Potters Creek - Canyon Lake

Potter's Creek (COE)
Canyon Lake
San Marcos, Texas

The water is beautiful on Canyon Lake. Very clear water and a decent size lake. Potter's Creek is a good size Corp of Engineer park with about 60 RV spots. We had one close to the swimming area. The water level was down so it was a pretty good walk to the waterfront. The RV spot had a campfire ring, BBQ pit, and covered picnic table. We didn't have much shade. Our problem was with the wind. I don't know if it was just a weird day of wind or the location of the park on the lake. But we couldn't use our canopy for fear of the wind damaging it. This was a winter trip for us, so we owned the park. Actually part of the park was closed so they wouldn't have to maintain it during off season.


Pros
- Covered picnic table
- Really level paved pads
- Great view
- Nice floating fishing dock.

Cons
- Windy
- Not a lot of shade
- No supplies readily available (nearest store at least 20 minutes)

Rating 7 out of 10

Lake Georgetown Campsites

Lake Georgegtown - Cedar Breaks Campsite
Georgetown, TX
December 2007

This a Corp of Engineers (COE) park that overlooks lake Georgetown. There is a boat ramp and fishing pier. I've never been on Lake Georgetown, so I can't comment on the Lake. It is not constant level and didn't seem too busy.

There are about 60 campsites and they are spread out with lots of space and shade. Campfire rings and covered picnic tables are part of each RV site. No sewer hookups are available. Lots of Juniper trees, hence the name. There isn't any park store, but HEB, Walmart and Home Depot are within minutes from the park. Sister park, Jim Hogg is across the lake (ten minute drive).




Pros
- really close to home - only a 30 minute drive
- covered picnic table area - really nice for inclement weather (good winter camping spot)
- on a small lake that's not too crowded
- really nice level paved spots


Cons
- sits on top of a bluff overlooking the lake - watch your small kids!

Rating
7 of out 10

Lake Georgetown - Jim Hogg Campsite
Georgetown, Texas
December 2007

Pros
- There are some RV spots that are close to the water. You could anchor your boat on shore.
- Lot more RV spots (150).
- Flat per night charge - no per person fee.
- Close to home and to Georgetown - easy to run into town to pick up supplies.
- You can reserve a specific RV spot. Most of the waterfront spots are first come first available.
- There are several double RV spots which are nice if you are camping with another RVer.

Cons
- Lot of spots don't have shade.
- Spots in this park seem to have less space.

Rating 6 out of 10