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.

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Lazy L & L Campground

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#18. Lazy L & L Campground

- Rating: 2.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 11699 River Road New Braunfels, Texas
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Guadalupe Canoe Livery

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#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

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

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#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

Gypsy River Resort

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#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

Leander/NW Austin KOA

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#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

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Bear Creek Stables

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#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