RV parks near Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas sit at elevations between 1,000-1,400 feet in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. Summer temperatures average 90-95°F from June through August, while winter nights can drop to the 30s. Most campgrounds in this region require advance reservations during spring break weeks (mid-March) and holiday weekends when occupancy reaches capacity.
What to do
Cave tours: 30 minutes north at Old River Road RV Resort: "This is a great park for a few days, weeks, or a season. The sites are a decent size whether back in or pull through. All have full hookups with level sites and a picnic table," notes a visitor. This location provides convenient access to natural caverns in the area.
River activities: Guadalupe access for fishing, tubing, and swimming: "This is a beautiful park next to the Guadalupe River. They have river access for swimming and fishing as well as 2 swimming pools. One outdoor pool with a splash pad for the little ones," explains one camper who visited Old River Road RV Resort.
Bicycle trails: Mission trail system accessible from Mission City RV Park: "There is an awesome walk/bike path about a mile away. Very peaceful and easy terrain for a great walk or bike ride," reports one visitor. The trails connect to several historic missions and include paved routes ideal for casual riders.
What campers like
Spacious sites with shade: Many north-side spots at Spring Branch RV Park feature mature oak trees. "Paved roads, clean sites with good power and water everything is surrounded by mature oak trees and the staff is absolutely wonderful," notes one reviewer.
Pet-friendly facilities: Dedicated pet areas with amenities for dogs. "Spring Branch RV Park is a full service campground with nice facilities and a large fenced dog yard for pups to run and play!" mentions one pet owner. Most parks near Fair Oaks Ranch accept pets with some restrictions on breeds or number of animals.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campers appreciate deer sightings. At Thousand Trails Medina Lake, "We were so excited to find this little place close to where we live. Quiet little getaway lots of space between the RVs. There are plenty of wildlife to see," shares one camper.
What you should know
Highway noise levels vary: Sites closer to major roads experience more noise. "The industry around the park is noisy. There is an awesome walk/bike path about a mile away," mentions one visitor to Mission City RV Park. Request sites farther from highways when possible.
Security considerations: Some areas require additional precautions. "When we pulled into our site the lady next door told us to make sure we lock up our bikes. They have had theirs stolen in the past," warns one visitor about an area RV park.
Construction impacts access: Road work can affect navigation. At Alamo Fiesta RV Resort, "The highway in front of the campground is under construction, so where it would normally be an easy off easy on, it's a little tricky getting in and out with the bigger rigs," explains a camper.
Tips for camping with families
Indoor recreation options: For rainy days or extreme heat. "They have 2 swimming pools, including a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Two playgrounds and one of them is covered and located next to a jump pad," notes a family who stayed at Old River Road RV Resort.
Playground facilities: Several parks offer play equipment. "We have two dog parks, a bouncy feature, playground, basketball court, indoor and outdoor pools with hot tubs as well as laundromats," reports a visitor at Old River Road RV Resort.
Kid-friendly activities: Look for scheduled events. "The resort offered nightly activities like dinners and live music during their winter months which was enjoyable for us," mentions another visitor at Old River Road RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: North sections typically offer more shade. At Spring Branch RV Park, "Spots on the north side in an oak grove and are laid out to meet the terrain. The south side is not as treed," explains one RVer.
Water pressure considerations: Bring pressure regulators. "Clean grounds, clean bathroom/shower. Friendly, helpful staff. High water pressure; you'll need a pressure regulator. They sell them at the office!" warns an RV camper.
Late check-in procedures: Some parks have after-hours systems. "Checking in after 9:30 pm we were greeted at the gate and led to our campsites," shares a visitor about Mission City RV Park. Call ahead to confirm late arrival protocols if planning to arrive after office hours.
