Canyon Lake, Texas provides various RV campground options for campers visiting the area. Located within the Texas Hill Country at an elevation of approximately 909 feet, the terrain features limestone hills and oak trees surrounding the 8,230-acre reservoir. Weather conditions range from hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F to mild winters, with occasional freezing temperatures during December through February.
What to do
Water recreation access: Rio Guadalupe Resort & RV Park offers direct river access for activities. "The best part was the river access. It was beautiful! The river access is overlooking a canyon wall, with ducks and deer roaming and a huge yard of grass all the way down to the waters edge," reports one camper.
Shuttle services for tubing: Several parks provide tube rentals with transportation back to your campsite. "They rent tubes, rafts and kayaks with shuttle service," notes a visitor about Rio Guadalupe Resort.
Paddleboarding opportunities: The Guadalupe River provides calm sections perfect for paddleboarding. "The water was slow moving so we paddle boarded upstream about a mile. We had the river almost to ourselves in mid September," according to a guest.
What campers like
Shaded sites: Spring Branch RV Park receives high marks for its tree cover. "Paved roads, clean sites with good power and water everything is surrounded by mature oak trees and the staff is absolutely wonderful," writes one reviewer who gave the park five stars.
Pet amenities: Pet owners appreciate dedicated spaces for their animals. "Spring Branch RV Park is a full service campground with nice facilities and a large fenced dog yard for pups to run and play," notes a reviewer.
Pool facilities: Summit Vacation Resort offers swimming options beyond the river. "We've stayed here 3 times now and each experience has been amazing! It's quiet, lots of things for the kids to do like swimming, miniature golf, basketball, tennis, etc," writes one repeat visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings crowds to Canyon Lake rv campgrounds. "We stayed here in the middle of June in site 20 & 21. It was hooooot but the pool was nice, and the river was cold," notes a Summit Vacation Resort camper.
River access challenges: Some campgrounds require effort to reach water. "It was hard to tote all of our stuff down the to the river and back up when we were done, so we will likely go somewhere else for river time next time," mentions a Summit visitor.
Traffic patterns: Location can affect your ability to enter and exit. New Braunfels RV Park visitors note: "If you don't mind the traffic to get out of the park... then this is your park."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly recreation options: Canyon Lake area campgrounds offer various activities. "Lots of space in campground. Level sites. Clean bathhouse. Fabulous pool, hot tub. Cute playground for kids," reports a camper at Travelers World RV Resort.
Multiple swimming options: Families appreciate alternatives to river swimming. "Very nice spaces with lots of large trees! River access, pools, outdoor activities and lots more," writes one visitor about Summit Vacation Resort.
Accessible wildlife viewing: Many parks offer opportunities to see local animals. "White lights illuminate it at night. The water was slow moving so we paddle boarded upstream about a mile. We had the river almost to ourselves in mid September," notes a Rio Guadalupe guest.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Stonewall Motor Lodge provides clear information about their spots. "4 RV spots pretty close together, but nicely shaded and beautiful. We stayed in spot #4 which was closest to the road and had the most space, privacy and tree cover. Gravel spots with full hookups," explains one RVer.
Property layouts: Understanding campground configuration helps with expectations. "They allowed us pull thru spots side by side so we had green space between us and our doors opened towards each other," explains a visitor at Rio Guadalupe Resort.
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies between Canyon Lake rv campgrounds. "The showers and bathrooms are private and very clean. There are plenty, so there always seems to be at least one available no matter what time of day," notes a guest at Austin Lone Star RV Community.
