Cabin camping near Burnet, Texas sits in the heart of the Texas Hill Country at around 1,200 feet elevation. The area features numerous spring-fed lakes and limestone formations with summer temperatures typically reaching 95-100°F during peak camping months. Most cabin options require reservations at least 3-4 months in advance during summer weekends.
What to Do
Swimming at Devil's Waterhole: At Inks Lake State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy one of the area's most popular swimming spots. "The best swimming place is the Devil's Waterhole. There are some rocks on the far side that people climb up on to jump off of," notes Brian V. The natural swimming area remains consistently cool due to being spring-fed.
Stargazing at observatory: Canyon of the Eagles Lodge & Nature Park offers professional astronomy programs with equipment. "They have a professional observatory with two telescopes and an astronomer giving lessons. We are now considering trying to plan a stargazing sleepover," writes Stephanie B. The park's location away from major cities provides excellent dark sky viewing opportunities.
Off-road trails: Hidden Falls Adventure Park maintains over 2,200 acres of dedicated off-road vehicle trails. "With over 2200 acres of full size offroad trails there is surely something there for every vehicle and skill level. From mild stock level all the way to extreme rock crawling you can find it at HFAP," explains Chad L. Trail difficulty ranges from beginner to advanced.
What Campers Like
Spacious cabin sites: Inks Lake cabin areas provide ample room between accommodations. "We took our first trip to Inks this week, camping there Sunday through Wednesday... the whole park appeared very well managed and clean, including the bathrooms and showers," notes one camper. Cabins at Inks Lake require advance booking through the Texas State Parks reservation system.
Lake access from sites: Black Rock Park offers cabins with convenient water proximity. "Good condition asphalt site parking pad was uneven side-to-side as we noticed nearly all sites in that condition with all requiring leveling," reports Napunani. While cabins require leveling assistance, their location provides direct lake views.
Year-round availability: Pedernales Falls State Park Campground cabins remain open throughout all seasons. "This park has great hiking trails, campsites, and water activities. Grab a kayak and paddle up and down Inks Lake," states Jennifer J. The park maintains cabins with electricity regardless of season, though summer months book quickly.
What You Should Know
Reservation windows: Most cabin facilities open booking 3-6 months in advance. "We were bummed we were able to to down the street to Lonnghorn Cavern, because some bad weather came in and we had too leave early," explains Chris H. at Inks Lake. Reservations for summer weekends should be made immediately when booking windows open.
Bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality varies significantly between locations. According to Ernest G. at Inks Lake, their site offered an "easy walk 2 minute walk to facilities. On a horseshoe loop with privacy from other sites. Electricity and water at site and facilities are very clean."
Supply limitations: Most cabin locations have minimal market facilities. Big Chief RV Resort provides some basics: "We checked out the campsites and they are spaced out well, seemed level and had full hook ups," notes Alan B. Visitors should bring essential supplies from Burnet before arrival.
Tips for Camping with Families
Water activities with kids: Krause Springs provides family-friendly swimming options. "Kids can jump off the small Cliffside or fly on the rope swing. If you like nature this is a dream spot," recommends Brandi W. The natural spring maintains consistent temperatures comfortable for swimming.
Educational opportunities: Canyon of the Eagles offers structured family programs. "The naturalist on staff gave fishing lessons to the kids, had a craft for them to do and talked about the native flowers. We were able to rent kayaks to take out into the lake," shares Stephanie B. Programs typically run weekends and during summer months.
Site selection tips: When booking cabins with children, consider proximity to facilities. "We stayed in site 345, in the tent only sites. It was a great site that backed right up on the lake. We had a natural split level site with a clearing towards the lake," describes Chris H. at Inks Lake, showing the importance of site research before booking.
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives: Big Chief RV Resort maintains both RV sites and cabins. "We really like this park. They had a lot of things to do. I really enjoyed fishing from the banks. Most of the sites are leveled dirt sites with full hook ups," notes Eddie R. For larger groups, combining cabin rentals with RV sites provides flexibility.
Tree clearance challenges: When towing RVs to cabins, watch for low-hanging branches. "My only warning is low hanging trees everywhere. I couldn't imagine trying to navigate the campground in a 5th wheel or class A. You could do some rooftop damage," warns Brandi W. at Krause Springs. Most cabin areas have better clearance than tent camping sections.
