Top Tent Camping near Lago Vista, TX

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Lago Vista and then fall asleep in your tent? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Lago Vista, TX (29)

    Camper-submitted photo from Tejas Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Tejas Park
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    1. Tejas Park

    10 Reviews
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    162 Saves

    Overview

    Tejas Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. Tejas park sits upon the south bank of the North San Gabriel River offering good opportunities for fishing, wading or floating and features plenty of large, grassy open areas for running around and enjoying the scenic Texas countryside.

    Recreation

    Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the clear waters of the lake. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains Black bass, White bass, Hybrid stripers, White crappie, Channel catfish and Flathead catfish, but its most known for its abundance of Smallmouth bass. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26 mile rugged trail winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail wraps completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to both hiking and biking. Hunting is available for for small game like dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white tail deer. Hunting is by permit only.

    Natural Features

    Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby community of Georgetown, and now provides countless recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

    Nearby Attractions

    The nearby town of Georgetown offers gas, groceries and more. The historic downtown square district has shops and restaurants, and concerts and events are held on a regular basis. Additionally, Austin is located just 25 miles from the lake, offering countless tourist attractions.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. On-site personnel are not able to modify reservations. Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Refunds: Customers can request refunds online up to 7 days after the scheduled departure date. After 7 days, customers must request refunds through the call center. Cancellation fees are non-refundable.

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    $14 - $16 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Grelle - Lake Travis
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    2. Grelle - Lake Travis

    6 Reviews
    13 Photos
    164 Saves
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    Camper-submitted photo from Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
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    3. Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    39 Photos
    54 Saves
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    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Creek Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Creek Recreation Area

    4. Camp Creek Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    2 Photos
    31 Saves
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    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Bend State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Colorado Bend State Park
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    5. Colorado Bend State Park

    32 Reviews
    124 Photos
    410 Saves

    Colorado Bend State Park is one of central Texas’s most popular destinations. Two hours northwest of Austin, this park offers cave tours, river recreation, and over 35 miles of hike and bike trails. Visit in the off-season and enjoy a break from the intense Texas heat or take a dip in the cool, clear waters of Spicewood Springs for a refresher on warmer days. Texas’s tallest waterfall, Gorman Falls, is the prime attraction for visitors of Colorado Bend State Park. This 70-foot marvel can be reached from a moderate 3-mile hike where you can enjoy cool mist from the spring-fed waters upon your arrival. There are 15 drive in campsites at Colorado Bend where you can park RVs up to 30 feet, though the rest require some extra work to reach. 28 walk-in campsites can be found in the main campground, as can two primitive group campsites near the river. Looking for even more rugged seclusion? Hike to the Backcountry Windmill area where you will find designated backcountry sites just a mile from the trailhead. Every camper will find what they need at Colorado Bend State Park.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Bend
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Bend

    6. Turkey Bend

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
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    Camper-submitted photo from Russell Park

    8. Russell Park

    4 Reviews
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    74 Saves

    Overview

    Russell Park is located on the west side of Georgetown Lake, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail.

    Recreation

    Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains black bass, white bass, hybrid stripers, white crappie and channel and flathead catfish, but it's most known for its abundance of smallmouth bass. Fishing docks are located on the shore within the campground. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26-mile rugged path winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail extends completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to hiking and biking. Hunting is available for small game species such as dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white-tailed deer. Hunting is by permit only.

    Natural Features

    Georgetown Lake is a reservoir on the North Fork San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby community of Georgetown, and now provides countless recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

    Nearby Attractions

    The nearby town of Georgetown offers gas, groceries and more. The historic downtown square district has shops and restaurants, and concerts and events are held on a regular basis. Additionally, Austin is located just 25 miles from the lake, offering countless tourist attractions.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. On-site personnel are not able to modify reservations. Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee. Refunds: Customers can request refunds online up to 7 days after the scheduled departure date. After 7 days, customers must request refunds through the call center. Cancellation fees are non-refundable.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Moss Lake/  Walnut Springs Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Moss Lake/  Walnut Springs Campground
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    10. Muleshoe Bend - Lake Travis

    1 Review
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Recent Tent Reviews In Lago Vista

1006 Reviews of 29 Lago Vista Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Inks Lake State Park
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Inks Lake State Park

    Clean and Quiet

    This site was very clean and the bath houses were tidy and neat. We stayed right on the water and it was beautiful. Park staff was present and we would see them often driving around and checking on things.

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    Oct. 25, 2024

    Austin East KOA

    About This Campground Overview Cranes Mill Park is located on a long penins

    Nestled against the trees at Orrasis Ranch Campground, with Star Wars themed touches,"May the Forest Be With You" is all you could ask for in a"campout" experience. Whether on a layover from your most recent bounty, or just hiding out for a bit, this small rv is sure to leave a big impression. Step out the door, and explore. LOTS of space outdoors, a lighted entertainment and kid play area, plenty of chairs and tables for enjoying the fantastic sunsets, nature, firepit, and just 1 mile from lake access. In addition to May the Forest Be With You RV, other accommodations are also available at The Orrasis and can be found via the Escape link on our website. sp2

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    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park
    Oct. 24, 2024

    McKinney Falls State Park

    Nice campsite, lots of trash

    Really nice campground with showers and good space to feel away from your neighbors.

    We had a dirty campsite and planes roaring overhead in the night.

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    Oct. 20, 2024

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    Oct. 19, 2024

    Inks Lake State Park

    Hill Country Getaway On The Lake

    We stayed at spot 50 in the west look. It was extremely hard to back into, there is a tree right in front that you have to angle around. Site was somewhat level. Bathrooms were a little far away, you could see them from the spot, but it was about a.2 mile walk. Not a lot of street lights throughout the campground made things nice and quiet at night. The site had good Verizon cell service, around 25-50 mbps. The Tmobile service was around the same. The lake was beautiful and there were a ton of trails and spots to sightsee. The big draw for this campground is the proximity to Longhorn Caverns state park, which is a must see and do. Overall the campground was clean, relatively quiet, right next on the lake, with a ton of activities. I would recommend staying at one of the other areas that have bathrooms closer and better sites.

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    Oct. 14, 2024

    Camp Creek Recreation Area

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    Oct. 9, 2024

    Blanco State Park

    Nice place, arrive early for instructions

    Beautiful location and facilities. It was difficult for late arrival to see and erroneously enter private cow pastures. Because we arrived late, we had no instructions on locked shower room. Get instructions be c or arrival. Quiet and relaxing. Worth it to spend more time hear.

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    Oct. 8, 2024

    Austin East KOA

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    Sep. 23, 2024

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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.

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Guide to Lago Vista

Camping near Lago Vista, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Inks Lake State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, “The hiking trails are very well maintained, and there’s plenty of variety in difficulty level/length.”
  • Fishing: Head to Pedernales Falls State Park Campground for some great fishing opportunities. A visitor shared, “The falls had a short but somewhat taxing hike, since coming out was steep uphill, but it was a beautiful sight!”
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds. One review noted, “The water was running at a perfect flow for kayaking and swimming as well as lounging in the rapids.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A reviewer at McKinney Falls State Park Campground said, “Well maintained campsites clearly marked with restroom and hot showers close by.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the spaciousness of the campsites. A visitor at Bastrop State Park Campground mentioned, “Clean restrooms, and good hiking trails.”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers love the chance to see wildlife. One camper at Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds noted, “There were lots of deer on the roads and in the park this time of year—drive with caution after dark.”

What you should know:

  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busy weekends, especially at popular spots like Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. A camper warned, “Expect a weekend camping trip here in the spring to be crowded.”
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Moss Lake Area — Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, have limited amenities. A visitor mentioned, “There are no showers and the toilets are all compostable toilets but not bad.”
  • Reservations Needed: Many parks require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Colorado Bend State Park Campground noted, “You need reservations for timed entry and weekends are way busier than weekdays.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids, like Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis. A camper said, “Great drive-on beach area where you can swim or lay out.”
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to plan activities that everyone can enjoy. One family at Inks Lake State Park Campground enjoyed the “amazing time! The Lake is beautiful and the campgrounds are right on the water.”
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hikes and outdoor activities. A camper at Pedernales Falls State Park Campground mentioned, “We managed to find a decent spot fairly quickly that was somewhat secluded.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at McKinney Falls State Park Campground noted, “Easy in and out with our 27' travel trailer and F250.”
  • Use Dump Stations Early: Arrive early to avoid long lines at dump stations. A camper at Guadalupe River RV Park and Campgrounds advised, “Make sure to get to the dump station early as it gets backed up since there is only one for the whole park.”
  • Stay Connected: Check cell service availability. A reviewer at Bastrop State Park Campground mentioned, “Cell service was quite weak to nonexistent unless you were out hiking and reached a high spot.”

Camping near Lago Vista, Texas, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lago Vista, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lago Vista, TX is Tejas Park with a 4.3-star rating from 10 reviews.

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