The capital city of Texas might be synonymous with eccentricity and weirdness, but there is no other place throughout the state that compares with the fun and adventure you can find in Austin, Texas. You can find plenty of things to do in the surrounding areas of Austin, Texas, especially in Lake Travis! You can find boat rentals, kayak rentals, Lake Travis vacation rentals, and some of the best lake Travis camping spots.
So it is time to pack up your camping clothes and retreat into the wilderness or just to get some open air at an RV park at some of the best Lake Travis camping spots.
OPEN AIR RESORTS
Do you know what Texas-style is? Wide-open spaces with friends, family, and tons of fun. If you are looking for a spot that is “Texas-Styled” The Open Air Resort has it all!
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the Open Air Resort is situated on a 45-minute drive northwest of Austin on Lake Travis. This tiny yet comfy home resort features 2 Airstream vacation rentals and 20 tent sites, 122 RV, and tiny home sites. The resort opens at 8:00 am and closes at 8:00 pm, every day, even on the weekends.
Besides having cozy rooms and tents, Open Air Resorts also hosts a community room with a big-screen TV, a pickleball, sand volleyball courts, a swimming pool, and a stocked fishing pond. There is even a large laundry room along with a convenience store on-site, and WiFi that works as quick lightning. So pack up your bathing suit & fishing gear and bring your RV to Open Air Resorts.
There are also plenty of quiet spots throughout the resort, perfect for some “me-time.”
Not to forget that you don’t have to leave your pet behind!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number (800) 245-6017
Website: https://openairresorts.com/
Location: 25928 Haynie Flat Road Spicewood, Texas 78669
Price Range: $50
MULESHOE BEND RECREATION AREA
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area is known throughout Texas for its hikes and mountain bike trails. There are 9.8 miles of trails along this 654- acre park, where you can hike or mountain bike till your heart’s content!
Besides the hike trails, there are 34 secluded campsites scattered throughout the site. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area also features picnic tables and grills that are available at campsites.
This recreational area also permits fun-filled water activities, including boating, fishing, and kayaking. Not to forget, you can even enjoy horse rides! Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area welcomes your four-legged buddy, too. So if you are heading out here don’t forget your bathing suit, fishing gear, and camping tents!
One of the best things about this beautiful site is the scenic views, each leaving you in awe. The breath-taking view of the lake paired with the flower fields is absolutely mesmerizing. So always keep your camera ready!
Don’t want to camp it? Then find Vacation Rentals in Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number (855) 392-7638
Website: https://www.lcra.org/parks/muleshoe-bend/
Location: 2820 County Road 414, Spicewood, TX 78669
Price Range: $5 and above
CAMP CREEK RECREATION AREA
Beautiful and unbelievably serene, the Camp Creek Recreation Area is a long 508- acre park. One of the best features of Camp Creek Recreation Area is its gorgeous location, on the north shore of the Lake Travis, next to the beautiful Marble Falls, where people can rest under the cool shade of the canopy trees.
A campsite doesn’t just have to be a campsite, and Camp Creek Recreation Area gives you so much more to do. Tightening your laces or saddling up is entirely your choice. The park has diverse terrain, which is great for both hiking as well as horseback riding.
You are sure to have a great time around the campfire with your friends or family while you share food and camp stories. You can even enjoy swimming, kayaking, and canoeing across the lakeside at the site.
Make sure that you explore this beautiful place; the scenic views throughout the site will give you unforgettable memories that you can cherish forever. So pack up that camping tent and make your way to Camp Creek Recreation Area.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number (855) 392-7638
Website: https://www.lcra.org/parks/camp-creek/
Location: 3408, 1221 County Road 343, Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Price Range: $5 and above
LA HACIENDA RV RESORT & COTTAGES
Your home away from home- the perfect way to define what La Hacienda RV Resort and Cottages.
A host of everything you could probably ever want, La Hacienda RV Resort and Cottages is located on the Hudson Bend at Lake Travis, which is just a short drive away from downtown Austin.
Whether you feel like camping or spending some time by yourself, this resort is the perfect place to get some adventure and quiet time for yourself.
Besides camping, La Hacienda RV Resort and Cottages also offers sailing on the crystal-clear waters, fishing as well as skiing. Not to forget- as evening falls, you can have a great time at the Live Music Capital of The World, which is just on a 30-minute drive from the resort.
If you feel like having some time inside of the resort, then there’s plenty for you to enjoy there as well. From a swimming pool, 4-hole chip and putt, hot tub, 4, playground, dog park, clubhouse, fitness center, and a beautiful pavilion building.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number (512) 266-8001
Website: http://lahaciendarvpark.com/
Location: 5220 Hudson Bend Road Austin, TX 78734
Price Range: $5 and above
PLANET ROCK GLAMPING
The first-ever Glamping, a.k.a glamour camping site, Planet Rock is an adventure that cannot be missed. Glamping at Planet Rock is like an alternative to your usual camping experiences. Here, your idea of camping is completely revamped.
Planet Rock features a natural rock walkway with a huge fire pit, three outdoor grills, an outdoor ping pong table, giant beer pong, two fire pits, an over-sized Jenga, archery, horseshoes, bean bag toss, optional movie theater, washers, and outdoor plumbing.
Besides having to enjoy the fully furnished and individually themed tents with queen beds, you can also explore the fantastic areas throughout the area. That is definitely an adventure of a lifetime.
So bring your cowboy hat and come visit Planet Rock.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number: (512) 648-3788
Website: http://planetrockaustin.com/
Location: 5401 Hudson Bend Road Austin, TX 78734
Price Range: $5 and above
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