Cabin camping near Comal, Texas provides access to both the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers, with water temperatures averaging 70-72°F year-round. Most cabin accommodations sit within the Texas Hill Country region at elevations between 700-1,300 feet, offering protection from summer heat under mature oak and cypress trees.
What to do
River activities: At Camp Huaco Springs, visitors can enjoy direct river access for tubing, canoeing and fishing. "The Guadalupe River lets out right at the camp site so makes it convenient to just hop out of the river," shares Katie A., who notes that "you have to buy tokens to use the showers."
Live entertainment: Several campgrounds feature regular performances during summer months. Lazy L & L Campground hosts weekend concerts after Memorial Day. "We liked that it was a huge campground and there was enough space to park. The other campgrounds we passed along the road were extremely packed. The host dances on the weekends," notes Nora C.
Water park activities: Many families appreciate the multiple swimming options at Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. "The splash pad and water slides open at 1200 and my 6 year old had a lot of fun on them during the summer. The bounce pad is very nice," writes Whitney R. The park maintains both outdoor water features and an indoor pool for year-round swimming.
Disc golf: Mystic Quarry offers on-site disc golf among its recreational options. "We really enjoyed our stay at Mystic Quarry. The grounds are well kept and friendly. Lots of outdoor games and places to explore," according to Karen B., who visited with her dog and appreciated the "very clean" dog park.
What campers like
Private river access: Campers consistently mention the value of having dedicated water access. "Beautiful scenery and easy access to the river. Roads are very rough though so make sure you have a high clearance vehicle," advises Michael J. about Camp Huaco Springs.
Clean facilities: Rio Guadalupe Resort & RV Park earns praise for maintenance. "Easy pull through sites with very nice grounds. Swimming pool and 1/4 mile river access. Shallow river area for all ages," notes Patrick H. Jesse S. adds that "the whole park is super clean. Lots to do. Disc golf, swimming, lounging."
Spacious campsites: Potters Creek Park offers larger sites for more privacy. "Nice large sites with covered picnic tables, a fire ring, and a grill. The sites along the lake front do not have trees for shade but the ones in the back row have nice trees," reports Laura F., who enjoyed biking the area roads.
Kid-friendly amenities: Families appreciate the dedicated facilities for children. "This is a kids heaven. Water park is a parents heaven, see the kids from just about anywhere within the park. i.e. relax parents at the table. Have an adult conversation for once," notes Tyler about Jellystone Park.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Summer weekends book months in advance, particularly holiday periods. Campgrounds with cabin options typically require 2-3 night minimum stays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Noise considerations: Some riverfront properties experience traffic noise. At Landa RV Park & Campground, "Train tracks run right past park so be prepared for train noise at all hours," warns John H., though he notes it's ideal "if you're here to float."
Seasonal crowds: Peak summer weekends bring significant crowds, particularly at river-access points. "On holiday weekends it's packed from but to butt," reports Jedidiah R. about Camp Huaco Springs, though he still rates it highly for having "everything you could want at a campground."
Water access challenges: Not all properties offer easy river entry points. At Rio Guadalupe Resort, "There is no safe river access. You must hike down to river but soo worth it when u make it down," explains Kelly T., who recommends "site 34! It was on paved surface and standalone. It is closest to river access of some type."
Tips for camping with families
Water safety gear: Bring personal flotation devices for children, as river currents can vary significantly based on dam releases. The natural water features at Camp Huaco Springs include "a natural spring!" according to Sara R., who notes the camp "has every type of camping! Rv, tent no electric, tent with electric, cabins."
Evening entertainment options: Summit Vacation Resort provides numerous after-dark activities. "Very nice spaces with lots of large trees! River access, pools, outdoor activities and lots more," says Heather T. Many families report deer sightings during evening hours.
Multiple swimming options: Consider properties with both river access and swimming pools for variety. "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," shares Eli D. about Summit Vacation Resort.
Cabin vs. camping selection: For families new to outdoor experiences, start with fully-furnished cabins. Lazy L & L Campground offers both options and maintains a small store with essentials. "We recently took a vacation to Lazy L & L and from the tent site to the dance at night and the store with everything you could need right there was everything we could ask for and some," writes Tiffany M.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Many riverfront parks have varying site quality. At Mystic Quarry, "Sites are a good size, some bigger than ours and mostly well drained. Our site 21 could use more gravel or mulch but most other sites look like they had new gravel and mulch added to them," observes Karen B.
Park layout challenges: Some older campgrounds present navigation difficulties. "It is an older park and kind of hard to maneuver larger rigs in the park. Some of the pull thrus are kinda tight," cautions Chris C. about Jellystone Park.
Hookup configurations: Watch for unusual utilities placement. Rio Guadalupe Resort has sites that can require extra hoses: "The sites were confusing as stated back in but connections were on opposite side of our pop up camper making stretching hoses a hassle," notes Kelly T.
Tree clearance: Several parks have mature trees that may impact larger rigs. "If you have a huge camper I would use caution. The roads getting in and out of the place have restrictions and the trees hang very low on the narrow roads. Not meant for more than double axle," warns C&J F. about Lazy L & L Campground.
