West Lake Hills RV camping features diverse campgrounds within 25 miles of downtown Austin. Located in the Texas Hill Country at elevations ranging from 500-800 feet, the area maintains year-round camping opportunities with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F. The surrounding limestone terrain creates unique camping environments where RVers can enjoy both developed and semi-natural settings.
What to do
Explore Lady Bird Lake trails: At Oak Forest RV Park, guests have quick access to Austin's waterways. "Biked around Lady Bird Lake- nice 10 mile path that goes by city. Took great tour of where Austin City limits is filmed and tour of capital. Highly recommend," notes Carol J.
Enjoy onsite recreation: Family activities don't require leaving your campground. "The pool was perfect and the bathrooms were amazing. Super clean and spacious shower areas. Awesome recreation area, laundry, gym, and gift shop that has a small pizza place there so you can order food on site," explains Marie D. from Longhorn RV Resort.
Tubing on Colorado River: River Forest Haven provides water recreation without the lake crowds. "The tubing is great for people with children who don't necessarily want to go tubing two to four hours... Very short route but water safety should be practiced as it is very deep in some areas," advises Guillermo L.
What campers like
Proximity to Austin attractions: Pecan Grove RV Park stands out for urban accessibility. "We really enjoyed this place for the people and the location. The facilities weren't in the best of shape, but that didn't bother us– we were right near so many things to check out. We went on bike rides and runs right from the site," shares Bounding Around.
Spacious camping sites: Many West Lake Hills area RV parks offer generous site spacing. "Our spot, #97, was right on the water and it was an amazing spot to watch the sunset! The sites are nice distance from one another and nice size. Fit our 43' Motorhome with dolly," notes Roxanna L.
Community atmosphere: Longer-term RV parks around West Lake Hills foster social connections. "Every night they have something going on and they send a text each day with activities. They text you when you get a shipment," mentions Roxanna L. about Austin Lone Star RV Community.
What you should know
Seasonal weather considerations: Texas heat impacts camping experience. "We were here close to a month and had 2 really nice warm sunny days and the rest were gloomy, foggy at night and windy," reports Roxanna L.
Road noise levels: Highway proximity affects some RV parks near West Lake Hills. "It's located along the freeway, so there is some road noise. However, at night it was pretty quiet," explains Marnie G.
Space limitations: Several La Hacienda RV Resort & Cottages visitors note site spacing concerns. "The RV sites were very tightly grouped together, the grounds looked a little untidy, there did not appear to be many amenities," Troy W. comments.
Gate access systems: Many RV parks implement security systems. "Very nice campground, very secure, codes used to enter gate, pool, showers/restrooms & 24hour laundry room," explains Jeannine D.
Tips for camping with families
Dog-friendly facilities: Pet accommodations vary widely between parks. "The dog park is big enough to throw a frisbee and it has artificial turf. Very clean," Shelly W. notes at Austin Lone Star RV Community.
Child-oriented amenities: Look for parks with dedicated kid spaces. "We had a pull through site close to pool and bathhouse. Small fitness center which I used. Laundry room clean. Biked around Lady Bird Lake- nice 10 mile path that goes by city," shares Carol J.
Security considerations: River Forest Haven provides more rustic experiences. "Super cool to get tucked into the woods. Some of the spots are secluded and others aren't. Down side is it isn't assigned sites, so if your self contained like my van we went out for the day and came back to someone set up in our spot," cautions Ryan G.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Terrain varies across West Lake Hills area RV parks. "The park is built somewhat into a hill, so some of the turns are a little tricky and our spot was a bit uneven," reports kristin S.
Reservation timing: Advance planning is essential. "This is the third campground we've stayed at, and it's conveniently located just 15 minutes from the city, with grocery stores and other essential shops nearby," explains Tijana & Andrew C.
Propane availability: Unlike some facilities, certain campgrounds offer special services. "The septic connection at my spot is at the same height as my RV connection - no matter what I do, I can't get it to have a slope. Most sites are better, but the connection at all of them is raised up about 6"," notes Lightful Mind R. from Longhorn RV Resort.
