Best Camping near Gonzales, TX

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Best Camping Sites Near Gonzales, TX (115)

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    1. Palmetto State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    135 Photos
    180 Saves
    Gonzales, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $18 / night

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    2. McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    234 Photos
    681 Saves
    Sunset Valley, Texas

    Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains of an early Texas homestead and a very old rock shelter. All of this lies within Austin’s city limits at McKinney Falls State Park - what are you waiting for?

    Think of the park as Austin’s backyard; we’re just 13 miles from the state capitol. Here you can camp, hike, mountain or road bike, geocache, go bouldering, and picnic. You can also fish and swim in Onion Creek.

    Onion Creek can flood after rainfall. Beware of the creek’s flow; contact the park for current creek conditions. Read through our swimming safety tips before you visit.

    Stay at one of 81 campsites (all with water and electric hookups). Or rent one of our six newly remodeled cabins. We also have a primitive youth camping area, for use by nonprofit-sponsored youth groups

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $24 / night

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    3. Lockhart State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    70 Photos
    59 Saves
    Lockhart, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Bastrop State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    115 Photos
    114 Saves
    Bastrop, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Lake Wood Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    29 Saves
    Gonzales, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. San Marcos River Resort

    6 Reviews
    67 Photos
    38 Saves
    Lockhart, Texas

    Relax and enjoy life at pet-friendly, family-friendly San Marcos River Resort on the banks of the scenic San Marcos River. Discover the sense of community that comes with finding a friendly place to call your own. Choose a cabin, an RV site, a tent, or a treehouse! When you stay a night, a week, or even longer, the gracious service and outstanding amenities will make you want to stay forever.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Buescher State Park Campground
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    7. Buescher State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    60 Photos
    102 Saves
    Smithville, Texas

    East of Austin and a short drive past Bastrop State Park, you’ll find its sibling, Buescher. Set up camp, hike or bike under tall trees, or fish and paddle the 30-acre lake at this peaceful park.

    Choose your campsite: with electricity, with water only, or primitive walk-in. We also have screened shelters and cabins without restrooms. Restrooms with showers are available throughout the park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    8. Flatonia RV Ranch

    5 Reviews
    5 Photos
    3 Saves
    Schulenburg, Texas

    Flatonia RV Ranch opened in the summer of 2007 with 58 full hook-up pull through sites on 19 beautiful acres.

    We are known for our extremely spacious RV sites, quaint location, and relaxed atmosphere.

    Our 40′ x 60′ clubhouse includes office, showers, restrooms, washateria, and a community space to accommodate group gatherings and meals.

    With high-speed Wi-Fi installed throughout the park, you’ll have no problem staying connected.

    Right outside the back door of the clubhouse is a 2-acre pond with a well-lit fishing pier. Plus, there’s more to come! We are planning to include a pool, pavilion, camp store and more!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $99 / night

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      9. Gone Fishin’ RV Park

      1 Review
      2 Saves
      Gonzales, Texas

      The Dunn and Thompson families have been in Texas real estate management for 30+ years and are excited about our newest offering, Gone Fishin' RV Park. We hope that you enjoy spending time at the park just as much as we do. Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us.

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

      $30 - $35 / night

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      10. Sandy Grove Ranch

      1 Review
      14 Photos
      9 Saves
      Gonzales, Texas

      Welcome to Sandy Grove Ranch Page. We are a Veteran owned and ran ranch located in Leesville, Texas, We have scottish highlands and other cattle, kunekune pigs, barn cats and free range poultry to give you a full experience of small time ranch life. You will be camping on an working ranch, not an official campground. We also have a great pyrenees that help protect the property from predators and an English bulldog.

      No public restroom.

      We have well water available. Also have fresh eggs to sell. Will give tours of farm and pictures with the cattle and feed them. Also will sell baked goods. Canvas prints of Sandy Grove Ranch animals are available for purchase.

      We would like to utilize the donation Url.

      https://www.paypal.me/alexisgaitanSGR

      https://cash.app/$sandygroveranch

      https://venmo.com/u/Alexis-Gaitan-1

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $20 - $80 / night

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      Sep. 23, 2024

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      Sep. 19, 2024

      Canopy Luxury RV Resort

      Luxury RV Park worth the price.

      Honestly, the price wasn't too bad. Gated community with concierge service to your site. Most sites had some degree of shade and a decent amount of privacy. The pool and shower facilities are very nice and clean. The 2 dog parks (split into 2 sections each for small and large...so 4 dog parks) really helped keep our dogs entertained. Great rotation of food trucks and activities for kids. 100% recommended for a RV Resort stay.

    • Heather O.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 19, 2024

      Pecan RV Park

      Hidden riverside gem

      This is an older park, but the river access makes up for the outdated but clean facilities. Our side of the park was along the river and had great shade. The other side had no trees and seemed to be more full-time folks. Facilities are a little dated but clean. There are tons of full-time folks, and I can see why. The river is right there. Great river access and space to sit and watch the tubers go by. Very few bells and whistles. Some folks said it was much more community oriented before the new managers took over. They used to do movies and food trucks, and things just looked better. But it was nice. It was expensive for what it was, but again... the river access made it great.

    • Heather O.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 18, 2024

      Longhorn RV Resort

      Great spot close to Austin and Lockhart

      This was our very 1st RV park. It set the tone for all our spots moving forward. Clean bathrooms, clean pool/hot tub, clean laundry, well stocked store, gated community, great walking trail around a big lake and near big long horn cows. Met some big white neighbor dogs on the trail, but they kept their distance. Seems like the middle of nowhere, but it's really close to Austin, lockhart, Circuit of the America's. We stayed a week. Will stay again.

    • Bradley H.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 28, 2024

      Buda Place RV Resort

      Amazing Stay!

      Stopped here for a night driving cross country. I was blown away by the cleanliness of the park. The bathrooms and showers feel like you are in a hotel, not a campground, and all of the amenities are well cared for.

      The price was well worth it for this very quiet and maintained area.

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      Aug. 22, 2024

      Austonia RV

      Very Good

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    • Jim P.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 11, 2024

      Splashway Campground

      Awesome park with tons of activities!

      Campsites are a little close together, but well equipped otherwise. Went for The water park, which is a blast, and campsites are within easy walking distance. There are a ton of other activities as well - putt-putt, laser tag, paddle boats, fishing, etc. also had curbside trash pickup which was nice.

      Would have been nice if there were some incentives for the water park for campers - early entrance, or discount, but that would be the only thing I would add.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
      Jun. 24, 2024

      Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

      Beautiful location

      LCRA Bastrop Lake North Shore was a beautiful location, great beach access, and warm water. We stayed in sites 71, a pull through, and 76, a back in. Sites are large and accommodating a variety of rigs. Undesirableness of the park --Grounds were not kept very well. Huge fire ant mounds everywhere. Grass was pretty tall, making it very difficult to watch for ant mounds, not to mention snakes. We were there for an entire week Monday-Monday, and you would think that they would make sure the Grounds were mowed and ready for a busy weekend, this was not the case.



    Guide to Gonzales

    Camping near Gonzales, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do

    • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the trails at Palmetto State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Several hiking trails that are easy on the joints," making it a great spot for all ages.
    • Fishing: At Cranes Mill Park, you can enjoy fishing right from the shore. A camper shared, "Fishing was also decent off the shore," highlighting the park's appeal for anglers.
    • Bird Watching: Many campers enjoy the wildlife, especially at McKinney Falls State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "There were cardinals everywhere which made for a good time of bird watching."

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Bastrop State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, "Great bathroom facilities; very new and clean."
    • Friendly Staff: Many have praised the helpful park rangers at Buescher State Park Campground. One camper said, "Park Rangers were very helpful and courteous."
    • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at San Antonio KOA. A review mentioned, "This is a well-maintained campground. Employees are out keeping everything in order."

    What you should know

    • No Alcohol at Some Parks: If you plan to enjoy a drink, keep in mind that Palmetto State Park Campground does not allow alcohol. A camper noted, "This park is a great place to visit," but mentioned the alcohol restriction.
    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Potters Creek Park, have fewer amenities. A visitor mentioned, "Bathrooms not well maintained," so be prepared for basic facilities.
    • Check for Reservations: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially during weekends. One camper at Lockhart State Park Campground advised, "Reserved online 123 days prior to arrival without incurring any reservation fee."

    Tips for camping with families

    • Choose Family-Friendly Parks: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Lake Bastrop North Shore Park. A camper said, "Great beach access, and warm water," perfect for family fun.
    • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make your trip smoother. One visitor at Austin Lone Star RV Resort mentioned, "Grocery store is walking distance," which is handy for last-minute needs.
    • Plan for Outdoor Games: Bring along games or sports equipment. A family at Cranes Mill Park enjoyed the space, saying, "I passed off about 75 feet between sites."

    Tips from RVers

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Palmetto State Park Campground noted, "Spots are really nice, but mostly very short."
    • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, Bastrop State Park Campground offers them. A visitor shared, "Clean restrooms, and good hiking trails," making it a solid choice for RVers.
    • Be Mindful of Noise: Some parks, like San Antonio KOA, are near busy roads. One camper mentioned, "The only drawback is the traffic noise," so consider your sensitivity to sound when booking.

    Camping near Gonzales, Texas, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular campground near Gonzales, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gonzales, TX is Palmetto State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 35 reviews.

    • What parks are near Gonzales, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Gonzales, TX that allow camping, notably Canyon Lake and Somerville Lake.