RV campgrounds near Hallettsville, Texas offer spacious sites that accommodate large rigs while providing essential amenities for travelers and extended-stay guests. The region maintains relatively mild temperatures during winter months, with daytime highs typically in the 60s°F from December through February, making it suitable for year-round camping. Most campgrounds in the area are situated within easy access of Highway 77 or Interstate 10, providing convenient stopping points for travelers crossing central Texas.
What to do
Visit historic painted churches: Four historic painted churches are within 30 minutes of Schulenburg RV Park. "We stayed here for a couple of nights while touring the nearby Shiner brewery and the historic old churches in the area... The campground is within walking distance to downtown, which offers a few pretty good restaurants."
Explore small-town German and Czech heritage: The area's European cultural influence provides unique sightseeing opportunities. "A small German and Czech community there are so many places to visit including Polka Hall of Fame and a cute downtown corridor with numerous shops and points of interest."
Fish the Colorado River: Anglers can access riverfront camping at Thousand Trails Colorado River near Columbus. "Right on the Colorado river plus two ponds to fish in. Lots of places to walk or ride your bikes. Management is very friendly and helpful. Their are also deer everywhere."
Wildlife watching: The area's campgrounds host abundant deer populations. "We had space D25 which is on the outside of the big loop by the river and boat ramp. Lots of space on the door side to the next unit, and nature behind us. When they talk about deer being everywhere, they ain't kidding."
What campers like
Clean, accessible shower facilities: Modern bathroom buildings are available at select parks. "Bathroom is an odd layout with no doors separating stalls or toilet - curtains only. They were perfectly functional and clean though. Good value!" noted a camper at Flatonia RV Ranch.
Pet-friendly amenities: Designated pet areas make traveling with animals more convenient. "A great Mexican restaurant is within walking distance from the park. Large, level sites with full hookups. Two large dog parks and walking trails by the pretty river."
Proximity to small towns: Campers appreciate being able to walk to local restaurants and shops. "I chose to walk to a Czech bakery nearby and had some of the best baked goods ever including kolaches!! I also checked out the Polka Hall of Fame just for giggles!"
Quiet atmosphere: Most RV parks near Hallettsville maintain peaceful environments. "Quiet and EZ to park our 40ft Class A with Honda CR-V toad. Newer electric and cement pads are nice. Not many trees, but there are some back in sites that have small trees."
What you should know
Water service reliability: During severe weather events, water systems may experience temporary disruptions. "We came into this park on the 4th day of the big Texas freeze this past winter. Unfortunate for them, pipe broke and they were out of water at the time. But it was fixed a couple days after we arrived."
Seasonal occupancy patterns: Many RV campgrounds have a mix of overnight travelers and long-term residents. "If you choose to be one, you need to go to the town and get a permit otherwise there is a two week limit to camp here."
Site types vary significantly: Newer sections typically offer more amenities but less shade. "It has a section of 30 amp services which are in some shade and are on concrete, a newer area in the park has been created which for the most part is in a field, with new 50 amp service and are on grass."
Limited river access: Despite proximity to waterways, direct access can be challenging at some properties. "The only thing I didn't like was that the river ran next to the campground but due to yearly heavy rainfalls, maintaining a canoe or kayak launch is impossible," noted a camper at Colorado Landing RV & Mobile Home Park.
Tips for camping with families
Check for on-site entertainment: Some parks offer recreational facilities for children. "They have a beautiful pavilion and a lazy river. Saturday night (for the Labor Day weekend) they brought in a band - they were wonderful," shared a visitor at Iron Horse RV Resort.
Look for playgrounds and open spaces: Kid-friendly amenities vary by location. "The property included a playground, a dog park, and an activity center (inaccessible because of COVID), laundry facilities, propane, and more."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Several parks provide nature education possibilities. "Wildlife: Birds, Deer, Squirrels," noted one camper, while another mentioned, "We love it here. Right on the Colorado river plus two ponds to fish in. Lots of places to walk or ride your bikes."
Consider proximity to attractions: Some parks offer convenient access to family-friendly activities. "The park is on a 'park and hook up and then pay' system... There is a playground for kids as well as right next to a full size golf course."
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions carefully: Space requirements vary between campgrounds. "The sites are wide and the spaces are deep," works for larger rigs with multiple slideouts at Whispering Oaks RV Park. "Each campsite was very clean, with a picnic table, and lights in the oaks for ambiance."
Consider connectivity needs: Cell service quality varies between providers. "We use ATT on Nomad Internet and Verizon & T-Mobile on our phones, ATT Wi-Fi was 4 bars and our phones were each 3 bars and no issues with any of the services."
Look for level sites: Pad construction affects setup time. "Sites are about 70' long x 15' wide. Plenty of trees... Site Pad: Gravel, level."
Check payment systems: Different parks use various registration methods. "Honor system to pay KC with mailbox at office at big hall. If there was a large party or event, it could get crowded. No public showers or bathrooms."
