RV parks near Castell, Texas offer travelers convenient access to the scenic Llano River and surrounding Hill Country landscapes. Summers reach average highs in the mid-90s, while winter temperatures typically range from 30-65°F. Many camping areas in this region sit at elevations between 1,200-1,500 feet, providing moderate relief from summer heat compared to lower elevations in central Texas.
What to do
Kayaking and fishing: At Dos Rios RV Park, visitors can enjoy water activities on the calm river. "You can rent kayaks and explore the calm waters or tie up a tube and float," notes one camper. The park offers equipment rentals on-site for day trips.
Disc golf course: Big Chief RV Resort provides an on-site disc golf course for guests seeking recreation. "We greatly enjoyed their Disc golf course. Close to Inks Lake State Park where we would have stayed but glad we ended up here!" mentions a reviewer who visited in February.
Wildlife watching: Observe local deer populations along the riverfront. "Multiple deer by the river that are human friendly," notes a visitor to Riverway RV Park. HTR TX Hill Country also offers wildlife viewing opportunities with "bats swarm the evening sky eating their fill. Then we were visited by lightning bugs. The frogs will sing to you all night."
What campers like
River access: HTR TX Hill Country provides direct water access for multiple activities. "Our site was a premium waterfront (worth every penny), the view was lovely, we had coffee and watched the ducks every morning," shares one visitor. The park features different sections of the river, including "crystal clear water" with "small rapids."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain well-kept amenities. "Bathhouse older but nice and clean," reports a visitor about Oakwood RV Resort. Another camper at Big Chief RV Resort stated, "Laundry facility very clean. There was a free super bowl party in the community room."
Walking trails: Several parks offer pathways for exercise and exploration. At Llano River RV Park, one camper mentioned it was "a nice Overnight Stop" with "campsites were nicely spaced and level." HTR TX Hill Country features "several small walking trails" throughout the property with "lots of places to walk our dogs and enjoy the scenery and the river."
What you should know
Site conditions: Gravel surfaces are common at most parks. "Sites are super long, fairly level and gravel," noted one camper at Riverway RV Park. At Heritage Oaks RV Park, sites include additional features: "you have your own storage and carport, very quiet not far from the city but far enough."
Reservation requirements: Book early during peak seasons. At Stonewall Motor Lodge, "We stayed in spot #4 which was closest to the road and had the most space, privacy and tree cover." Dos Rios RV Park offers approximately 50 sites with various amenities and locations: "Sites 31-38 are more out in the open and do not have shade."
Internet access: WiFi quality varies significantly between parks. "WiFi not the best at the spots near the water - but this made us slow down and enjoy the view. (WiFi better near the office)," reported a Big Chief RV Resort visitor. Heritage Oaks RV Park offers "super-fast internet. The cable company supplies us with our own boxes" for monthly stays.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming areas: Dos Rios RV Park offers water access suitable for children. "Our children had a blast swimming in the river. It's shallow enough for littles on some parts and deep enough on the side next to the wall to jump off into the river," shares a family who visited during late spring.
Playground facilities: Some parks provide dedicated play spaces. According to one visitor at Llano City RV Park, the park "also has a small playground on site with several city parks close by."
Extra sleeping options: For larger family groups, consider cabins. "They also have cabins if you need extra room for guests to stay in if you don't have room in your rig!" notes a visitor to Big Chief RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Extended stay amenities: Monthly visitors receive additional benefits at several parks. At Fredericksburg RV Park, "We stayed here for several months, while building a house. Very well run, super clean restrooms, nice people. Nice tree, picnic table at most sites."
Site spacing considerations: Some parks have limited room between spots. At Oakwood RV Resort, a camper noted: "The spaces are close together so the picnic table in the site next door had to be moved so the slides would go out. If some one parks on that side I am not sure what they will do with the table."
Water and electrical connections: Most RV sites near Castell, Texas provide full hookups. "In our case we are staying 30 days so we get the Internet and cable included," mentioned a visitor at Heritage Oaks RV Park, highlighting the benefits of longer stays.
