
Highest-rated campgrounds in the Austin area by visitors
Highest-rated campgrounds in the Austin area by visitors
Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to KOA's 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.
When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their units.
On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.
The National Park Service manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds, too. According to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.
People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time—up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in the Austin area using data from Yelp as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#18. Lazy L & L Campground
- Rating: 2.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 11699 River Road New Braunfels, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Guadalupe Canoe Livery
- Rating: 2.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 8195 US Hwy 281 North Spring Branch, Texas
- Categories: Rafting/Kayaking, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
- Rating: 3.2/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12915 Fm 306 Canyon Lake, Texas
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds, Hotels
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Gypsy River Resort
- Rating: 3.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 8690 River Road New Braunfels, Texas
- Categories: Vacation Rentals, Campgrounds, Rafting/Kayaking
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Leander/NW Austin KOA
- Rating: 3.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2689 Hero Way Leander, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, Hotels
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bear Creek Stables
- Rating: 3.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 13017 Bob Johnson Lane Manchaca, Texas
- Categories: Horseback Riding, Horse Boarding, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country
- Rating: 3.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 520 Whitewater Way New Braunfels, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, Water Parks, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Kl Ranch Camp "On The River"
- Rating: 3.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5455 River Road New Braunfels, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mountain Breeze Campground
- Rating: 3.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 9250 River Road New Braunfels, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, Tubing, Rafting/Kayaking
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Austin Lone Star RV Community
- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 7009 S. I-35 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks, Vacation Rentals
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Sun Outdoors Lake Travis
- Rating: 3.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 5220 Hudson Bend Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks, Vacation Rentals
- Read more on Yelp
#7. 2ND-XNG Campground
- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6515 River Road New Braunfels, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Russell Park
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2101 CR 262 Georgetown, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, Lakes, Parks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Krause Springs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (303 reviews)
- Address: 424 County Road 404 Spicewood, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Austin East Koa
- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 6029 Blue Bluff Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mystic Quarry Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 13190 Fm 306 Canyon Lake, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds, Resorts, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2820 County Road 414 Spicewood, Texas
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Yurtopian
- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 135 Winn Ranch Road Wimberley, Texas
- Categories: Resorts, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.