Manchaca, Texas sits at an elevation of approximately 715 feet with a humid subtropical climate featuring hot summers and mild winters. Average summer temperatures often exceed 90°F between May and September, making shade and water access critical for campers. Many RV parks in the area remain open year-round with peak occupancy during spring festival season and fall when temperatures moderate.
What to do
Explore Lady Bird Lake: Austin Lone Star RV Community provides easy access to urban outdoor activities. "We took great tour of where Austin City limits is filmed and tour of capital. Highly recommend," notes one visitor to Oak Forest RV Park.
Visit Barton Springs: Located near several campgrounds, this natural swimming area offers relief during summer heat. "We were able to ride our bikes to Congress bridge to vote the bats, to the trails of baton creek beltway, the Barton springs pool and lots more," writes a camper at Pecan Grove RV Park.
Relax at neighborhood breweries: Several camping areas offer walkable access to local establishments. "There is a brewery next door!" mentions one reviewer about Pecan Grove, while another camper notes, "Small brewery less than a mile down the road" near La Hacienda RV Resort.
What campers like
Private bathroom facilities: Many campers appreciate individual bathroom spaces. "Five star private bathrooms, pool areas are clean and well kept. Grounds are manicured with fire pit common areas," shares a visitor at Oak Forest RV Park.
Security features: Gated access provides peace of mind. "It is quiet and secure. Office staff were very nice and accommodating," notes a reviewer at Austin Lone Star RV Community, while another mentions, "Very secure, codes used to enter gate, pool, showers/restrooms & 24hour laundry room."
Swimming amenities: Pools remain popular during hot Texas months. "Clean Showers and Bathrooms," notes a visitor to COTA RV Park, while another camper at Longhorn RV Resort states, "Amazing sites with concrete, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Our spot, #97, was right on the water and it was an amazing spot to watch the sunset!"
What you should know
Reservation timing varies: Summer requires advance planning. "This was our very 1st RV park. It set the tone for all our spots moving forward," writes a visitor to Longhorn RV Resort, noting its convenient location "close to Austin, lockhart, Circuit of the America's."
Campground terrain considerations: Site levelness can vary between parks. "Our spot is gravel and level. Not too many empty spots!" mentions a Pecan Grove camper, while others note concrete pads at several parks.
Weekend noise levels: Some parks experience sound from nearby venues. "Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. We stayed Friday and Saturday nights and the music venue across the road had a band playing outside from 8-11p," advises a La Hacienda visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer dedicated kid spaces. "There are bath houses, a pool, and even a playground for kids," notes a reviewer about Austin Lone Star RV Community.
Tubing opportunities: River Forest Haven provides water recreation. "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," cautions one visitor.
Organized activities: Some parks schedule regular events. "Every night they have something going on and they send a text each day with activities. They text you when you get a shipment," explains a reviewer at Austin Lone Star.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing considerations: Parks vary in how close rigs are positioned. "Sites are nice distance from one another and nice size. Fit our 43' Motorhome with dolly," reports a visitor to Austin Lone Star RV Community.
Connectivity quality: Cell service strength varies by location. "Only con is non existent WIFI. They do have fiber for long term," mentions an Oak Forest visitor, important for remote workers.
Leveling requirements: RV setup difficulty varies between parks. "Most sites are better, but the connection at all of them is raised up about 6". The other thing I'm not happy about is the price ($250 a week)," explains a reviewer at Longhorn RV Resort regarding septic connections.
