RV camping near Spicewood, Texas offers access to the Highland Lakes region, situated on limestone terrain approximately 900 feet above sea level. The area features several natural springs and waterways that feed Lake Travis, creating multiple recreation opportunities. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F while winter nights can occasionally drop below freezing, requiring campers to pack accordingly.
What to do
Water activities at Lake Travis: Cedar Bend RV Park's proximity to Lake Travis makes it ideal for swimming and boating. "The campsite provides level and spacious sites, which is important for RVs to ensure stability and ease of setup," notes Alley R. about Cedar Bend RV Park.
Disc golf courses: Several campgrounds maintain disc golf facilities for guests. "We greatly enjoyed their Disc golf course. Close to Inks Lake State Park where we would have stayed but glad we ended up here!" mentions Cathy J. about her stay at Big Chief RV Resort.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis offer excellent fishing. "I really enjoyed fishing from the banks. Most of the sites are leveled dirt sites with full hook ups," reports Eddie R. about his first-time visit to Big Chief RV Resort.
Wine tasting tours: The Spicewood area is close to Texas Hill Country wineries. "We used Big Chief as our base camp and enjoyed checking out the hill country," explains Alan B., highlighting the strategic location for exploring local attractions.
What campers like
Security features: Many campers appreciate gated facilities. "This rv resort plays up the RESORT aspect. It's near perfect. Right off the highway, safe (gated entry), well kept, pretty," explains Joana A. from Austin Lone Star RV Community.
Community atmosphere: "Every night they have something going on and they send a text each day with activities. They text you when you get a shipment," notes Roxanna L. about the social environment at Austin Lone Star RV Community.
Shaded sites: Tree cover provides relief during hot Texas summers. "Our spot is gravel and level. Not too many empty spots! We have a nice table outside and a small grill. Large trees at all the spots provide shade and give you a little privacy from the close campers," reports Deanna W.
Clean facilities: "The facilities are clean, with full hookups, a well-maintained bathhouse, and a laundry room. We'd recommend it to other RVers looking for easy access to the city," share Tijana & Andrew C. about their experience at Austin Lone Star RV Community.
What you should know
Seasonal crowds and weather: Fall brings moderate temperatures but increased visitor numbers to Spicewood camping areas. "We stayed 2 weeks at the end of February. Very clean, well maintained, didn't feel too crowded on neighbors," shares Gordon D. about La Hacienda RV Resort & Cottages.
Road noise: Some campgrounds experience highway sound. "Only down-side was the road noise. Only a 2 lane road out front but more noise than expected. And sometimes disturbed the outdoor time," notes Gordon D. about La Hacienda RV Resort & Cottages.
Music venues nearby: "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 Benjamin B. regarding La Hacienda's location.
Site leveling needs: Terrain in the Hill Country can create uneven sites. "This is a beautiful park located minutes away from the lake. Sites are large so it doesn't have that 'reach out and touch your neighbors RV' feeling," notes Jack B. about his experience at Lake Travis Inn and RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Recreation facilities: "The park is very quiet with close attention paid to COVID precautions. The space itself was a very wide asphalt driveway with a picnic table and metal fire ring below a stone wall," describes kristin S. about Sunset RV Park.
Family-friendly amenities: "Family of 5, Grandma, Mom & 3 teenage boys, well organized, had after hours packet ready that was a pleasure to have. Clear and with tag for the truck. Pull through sites, nice trees and a wonderful first time at location," shares Deborah C. about her experience at Austin Lone Star RV Community.
Swimming options: Many campgrounds provide pool access during summer months. "Clean and well setup. Lots of greats hikes, fishing and lake activities," notes Evan H. about Pace Bend RV Park.
Convenience to attractions: "Excellent access to Hamilton Pool (make reservations!), Reimers Ranch and Westcave Discovery Center. Also about 30 minutes to most of Austin including SoCo, McKinney Falls SP and 6th Street," reports kristin S., highlighting day trip possibilities from Sunset RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: "We stayed in spot #4 which was closest to the road and had the most space, privacy and tree cover. Gravel spots with full hookups," advises Alex & Aly D. about Stonewall Motor Lodge.
Leveling preparation: "The park is built somewhat into a hill, so some of the turns are a little tricky and our spot was a bit uneven," notes kristin S. about Sunset RV Park, suggesting campers should bring leveling blocks.
Wi-Fi limitations: "WiFi not the best at the spots near the water - but this made us slow down and enjoy the view. (WiFi better near the office)," explains TexasGirlOnTheRoad about Big Chief RV Resort.
Pull-through availability: "The pull through sites made it easy to arrive and depart with ease," shares Eddie R. about Big Chief RV Resort's convenient site configuration for larger vehicles.
