Safari Tents & Cabins
From canvas safari tents with ensuite bathrooms to hand-crafted cabins with open ranch views — every site comes with A/C, heat, and real beds. Fire pits throughout the property.
Cabins
Hand-crafted cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic ranch views. Your own private retreat with a covered deck and outdoor fire pit.
- Sleeps 2
- Queen Bed
- A/C & Heat
- Private Deck
- Fire Pit
- Shared Bathhouse
Safari Tents
Unlike any outdoor accommodation you've experienced. Spacious canvas safari tents keep you connected to the outdoors without sacrificing creature comforts. Choose from shared bathhouse or private ensuite options.
- Sleeps 2–4
- Queen / King / Bunk Options
- A/C & Heat
- Mini Fridge
- Fire Pit
- Ensuite Available
Overnight Retreats & Group Bookings
Perfect for retreats, reunions, and group getaways. Book adjacent sites for your group or reserve the entire ranch for a fully private experience.
- Adjacent Site Bookings
- Full Ranch Buyout Available
- Group Gathering Spaces
- Communal Fire Pits
- Pet Friendly
Ranch Amenities
Every stay includes access to the full ranch — pool, The Lodge, communal spaces, and more.
Pool & Spa
Resort-style pool with lounge chairs, open daily until dusk. Towels provided in your room.
The Lodge
Beer, wine, snacks, and essentials. Available on-site so you don't have to leave the ranch.
Fire Pits
Fire pits throughout the property. Firewood available for purchase. Fires until midnight.
Pet Friendly
Dogs welcome ($50 fee, 60 lb limit, 1 dog per reservation). Relief stations provided.
Complimentary WiFi
Free WiFi available in The Lodge. Stay connected while you disconnect.
Easy Unloading
Drive to your site to unload, then return your vehicle to the general lot. Short walk from parking.
Inside The Lodge
Where the ranch gathers. Beer, wine, snacks, WiFi, and a place to land between adventures.
Check-In & Details
Check-in: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (late check-in available with advance notice)
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Parking: One complimentary spot per reservation in the general lot. Vehicles cannot remain at sites overnight.
Noise curfew: 9:30 PM
Provided: Soap, shampoo, conditioner in all accommodations.
No outside alcohol is allowed at Rancho Moonrise. Beer, wine, and drinks available at The Lodge.
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What Is Glamping Near Austin, Texas?
Glamping — short for glamorous camping — combines outdoor sleeping with the comfort of a hotel. At Rancho Moonrise, that means air-conditioned safari tents with real beds, hand-crafted cabins, a resort pool, and fire pits throughout the property — all on 36 acres of open Texas ranch land, 20 minutes from downtown Austin.
Our safari tents range from shared-bathhouse configurations to fully private ensuite options. Cabins also use the shared communal bathhouse. Every unit comes with A/C, heat, linens, soap, shampoo, and conditioner — no gear required. Just show up.
Check-in is 3–5 PM daily. Check-out is 11 AM. Pets are welcome. Firewood is available for purchase. The Lodge carries beer, wine, and snacks so you don't have to leave the ranch. Weekend dates — especially those coinciding with live music events — fill weeks in advance.
Check Availability & Book DirectBefore You Book
- Bathrooms: Premium safari tents have private ensuites. Cabins and standard tents share a clean communal bathhouse.
- A/C and heat: Every cabin and safari tent has both — sleep comfortable in any season.
- Pool access: Free for overnight guests. Open daily until 9 PM.
- Parking and unloading: Drive to your site to unload, then move your car to the main lot — vehicles can't remain at sleeping sites overnight.
- Pet policy: Welcome at designated sites. $50 fee, 60 lb limit, 1 pet per reservation.
- Check-in / check-out: Check-in 3–5 PM at the Lodge front desk. Check-out 11 AM.
- Outside alcohol: Not permitted. Drinks available at the Lodge for overnight guests.
- Quiet hours: 9:30 PM noise curfew. Fires until midnight.
Around Rancho Moonrise
Cabins, safari tents, firepits, and the Texas sky — a peek at what 36 acres looks like up close.
