Quiet Valley Ranch
Quiet Valley Ranch sits on TX Hwy 16 in the Texas Hill Country, 9 miles south of Kerrville, with 20 acres of campgrounds within walking distance of the outdoor theaters. Parking in the adjacent lot is free. Music carries on in the campgrounds around the clock, and the ranch is closed to the public when no festival is in session.
Before you go
- Next festival here
- Kerrville Folk Festival, May 27 to Jun 13, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- The ranch is closed to the public when no festival is in session, and unscheduled drop-ins are not permitted.
- No pets in the campground during festivals, apart from trained ADA service animals.
- No drums, and no stereos or recorded music in the campgrounds.
- Music can be heard in the campgrounds 24 hours a day.
- To keep your car in the campground you need a Sleeper Vehicle Pass or a Campground Parking Pass.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free parking in the adjacent lot · 20 acres of tent and RV camping · Walk to the outdoor theaters.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to camp within walking distance of the stages.
- You like a campground with impromptu jam sessions at any hour.
Think twice if
- You are bringing a pet.
- You want quiet at night in the campground.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Kerrville Folk FestivalQuiet Valley Ranch is on TX Hwy 16 (Medina Hwy) between Kerrville and Medina, 9 miles south of the Guadalupe River. Heading south from Kerrville it is on the right (west) side of the road, about 1.5 miles past the Mini-Mart at the top of the hill. From IH 10 west, take Exit 508, the first Kerrville exit and the exit for TX Hwy 16, turn left (south) on Hwy 16, go through Kerrville, cross the Guadalupe River and continue 9 more miles.
Festival-specific · Kerrville Folk FestivalParking in the adjacent lot is free. To keep your car in the campground, a Sleeper Vehicle Pass lets you drive in once to park and sleep in your vehicle, and a Campground Parking Pass lets you enter and exit as often as you like. Refundable unloading permits at the Mix Master/Campground entrance give you two hours to unload and move your car to the free parking lot.
Festival-specific · Kerrville Folk FestivalWhen the Festival is not in session, Quiet Valley Ranch is closed to the public. It is private property, not a public park, campground or recreational facility, and unscheduled drop-ins are not permitted.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Quiet Valley Ranch.
Camping
Festival-specific · Kerrville Folk FestivalThere are 20 acres of scenic Hill Country campgrounds within walking distance of the outdoor theaters, vendors and Chapel Hill, and both tent and RV campers are welcome.
Festival-specific · Kerrville Folk FestivalNo pets are allowed in the campground during festivals, apart from trained ADA service animals, and pets are allowed in air-conditioned RVs in the Lamb Creek RV area. No drums, and no stereos or recorded music in the campgrounds.
Sound and sensory
Festival-specific · Kerrville Folk FestivalSome of the best music can be heard in the campgrounds 24 hours a day, so expect jam sessions at any hour.
Quick answers
Where is Quiet Valley Ranch?
On TX Hwy 16 (Medina Hwy) between Kerrville and Medina, 9 miles south of the Guadalupe River. It is about an hour's drive from San Antonio and two hours from Austin.
Is parking free at Quiet Valley Ranch?
Yes, in the adjacent lot. To keep your car in the campground you need a Sleeper Vehicle Pass or a Campground Parking Pass.
Can I camp at Quiet Valley Ranch?
Yes. There are 20 acres of campgrounds within walking distance of the outdoor theaters, vendors and Chapel Hill, and both tent and RV campers are welcome.
Can I bring my dog to the campground?
No. Pets are not allowed in the campground during festivals. Trained ADA service animals are allowed, and pets are allowed in air-conditioned RVs in the Lamb Creek RV area.
Can I play drums or music at my campsite?
No. Drums are not allowed, and neither are stereos or recorded music in the campgrounds.
Can I visit Quiet Valley Ranch outside the festival?
No. When the Festival is not in session the ranch is closed to the public. It is private property and unscheduled drop-ins are not permitted.
Is it loud at night in the campground?
Expect music. Some of the best music can be heard in the campgrounds 24 hours a day, with impromptu jam sessions around campfires.
Can I unload my car at the campground?
Yes. Refundable unloading permits at the Mix Master/Campground entrance give you two hours to unload and move your car to the free parking lot.
A little history
The Festival is held at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, 9 miles south of Kerrville, about an hour's drive from San Antonio and two hours from Austin. Many say the heart and soul of the Festival is in the Campground, where impromptu jam sessions pop up around campfires at any time.