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Best RV Camping Near Austin

When the weather in Texas heats up, but you still want some adventure (and maybe some luxe camping), check out our roundup of The Best RV Camping Near Austin. Whether you’re seasoned at RV Camping or are renting one for your first-ever spin around Texas, these spots are sure to provide just what you need for a relaxing family getaway.  

The heated pool at Camp Landa by CoPilot Creative

— Camp Landa
723 N Walnut Avenue – New Braunfels, TX
Distance from Austin: About 1 hour

Brought to New Braunfels by husband and wife duo Stuart and Tasha Blythin of the Schlitterbahn Family, Camp Landa is a boutique, family-driven RV resort. Camp Landa provides guests with a personalized, quality experience including a text concierge, a heated pool and swim-up bar, kid-focused activities, a cafe, a firepit, and more. The 30-acre property in historic downtown New Braunfels offers various RV sites, cozy cabins, and lots of amenities with a retro vibe.

Rates: Vary by type of site | Check website
# of RV Sites:
 More than 100
Hookups: Electric, Water & Sewer
30/50 Amp: Both
Back-In/Pull-Through Sites: Both
Pool/Hot Tub: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes


— 7 Bridges Luxury RV Resort
9978 FM 149 – Montgomery, TX
Distance from Austin: 3 hours

A newcomer to the Texas RV game, 7 Bridges is a gated luxury resort near Houston that offers RV campers a unique, glamping-adjacent experience (without the pretense). Nightly rates include access to the beach entry pool with a poolside bar, hot tub, clubhouse, rec room with exercise equipment, laundry, shower house, and more.

Rates: $65 – $95/ day | $250 – $350/week | $500 – $750/month
Hookups: Sewer, Water, and Electric
30/50 Amp: Both
Back-In/Pull-Through Sites: Both
Pool/Hot Tub: Yes
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes


— Austin East KOA
6029 Blue Bluff Rd – Austin, TX
Distance from Austin: 15 minutes

Located just East of Austin near Lake Walter E. Long, Austin East KOA is one of the closest and most amenity-rich RV campsites around. With a dog park, heated pool, playground, and so much more, this KOA is a perfect destination for a quick family getaway from the city.

Rates: Vary by date | Check the website
Hookups: Sewer, Water, and Electric
30/50 Amp: Both
Back-In/Pull-Through Sites: Pull-Through
Pool/Hot Tub: Pool
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes


— Austonia RV & Community
4105 Doctor Scott Dr – Austin, TX
Distance from Austin: 20 minutes

If you want to escape city life without leaving Austin, look no further! Austonia RV & Community offers a premium experience with modern conveniences in a peaceful setting. They’re in the process of adding even more amenities, like bathrooms with shower suites and a store, but what they currently have is pretty awesome, including concierge trash and recycling pickups, and a laundry room!

Rates: Start at $68/night
# of RV Sites: 200
Hookups: Water, Electric, and Sewer
Amp: 100 Amp
Back-In/Pull-Through Sites: Pull-Through, Back-In, Pull-In
Showers: Coming soon
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes


— Buckhorn Lake Resort
2885 Goat Creek Rd – Kerrville, TX
Distance from Austin: 2 hours

Nestled snug in the Texas Hill Country, Buckhorn Lake Resort is full of amenities and experiences that will keep you happily occupied without ever leaving your campsite. But if you do want to spend a day away, take a trip to Fredericksburg for some local shopping, artisanal fudge, and handcrafted coffee. Buckhorn Lake Resort has both RV parking and cottages, and a full calendar of fun events, classes, and specials here.

Rates: Vary by type of site | Check website
Hookups: Sewer, Water, and Electric
30/50 Amp: Both
Back-In/Pull-Through Sites: Both
Pool/Hot Tub: Yes
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes


— Camp Fimfo
520 Whitewater Way, New Braunfels
Distance from Austin: 1 hour

Camp Fimfo’s amenities are available year-round and are plentiful.  Check out their interactive water playground, pool, water slides, mini golf, alpine coaster, scheduled activities for kids, and so much more.  They have lots of ways to stay, from tent and RV camping to gorgeous cabins.  Get more info here.  

Rates: Vary by date and type of site here
# of RV Sites: A lot – check the map here
Hookups: Water, Sewer, and Electric
Showers: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes


— Canyon of the Eagles 
16942 Ranch Rd 2341 – Burnet, TX
Distance from Austin: 1.5 hours

Sitting comfortably on the northeast shoreline of Lake Buchanan, Canyon of the Eagles is a resort that has everything from RV and campsites to a full-service resort hotel and restaurant. Choose from one (or several) of the many activities offered such as a canyon cruise, twilight hike, guided kayak adventure, or a viewing at the observatory. All RV sites have access to water, electric, and sewer hookups in addition to select resort amenities.

Rates: Starting at $64 per night
Hookups: Water, Electric, and Sewer
30/50 Amp: Both
Back-In/Pull-Through Sites: Back-In only
Restrooms: Yes
Showers: Yes


 Happy Horse Hotel
860 Pope Bend N – Cedar Creek, TX
Distance from Austin: 30 minutes

At just 25 miles from downtown, this privately owned property is designed for owners and their horses to come and enjoy the McKinney Roughs trails. However, this isn’t the only activity this campsite is limited to; you can also zip-line and go rafting, kayaking, or canoeing. Head on over to enjoy nature, trails, and water, and end the day with a good old-fashioned BBQ!

Rates: $45/night
# of RV Sites: 10
Hookups: Water and Electric
Showers: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes


— Matagorda Bay Nature Park
6430 Farm to Market Road 2031, Matagorda, TX
Distance from Austin: About three hours

With beachfront camping and amenities like summer camp for kids, kayaking, and mini-golf, this gorgeous park has lots of options for your getaway.  You can also check out Matagorda Bay Nature Park’s brand-new beach bungalows here.  

Rates: Starting at $49.50/night for full hook up
# of RV Sites: 34 full hook up, 17 water front, 5 pull through
Hookups: Full RV Hookup 
Showers: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes


— Open Air Resorts
25928 Haynie Flat Road, Spicewood, Texas
Distance from Austin: 45 minutes

A scenic drive from Austin, this luxury resort features full hook-up RV sites, tiny home rentals, vintage renovated trailer rentals, and improved tent sites. For the RV’ers, there are water-front sites, 50 amp back-in sites, premium back-in sites with extra parking and 100 amp service, and even compact sites for smaller rigs. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, pickleball, ping pong, sand volleyball, playground, a stocked fishing pond, a large dog park, a dog washing station, and much more.  

Rates: Starting at $61/night
# of RV Sites: 120 full hook-up RV sites, 20 tent sites, and many glamping rentals
Hookups: Water and Electric
Showers: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes

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