We stayed at By the River for a week while we explored the Hill Country. While it was a bit out of the way for many of our explorations we were really happy with the setting. We had a site that backed up to the river. The view as well as the sound of the birds made it almost idyllic.  We loved watching all the turtles on the branches in the water just below us.  We also enjoyed walking through the property, which encompasses a lot of land with water all around.  

The park has also fostered a friendly community. Fellow campers greeted us, shared their tips for exploring the area, and we were even invited to a potluck in the community room.  It was a warm and welcoming place.