Best Equestrian Camping near Lampasas, TX

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area features a horse pen in the large camp area, making it suitable for equestrian enthusiasts who also enjoy camping. The campground provides primitive sites situated along Lake Travis with picnic tables and fire rings. Sites are clean with easy access to the water, though the lake levels can vary seasonally. The large camp area includes communal grill/smoker facilities alongside the horse enclosure. Campsites offer beautiful settings in the Texas Hill Country with wonderful landscape views visible from the entrance gate. Most sites are equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, providing comfortable accommodations for both riders and their horses.

Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort accommodates both RV campers and equestrians with its full-service facilities. The resort offers 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer hookups at all pull-through sites. Horse boarding services are available on the property, allowing campers to keep their horses nearby during their stay. The clubhouse features a fully stocked kitchen free for guests to use, along with shower facilities and laundry services. Located in the Texas Hill Country approximately 30 miles from Lampasas, the resort provides a convenient base for exploring local riding trails. The drought conditions can affect water access in the region, so checking current lake and trail conditions before arrival is advisable for those planning extended trail rides.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Lampasas, Texas (11)

    1. Off the Grid Ranch

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    Copperas Cove, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 371-8900

    $30 / night

    2. Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

    33 Reviews
    Lago Vista, TX
    44 miles
    Website

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Pace Bend is one of my most favorite places to camp in Texas. Not far from the old (and new!)"

    "Pace Bend Park is conveniently located a short distance from the city of Austin and on the shores of Lake Travis. The park is managed by the Travis County Parks Department."

    3. Buena Vista Wildlife Safari and RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Lampasas, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 791-5441

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Location is a couple years old and really nice. Full hookups and great free WiFi service. All the RV and camping amenities, very clean and well maintained."

    4. Krause Springs

    18 Reviews
    Spicewood, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 236-7554

    "This sounds like an amazing place to escape the Texas heat! The rope swing and swimming holes sound perfect for a fun day trip."

    "Historic Texas camping& swimming site nestled in Spicewood, 30 miles from Austin. Ehall pass"

    5. Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Buchanan Dam, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 793-2171

    $55 / night

    "All this plus you can board your pets and horses!! All pull through sites."

    "This beautiful RV park in Texas Hill country was booked years in advance for the eclipse. But on our suggestion the very accommodating proprietors opened up a pasture in back to dry camping."

    6. Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Spicewood, TX
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 473-3366

    "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."

    7. Live Oak Ridge

    10 Reviews
    Belton, TX
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 780-1738

    $24 - $30 / night

    "It is located on Belton Lake. It is a gated entrance and the gates locked at 11:00pm. Our site was situated at the end of the loop and it was very spacious. It had water/electric with a dump station."

    "Large sites with ample vehicle parking that offer substantial distance from the neighboring sites give room to bring multiple vehicles or a boat along with the RV. "

    8. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

    9 Reviews
    Spicewood, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 473-3366

    $25 / night

    "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."

    9. Grelle - Lake Travis

    6 Reviews
    Spicewood, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 776-5272

    "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."

    10. Arkansas Bend

    7 Reviews
    Buffalo Gap, TX
    49 miles
    Website

    $20 - $30 / night

    "The lake is pretty decent, there are a few small trails around the area, and you are close to a small town. Biggest issue? 30 bucks a night, plus 5 dollars per person for a day use fee."

    "We have a pull behind. We were very surprised at how level our gravel campsite was. It made setup a breeze. The loop makes backing into your spot easy. The wifi is decent."

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