Best Cabin Camping near San Marcos, TX

Several cabin camping options exist near San Marcos, Texas, with properties like San Marcos River Resort and Pecan RV Park offering furnished cabin rentals. Most cabins include air conditioning, basic kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, and nearby bathroom facilities. At San Marcos River Resort, cabins feature picnic tables and convenient access to the river. "Our glamping cabin was nice, it was well worth the money to not to have to set up a tent and do all that work. Plus the AC kept us very cold and comfortable at night and the kitchenette had everything we needed to cook and make meals," noted a visitor about a riverside cabin. Camp Huaco Springs provides cabins along the Guadalupe River with electricity and shade from large trees.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most properties require advance reservations, especially during summer months when river activities are popular. Pet policies vary significantly between properties, with Pecan RV Park and San Marcos River Resort allowing pets in some cabin units while Camp Huaco Springs prohibits pets in their accommodations. Many cabins accommodate 4-6 people with a combination of beds and futons. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "We stayed in one of their air-conditioned glamping cabins. It was very nice and clean and the AC stayed very cold. They have private, lockable, full bathrooms right behind the cabins."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchen supplies are typically provided, though inventory varies between properties. Cabin guests should check specific amenity lists when booking as some properties offer fully equipped kitchens while others provide only minimal cooking facilities. On-site stores at Pecan RV Park and several other riverside campgrounds stock essential items, but prices tend to be higher than in town. For extended stays, grocery stores in San Marcos provide more comprehensive shopping options within a 15-minute drive of most cabin properties.

Best Cabin Sites Near San Marcos, Texas (76)

    1. McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Sunset Valley, TX
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 243-1643

    $20 - $86 / night

    "Type of Park: State Park 

    Check In: 2 pm Check Out: 12 pm

    🚻 Restrooms

    🚿 Showers

    💩 Dump Station

    🔎 Munzees and Geocaches in the Park

    🚶🏻‍♀️ Trails for walking and biking🚲

    🌊 Onion Creek was"

    "With summer rapidly approaching for Texas I wanted to cruise down to Austin before the heat waves made it a bit unbearable. In doing so I elected to check out McKinney Falls Park."

    2. Pecan RV Park

    7 Reviews
    San Marcos, TX
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 396-0070

    $42 - $142 / night

    "I like this place because its on the San Marcos river. They help you back in if you need it, great little store, quiet, clean, reasonably priced. Love this place!"

    "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."

    3. Camp Huaco Springs

    12 Reviews
    New Braunfels, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 625-5411

    $40 - $50 / night

    "There are open spots along the river with large trees to provide shade and block wind. There are power outlets at these walk in camp sites."

    "Rv , tent no electric, tent with electric, cabins. All by the Guadalupe river. Floating, canoeing, Fishing. They even have a natural spring ! People who work here are professional and very nice."

    4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Canyon Lake

    11 Reviews
    Abiquiu Lake, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 256-0088

    $57 - $373 / night

    "We came for the month of January to camp next to friends. It’s a family RV park and has nice amenities. We are just outgrowing the atmosphere."

    "We use to be big rustic tent campers until they replaced the area with cabins. I am saddened by that because it we loved our spot since my son was a baby."

    5. Mystic Quarry

    11 Reviews
    Abiquiu Lake, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 360-4725

    "These sites are close to the game/ pool area.
    Some construction on the grounds, looks like they are adding more cabins and teepee sites."

    "We had just bought a travel trailer and we had a different place booked but then covid happened and they cancelled on us."

    6. Lazy L & L Campground

    10 Reviews
    Abiquiu Lake, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 964-3455

    "Cool store and tube rentals on site. Live music and dance on the weekends after Memorial Day. Lots of fun stuff to do and very relaxing."

    "We liked that it was a huge campground and there was enough space to park. The other campgrounds we passed along the road were extremely packed."

    7. Rio Guadalupe Resort & RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Abiquiu Lake, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 351-8459

    $45 - $50 / night

    "nice big camp ground. they rent tubes, rafts and kayaks with shuttle service. nice clean big pool. has 58 full hookup sites also rental cabins. staff is very nice and helpful. located at bridge #3 on river"

    "They also have rules about flags so you really can get away from the pace of the world. Between the trees and the small fall crowd, it was soooo quiet. Everyone seemed to sleep in just a little."

    8. San Marcos River Resort

    6 Reviews
    Lockhart, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 213-0112

    "We stayed at this park for 2 nights and really enjoyed this area. We brought our 7 year old daughter and she really enjoyed playing at the playground."

    "Stayed in 2020 loved the view as well as the surrounding area. Only issue was the park employees across the river, but even their guest were wonderful"

    9. Summit Vacation Resort

    7 Reviews
    Abiquiu Lake, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 964-2531

    $30 - $650 / night

    "We loved the quiet and peace of this RV Resort nestled in Texas Hill Country.

    The Park: they have a large pool area with cafe and snacks."

    "River access is down a series of steps. Water is beautifully shallow and slow moving. Office store staff are sweet and friendly. Buy camp necessities, souvenirs, rent tubes for the river."

    10. San Marcos Springs RV Park

    1 Review
    San Marcos, TX
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (512) 557-6419
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Cabin Reviews near San Marcos, TX

598 Reviews of 76 San Marcos Campgrounds


  • Karin R.
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Son’s Blue River Camp

    Our Family loves Son’s River Camp!

    We stayed in one of their air-conditioned glamping cabins. It was very nice and clean and the AC stayed very cold. They have private, lockable, full bathrooms right behind the cabins. The place is very pretty and the staff friendly. We loved tubing and kayaking the San Marcos River! It’s a great getaway!

  • Denise V.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Redbud Ranch RV Resort

    City Close, Country Feel

    A little pricey and the prices are subject to change depending on capacity(don't really care for that). Some reviews dock them for the train noises, but we weren't bothered by it at all, especially with AC running.

    📋 Site#305:

    🔙 Back In🅿 Site Pad: level, concrete, long enough, but a little narrow. Parking spot for tow vehicle next to it💧 Water- good pressure, high enough for filter and everything to hang down⚡ Max amp: 50- had a couple issues with Over Current at first, but it seemed to stay on after that. The Power Watch Dog tripped the power and did its thing.💩 Sewer connection was in good shape. It was a little closer to the front of the site, so I used 2 hoses📶 Wifi- available but I didn’t use it📺I picked up multiple channels just with the antenna. Even GRIT. I escaped the heat in the hottest part of the day.🔥 Fire Ring w/Grate Standing Grill Picnic Table: hexagon shaped. Looked like wood, but was the plastic composite material. Heavy. Two of the overflow parking spaces were on the side of the site, so it was handy. This site is on a corner, so it was a little bigger. There’s a little tree planted there that will give shade in a few years

    👎🏻 Cons: 

    The site was a little narrow and there’s no widening at the entrance on the back-in sites. You have to bring your good backing skills.

    📝 Park Notes:

    🚻 Restrooms- very clean and spacious. There are a couple ADA restrooms with showers that can be accessed by wheel chair and multiple household sized showers. Each one is male/female so it would be good for families with children.🚿 Showers had good pressure and multi-function shower heads. Glass doors. Very clean.🧺 Laundry facility had 6 sets of washer/dryers. Credit card or app. No cash.🐕 Off-leash dog park was big and had a separate section for smaller dogs. There was a nice dog wash station near the restrooms. No washing of dogs or rigs at the individual sites.🛒 There was a small store in the main office with souvenir items, a few RV necessities and ice cream.🚶🏻‍♀️ A trail runs along the length of the park along the creek. No getting in the creek though.🏚 Cabins with and without lofts. All have screened in back porches🤿 Pool with shallow end and lounge chairs in the water. A hot tub that will hold about 30 people. You can literally swim across it. Small splash pad area for the kids.Covered pavilion area with large BBQ pits.🔥 Large fire pit with chairs around it🤾‍♀️ Playground equipment, 2 volleyball courts, horseshoes, tether ball, hammocks, tables, porch swing(hanging from a tree), ping pong table🪑 2 group areas, 1 was large and had a view of the pool. Residents can use it at anytime unless someone has reserved it for a private event. They have coffee and condiments there from 8-10am. They had Donuts for Dad for Father’s Day(but open for anyone).🍩☕🦌 Wildlife: Various birds, squirrels🗑 Trash pick up at the sites in the morning Some buddy sites available on the ends of the rows Golf carts are available for rent or you can bring your own Restrooms/Showers/Dog Wash/Dog park are on one end of the park and the Pool/Volleyball/Playground are on the other end by the Office/Store/Event rooms. A golf cart or bike would be handy.🌳 No shade trees on the RV park yet, but young ones are planted💲 Prices fluctuate depending on the demand for spaces📅 There are events in the park on weekends👩🏻‍💼 Staff was very friendly and helpful. Always smiling.

    Everything you need is very close. Walmart, Home Depot, Salt Lick BBQ, Dell Diamond, Kalahari Resorts(Indoor water park), restaurants, dancehalls…it’s almost in the City, but doesn’t feel like it. We have had some fun Munzee events in Hutto, so there’s lots around if you enjoy scavenger hunts on your phone.

    More info on my website: https://www.denisevajdak.com/2022/06/hanging-out-in-hutto.html

  • Eby H.
    Aug. 30, 2016

    Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

    One of my favorite spots in Texas

    Pace Bend is one of my most favorite places to camp in Texas.

    Not far from the old (and new!) Backyard (a great place to see live music in the live oak capital of Texas), Pace Bend is a quick drive away. A perfect spot to pitch a bunch of tents, jump off cliffs, swim and barbeque. Maybe 45 minutes from downtown Austin (without traffic).

    I won't lie the cliff diving kinda freaks me out. Be careful is all I'm saying!

    There are several primitive campsites throughout the park with picnic tables, grills and toilets. Additionally there are 20 RV hook-up type sites that offer running water, electricity, restrooms and showers.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    Lake Bastrop + Amenities + Peace

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park Park is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority. There’s a office at the entrance were one can pay your admission fee. Or if you arrive late, there is a self paying station that’s available 24 hours 7 days a week. At the small office one may buy ice, drinks and souveniers.

    This campground has a number of sites for RVs with full hook ups. There is a sewage dump station in the center of the park. Also, there are traditional car camping spots with drive up parking spaces, picnic tables, fire rings, grills and water and electrical hook-ups. There are restroom facilities are scattered throughout the park. At the far end of the park there are campgrounds for primitive camping. These have more basic amenities - there is an open space, community fire pit, community grill and some picnic tables.

    Not too far from the primitive campground there is a trail that leads to a nice view of Lake Bastrop. There’s also a community space in the center of the park which has, picnic tables, a fishing pier, open water access and an area that is roped off for swimming.

    This park is distinguished from the Lake Bastrop South Shore Park because it tends to attract campers with more basic needs. I would say that there are fewer families, less crowds and more peace and quiet.

    I found the staff to be nice and friendly.

  • Napunani
    Jan. 1, 2021

    South Shore Park

    Quiet & Private

    Pros:

    • Quick check-in

    • 176-acre park with 40 campsites on the south shore of Lake Bastrop.

    • Level site concrete pad surrounded by crushed granite.

    • Aluminum picnic table, lantern pole, BBQ grill and fire pit with cooking grill.

    • Cleaned BBQ grill and fire pit upon arrival.

    • Very private as the site was surrounded by heavy brush.

    • Even though Spring Break and the campground was packed, it was quiet.

    • Firewood is available for purchase from Park.

    Cons:

    • LCRA $6 on-line reservation fee.

    • Long waits for toilet/shower. All are family type facilities with the toilet, sink and shower as one unit behind a lock door, so one showering person ties up a toilet. There are 8“units” for 40 campsites PLUS cabins.

    • Toilets/showers could of used more frequent cleaning as they are heavily used.

  • Karin R.
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Son’s Geronimo

    Great family experience!

    We had a fantastic time at Son’s Geronimo! Their glamping cabins are super nice and had everything we needed including AC, WiFi, full kitchen, fire pits, hammocks etc. We have a family of 6 and the setup was perfect: 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. The property itself pretty large and has a lot of creek frontage. We kayaked, paddle paddle boarded, swam, fished and more! They also have lots of amenities: 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, volleyball court, basketball court, game room, horseshoe pits and more. We will definitely be back!

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    Lake Bastrop + Family Activities + Lake Life

    This campground is located a short distance away from the city of Austin, Texas. The park is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). At the entrance there is an office where you can pay your admission fee and it has a small store where you can pick up supplies. If you arrive late, there is an after hour station to pay your fee which accepts cash or a credit card.

    This park has car and RV campsites. There are no primitive sites. There is a campground called the Lake Bastrop North Shore Park located 15 minutes away with primitive sites.

    The campsites are all very similar. There is an area to park your car and it will fit a small or midsize RV. There are water and electrical hook-ups which make it very convenient. There are typically plenty of trees for shade. Each site has a picnic table for dining, a grill for outdoor cooking, a pole to hang food or trash and there is a fire ring for a campfire. Of course they also have pad sites where you can place a tent. The pad sites will fit anywhere from a two man tent up to an eight man tent. In addition to the campsites there are a number of small cabins which can hold up to four people. The cabins have some basic amenities and the restrooms are nearby. Most of the campsites and cabins are only a short walk to the lake shore where you can catch a sweet view of Lake Bastrop.

    There is limited hiking with one trail that runs along the lakeshore for about 6 miles. The main attraction of this park is living the lake life. Near the campsites one can launch a canoe or kayak. But there is also a boat ramp and boat dock where you can launch larger sized watercraft. If you don’t have your own watercraft you can rent a canoe or kayak from the office and pick it up near the boat dock. It is possible to fish from a boat or the shore. There are a number of community spaces which are great for picnicking. There is a sand volleyball court. And there’s a special area of the lake that has been roped-off and is designated for swimming.

    I think that the only possible downside about this park might be that there are always lots of families and energetic kids running around. If you’re seeking peace and quiet this might not be your place. If you are seeking some fun activities, this place is great.

    I think that the Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a 5 star campground for all of the facilities, amenities and considering that the staff are friendly.

  • B
    Mar. 29, 2023

    Oak Forest RV Park

    Comfortable

    Two sections, older for permanent or long term; newer well spaced, sites toward office. Five star private bathrooms, pool areas are clean and well kept. Grounds are manicured with fire pit common areas. Two DOG parks, coffee cart on site, and lots of green for dog walking. Only con is non existent WIFI. They do have fiber for long term.

  • Pollo L.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Pedernales Falls State Park Campground

    Hill Country Haven

    Another Texas State park that shines! Sites are big and even though pretty close to the other sites still feels very secluded! Picnic table with shelter and Fire Pit with grilling included. Restroom and Showers close enough to every campsite! Firewood and Ice sold on site just pay attention to hours of operation! The trails were well marked and great sites! River was a great way to relax after decent hiking! Lots of wildlife, Deer, birds and Hogs!!


Guide to San Marcos

Cabin camping near San Marcos, Texas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

Cabins are available at Camp Huaco Springs

  • Enjoy a beautiful riverside experience at Camp Huaco Springs, where you can choose from various cabin options along the Guadalupe River.
  • This campground features easy access to the river for floating, canoeing, and fishing, making it an ideal spot for water enthusiasts.
  • The staff is known for their friendliness and professionalism, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests.

Explore the scenic beauty of Canyon Lake

  • Potters Creek Park offers stunning views of Canyon Lake, with cabins that provide a perfect base for exploring the area's natural beauty.
  • The park features a boat ramp and beach access, allowing for a variety of water activities right at your doorstep.
  • Hiking trails and picnic areas are available, making it easy to enjoy a day outdoors with family and friends.

Enjoy family-friendly activities at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™

  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Hill Country is packed with fun activities for kids, including a water park, mini-golf, and hayrides.
  • The campground is designed for family enjoyment, with plenty of amenities to keep everyone entertained throughout your stay.
  • With a variety of cabin options, you can enjoy a comfortable retreat after a day filled with adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near San Marcos, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near San Marcos, TX is McKinney Falls State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 81 reviews.

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