RV sites near La Grange, Texas offer camping options in Central Texas hill country along the Colorado River. The area receives around 37 inches of rainfall annually with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September. Several campgrounds provide river access, though water levels can fluctuate seasonally affecting fishing and boating opportunities.
What to do
Fishing access: Thousand Trails Colorado River provides multiple fishing spots including the Colorado River and two stocked ponds. "We love it here. Right on the Colorado river plus two ponds to fish in. Lots of places to walk or ride your bikes," notes one camper who particularly enjoyed the fishing variety.
Historic site visits: Several painted churches and German-Czech cultural sites are within 20 minutes of camping areas. A visitor at Schulenburg RV Park shared they stayed "while touring the nearby Shiner brewery and the historic old churches in the area," adding the campground is "within walking distance to downtown, which offers a few pretty good restaurants."
Wildlife viewing: The area hosts abundant wildlife with deer being particularly common at many campsites. One camper at Thousand Trails Colorado River mentioned, "Yes, there's not a lot of spaces between spots like there are in most state parks, but the residents are quiet. We had space D25 which is on the outside of the big loop by the river and boat ramp... When they talk about deer being everywhere, they ain't kidding."
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: Whispering Oaks RV Park receives praise for its peaceful setting despite highway proximity. "What a quiet and peaceful camp. Even though its springbreak and lots of kids, everyone is very respectful of their neighbors," commented one visitor who appreciated the tranquility.
Clean facilities: Several parks maintain well-kept shower and bathroom facilities. At River Forest Haven, a visitor noted, "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."
Pet accommodations: Many RV parks provide dedicated pet areas or pet-friendly policies. One camper at Whispering Oaks RV Park appreciated "the DOG Park! What a wonderful amenity with the automatic lights for after dark. Park was very clean and quiet."
What you should know
Site variations: River Forest Haven features a mix of site types with varying levels of privacy. "Super cool to get tucked into the woods. Some of the spots are secluded and others aren't... Down side is it isn't assigned sites, so if your self contained like my van we went out for the day and came back to someone set up in our spot," explained one visitor.
Accessibility considerations: Not all facilities have equal accessibility features. A visitor to Old Town Market & RV Park noted, "The lip going into the women's bathroom is doable I believe for anybody, but coming out the lip is pretty high around 2 inches to 2 1/2 inches. They have a low grade step in shower with grab bars and a pull down shower bench with the showerhead actually placed where you can reach it."
Weather impact: Seasonal conditions can affect camping experiences. A camper at River Forest Haven mentioned, "It was pretty quiet except for the cars on the nearby road... It smelled a bit swampy," indicating that humidity and recent rainfall can change comfort levels at some sites.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: River Forest Haven offers family-friendly tubing opportunities. "The tubing is great for people with children who don't necessarily want to go tubing two to four hours... Very short route but water safety should be practiced as it is very deep in some areas," advised one visitor, making it suitable for families with younger children.
Playground quality varies: Check recent reviews before promising playground time to children. At Thousand Trails Colorado River, a visitor cautioned, "It is advertised with a lot of facilities but the most, like the playground and mini-golf need immediate attention. I took my granddaughter to the playground and can't use it (old and broken)."
Weekend events: Some campgrounds organize weekend activities. At Iron Horse RV Resort, a camper shared, "Saturday night (for the Labor Day weekend) they brought in a band - they were wonderful. There is a cute boutique on site with adorable clothes, boots and accessories."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Be prepared to adjust your position at some RV campsites. One visitor to Flatonia RV Ranch mentioned, "Sites are gravel/rock with grassy areas adjacent. Not perfectly level, but we wiggled the trailer around a bit in the spot until we got close."
Long-term residents: Several RV parks near La Grange have a mix of travelers and permanent residents. A camper at Giddings RV Park noted, "Concrete pads summer very level especially in the older portion the newer edition is a little more rolling hills nice facilities showers Wi-Fi was great."
Road access: Some parks have tight interior roads. At Whispering Oaks RV Park, visitors noted, "It was tight to get down the roads leading to our spot but navigational if you went slow."
