Best Tent Camping near Giddings, TX

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Best Tent Sites Near Giddings, Texas (10)

    Camper-submitted photo at Colorado RiverBend Retreat near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Colorado RiverBend Retreat near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Colorado RiverBend Retreat near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Colorado RiverBend Retreat near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Colorado RiverBend Retreat near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Colorado RiverBend Retreat near Smithville, TX

    1. Colorado RiverBend Retreat

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    8 Saves
    Smithville, Texas

    We are a very private campground Situated On The Colorado River Off Hwy 71 Just a stones throw from downtown Smithville, A Few Minutes To Lagrange, Bastrop, Roundtop, etc.

    We Have A Total Of 3 Campsites To Keep A Most Private & Serene Camp! Each site is equipped with 20Amp Power, A Picnic Table, A Fire Pit With Cooking Grate, And A Garbage Bin!! There is a Community bathhouse Central To The Camp Making It Just Feet Away No Matter which site you camp! The bathhouse is complete with 2 Hot Shower's, 2 Sink's, & 1 Potty!! It's Stocked With Most Of What You Would need!

    Come Enjoy... Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Bird Watching (Eagle's Nest Across The Way) Horshoes, CornHole, Or Just Relaxing & Soaking Up Natures Truly Magical Ambience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $55 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Plum Park on the Colorado near La Grange, TX

    2. Plum Park on the Colorado

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    La Grange, Texas
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    Craig S.'s photo of tent camping at Lost Pines Camping near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Lost Pines Camping near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Lost Pines Camping near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Lost Pines Camping near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Lost Pines Camping near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Lost Pines Camping near Smithville, TX

    3. Lost Pines Camping

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    9 Photos
    Smithville, Texas

    Private, peaceful and secluded. We purchased the 5.3 acres as a forest back in 2007. We cut down a little bit of the forest to build our house.

    Native Americans once lived here. Sometimes you can find arrowheads.

    Some of the forest burned down in the great Bastrop wildfire in 2011, but it has grown back.

    Learn more about this land:

    Lost Pines Camping is located on a gravel dead-end road. We are in a pine forest with some oaks and have a two-acre lake on the property that is good for swimming. Bastrop and Buescher State Parks are nearby and easy to access through back roads. Blackberries can be picked for a month or so in springtime. The land is a bit hilly. Downtown Bastrop and Downtown Smithville are both a ten-minute drive away. There is one tent site a one minute hike downhill into the forest. The bathroom is on the other side of the property near our house, a 2 minute walk from the tent site.

    The tent site has a water spigot and electricity. There is no tenting next to the parking spot.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Showers
    • Drinking Water

    $29 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Integrated Regenerative Farms near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Integrated Regenerative Farms near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Integrated Regenerative Farms near Smithville, TX

    4. Integrated Regenerative Farms

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    Smithville, Texas

    Rural property located 1 hour east of Austin, in Bastrop County.

    Primitive camping w/ 110v electricity at every campsite.

    Climate controlled communal bathroom facility.

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $30 - $80 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Flag Pond Campsite — Lake Somerville State Park near Somerville, TX

    5. Flag Pond Campsite — Lake Somerville State Park

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    Somerville, Texas

    Primitive Campsite (Hike-in | Trailway) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 1 The Flag Pond campsite is located one mile from the Newman Bottom parking area and 4.5 miles from Nails Creek Unit. Potable water is not available. Access the site by hike, bike or horse via the 13-mile long Trailway.

    No Water Chemical toilets

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Desert Dove Hacienda RV Park & Cabins near Smithville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Wolf Pond Group Camp — Lake Somerville State Park near Somerville, TX

    7. Wolf Pond Group Camp — Lake Somerville State Park

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    Somerville, Texas

    Group Camp (Hike-in | Trailway) People per Site: 16 Number of Sites: 1 Wolf Pond Group Camp is four miles from the Birch Creek Unit. Access the site on foot, bike or horse via the 13-mile Lake Somerville Trailway. Potable water is not available. Ground fires are permitted in designated areas only. This site is available on a walk-up basis; it cannot be reserved in advance.

    No Water Chemical toilets

    $20 Nightly

    Plus daily entrance fee

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Colorado River Camp Spot - Boy Scout Island near Smithville, TX

    8. Colorado River Camp Spot - Boy Scout Island

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    Smithville, Texas

    Several isles of gravel and silt mound up in the Colorado as it flows away from Austin and toward Bastrop. At 9 acres, so-called Boy Scout Island is particularly popular for paddling breaks and overnight campouts. But why the abundance of islands here? Look to the dams in Austin, just upstream. “When you dam up a river, the flow drops,” explains Melissa Parker, a river conservationist for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. “The Colorado near Bastrop doesn’t have enough flow to flush the sediment”—the main ingredient in Texas’ river islands.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Town Square near Fayetteville, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at SHAMBA Farm near Elgin, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at SHAMBA Farm near Elgin, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at SHAMBA Farm near Elgin, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at SHAMBA Farm near Elgin, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at SHAMBA Farm near Elgin, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at SHAMBA Farm near Elgin, TX

    10. SHAMBA Farm

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    Elgin, Texas

    SHAMBA is an acronym for Sustainable Homestead and Microclimate Based Agriculture. This conveys a focus on place-based agriculture, observation, and refinement. SHAMBA is founded on the principle that all living things deserve to be treated with respect, and that we can raise food in a manner that is in harmony with nature. The word “shamba” also happens to mean homestead in Swahili, and perfectly describes the scope of the farm: small and managed mostly by hand.

    SHAMBA was started by me (Sarah) - educator, yoga teacher, herbalist, beekeeper, and gardening enthusiast - in 2016, but the story starts much earlier. Over a decade ago, I stumbled upon a beautiful piece of land and fell in love. I had been searching for a place to put down roots after traveling for much of my 20s, and luckily I found her spot. My goal was, and remains, to create an abundance of food while using efficient management systems and increasing the amount of resources here on the farm.

    Growth was slow at first as I worked full time in Austin, built a straw bale home, and had two beautiful children. I put in fruit trees, a garden, and chicken coop. When I began keeping bees, honey was added to the offerings and SHAMBA became official. Now I sell eggs, honey, herbal medicine and salves, and fresh herbs. Sustainability is the focal point of farm design and growth. As a certified permaculture designer, I use my knowledge (mostly made from mistakes!) to refine the flow of resources here on the farm to create products that are clean, natural, and safe. You can trust that SHAMBA products are created with love and care for the land, animals, and customers.

    Campsites:

    Choose your own rustic, simple campsite on 10.5 acres of sustainable farmland and nature preserve. Enjoy watching chickens frolic in a small fruit orchard or a mix flock of ducks and geese swimming in the pond. Listen to coyotes calling and savor a clear view of the stars at night.

    Our farm is home to bees, goats, chickens, ducks, and geese as well as a variety of herbs, fruits, and vegetables. We also have a small pond surrounded by willows and wildflowers. The pace of life in generally slow and quiet.

    You'll be able to choose from a variety of spots to pitch your tent, but all are primitive and do not have tent pads. Water is onsite but away from the campsites. Composting toilet is available.

    Please note that there are full time tenants that live on site in two RVs and a rental guesthouse. They live near and will share the common playground area. So while you will be the only campers, you will not be the only people on the property.

    The easiest spot to camp is near the main house, so you will have the owner nearby. There is a more secluded spot set up a further distance away near the pond. You may camp more primitively than that, but it will be a further distance from the parking area.

    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water

    $25 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Giddings, Texas

353 Reviews of 10 Giddings Campgrounds


  • Yvette K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Creek Ranch
    May. 30, 2019

    Bluff Creek Ranch

    FANTASTIC mountain bike trails!

    This is a mountain biker's dream! Well groomed tent camping around a large pond with showers and toilets just a short walk away. Firewood and ice are complimentary! Great trails for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers. There's also an Air B-N-B on the property for those who don't want to tent camp as well as a sheltered area for cots, etc. Helpful, available staff and I didn't hear a peep of highway traffic or other sounds of civilization for the 3 days we were there!

  • Haleigh A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Buescher State Park Campground
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Buescher State Park Campground

    Great Park

    This is a very nice, small, State park. There is a lot to do and it didn't feel crowded at all. The tent camping spots were great! We stayed at a walk in site (water only) and had a great time! Good fishing, hiking, etc.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    Short trip out of the city

    Cabin staff are available as well as tent campgrounds. Trails are pretty. Beware of snakes, the poisonous kind we saw almost everyday.

  • Lori C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)
    Nov. 7, 2021

    Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

    COE Campground on Lake Somerville

    This is a wonderful very well maintained Corp of Engineers campground on Lake Somerville. RV sites are level with plenty of spacing, lots of people tent camping. Sites have water and electric and there is a dump station. Clean bathrooms, well maintained trails and miles of accessible shoreline. Great AT&T and 2 bars T-Mobile reception. Some areas are closed because of previous flooding. Tons of deer wandering around every evening. Highly recommend for a relaxing place to stay.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Jul. 31, 2020

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    Beautiful park close to Austin

    Tent camped 21JUL 1 night.

    Super clean park, good trails and great water features. The whole thing is kind of built around a couple swimming holes, which are the main attractions, and pretty amazing.

    Sites were big and well treed. Super secluded and plenty of shade to be had.

    Trails aren’t close to the sites, so you’ve got to drive once you are setup, which might not be an issue for most, but I like to dig in then hit the trails.

    This was one night camp 6/10 for me in my campmaster project and it was fantastic.

    Hot but no rain.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

    Fisherman’s paradise

    The lake is fairly warm, large amount of bass, huge gar, croppy, And catfish. when the water is right you can take a flat bottom boat up to any of the creeks. Overall a great campground with decent facilities. They do have horse stalls at many of the campsites so definitely bring your horse and trot around the lake !! They do have rv and tent sites with a lot of trails that are mowed down and well taken care of. Lots of picnic areas and covered areas S well!

  • Kaitlyn M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Overlook
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Overlook

    Great camping spot!

    We were are spot T2, along with another group at T10 (only ones camping out there)! The spots are somewhat close together. It’s an all-around great camping spot. Has ample sites to camp either in tents or RVs, with both electricity and water hook ups. Really quiet, everyone is respectful of the 10pm silent rule. Good shade spot while tent camping in the summer. Campsite is a walking distance from bathrooms and showers. Close to water (walking distance) for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, etc. By the campsite (not the marine side) there is a small inlet of the lake that is great for swimming. Other parts are too deep, but are perfect for taking a boat out and fishing! Staff is very friendly with any questions. Very dog friendly. Good price!

  • Lynne L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)
    Sep. 10, 2020

    Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

    A hidden gem with gorgeous sunsets!

    I recently went on a camping trip solo (minus the hubby) with my old-man dog here. We tent camped at site #177. This is a beautiful park on a beautiful lake! Here are some of the pros: friendly couple at check-in/entrance shack, friendly rangers driving around checking on folks, deer everywhere(!), beautiful lake view, well-maintained grounds, good shade trees, trash dumpsters within walking distance, electricity/water hookups worked great, picnic table/fire ring/grill, gorgeous sunsets(!), very quiet at night, cute and clean little beach/swim area to hang out in. The cons for me were: getting to the water from my site was not as direct as it looked on the map, circular bricks with holes on the shore were not dog friendly (not human leg friendly either), bathrooms/showers were closed in our area/circle due to Covid-19. I would ABSOLUTELY return to this park!! 

    I really appreciated the hospitality shown here! They recognized that I was a lone female (but a very confident/independent one) with an old man-dog and, respectfully, went out of their way to make sure that we were okay!

  • Rick G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    Great little spot - Clean and tucked away!

    We spent 2 nights here in the tent sites a couple weeks ago. We loved it.

    There are 8 tent-only sites at the north end of the park - there is a short trail by the restrooms that lead to them. Upsides are that they are removed from most of the park's bustle, so it's easier to relax and enjoy your time "in the woods". The restrooms and shower facility are a ~200-300 ft walk, depending on which site you choose. Each site has a grill, picnic table and fire ring. The sites are not particularly level, but we were able to get two tents on the site with minimal issues. The tent area also has a community grill and fire pit that would make it a great candidate for a group camping event.

    There is a small floating dock where you can fish or launch a kayak (remember, you can't park close so you'll have to carry the boat in...good for kayaks, bad for canoes). There is ample room at the park's main launch to put in larger canoes or kayaks without carrying them as far.

    The park amenities are fine - swimming area, fishing pier, and fairly clean showers/restrooms. Also, there is a Bucee's 5-10 minutes away for those last-minute needs/forgotten supplies!

    All in all, a good weekend, and a good spot to camp!

  • Brittany S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    Great for all!

    Bastrop would be a great place for youth groups or family reunions. It has a little for everyone and is conveniently located about thirty minutes from Lockhart where you can get, in my opinion, some of the best BBQ in Texas. This state park has tent, group, RV, group cabin w/ barracks, cabins (some are wheelchair accessible), and a dining hall (also wheelchair accessible).

    There is a swimming pool that is run by the local YMCA that is open during the summer, plus a huge playground that has disability swing set, which makes this park a 5 STAR for me. Some of the building were burned down in a fire six years ago and have since been replaced, so the bathroom and other facilities are brand spankin new!

    There are some great fishing spots along with some of my favorite hiking trails. My favorite trail is the scenic overlook trail which starts at the top of the lookout and travels 2 miles down through wildflowers and over streams. It is a shorter trail, but it is a more challenging one. Some of the longer trails have been closed since the fire and flood, but you can connect a few of the others to make for one good one. Everything is so colorful here.

    The walk-in tent sites are some of my favorites. The have a wonderful look and feel to them. Very scenic and off on their own away from noise from other campers. Also don’t forget to take the 12 mile scenic drive over to Buesher State park, it is well worth it!

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
    Jun. 30, 2018

    Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park

    Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park + Family Fun + Colorado River + Rodeo!

    I came across this campground while searching on thedyrt. I had not previously heard about this park, so I decided to check it out. The park is operated by the City of Smithville. There is not a park office on the grounds to accept reservations or fees for camping. To reserve a campsite, call the City Recreation Center at 512-237-3282x7 Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

    There are a number or recreational facilities at the park such as a playground, baseball field and frisbee golf course. The Colorado River runs along one side of the park and offers opportunities for paddling and fishing. One of the most unique features is that there are rodeo facilities on the grounds. The rodeo events only occur during certain times of the year, so check the park's website and calendar.

    The campground area is at the very back of the grounds down a gravel road. The park is primarily designed to host RVs, but they do allow tent camping. Each site has a parking pad, water and electric hookup, picnic table and grill. There are bathroom facilities in the center of the campground.

    Compared to some of the other parks in the area such as Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park and Lake Bastop South Shore Park, this city park is a little bit rough around the edges. The reservation system, or lack of an onsite office, is a bit baffling. But if you're looking to witness a rodeo, this might just be your only option.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Nov. 15, 2018

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: RoM Outdoors Backpack at McKinney Falls State Park

    Campground Review

    This Texas State Park is just a short 15 minute drive from downtown Austin. It is only a 5 minute drive from the Austin airport. The close vicinity to the city does mean that this park has a constant flow of visitors. In the summer it is extremely busy with day visitors, weekend campers and long-term campers. In the winter it is moderately busy. The park has lots of forest trails to hike as well as some interesting rock formations around the creek and water holes. The most noted feature of the park is definitely the Upper and Lower Falls.

    This park has a variety of facilities including cabins, RV sites, tent sites and group sites.

    There are water, electricity and restrooms with flush toilets and sinks near all the campsites. At the premium campsites there are all of these amenities plus showers. This park is great for swimming, fishing, hiking and bicycling.

    You might see deer, raccoons, armadillos and occasionally snakes. All of the wildlife should be left undisturbed. Except for the fish. Fishing is allowed in the park and one will not need a state fishing license when fishing within the park.

    This is a very family friendly and well-managed park with the only downside being that the park is often very busy with visitors.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I am testing the RoM Outdoors Backpack.

    The RoM Pack (pronounced "Roam") is a backpack, blanket and poncho all in one piece of gear. It is made of heavy duty 600D fabric which is water-resistant and appears to be very durable. The total volume of the pack is about 3000 cu. in. Their slogan is, "Let Adventure Unfold". The unique feature of this pack is that the backpack unfolds into a blanket. In addition, it can be unfolded into a poncho.

    While I tend to use ultralight gear when I'm hiking or backpacking, I found this pack useful for fly fishing. I was able to carry my boots, waders, hammock, rod, reel, net and fishing tackle nicely. Once I reached my destination, I unfolded it to use as blanket. See the demonstration video. While I had good sunny weather, I could foresee using this piece of gear as a poncho if a thunderstorm were to roll in and I wanted to wait out the storm.

    The Pros:

    Unique multiuse design

    Heavy duty water-resistant material

    The blanket material is soft

    When used as a poncho, it is also insulating.

    Multiple pockets (2 removable pockets) with Molly straps

    Designed and Made in the USA

    The Cons:

    Heavy in comparison to other backpacks

    Straps and pockets somewhat obstruct use while using it as a poncho

    Water bottle pockets could be larger to accommodate various sizes

    For more info:

    https://romoutdoors.com/product/rom-pack/

  • Bounding Around The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Mar. 1, 2020

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    Pretty park - popular too!

    This state park is a little outside of Austin near the airport. The park stays busy and it’s easy to see why– it’s really nice with waterfalls you can check out in the park and it isn’t far from the airport. We had a great stay here and will definitely check it out again if in the area. Although– watch the branches if you are in a bigger rig– we watched a guy hit one and mess up his roof. Also, if you will be camping in Texas State Parks a bit be sure to get the annual Texas State Parks pass– it will end up saving you a lot of money! Also, we went to a nearby market to buy what we thought was salsa(see pictures)– it definitely wasn’t and it was sooo spicy!!

  • Steve & Ashley  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Jun. 15, 2019

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    Great Local State Park

    The State Park is located within the city limits of Austin Texas. It has two waterfalls and a number of cool hiking trails. They have great camping options with sites for everyone including tents and camper vans. They have 7 designated hiking trails which range from easy to moderate. Onion Creek provides great fishing and swimming. The campsites offer some cover and privacy. You need a reservation during the busy times of year in the Spring and Fall. They have some boulder features for rock climbing and a bald cypress tree that is 500 years old. This is a good option for new campers or families that wanted to get out for the weekend. They have ample facilities from restrooms to visitors areas. I have it 3 stars because of overcrowding. Otherwise a nice place for the Travis County Area.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    Excellent but noisy

    The only reason I gave it 4stars is because of a lot of street noise outside the park. The park itself is beautiful and quiet. Great bathroom fac; very new and clean. All of the tent sides have sand tent pads, but if you’re a hammock camper be sure the trees fit your kit.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    Lake Bastrop + Family Activities + Lake Life

    This campground is located a short distance away from the city of Austin, Texas. The park is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). At the entrance there is an office where you can pay your admission fee and it has a small store where you can pick up supplies. If you arrive late, there is an after hour station to pay your fee which accepts cash or a credit card.

    This park has car and RV campsites. There are no primitive sites. There is a campground called the Lake Bastrop North Shore Park located 15 minutes away with primitive sites.

    The campsites are all very similar. There is an area to park your car and it will fit a small or midsize RV. There are water and electrical hook-ups which make it very convenient. There are typically plenty of trees for shade. Each site has a picnic table for dining, a grill for outdoor cooking, a pole to hang food or trash and there is a fire ring for a campfire. Of course they also have pad sites where you can place a tent. The pad sites will fit anywhere from a two man tent up to an eight man tent. In addition to the campsites there are a number of small cabins which can hold up to four people. The cabins have some basic amenities and the restrooms are nearby. Most of the campsites and cabins are only a short walk to the lake shore where you can catch a sweet view of Lake Bastrop.

    There is limited hiking with one trail that runs along the lakeshore for about 6 miles. The main attraction of this park is living the lake life. Near the campsites one can launch a canoe or kayak. But there is also a boat ramp and boat dock where you can launch larger sized watercraft. If you don’t have your own watercraft you can rent a canoe or kayak from the office and pick it up near the boat dock. It is possible to fish from a boat or the shore. There are a number of community spaces which are great for picnicking. There is a sand volleyball court. And there’s a special area of the lake that has been roped-off and is designated for swimming.

    I think that the only possible downside about this park might be that there are always lots of families and energetic kids running around. If you’re seeking peace and quiet this might not be your place. If you are seeking some fun activities, this place is great.

    I think that the Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a 5 star campground for all of the facilities, amenities and considering that the staff are friendly.

  • Dude R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Buescher State Park Campground
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Buescher State Park Campground

    One Of My Tope 5 Texas State Parks!

    Buescher State Park, Texas is a wonderful and beautiful place to spend some time relaxing and RV camping! We had the pleasure of spending a day and night at Buescher State Park, Texas in May of 2017. This was our third stop on a 10 day 5 park tour. Buescher State Park, Texas is located in the Lost Pines area of Central Texas and is a great place for springtime camping, fishing and swimming! Hill Country wildlife abounds in this wonderful park! If you enjoy fishing, swimming, birding, hiking or Geocaching then you will enjoy a visit to Buescher State Park, Texas. 

    Want to see more fun RV tours and RV camping videos? 

    Visit my channel here...

    https://youtu.be/3vJp7HMYIjU

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Sep. 28, 2018

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    An awesome place surrounded by the city of Austin, TX

    This was a wonderful campground… I wish we could have stayed longer and explored the grounds, but we were on our way to RenFest.

    This campground had everything we needed: the bathroom was close, there was water, a tent pad, etc…and was surrounded by nature..

    I hope to go back sometime! The only drawback was that they didn't have tent only sites, so we had to pay the same price as an RV…

  • Thomas F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sherwood Forest Faire Campground
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Sherwood Forest Faire Campground

    Great place

    This campground provided the perfect setting for our family's medieval adventure! The Sherwood Forest Faire itself was clean and well-maintained, with Retro Bowl spacious sites that offered plenty of room for our tent, car, and campfire.

  • Brittany S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Buescher State Park Campground
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Buescher State Park Campground

    Beautiful trails!!

    Buesher State park is a great spot to take the family and relax! There is lots to do and it is a pretty good sized Texas park. They have tent, group, and RV sites, along with cabins and screened shelters alongside the lake. You cannot swim in in the lake, but they do have boat and tackle rentals at the park. It makes for a great place to fish with the family.

    The park is very shaded with lots of pine trees, but a fire did wipe out a lot of the trees on the Northern side of the park towards Bastrop. So many of the longer trails are not as shaded or are still in the process of repair. I went on a trail that was about 5 miles long and it was very nice. It was moderately challenging, a little muddy, but so much to see. Beautiful wildflowers of ever color were growing and I saw about eight white tail deer. Also a great place to birdwatch and take photography.

    The facilities are old, but well maintained and there is a store on site that sales snacks, wood, and souvenirs. The have a nice playground on site for the kids and the campsites are very spacious.

    Also if you have the time there is a 12 mile scenic road that connects Buesher State Park with Bastrop State Park that will take you about thirty minutes. It is a twisty, hilly road that has some really great views of fields of wildflowers and tall pines. You can also see where the fire took out part of the forest and is beginning to regrow. Also Bastrop state park is a great place to visit for some challenging hikes!

  • Kaitlyn M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Overlook
    Nov. 6, 2018

    Overlook

    Wonderful spot for Camping and Fishing!

    We camped at spot 1, right up from the lake. Very spacious spot to fit three tents. Dog friendly. Very quiet, everyone courteous. Two great fishing spots: down on the lake by the campsite and by the marina (both super close to the campsite).

  • Kelly M.
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Sep. 29, 2018

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    The river was beautiful, gotta come back in the summer!

    We came here on a particularly warm winter weekend. What was left of the foliage was tattered and brown, as you'd expect in the dead of winter. But the air was warm and the river was beautiful. We hiked all up and down and check out the sweet little waterfalls and spouts pouring through holes in the rocks. The campsite was just fine- not my favorite because it had a pretty small designated pad where any/all tents had to be, so if you're in a group with multiple tents, you'll be very close neighbors. Sites would probably be really pretty when the trees have their leaves, looked a bit sad this time of year, but offered an awesome launchpad from which to check out the rest of the park- so we'll take it :)

  • Victor G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    Clean campgrounds

    Campgrounds are far enough that you won't be bothered by noise. Park host maintain the restrooms and showers very clean. Good hiking trails with great views. Plenty of dumpsters to throw your trash bags. Each site comes with a picnic table, fire pit and an sand area to place your tent on so that you don't worry about removing rocks.

  • Lisa E.
    Camper-submitted photo from River Forest Haven
    May. 17, 2024

    River Forest Haven

    A little slice of heaven!

    We camped with both a motorhome and a tent. The people who staff this park could not work harder to make your stay incredible. We really enjoyed tubing and fishing, but the campfires were the best. The staff will deliver a generous amount of dry fire wood for $15. We would definitely stay again if the opportunity presented itself.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Apr. 9, 2019

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    Retreat Just 15 Minutes From Downtown Austin

    With summer rapidly approaching for Texas I wanted to cruise down to Austin before the heat waves made it a bit unbearable. In doing so I elected to check out McKinney Falls Park. I will say that going into my stay I had only seen a couple of videos about the park which were less than descriptive as to what to expect from the park. Typically I would pine over reviews in advance but this time I decided to instead let the park surprise me and report the full initial reaction.

    I did not book in advance, something I would not advise you to do unless it is winter season at the park. When I arrived there were only 2 campsites left on a Thursday just after noon. Needless to say this park fills quickly when the weather is pleasant. These two sites were literally only available for a single night as the campground was fully booked for the weekend.

    I can see why quickly from pulling into the park why it is so popular, the grounds are well maintained, the wildflowers are in bloom making for a wonderful retreat for some amazing hiking and a scenic area for family photos and being only 15 minutes from downtown Austin easily makes this the best retreat away from the city for those wanting a quick weekend get away.

    When selecting a campsite I often times like to find an area near the restroom without being directly across from them, having access to this amenity can be useful however proximity to avoid cross traffic is key when using a large campground. This location has restrooms scattered through the various loops with a centralized shower house. Our site was site 69, it backed up to one of the restrooms on our loop and actually had a small private path to the facility which made it unique from other sites and very convenient.

    While the spring has brought in recent rains, the site was a it more overgrown than I would have liked considering this area is noted for a variety of snakes, however the tent pad and picnic area itself was cleared so with hesitation we went ahead and set up our overnight home.

    The tent pad was a right pebble base, this made sleeping in just a sleeping bag impossible. We had to pad the base with several layers due to the sharp texture of the rocks below. I noticed later when packing the tent we also ended with a small tear at the lip of the tent because of these rocks. I would advise on this surface potentially laying a tarp barrier before placing your tent fo this reason.

    Sites were standardly equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Our site had both water and electricity, which actually were quite handy considering we were having some charging issues with my in car charger. This particular site was located directly beside the camp host.

    We used the site as a basecamp for exploring the city in the evening and the following morning before checking out of the park we took a drive to the showers and explored the park fully. The showers had pretty hard water and lower pressure than some but definitely got the job done for bringing us back to life from the muggy day, nearly 75% humidity.

    We visited both the upper and lower falls areas as well as the wildflower field. I can easily see after visiting these just why the park stays so busy! The beauty is astounding, but more so the water offers a retreat for those looking to take a dip in the cool flowing pools. While both were down from normal account, we still saw many people diving in and enjoying the day. Others fished along the banks, hiked the many trails surrounding the waters and enjoyed picnics in the designated areas.

    My friend wade into the water to see what it felt like and it was still a bit cool for her liking at this time of April, but give it a couple months and that cool temp would be more than welcomed!

    All in All despite the few small areas for improvement I couldn't see this park being anything less than a 5! The quality of experience when we visited with not impaired by the numerous guests and though it could change later in the season, for early April when the wildflowers bloomed wild, the waters flowed cool and the camping was not in intolerable heat it was a win!

    Tips:

    • Book in advance any time other than Winter.

    • Bring sunscreen there is little shade near the falls so you will want to protect yourself. In the brief time I was out there I got a little burned on my neck and shoulders.

    • Bring drinks, we stopped in the Check In Station and there were only a handful of drinks and supplies. I would suggest bringing a water filter or bringing a cooler of drinks for your visit.

    • Beware of snakes and spiders. On our stay we noticed an influx of spiders, while we personally did not see a snake some others were saying they had seen them basking near the banks and on some of the trails. Always be aware!!

    • Remember do not pull vehicles into the grass, keep all cars in designated drive areas. Each campsite has a parking area for you to use, if you need additional parking there is more parking near restrooms.


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