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This Houston RV campground and preserve lies among green fields and pecan groves along the shores of the Colorado River, midway between Houston and San Antonio. Abundant wildlife, including deer and armadillo, can be seen throughout Colorado River RV Camping. Hiking, canoeing and fishing are popular activities at our Houston RV campground from Thousand Trails. Colorado River RV Camping guests can easily relax in our peaceful riverside RV campground in Texas. With easy access to the freeway, a trip to the big cities that lie east or west offers a fun day out, before returning to the sanctuary of this RV preserve. New Cabins/Cottages Have Arrived! Stay among riverside pecan groves at a Houston RV campground Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Colorado River RV Campground. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
$20 - $25 / night
We do all the setup while you have all the fun! All Inclusive Tent Camping includes:
Overnight entry for four people and a tent setup which includes: a 14′ x 10′ tent, two cots with foam queen sized mattresses, an extension cord, a bed side table, two fans and a lantern.
Your All Inclusive Tent setup will also include a charcoal bbq pit, picnic table, electrical outlets, running water and light at your site.
*Note: Sheets, blankets and pillow are not provided, you are responsible for bringing these.
WE NOW HAVE SPACES IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR OWN TENT!
$49 - $369 / night
$49 - $369 / night
Cash or check only
$15 - $20 / night
Campsites are a little close together, but well equipped otherwise. Went for The water park, which is a blast, and campsites are within easy walking distance. There are a ton of other activities as well - putt-putt, laser tag, paddle boats, fishing, etc. also had curbside trash pickup which was nice.
Would have been nice if there were some incentives for the water park for campers - early entrance, or discount, but that would be the only thing I would add.
I really don't enjoy myself the police officers are very racist towards minorities and I don't think I could go back not a great place.
The only reason I gave it 4stars is because of a lot of street noise outside the park. The park itself is beautiful and quiet. Great bathroom fac; very new and clean. All of the tent sides have sand tent pads, but if you’re a hammock camper be sure the trees fit your kit.
Nice and secluded on a lake. Clean, quiet, and not crowded. Great fishing lake!
Took
This is a great campground with lots to do. It is awesome like geometry dash lite. We camped: the camp pitch was fairly level with electric hookup, water supply close to the tent and a fire pit for each pitch. There are also RV hookups as well. My kids totally enjoyed the laser tag, there is also a boating pond, fishing and live music on a Saturday night. The toilet block was the cleanest I have ever seen on a campsite- it was as clean as many hotels I have stayed in. One good advice for anyone staying in a campsite in Texas: compared to campsites in more temperate climes, Texas campsites are dusty and have as much dirt as grass on the pitches(and this site is no exception). Bring a tarp to put under your tent- it will be a lot easier to clean than the bottom of a sewn-in groundsheet when you get home.
The area was quiet, bath house was brand new and very nice! Excellent cell connection and nice shady area.
went there just to hike a little but ended up discovering wildflowers has recently bloomed and greening!! we had to extend our hike just to see more wildflowers and wild raspberries that had grown right by the trail
Stayed here for one night while traveling through. We wish we had a little more time to spend here. It's a large campground, with lots of choices of types of spaces to stay, i.e. by the water under the trees, or in an open area.
We appreciate that it was quiet at night. Customer service was very courteous and friendly.
First time there and was really impressed with this campground. The slots are a great price and big sites, most have a metal pavilion over the picnic table, which was convenient. Sites are very level, wide and deep. All the sites have great views of the lake and even if you aren’t on a lake front, there is plenty of access to the lake all around the grounds. Paved roads which was great for bikes or even electric scooters. Wooded trails and lots of wildlife. Lots of deer all over the grounds in the evening variety of birds. The campground sites on a giant peninsula, which gives so much shoreline, which is managed by the Army Corp. of Engineers, so it’s well maintained and undeveloped. Multiple boat ramps and sites that are on the shoreline, which have a shallow bank, so you can Anchor your boat right off the bank and have walk up access to your campsite and boat. Wild Bills is right across the street, which has all the little things you may have forgot to bring or ability to restock on some beverages and snacks. It’s a 10-15 min bike ride from your campsite or a 5 min drive. Very convenient. Bryan, Tx is only 25 mins away and has a Super Walmart with Curbside service if you need to grab something more specific or a larger grocery order. Quick and easy. College Station was about 45mins away and it’s all easy driving.
It can get pretty windy if you book a slot down lower at the tip of the peninsula, but they will let you swap spaces whenever you want to if there is something available. The campsite up the hill are pretty protected from the wind, so regardless of the wind they have options if it’s more than what you want to deal with. Definitely my place to camp when visiting Somerville. They also let me check-in early when the previous camper left early, so I really appreciated that as well.
Starlink is pretty quick here and T-Mobile is smoking fast.
Management is kind, courteous, and quick to fix any issues. It’s a hidden gem of Texas to be sure.
The staff is great. The park is very nice. Its newer part has no mature trees or other wind block so it windy alot of the time. Other then that, we enjoyed it very much.
We love it here. Right on the Colorado river plus two ponds to fish in. Lots of places to walk or ride your bikes. Management is very friendly and helpful. Their are also deer everywhere. They have off leash area for fur babies
Nice campground. Clean restrooms, and good hiking trails.
Lockhart State Park
So first the best, in my opinion, thing about Lockhart SP; it’s a few miles from Lockhart City where there is some DELICIOUS food!! Smitty’s is my favorite! I will actually travel HOURS off my driving route to stop by!
So…back to the Lockhart State Park. If you golf you will love Lockhart. Don’t get me wrong there are a few trails and historical CCC things to explore, but it seemed to me the golf was the main focus. There’s also a cement pond to relax around. The campground was adequate, roofed picnic areas and grills at each site. Not much in the way of shade. On the up side you won’t get lost in the camping area. The showerhouse was well maintained and small. The staff , the ones I met, were also adequate.
Did I mention the nearby EXCELLENT food?
PROS
Security gate closed at midnight and reopens at 6am
Moveable wooden and metal picnic table
Pedestal BBQ grill
Site 82 level
Trash pickup at each site
One washer & one dryer in toilet/shower facility
Lots of deer roaming the FHU campground
Park WIFI sufficient to live stream TV
CONS
Obvious HOMESTEADERS in FHU loop
No senior discount
Overpriced for a park with gravel roads
Gravel roads throughout park
FHU loop wide open so no privacy
Little shade
LOTS of fire ant hills throughout site
Campsite grass needs mowed
Tiny campfire ring
No toilets/showers in 64-83 Campground so closest is 1/2 mile round trip
15 per person just to stay the night.
Clean park. Restrooms rival Buccee's. Friendly, helpful rangers. RV sites clean. Bring levels. City water is safe to drink. Will be a 5 star once dam is complete and lake is refilled.
Quiet, nice park for TX. Downtown Lockhart is very close with great food and wine.
Cheap ice for sale at the office, nice park with pretty sites. No complaints
This campground is one of the nicest Thousand Trails Collection campgrounds we have ever stayed at! They have large FHU sites with 30/50amp and beautiful views! The park is currently being completely overhauled with new sites, hook-ups, roads, community center, offices and more. We can’t wait to come back and see it when it’s completed! 👍🏻😬 They have nice amenities such as mini golf, pool, boat launch, pickleball, basketball, trails, etc. We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it if you are in the area.
For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.
This is a very quiet and peaceful camp. Even though its springbreak and lots of kids, everyone is very respectful of thier neighbors. We're really enjoying our stay. The only downfall I had to pay an extra $10 a day to use the handicap spot because thier in the new section.
The weather and the calendar aligned and there happened to be an open spot, so I took it, loaded up and headed out.
Length of Stay: 2 Nights
Type of Park: State
Check In: 2p Check Out: 12p
💲 Cost per night$25+$5 entry fee per person per day
Discounts: Texas Parks Pass Total Cost$25
📝 Site#24 Notes:
Pull Thru
Water
Max amp: 50
Sewer
Grill
Fire Ring w/Grate
Hook for hanging lantern or other items
Picnic Table: concrete Site Pad: level, asphalt, long enough for truck and trailer and extra space
👍🏻 Pros:
• Full hookups
• Overlooking hillside
• No one was camping on one side of me
• A little shade in the afternoon
• A couple tall Loblolly Pines still stand at this site
👎🏻 Cons:
• Because so many of the trees are missing, you hear more of the road noise from Highway 21 and 95
• No privacy between spots
• Spot is barely off main road
📝 Park Notes:
• Restrooms
• Showers
• Dump Station
• Munzees and Geocaches in the Park
• Trails- some are pretty challenging, steep
• Pool
• Pavilion
• Cabins
• Structures built by CCC(Civilian Conservation Corps)
• When you enter Bastrop or Buescher, You can drive or bike between the parks(11 miles@ 30 mph max), but I would not tow/drive an RV.
🐦 Wildlife:
• Birds: Woodpeckers, Cardinals, Bluejays, Mockingbirds, Misc small birds
💜 Highlights of this trip:
• Drove around this park and to Buescher State Park
• Made a run through Buc-ee's
•🍕 Neighbors Kitchen& Yard- I definitely recommend the Pepperoni Rolls and the Prickly Pear Margarita! Great view overlooking the Colorado River. Live music sometimes.
• Camping alone
• Glad I went when I did. The very next day, a "controlled" burn got out of control and burned over 800 acres!
More info at my blog: https://www.denisevajdak.com/2022/01/mlk-weekend-camping.html
Pros
Reserved on-line 123 days prior to arrival without incurring any reservation fee.
Total cost was$18 each night.
Campsite and entrance fee discount with Texas State Park Pass.
Very quiet in December. No highway or train noise.
Great night sky viewing from park golf course.
NO STREET LIGHTS in campground., but toilet facilities had exterior lighting.
Campsite had cooking grill on metal fire ring and barrel BBQ smoker.
Campsite had metal cover over picnic table.
Level site #7.
Grass mowed throughout campsites.
Ample supply of TP, soap and hand towels in toilet facility.
Nice view of Golf Course from FHU campground.
Cons
FHU sites in wagon wheel configuration. Absolutely no privacy from other sites. Campsite fire rings placed weirdly which created confusion between campers as to which fire ring belong to which campsite.
Water pressure fluctuations constantly.
20 campsites total for this park with 3 park hosts which one is using a numbered site, so only 19 campsites to reserve.
Never saw any park rangers or park security driving through campground; no interaction with Park Hosts.
No security gate closed overnight. L
imited Shade. Seems each FHU site had one tree.
One toilet facility for 20 campsites PLUS day users, except for pool users. One shower only in each Men’s and Women’s.
Campsite #7 full of fire ants!
No campfire wood for sale.
1 bar AT&T No Park Wifi
We have been here several times, the water stays warm due to the power plant, good fishing and kayaking but wind picks up often. RV spots are nice, there are 2 water front spots that are worth the extra cost. There is not any kids play scapes anymore but they are slowly improving the park. Lots of room to run, bathrooms and showers work fine but they are hit and miss if some are not working, New piers were built that made fishing much better, Kayak fishing recommended if you don't have a boat.
Decent sized spots. Very quiet. Trails to walk and lots of deer.
We loved everything about Son’s River Ranch! The staff is great, the place was very clean and we had a blast! 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. We rented a cabana for the day too and it was fun to hang out and relax by the river and BBQ. The next day we tubed and kayaked. They have a wristband you can buy for the day that is good for unlimited kayaking and tubing, we did both! The trip took about 2 hours by tube and an hour by kayak. They have shuttles to bring you back up to River Ranch when you are done. I highly recommend this place!
Camping near Shiner, Texas, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.
Camping near Shiner, Texas, is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot to relax and have fun.
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