Glamping Domes in San Marcos, Texas — 45 Minutes from Austin
Three geodesic glamping domes on a 15-acre working farm in San Marcos, minutes from the San Marcos River and an easy drive from Austin. Each dome rental comes with a king bed, a private hot tub, a cowboy pool, and some of the darkest stargazing skies in the Texas Hill Country.
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From $225/night · No OTA fees when you book direct
Why Go Glamping in San Marcos?
San Marcos sits in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, halfway between Austin and San Antonio — and the farm puts you minutes from the best of it. Float the spring-fed, 72°F San Marcos River (tubing outfitters are about 15 minutes away), ride a glass-bottom boat over the springs at the Meadows Center (12 minutes), or tour Wonder World Cave (12 minutes). Gruene Hall and New Braunfels are about 20 minutes south, and the galleries and swimming holes of Wimberley are 25 minutes away. Downtown Austin is roughly a 45-minute drive.
Back at the farm, the evening is the main event: there are no city lights over the pasture, which makes the domes a favorite spot for stargazing in San Marcos. Soak in your private hot tub under the stars, then wake up to alpacas, goats, and mini horses outside your door. Browse our things-to-do guide for a full list of nearby river spots, restaurants, and day trips.
A Dome Stay in Texas Unlike Any Hotel
If you've been searching for a dome hotel in Texas, this is the Hill Country alternative: three private geodesic dome rentals spread across the pasture, each with its own hot tub, cowboy pool, and mini kitchen — no front desk, no shared walls, and alpacas for neighbors. It's glamping in San Marcos at its best, and one of the most unique places to stay in Texas, about 45 minutes from Austin and an hour from San Antonio.
What's Included With Every Dome
King bed
Hotel-quality linens under a panoramic dome ceiling
Private hot tub
Your own tub, steps from the dome, open year-round
Cowboy pool
A stock-tank pool for cooling off in the Texas heat
Mini kitchen
Coffee, fridge, and the basics for slow mornings
Starlink WiFi & climate control
Comfortable and connected in any season
The farm experience
Alpacas, goats, and mini horses on 15 acres
The Haven and The Stargazer sleep 2; The Jungle sleeps up to 4. Traveling with a bigger group? See our San Marcos farmhouse (sleeps 12).
San Marcos Glamping FAQ
Where is The Farm Texas glamping site located?
Our glamping domes sit on a 15-acre working farm at 4602 South Old Bastrop Highway in San Marcos, Texas — between Austin (about 45 minutes) and San Antonio, minutes from downtown San Marcos and Texas State University.
How far is the glamping site from the San Marcos River?
About 15 minutes. Tubing outfitters on the spring-fed San Marcos River are a short drive away, and the Meadows Center glass-bottom boat tours at Spring Lake are roughly 12 minutes from the farm.
What's included in a glamping dome stay?
Every dome includes a king bed, a private hot tub, a cowboy pool, a mini kitchen, climate control, and free Starlink WiFi. The domes sleep 2–4 guests depending on the unit, and every stay includes the farm experience — alpacas, goats, and mini horses live right on the property.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is between 3 and 4 PM depending on which dome you book, and check-out is at 11 AM.
How far are the domes from Austin?
About 45 minutes. The Farm Texas is one of the closest glamping dome rentals to Austin — south on I-35 in San Marcos, roughly halfway between Austin and San Antonio, so day trips to both cities are easy.
How is a dome stay different from a hotel?
Unlike a dome hotel or resort, each geodesic dome at The Farm Texas is a private, standalone rental on a 15-acre working farm. You get your own hot tub, cowboy pool, and mini kitchen — plus resident alpacas, goats, and mini horses instead of hallways and lobbies. It's one of the most unique places to stay in Texas.
Are the glamping domes pet-friendly?
The domes are best for travelers without pets. If you want to bring your dog, our Farmhouse welcomes well-behaved dogs with a flat pet fee — see our pet-friendly page for details. Pet-friendly stays in San Marcos
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