RV campgrounds near Driftwood, Texas offer convenient access to the rocky limestone terrain of the Texas Hill Country at an elevation around 1,200 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F while winter nights can drop below freezing, creating diverse camping conditions throughout the year. Most camping facilities remain open year-round despite seasonal weather variations.
What to do
River activities: 15-minute drive from Rio Guadalupe Resort & RV Park to tubing opportunities. "They rent tubes, rafts and kayaks with shuttle service. Nice clean big pool. Has 58 full hookup sites also rental cabins. Staff is very nice and helpful," shares Mike B.
Sunset views: Longhorn RV Resort offers waterfront sites with unobstructed sunset views. "Our spot, #97, was right on the water and it was an amazing spot to watch the sunset!" reports Marie D.
Day trips to Austin: 15-minute drive to city activities from Austin Lone Star RV Community. "This is the third campground we've stayed at, and it's conveniently located just 15 minutes from the city, with grocery stores and other essential shops nearby," notes Tijana & Andrew C.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the generous spacing between RVs at River Forest Haven. "Super cool to get tucked into the woods. Some of the spots are secluded and others aren't," explains Ryan G., adding "Down side is it isn't assigned sites, so if your self contained like my van we went out for the day and came back to someone set up in our spot."
River access: Rio Guadalupe Resort offers direct water access. "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. White lights illuminate it at night," shares Becky B.
Location convenience: Campers praise the quick access to Austin attractions from several RV parks. "This campground is so close to downtown! We were there in about 10 or 15 minutes. Our spot is gravel and level," mentions Deanna W. from Austin Lone Star RV Community.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Summit Vacation Resort requires advanced planning and prohibits pets. "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," notes Eli D.
Road noise: Some parks near highways experience traffic sounds. "It's located along the freeway, so there is some road noise. However, at night it was pretty quiet," explains Marnie G.
Ground conditions: Site leveling can be challenging. "Spots are gravel (a little unlevel due to the slight hills) but perfectly spaced with full hook up," reports Joana A.
Wi-Fi access: Internet connectivity varies significantly between parks. "The only downside I found was the septic connection at my spot is at the same height as my RV connection - no matter what I do, I can't get it to have a slope," notes Lightful Mind R.
Tips for camping with families
Choose parks with playgrounds: Oak Forest RV Park offers multiple family-friendly spaces. "There's multiple dog parks, hammock areas, common areas with fire pits and grills, gardens for the community, and an incredible coffee truck over by the welcome office," mentions Sam M.
River safety considerations: Shallow water areas work best for younger children. "It was pretty quiet except for the cars on the nearby road. There were plenty of sites though some were better than others. Sites on the River seem best," shares Taylor from River Forest Haven.
Pack extra supplies: Limited on-site shopping means bringing essentials. "My little dog and I just had a memorable camping trip near Austin, TX! The space was spacious, the nature was beautiful, and most importantly, my dog was free to run around," reports Victor S.
Tips from RVers
Site selection priorities: Pecan Grove RV Park offers urban camping in Austin. "The park itself has lovely trees throughout and it's nice to walk around and talk to fellow campers that have been there longer. There are no picnic tables, fire rings or wifi... but when in a city like Austin, go out and do things," advises Jenifer K.
Electrical service: Most RV campgrounds near Driftwood provide 50-amp electrical service. "Very nice campground, very secure, codes used to enter gate, pool, showers/restrooms & 24hour laundry room," writes Jeannine D.
Water management: Pack additional water hoses if needed. "The sites were confusing as stated back in but connections were on opposite side of our pop up camper making stretching hoses a hassle," explains Kelly T.
Temperature management: Summer heat requires planning. "Very hot, early July. Have noticed empty sites at all parks. Gas prices must be effecting travel??" observes Stephen D.
