Sitting atop Buchanan Dam on Lake Buchanan, Big Chief RV Resort draws a steady mix of RV travelers and anglers to the Highland Lakes region of central Texas. The resort operates year-round and accommodates rigs up to 70 feet, with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer at most sites. Sites are generally level dirt pads, and pull-through options make arrivals and departures straightforward for larger setups.
Water access shapes the experience here more than anything else. The resort sits directly on the lake, with a boat launch on site, and fishing is a consistent draw. Charters book up quickly during peak season, and bank fishing is available for those who prefer to stay on shore. A handful of water-view pull-through sites have drawn repeat visitors, though campers note that WiFi signal weakens closer to the waterfront. Cell coverage is also variable in spots near the lake.
The amenity list goes well beyond hookups. A pool and hot tub, disc golf course, laundry facility, and a large dog area round out the on-site options. The resort also has cabins for groups that need overflow sleeping space, and "buddy sites" accommodate multiple rigs traveling together. TexasGirlOnTheRoad notes that staff "make the rounds often in case you need help," and multiple reviewers flag the cleanliness of both the facilities and the grounds as a consistent strength. Fire pits are not provided, and portable ground-level fire pits are not permitted, so campers should plan accordingly.
Shade is limited. Many sites are open, which becomes a factor in warmer months. Spring brings wildflowers across the Hill Country, and an annual blues concert in early October has made the resort a recurring stop for some visitors. Inks Lake State Park Campground is roughly three miles southeast for campers who want a state park setting with more tree cover.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Chief RV Resort is located in Texas near Buchanan Dam
RV ParkDirections
From Austin: Follow I-35N and take Hwy. 29 west through Burnet to caution light at FM 690. Take a right and the resort is one mile north of the caution light on your left. From Dallas/Ft Worth: Take I-35 S. to exit 261 (Georgetown). Turn west on Hwy 29. Continue west on Hwy 29 through Burnet for approximately 10 miles (where you’ll see a blinking caution light which is FM 690). Turn right on FM 690 and the resort is located one mile north of the caution light on your left.
Address
1420 Farm to Market Road 690
Burnet, TX 78611
Coordinates
30.76689023 N
98.40498118 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/6/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/6/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 59 min from Austin, TX
- 1 hr from Killeen, TX
- 1 hr 43 min from San Antonio, TX
- 1 hr 52 min from Waco, TX
