Glamping and RV options near Universal City, Texas offer outdoor accommodation within the Texas Hill Country region. Summer temperatures often reach the mid-90s with cooler spring and fall seasons providing more comfortable camping conditions. Several riverside properties along the Guadalupe River provide water recreation access with sites located 20-30 minutes from Universal City.
What to do
River recreation access points: Canyon Lake campgrounds provide multiple water entry locations. At Potters Creek Park, "River access is down a series of steps. Water is beautifully shallow and slow moving," according to a visitor at Summit Vacation Resort. Sites near the Guadalupe River allow tubing, fishing, and swimming with varying water depths.
Wildlife observation opportunities: Deer sightings are common at several campgrounds, particularly at dusk. "Small deer herds would move through the park each evening. Many of the campers feed them corn and they know the sounds and come running out of the hills," reports one camper who stayed at Summit Vacation Resort.
Outdoor recreation amenities: Beyond water activities, many sites include additional recreational facilities. "The pool is a hopping place over summer break and on the weekends when it's warm," notes a visitor at Hill Country RV Resort & Cottage Rentals. Many campgrounds feature sports courts, playgrounds, and game rooms.
What campers like
Riverside camping locations: The Guadalupe River provides a popular natural feature for many campgrounds. "Great place in the Guadalupe River. The RV spots have plenty of room. Pack an ice chest an a chair and get wet in the river," writes a camper who stayed at Camp Huaco Springs.
Multiple accommodation types: Sites offer various lodging options beyond traditional tents. "I absolutely love this place it has every type of camping! RV, tent no electric, tent with electric, cabins. All by the Guadalupe river," shares one Camp Huaco Springs visitor.
Well-maintained facilities: Cleanliness ranks high among camper priorities. At Cranes Mill Park, guests appreciate the "Clean and quit. 35$ and a rather small park. Some sites have a shade. All hookups." Another visitor noted, "Showers were clean and RR had plenty of TP and soap."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings higher occupancy and temperatures. One visitor to Stone Creek RV Park reported, "Super easy to get to off i35 between New Braunfels and San Antonio. The park is nice but could use some updating."
Water level fluctuations: Canyon Lake water levels can vary seasonally. "The water level of Canyon Lake was down so access to the water wasn't real easy. Once in the water it was great floating in a tube," mentions a Potters Creek Park visitor.
Reservation requirements: Many locations require advance booking, especially during summer months. "We stayed three weeks here after being caught in the Texas Arctic vortex. They were very accommodating considering we extended our stay twice," noted a Stone Creek RV Park camper.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise. At Camp Huaco Springs, a camper mentioned, "The country road runs right next to the camp grounds. Lots of noisy motorcycle traffic all night."
Tips for camping with families
Family-oriented programming: Activities designed for children vary by location. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Canyon Lake, "Each weekend they have planned activities for the kiddos. Most of these activities occur on Saturday. Our weekend was Carnival Games and Halloween," shared one family.
Age-appropriate activities: Consider child ages when selecting a campground. A Jellystone visitor noted, "It's a family RV park and has nice amenities. We are just outgrowing the atmosphere. It's nothing against the park, we just have a teenager."
Safety considerations: Some locations provide extra security measures. At Summit Vacation Resort, "I let the office know it was just us ladies and they surveyed the area to see how many folks were staying in the area to make me feel more at ease. One of the ladies also let me know where she stays, in case we need anything at night."
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility notes: RV size restrictions apply at some locations. "Park has asphalt streets, but gravel sites. Mix of pull through & back in sites. Some sites have a small picnic shelter on a concrete pad," reports a Stone Creek RV Park visitor.
Utility connections: RV hookups vary by location. At Mystic Quarry, "The sites are a good size and has all hookups. The park has wifi so my wife was able to work there." Another RVer mentioned, "Full hookups with all utilities working as expected."
Leveling considerations: Site terrain can affect setup difficulty. "They aren't all level but compared to other campgrounds they are pretty even. Loved the extra parking spot for our truck," noted a Cranes Mill Park visitor.
