Curated Campsites. Off the Beaten Path.
LCRA Parks
Central and South Texas
30 minutes – 3 hours from Austin
LCRA Parks offers nearly 11,000 acres, consisting of more than 40 parks, along the lower Colorado River with diverse experiences and amenities at each. Click image or heading above to explore each location and view availability. On a tight timeline? Click “check availability” below to find a campsite with LCRA Parks this weekend.
River Forest Haven
Garfield, TX
30.224851447268936, -97.51868742883629
25 minutes east of Austin
A canopy-covered oasis along the Colorado River. Kick up your feet and relax on the banks of their private beach or get your move on and tube, SUP, or kayak to your heart’s delight. Campsites along the river are spacious and private. Facility offers power hookups as well as dispersed camping options. If you run into James on the property, please say “hello” from ADV ATX, and don’t forget to ask for a river tour that you’ll never forget.
Beavers Bend State Park
Broken Bow, OK
34.132341193867205, -94.68107080866636
6 hours north of Austin
Towering trees and year-round trout fishing make this an explorer’s paradise. Take your rod to Spillway Creak and fish the cool headwaters of the Lower Mountain Fork River. Park at Friend’s Trail for a short hike to picturesque pools and falls at sunset. Fern campground has excellent overnight sites, or try the day use area near Hickory Campground if you’re just passing through.
Krause Springs
Spicewood, TX
30.47758973597437, -98.15221789947117
30 minutes west of Austin
Spring-fed pools at a constant temp of 68 degrees makes this family-owned establishment a genuine Texas treasure. Bring your tube or float and relax under sprawling cypress trees. Cool off under the refreshing, 30-foot, year-round waterfall or get adventurous and take your turn on the rope swing or jumping rocks nearby. Dispersed and RV camping available by phone reservation only.
