Top Glamping near Smithville, TX

Smithville is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Smithville. Find the best campgrounds near Smithville, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near Smithville, TX (20)

    Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
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    1.

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    115 Photos
    112 Saves
    Bastrop, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    2.

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    230 Photos
    674 Saves
    Sunset Valley, Texas

    Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains of an early Texas homestead and a very old rock shelter. All of this lies within Austin’s city limits at McKinney Falls State Park - what are you waiting for?

    Think of the park as Austin’s backyard; we’re just 13 miles from the state capitol. Here you can camp, hike, mountain or road bike, geocache, go bouldering, and picnic. You can also fish and swim in Onion Creek.

    Onion Creek can flood after rainfall. Beware of the creek’s flow; contact the park for current creek conditions. Read through our swimming safety tips before you visit.

    Stay at one of 81 campsites (all with water and electric hookups). Or rent one of our six newly remodeled cabins. We also have a primitive youth camping area, for use by nonprofit-sponsored youth groups

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    3.

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    18 Reviews
    64 Photos
    63 Saves
    Bastrop, Texas

    At Lake Bastrop North Shore Park, visitors can choose from a variety of overnight accommodations, ranging from classic campgrounds to Airstreams to safari tents. Don’t miss out, order Base Camp Deli’s curated picnic bundle right to your campsite! Recreation amenities include watercraft rentals, hike and bike trails, picnic areas and a fishing pier.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lockhart State Park Campground

    4.

    Lockhart State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    70 Photos
    57 Saves
    Lockhart, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

    5.

    Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

    15 Reviews
    31 Photos
    74 Saves
    Somerville, Texas

    **Max bridge clearance (on FM 60, just before Danville) is 13'4" ** Four units make up Lake Somerville State Park. Birch Creek Unit is on the north side of the lake, while Nails Creek Unit is on the southwest side. The 13-mile Lake Somerville Trail-way connects the two units. Somerville Public Hunting Land is nearby, also on the lake. Birch Creek and Nails Creek offer access to the lake for fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. On land at either unit, you can camp, picnic, hike, ride mountain bikes, play horseshoes or volleyball, geocache, and go birding. Explore miles of multi-use trails. Host your next group gathering at one of our pavilions or group halls. Camp with amenities at our sites with water and electricity, rough it at primitive sites along the Trailway, or choose something in between. Both units have restrooms with showers. Chemical toilets are located along the Trailway.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin Lone Star RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin Lone Star RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin Lone Star RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin Lone Star RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin Lone Star RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin Lone Star RV Resort

    6.

    Austin Lone Star RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    26 Photos
    80 Saves
    Sunset Valley, Texas

    Just five miles from downtown, Austin Lone Star provides 154 spacious, tree-shaded sites complete with full hook-ups, and wireless internet. We also have a number of cabin rentals available which feature Queen sized bed in bedroom and full size sofa sleeper to accommodate up to 4 guests. Fully equipped, with all cookware and linens included. No pets allowed in rentals. You can't beat the amenities at Austin Lone Star, take a swim in our seasonal heated pool, or play billiards in our clubhouse. Guests can also pick up a few RV supplies and other necessities at our on-site store and gift shop. Pets are more than welcome at Austin Lone Star -- we provide a fenced-in pet exercise area for Fido to run free. Our non-furry guests can get a work out in our fully-equipped exercise room, while kids can get their energy out on our playground.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $58 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park

    7.

    Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park

    2 Reviews
    19 Photos
    14 Saves
    Smithville, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Austin East KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin East KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin East KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin East KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin East KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Austin East KOA

    8.

    Austin East KOA

    9 Reviews
    23 Photos
    102 Saves
    Manor, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $50 - $80 / night

  • 9.

    Thousand Trails Colorado River

    12 Reviews
    48 Photos
    36 Saves
    Fayetteville, Texas

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Creek Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Creek Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Creek Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Creek Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Creek Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Creek Ranch

    10.

    Bluff Creek Ranch

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    40 Saves
    Warda, Texas

    Cash or check only

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 - $20 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Smithville

239 Reviews of 20 Smithville Campgrounds


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    September 14, 2024

    Austin East KOA

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
    August 11, 2024

    Splashway Campground

    Awesome park with tons of activities!

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
    June 24, 2024

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    Beautiful location

    LCRA Bastrop Lake North Shore was a beautiful location, great beach access, and warm water. We stayed in sites 71, a pull through, and 76, a back in. Sites are large and accommodating a variety of rigs. Undesirableness of the park --Grounds were not kept very well. Huge fire ant mounds everywhere. Grass was pretty tall, making it very difficult to watch for ant mounds, not to mention snakes. We were there for an entire week Monday-Monday, and you would think that they would make sure the Grounds were mowed and ready for a busy weekend, this was not the case.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Welch Park Somerville Lake
    May 27, 2024

    Welch Park Somerville Lake

    Welsh City Park privately run mostly day visitors big groups of party's

    I like Welsh park not a bad stop if your stuck and all other campgrounds are full nice people running the park  would stay again

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
    April 9, 2024

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    Excellent but noisy

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Forest RV Park
    August 21, 2023

    Oak Forest RV Park

    Nice place to visit.

    Great place, pool, clean bathrooms and showers. 15 minutes from downtown. Nice people.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
    August 14, 2023

    Splashway Campground

    Splashway Campground Review

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    July 21, 2023

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    Beautiful shaded spot

    Great spot in the trees, very shaded. Bathrooms/showers were not the best, but it's a state park, so I get it. Overall, I'd consider staying there again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bastrop State Park Campground
    May 15, 2023

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    wildflowers hike

    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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Colorado River
    May 13, 2023

    Thousand Trails Colorado River

    Wide open space, lovely and quiet

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
    May 6, 2023

    Splashway Campground

    Rocky Creek, Somerville

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from McKinney Falls State Park Campground
    May 6, 2023

    McKinney Falls State Park Campground

    Perfect Austin basecamp

    Why we booked: We wanted to check out Austin and prefer park campgrounds to RV resorts in general. Having hookups meant we could take our time and stay awhile, especially at the price.

    Campground: A well-maintained campground with a mix of nomads, retirees, and families. Just about what you'd expect from a solid state park campground. 

    Quirks: Late check-in can be a bit tricky. Solar might not always be easy. I've heard the park gets mobbed by day-use in the summer.

    Site: 20 in the Big Oak loop was just right for us. Lots of Carolina Wrens! Easy in and out with our 27' travel trailer and F250.

    Nearby: Hiking trails, the Lower Falls, and the Onion River are all nearby. It's not super feasible to bike, as you're out a ways from most amenities, but car access to pretty much anything you need.

    Value: Unbeatable.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Forest RV Park
    March 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Austin East KOA
    March 14, 2023

    Austin East KOA

    Closest to Rodeo

    Quick friendly checkin. Escort as usual per KOA. Site is gravel, has green and trees overhead. Pool is small but well heated. Roads are wide, gentle curves navigable. Bathrooms clean. Clubhouse stocked with games, yard toys and books. Wifi very good, stream is slow but doable.



Guide to Smithville

Camping near Smithville, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are great trails at Buescher State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Great biking! This park is a great stop if you are on your way from Houston to Austin." The scenic views make it a perfect spot for a hike.
  • Fishing: At Lake Bastrop North Shore Park, fishing is a popular activity. A camper shared, "Nice little place to go fishing at night," highlighting the lake's appeal for anglers.
  • Birdwatching: Many campers enjoy spotting wildlife. One review from McKinney Falls State Park Campground noted, "There were cardinals everywhere which made for a good time of bird watching."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Palmetto State Park Campground said, "Clean restrooms, clean showers," which is a big plus for many.
  • Friendly staff: Many parks have helpful rangers. One camper at Bastrop State Park Campground mentioned, "All the park rangers were super friendly and helpful."
  • Shaded spots: Campers enjoy shaded areas for relaxation. A review from Cedar Breaks Park noted, "The sites are fair sized and most have decent privacy with lots of trees."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown, have fewer amenities. A camper mentioned, "I didn’t use the bathrooms there and I didn’t see the showers but I’d go back."
  • Noise levels: Campers at Austin Lone Star RV Resort noted some highway noise, with one saying, "You can hear Highway noise but you're only 5 miles from Austin."
  • Ants and wildlife: Some parks have issues with fire ants. A visitor at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park pointed out, "Huge fire ant mounds everywhere," so be cautious when setting up.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like Lockhart State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "Campsite had a picnic table that could be moved!" which is great for family gatherings.
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. One family at Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis enjoyed, "Cliff jumping and rock climbing," which kept everyone entertained.
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand is essential. A camper at Buescher State Park Campground noted, "Great park with great views and biking!" so snacks can keep the energy up for outdoor fun.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Palmetto State Park Campground said, "Spots are really nice, but mostly very short," which is something to consider.
  • Look for hookups: Many RV parks offer electric hookups. One camper at Austin Lone Star RV Resort appreciated the "great individual bathrooms" and amenities.
  • Be prepared for weather: Texas can be hot, so bring shade and water. A camper at Cedar Breaks Park mentioned, "The park is on Lake Georgetown which is beautiful," making it a great spot to cool off.

Camping near Smithville, Texas, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful getaway.

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  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Smithville, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Smithville, TX is Bastrop State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 33 reviews.

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