Camping around Austin Texas
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Topic: Camping around Austin Texas
Posted By: rda54
Subject: Camping around Austin Texas
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2016 at 9:13am
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Hi all,we are thinking about going to Austin Texas in March does any one have a recommendation of a place to stay. This will be our first trip with our rpod 178. We want wish everyone a happy holidays.
My you always keep your campers upright and your glass full of optimism. Ron and Lonna 178 rpod and 2016 Chevy 1500 ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2016 at 5:27pm
Well, there is Mckinney Falls SP and that is pretty close to it all, but if you want to get out a ways look at Inks Lake SP; Hwy 29 runs from the park all the way and pretty much a straight shot to Georgetown. If you do stay at Inks...don't miss the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls. Good Luck, Have Fun!  P. S. If you do stay at SP's do consider an annual pass as the ROI is very good. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 25 Dec 2016 at 10:08pm
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Austin is fun. I haven't camped tnere but have been their on business and dine some fun things. The live music scene is among the best in the country. I also recommend a trip tp Johnson City to visit the LBJ ranch, and a must visit is Luchenbach as in the song.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 4:43am
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Also check out the Bat bridge
it is amazing to see!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: rda54
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 8:02am
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The biggest reason we are going is for the music. The bat bridge sounds fun too. Is March a good time to be there? ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
Posted By: DaveC3
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 8:47am
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Inks lake is very nice, but if you want to get a little closer to Austin Lake Georgetown could be a good choice. It has two Army Corp campgrounds. Very well maintained. If you have a Access pass the camping fees are around $11 per night.
------------- 2016 R-Pod 180 2015 Ford Explorer Limited |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 9:26am
+1 on the bat bridge. You can feel the breeze from their wings as they fly over. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 9:55am
This site may be helpful with Austin happenings.... http://www.austin360.com/ - http://www.austin360.com/ ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: TigerPawd
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 2:22pm
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I think you will like McKinney Falls. Surprisingly picturesque and back-to-nature, yet close in to Austin. We had a great time there a couple of years ago. ------------- Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs 2015 R-Pod 179 |
Posted By: rda54
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2016 at 8:31pm
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Thanks for all the info we are looking forward to going and getting our of th cold. ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2016 at 5:39pm
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I just looked it up, and March and April are peal Bluebonnet time. I have always seen the hill country with the grass browned out in summer. It would be spectacular to see the bluebonnets in bloom.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 6:13pm
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It is a little bit farther out, (a bit like 1 hour) but you might want to consider Bastrop State Park. It is east of Austin and I've always thought the blue bonnets were better to the west - more in the hill country. We stayed in a place near Dripping Springs but I can't remember the name.I'll research it some more and let you know. |
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 6:27pm
| The place is called Sunset RV Resort on Hamilton Pool Road. They are closed on the weekends so give them a call (512-635-7878). |
Posted By: rda54
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2017 at 11:47am
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Thanks we do want to stay closer to Austin if possible but we could drive out there to see the blue bonnets. We are heading out to see some of the music and history around Austin. ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2017 at 5:56pm
Considering this...McKinney Falls SP is the they way to go. Good Luck, Have Fun! The park is an older one that needs some facilities attention, but the location is great! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 2:14pm
| The bluebonnets peak in mid to late March around Austin. In the Dallas area, they usually peak in early April. |
Posted By: rda54
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2017 at 5:14pm
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We finely book the trip to Austin. We tried to get in to McKinney Falls but it was all booked. But we did get a spot in another state parks. We going a little later then we thought but that will work out better for us.
Thanks to all of the advice everyone gave us. ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
Posted By: rda54
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2017 at 7:08pm
We leave for Austin Texas in the morning. We had to change the bike rack to the back it would have hit the tailgate of the truck. Load and take off time is 5am.  ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
Posted By: 1016
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2018 at 3:47pm
| Also try Bastrop State Park. It’s less than an hour from Austin |