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Inks Lake State Park Campground allows pets throughout its sites with fire rings and picnic tables. The pet-friendly accommodations include tent sites, RV spots with electric and water hookups, and cabins where dogs can stay with their owners. Pedernales Falls State Park Campground similarly welcomes pets at its year-round camping facilities. Most campgrounds in the Horseshoe Bay area require pets to remain leashed at all times, with leashes typically limited to six feet in length. Hidden Falls Adventure Park's primitive tent camping areas provide ample space for dogs to stretch out, though sites are essentially just a big open field where you can set up where you want. The new bathroom facilities at Inks Lake are some of the nicest at any campground, making longer stays with pets more comfortable.
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area offers sandy beach access where dogs can cool off in Lake Travis, particularly valuable during hot Texas summers. Water access for pets exists at multiple campgrounds, though Lake Travis water levels can fluctuate seasonally. Sites are nicely spaced at Camp Creek Recreation Area, providing privacy for campers with vocal dogs. The rocky shoreline at some locations necessitates water shoes for both humans and paw protection for dogs. Trails throughout these parks vary in difficulty but most accommodate leashed pets, with Inks Lake featuring unique gneiss rock formations that create an otherworldly hiking experience. When camping with dogs in summer months, access to water becomes essential, as Texas heat can be unforgiving for pets. Wildlife encounters are possible, with campers reporting rattlesnake sightings at some parks.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Horseshoe Bay (183)
1. Krause Springs
"Natural springs w/tent & RV camping (NO PETS), fishing, kayaking, lake access, hammock areas and day use picnic w/grills. CASH ONLY FACILITIES!! Family owned."
"I happily drive over three hours to camp here... Dogs are not allowed, but service dogs are. Just call them in advance and let them know. It is CASH ONLY. Also, be careful how far you venture."
2. Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis
"Pace Bend is one of my most favorite places to camp in Texas. Not far from the old (and new!)"
"Pet's on leases :) Cash only $10-$15"
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $30 / night
3. Big Chief RV Resort
"It was really windy which seems to be normal in Texas! Beautiful pool and hot tub area. Laundry facility very clean. There was a free super bowl party in the community room. Tons of deer."
"Tucked away from busy roads. Cabins and other amenities on site. WiFi not the best at the spots near the water - but this made us slow down and enjoy the view. (WiFi better near the office.)"
4. Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
"Dogs love running along water’s edge and jumping in. Horses ok too from the looks of it. Sites 1-13 closer together and more in site if each other but still ok. Great hiking and walking."
"This is a great little place on Lake Travis. Going in the spring time is the best because of all the wildflowers. Trails are easy. Campsites are clean with a fire pit and a grill."
5. Camp Creek Recreation Area
"Was planning on tent camping nearby and left a day early and all the hotel room were booked. Tried finding a tent site and no luck. Found this place online and figured I'd give it a shot."
"If you are a pro camper you should try this place no water no electricity perfect lake view beautiful sunset and star gazing Note: Site 01 and 02 are not good for camps if you have truck bed camp or roof"
6. Hidden Falls Adventure Park
"They have excellent off road trails for stock trucks up to rock crawling rigs."
"HFAP is an off roaders enthusiast's oasis. With 9ver 2200 acres of full size offroad trails there is surely something there for every vehicle and skill level."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $600 / night
7. Grelle - Lake Travis
"Only there for one short night but it was delightful to sit in the water of lake Travis and watch the stars on a warm texas summer night."
"As you walk into the lake (walk fast if you dont want to get bitten) you will find pockets if cooler water spouting up. Its kinda like stepping into a refridgerator but underwater."
8. Sunset Point on Lake LBJ
"Super clean, well maintained, organized, and location. All amenities are newish and most lots are fairly large. We were in 33, which is on the lake with a very large yard and shade trees."
9. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
"Set on the lake, muleshoe recreation area is run by the LCRA. Clean camp sights dotted a long the lake offer access to the water."
"My campsite was pretty shaded and the outhouse wasn’t too far of a walk. They have an outdoor shower at the entrance as well as a filtered water/ice machine."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
10. Black Rock Park
"This is a great get away from the city campground. It’s proximity to Fort Hood makes it convenient for a relaxing weekend with our soldier kids our grandkids."
"Very nice location on the lake. There are cottages and airstream trailers to rent in addition to the campsites. It’s a little close to the road in but that noise may disappear in the later hours."
Drive Time
- 53 min from Austin, TX
- 1 hr 13 min from Killeen, TX
- 1 hr 23 min from San Antonio, TX
- 2 hrs 3 min from Waco, TX
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Horseshoe Bay, TX
1101 Reviews of 183 Horseshoe Bay Campgrounds
MAD C.ScoutBig Oaks RV Park
Quiet smaller rv park. Great for retiries!
All gravel lots. Storage available.
. Decent price and good location close to cedar park. Only amenity is laundry room which does have newer clean washer and dryers(5 washers 6 dryers). They can get load done and dry in only 1 cycle each. Pay with card which is convenient. Not best for kids as nothing for kids to do and they would not like this sight.for full timers and reitred a good sight. Families with kids may want to find sight with some playground or something unless want your kids bored. Bring ant spray and spray for the suger ants that are in area but they not a huge deal long as you spray around your camper.everyone keeps to themselves.
- MMark S.
TravelerRiverview RV Park
Closed
According to YELP, October 2026, this park is CLOSED.
Kim K.
GuideFredericksburg KOA Resort
Nice quiet area four miles from Fredericksburg. Where there is great shopping. Plenty of vineyards to visit and wine tasting. Very nice campground only 3 months old so everything is brand new. They have a lazy river a swimming pool and a hot tub. They also have an adults only swimming pool and hot tub paw pens ,dog parks everything you could want.
- EElizabeth W.Guide
Black Rock Park
Very nice location on the lake. There are cottages and airstream trailers to rent in addition to the campsites. It’s a little close to the road in but that noise may disappear in the later hours.
- TTracy L.Scout
Cave Without a Name
Peaceful and Well-kept
I stayed in an RV spot with my SUV camper. There are lots of trees and wildlife around. A herd of deer visited my camp in the early morning. There is some distant road noise but it is more of a white noise. The roosters in the distance at sunrise was cute! I didn't make the cave tour but hope to during a future visit. Staff was very friendly. Site 17 is off the beaten path from the others, recommend.
- BBill H.Scout
Fredericksburg KOA Resort
Koa Fredricksburg
The place just opened a few weeks ago, still some minor construction going on but not enough to interfere with having a great time, Lazy river is a big plus, lots for kids to do and adult areas if you dont have kids.Large sites.
Ronald M.GuideBuda Place RV Resort
Great place to go fishing
Buda Place is a Family RV Resort in Buda that stands out from the rest of the RV Parks It's a very peaceful atmosphere. Secure Coded gates, Cameras of who's arriving and leaving, the Office is located at the entrance as soon as you enter the gate you feel safe. Your first greeted by(Corrie Fondriest Manager) she welcomes guest warmly, listens to concerns and accommodates you and your family. Corrie and her staff make sure everything is running smoothly, she has an amazing staff very friendly. Immaculate clean showers/restrooms, the staff cleans and maintains the facilities daily they are always spotless, the grass is always cut weekly. Laundry Rooms are very clean plenty of machines. Full Hookup 30/50-amp spacious sites, some sites are 3 car parking in between sites. You don't feel clustered next to each other. Amenities/Features we enjoyed.*Lagoon pool, Hot tub a lot of mature trees with shaded trees and plenty of lounge chairs.*The Lake is amazing! we saw joggers, walkers, people walking their pets.*Fishing they have a private lake stock up with bass, catfish and perch the kids have fun fishing of the fishing pier.* The Barn, they have social activities at the Barn from hot dog, cookouts, potlucks to Karaoke night.* Dog Park our Great Pyrenees enjoyed the dog park is very clean and well maintained by the staff our furry little guy met furry friends and will miss them.* At the end of the night we sat around the deck by the lake and relax, unwind, and breathe in the fresh air and watch the beautiful sunset over the lake. Thank you, Corrie you and your staff are awesome! We will come back to Buda RV Place we highly recommend it!
Savannah A.GuideBuddy's Backyard RV Resort
Lovely Austin Area RV Park
Note the specific route to park for RVs!!
I am working in the Austin area for a few months and I'm staying at this RV park. I adore this place, and it is now one of my favorite RV parks!
It's close enough to town for easy access to everything, but far enough away for quiet starry nights. You're right across the street from tons of outdoor activities, including Hamilton Pools and Westcave. The property is extremely dog friendly with dog bins everywhere, and two good sized dog parks! The pool is lovely, and the rec room is pretty great. There are a few longer-term residents and they have been very friendly and welcoming. And lastly, the sites are oversized from a typical RV park. I love that there's grass everywhere and my site's even big enough to put out my dog oversized dog playpen out for my pups to enjoy.
Overall, I'm so happy to have landed here. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Guide to Horseshoe Bay
Campgrounds near Horseshoe Bay offer primitive to full-service camping options with temperatures ranging from 50°F in winter to 100°F in summer. The Colorado River watershed creates numerous camping opportunities around Lake Travis and nearby waterways. Several campgrounds maintain nature trails that feature exposed limestone cliffs characteristic of Texas Hill Country.
What to do
Water recreation in fall/winter months: At Grelle - Lake Travis, visitors experience unique swimming opportunities year-round. "As you walk into the lake (walk fast if you don't want to get bitten) you will find pockets of cooler water spouting up. Its kinda like stepping into a refrigerator but underwater," notes camper Amy H.
Mountain biking on technical terrain: The limestone formations provide challenging riding surfaces at multiple parks. At Colorado Bend State Park, trails accommodate various skill levels. "Mountain biking and hiking was exceptional," says camper J E., who visited despite noting that "all the sites around a treeless field" wasn't ideal for campsite privacy.
Disc golf during off-peak seasons: Big Chief RV Resort maintains a full course accessible to campers. "We greatly enjoyed their Disc golf course. Close to Inks Lake State Park where we would have stayed but glad we ended up here!" reports Cathy J., highlighting an activity option during cooler months.
What campers like
Sandy shorelines for dogs: Shaffer Bend Recreation Area provides dog-friendly beach access. "Great stay. The site we had was walking distance to the sandy beach of lake Travis... The sand carrier up so it's a soft bedding for the evening," explains Steve L., who enjoyed both the water access and shade coverage.
Spacious, private campsites: Many dog owners appreciate the site layout at Camp Creek. "Sites are nicely spaced out," notes Linette G., which proves valuable when camping with pets that need their own space.
Cave exploration with guided options: Pedernales Falls State Park offers natural cave systems. "Camping is great. Primitive sites are a few miles hike in. Very doable. Beware of coyotes and curious deer," mentions Jimmy R., highlighting wildlife awareness important for dog owners.
What you should know
Terrain limitations for vehicles: Some campgrounds have difficult access roads. Regarding Krause Springs, Michael J. notes: "It's good to know about the uneven paths though, thanks for the heads up. Makes me think twice about bringing my low-rider... since it might not handle the terrain."
Water level fluctuations: Lake Travis water levels vary significantly by season. Taylor from Grelle Recreation Area reports: "The drought caused the lake to be pretty dried up so our water front view didn't have much water! That didn't take away from how beautiful the view was from spot 11!"
Wildlife encounters: Snake encounters occur at multiple dog-friendly campgrounds. "There is wildlife. We saw about a 5 ft rattlesnake," warns Candice C. about Shaffer Bend, emphasizing the need for pet supervision.
Tips for camping with families
Cliff jumping opportunities: Families with older children enjoy water activities at Pace Bend Park. "My favorite part about this campsite is the ability to cliff jump into a lake," says Aaron S., pointing to an activity that attracts teens and adults.
Short hiking trails suitable for children: Several parks offer trails accessible to younger hikers. "Hiking is ok. Most of it is pretty flat, but walking along the lake or along the river offers some nice views," notes Brian V. about Inks Lake State Park.
Dog-friendly group sites: For families camping with dogs, group arrangements work well. "The sites are mostly private and have tent areas as well as pads for campers. You could fit a group of people all on one site with room to spare!" explains Shelly S. about Pedernales Falls.
Tips from RVers
Tree clearance challenges: RVers need to consider overhead branches. "My only warning is low hanging trees everywhere. I couldn't imagine trying to navigate the campground in a 5th wheel or class A. You could do some rooftop damage," warns Brandi W. about Krause Springs.
Buddy site availability: Some campgrounds offer specialized arrangements for multiple RVs. "We were in a buddy site which is a plus for any campground," notes Tim M. about Big Chief RV Resort, describing a feature beneficial for group camping with pets.
Generator restrictions: Noise regulations affect generator use at many locations. At Hidden Falls Adventure Park, Chad L. observes that sites are "essentially just a big open field where you can kind of setup where you want," while noting that proximity to others can make generator noise an issue for neighboring campers.
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