City rates, city noise, and limited room for pets |
| Vacation rental in the city | An apartment or house, often in a neighborhood | Good for groups. Parking, house rules and cleaning fees vary |
| RV park near San Antonio | A pad with hookups, often near the highway | Fine for a night; check shade, spacing and whether it feels like a getaway |
| Al's Hideaway | 13 handcrafted log cabins (four one-bedroom cabins have full kitchens), 10 full-hookup RV sites, 9 cowboy campsites — on 20 acres with a pool and two creeks | Couples, international visitors, church groups, reunions, riders and RVers who want space and quiet. Not walkable to a town center; you drive in (about 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio) |
Why San Antonio Guests Choose Al's Hideaway
Who drives out from San Antonio, and why.
About 45 minutes away
Close enough to spend a day at the Alamo or the River Walk and be back for the stars. Far enough to switch off completely.
See the city and the cowboy way
Stay in one place and see both sides of Texas: San Antonio's missions and River Walk, and 15 minutes the other way, Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World, with rodeos, longhorns and horseback riding.
Couples from the city
Trade sirens and traffic for a porch, two creeks and dark skies. A real getaway without a long drive or a plane ticket.
Church groups & reunions
Bring your congregation, small group or the whole reunion out of the city. Cabins, RV sites and campsites share one property with a pavilion and outdoor kitchen. See our event venue.
Riders & RVers
An easy ride out of San Antonio into the Hill Country. 10 full-hookup pull-through RV sites (20/30/50 amp) — see RV sites & camping and motorcycle & touring stays.
Trusted by locals
4.9 stars from 555+ Google reviews, TACO Accommodations of the Year 2024 and Visit San Antonio Hospitality Champions.
Why Guests Come Out Here: Unplug, Meet the Animals, Feel the Cowboy Heritage
Al's Hideaway is where people come to slow down and to do things they cannot do in the city.
No traffic, no car horns, no sirens. Two creeks, a pool, one of the darkest sky corridors in Central Texas, and a short walk to the store for morning coffee and breakfast.
See the log cabins →Pet Highland cows, feed camels and kangaroos, and meet capybaras, wallabies and alpacas at working farms right here in Pipe Creek.
Highland cows →Camel farm →
Exotic animal encounters →
Ride horses, meet Texas longhorns, and catch rodeo season and Bandera's Round Up weekend, all a short drive from your cabin.
Horseback riding & longhorns →Bandera Round Up →
Scenic drives →
Plan a Day in San Antonio, Then Come Home to the Hill Country
Many guests split their stay: a day in San Antonio (Visit San Antonio's trip planner is a great place to start), then back to the ranch for the pool, the creeks and the stars. In winter, see our Christmas lights and parades guide for Boerne, Bandera and San Antonio events.
Bandera's Main Street, scenic drives, horseback riding and river tubing are all closer to us than to the city. See the full Hill Country area guide.
Everything You Need, Already Here
Pool, creeks, pavilion, outdoor kitchen and an on-site store with firewood, snacks, sno cones and smoothies.
Your own porch instead of a hallway, real beds and A/C. No cleaning fees and no pet fees.
10 full-hookup RV sites (20/30/50 amp) and 9 cowboy campsites for tents.
Cool off in the pool, walk to the creeks, and watch the stars come out with no city glow.
Hot Meals, Specialty Coffee & Clean Energy Drinks On Site
A big city is exciting and it is loud: traffic, car horns, sirens. Our on-site store serves hot meals, and the Al's Hideaway Energy & Drink Bar is now open, making specialty coffee, espresso drinks and cold brew, plus clean energy drinks made with premium Monin flavors and sugar-free options. You can eat, sip and stock up without getting back in the car.
After a long day walking the missions and the River Walk, you do not have to find a restaurant and fight downtown parking. Come back, grab a hot meal at the store, and put your feet up on the porch.
In the morning, walk over for a latte before heading back into the city, or skip the city entirely and spend the day by the pool and the creeks. Out here the only traffic is the deer.
Staying Somewhere Else in the Hill Country?
Same property, same log cabins and RV sites — here is how it fits each nearby town. Or see all 13 cabins, the RV sites and our Hill Country area guide.