Campgrounds near Mountain Home, Texas offer visitors proximity to the Guadalupe River while providing access to Hill Country attractions. Located at elevations between 1,700-2,000 feet, this area experiences mild fall temperatures averaging 65-75°F with low humidity. Winter camping remains popular with overnight lows rarely dropping below freezing, making year-round RV camping possible throughout the region.
What to do
River recreation access: HTR TX Hill Country provides direct river frontage along the Guadalupe with swimming areas and fishing spots. "We stayed at turtle falls. It was so peaceful listening to the water all night," notes one camper who tent camped at the property.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The natural surroundings offer excellent wildlife spotting, particularly at dawn and dusk. "We watched the ducks fly in every evening, along with a lovely blue heron. Turtles have their own little island. We watched the bats swarm the evening sky eating their fill," writes a camper who visited HTR TX Hill Country.
Exploration of nearby attractions: Stonewall Motor Lodge provides a convenient base for exploring local wineries and historic sites. "Great, quiet spot behind the Stonewall Motor Lodge... with great outdoor sitting area and a unique barn with tv and games," mentions a visitor who appreciated the central location for day trips.
Walking trails: Several campgrounds maintain on-site hiking paths through pecan groves and along riverbanks. "We also enjoyed walking through the property, which encompasses a lot of land with water all around," explains a camper who stayed at HTR TX Hill Country.
What campers like
Riverside site selection: River Trail Cottages & RV Park offers peaceful waterfront locations. "Great spot near downtown, peaceful by the Guadalupe River. Big lawn, fire pits, grills—perfect for a picnic!" notes one camper who appreciated the combination of nature and conveniences.
Swimming options: Several RV parks provide swimming facilities beyond river access. "They have river access for swimming and fishing as well as 2 swimming pools. One outdoor pool with a splash pad for the little ones. Then they have an indoor pool and hot tub that is heated," reports a guest at Old River Road RV Resort.
Recreation amenities: Many campgrounds near Mountain Home include on-site recreational facilities. "They also have a great playground for kids as well as a covered basketball court. The basketball court also has a net that can be used for tennis or pickle ball," explains a visitor to Old River Road RV Resort.
Winter activities: Seasonal programming extends the camping season. "The resort offered nightly activities like dinners and live music during their winter months which was enjoyable for us," mentions a camper who spent a month at Old River Road RV Resort during spring.
What you should know
Site spacing variations: RV site dimensions and proximity vary significantly between parks. "The spaces are close together so the picnic table in the site next door had to be moved so the slides would go out," notes a camper at Oakwood RV Resort regarding space limitations.
WiFi reliability concerns: Internet connectivity remains inconsistent at many campgrounds. "Overall it's quiet and beautiful. We can never get the WiFi to work which isn't a bad thing since we come to unplug," explains a repeat visitor to HTR TX Hill Country.
Seasonal demand patterns: Spring wildflower season creates additional competition for sites. "This is my 4th time here. I love this camp site," writes a regular visitor, suggesting the importance of advance planning during popular seasons.
Varied bathroom facilities: Bathroom and shower quality differs widely between properties. "The bathrooms were always clean and even have private showers," notes a guest at Old River Road RV Resort, highlighting a feature important to many campers traveling with families.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Guadalupe River Rentals RV Campground and several other properties offer kid-friendly play areas. "A small, extremely well maintained, site by the river with outstanding management," notes a visitor who appreciated the well-maintained facilities.
Kid-friendly water features: Look for campgrounds with splash pads and shallow swimming areas. "They have an indoor pool and hot tub that is heated. They also have a great playground for kids as well as a covered basketball court," mentions a family who enjoyed Old River Road RV Resort.
Animal interaction opportunities: Some properties feature mini farms or wildlife feeding areas. "We took our kids for a fun NYE trip in the camper and loved this campground. There are goats and mini horses you can feed so our kids loved that," writes a parent who stayed at Johnson Creek RV Resort.
Covered recreation areas: For rainy day activities, seek out campgrounds with indoor facilities. "They also have very nice cabins for those who don't have RVs," notes a camper, highlighting accommodation options for families without camping equipment.
Tips from RVers
Concrete pad availability: Johnson Creek RV Resort & Park offers solid foundations for larger rigs. "All sites are concrete with decent room between rigs. Hook ups are in good condition," shares an RVer who visited the property with their motorhome.
Big rig accessibility: Several parks accommodate larger vehicles with appropriate turning radius and pull-through sites. "We stayed for a week and did some motorcycle day trips. Good base of operations for hill country adventures. Combination of pull-through and back-in sites," explains a camper who used Johnson Creek RV Resort as a base camp.
RV site privacy considerations: When seeking more seclusion, request specific site numbers. "If you have pets getting a back-in site may give you more room to let them move around if tethered to your camper during some outside time," advises an experienced RVer from Johnson Creek RV Resort.
Utility reliability: Most parks provide consistent 50-amp service without voltage fluctuations. "Limited sites but all have full hookups and they are all pull through," notes a camper at Rio Robles, Inc, highlighting an important consideration for RVers with power-sensitive equipment.
