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
Saturday, December 16, 2006
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
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
Friday, June 16, 2006
Garner State Park
Garner State Park
Concan, TX
Every Summer
My wife's family holds their family union in this area. They usually meet up in a private camp on the Frio River just down from Garner SP. While we have never camped at this park, every trip includes a drive over to Garner SP usually during the week. Weekends are too busy and it's difficult to get into the park (closed - at full capacity).
This is a really nice trip if the river is up. If the water is too low, it makes it difficult to "float" the Frio. Beautiful river with huge cypress trees.
Pros
- Good park store with lots of camping items available.
- Beautiful Frio river.
Cons
- Very busy park - weekends are extremely crowded.
Concan, TX
Every Summer
My wife's family holds their family union in this area. They usually meet up in a private camp on the Frio River just down from Garner SP. While we have never camped at this park, every trip includes a drive over to Garner SP usually during the week. Weekends are too busy and it's difficult to get into the park (closed - at full capacity).
This is a really nice trip if the river is up. If the water is too low, it makes it difficult to "float" the Frio. Beautiful river with huge cypress trees.
Pros
- Good park store with lots of camping items available.
- Beautiful Frio river.
Cons
- Very busy park - weekends are extremely crowded.
Rating
7 out of 10
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Heart of Texas Lake Resort - Lake LBJ
Heart of Texas Lake Resort - Lake LBJ (Private Camp)
Burnet, Texas
We really like Lake LBJ. It's a good size constant level lake that's part of the LCRA Highland Lake chain. Inks Lake is at the top with Lake Marble Falls at the bottom. The cool part is the Llano river runs into the lake right at Kingland, Texas. Both arms are good for skiing and exploring. The lake also has several large coves that are excellent for skiing and wakeboarding. The kids love the sand bar located in the Sunrise Beach cove. Horseshoe Bay and resort are close to the Marble Falls dam.
The problem with Lake LBJ is that there are a limited number of private RV parks. So camping on Lake LBJ is difficult. There isn't a SP or LCRA camping park.
We tried this location because it did have access to Lake LBJ. The spots were not paved or level and were right on top of each other. The park did have a narrow boat ramp and slips you could rent on a daily basis. There wasn't a swimming area and the weeds by the water should of been cut down.....looked to be a haven for snakes. The RV area was a good walk up away from the water. They did have some cabins that had a water view. The park is at the top of the Colorado arm and close to the Inks Dam. I wouldn't go too further up this part of the river for fear of shallow rock. It is a pleasant 15 minute boat ride down the Colorado to the main body of the lake. Be careful at night, there are lots of twists and turns.
As far as camping goes, we didn't rate it very well. However, it did score points for having lake access.
Pros
- Lake LBJ access (boat ramp and slip rental).
Cons
- Poor RV spots (not level and very close to each other.
- good walk to the waterfront.
Rating - 5 out of 10
Burnet, Texas
We really like Lake LBJ. It's a good size constant level lake that's part of the LCRA Highland Lake chain. Inks Lake is at the top with Lake Marble Falls at the bottom. The cool part is the Llano river runs into the lake right at Kingland, Texas. Both arms are good for skiing and exploring. The lake also has several large coves that are excellent for skiing and wakeboarding. The kids love the sand bar located in the Sunrise Beach cove. Horseshoe Bay and resort are close to the Marble Falls dam.
The problem with Lake LBJ is that there are a limited number of private RV parks. So camping on Lake LBJ is difficult. There isn't a SP or LCRA camping park.
We tried this location because it did have access to Lake LBJ. The spots were not paved or level and were right on top of each other. The park did have a narrow boat ramp and slips you could rent on a daily basis. There wasn't a swimming area and the weeds by the water should of been cut down.....looked to be a haven for snakes. The RV area was a good walk up away from the water. They did have some cabins that had a water view. The park is at the top of the Colorado arm and close to the Inks Dam. I wouldn't go too further up this part of the river for fear of shallow rock. It is a pleasant 15 minute boat ride down the Colorado to the main body of the lake. Be careful at night, there are lots of twists and turns.
As far as camping goes, we didn't rate it very well. However, it did score points for having lake access.
Pros
- Lake LBJ access (boat ramp and slip rental).
Cons
- Poor RV spots (not level and very close to each other.
- good walk to the waterfront.
Rating - 5 out of 10
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Inks Lake State Park
Inks Lake Texas State Park
Burnet Texas
December 2006
June 2005
Inks Lake SP is a fantastic campsite. Fairly large park with lots to do. Reservations are recommended because this park is pretty popular. This park is on Inks Lake which is a small constant level lake that's part of the LCRA Highland Lake chain (Buc is above and LBJ is below).
Most of the park sits on a cove off of Inks Lake. The cove is a no-wake zone so it's easy on the paddle boaters. The park has a nice fishing pier, several cabins, and a huge playground (we practice hitting tee ball here). There is a two lane boat ramp and park store that is nicely equipped with ice, food, drinks, charcoal, etc. (no beer - it's part of the SP and display of alcoholic beverages are prohibited). Just keep it in a coozie. The store also rents paddle boats and canoes. There is also a nine hole golf course just up the park road. On the way to Kingland (15minute drive), is the Longhorn Caverns, another SP destination.
I highly recommend the hiking trails.....especially the trail to Devils Waterhole and watch the cliff jumpers hit the water. Hiking and paddle boats are the best way to get there. You can try your motor boat just be prepared to anchor it and swim in. It gets pretty shallow in spots and you can easily ruin a prop if you are not careful.
There are lots of RV sites with water and electric (no sewer hookups). Most sites are level and are paved with shade. Fire rings, lantern holder and picnic tables are part of each RV site. The spots are good size and there are several small loops that can accommodate a group of RVers. We had a family reunion there one year and owned one circle. There are about a dozen super sites that sit right on the water. I like to get close to one of these sites, so I can leave my boat in the water.
Pros
- Close to Round Rock - on average about 8o minutes each way.
- Lots to do (boating, swimming,fishing, golfing, caverns, hiking, cliff jumping).
- Lots of wildflowers (blue bonnets and Indian paintbrushes)
- Really nice on the water RV sites.
- Nice constant level lake.
- Great park store.
- Devil's Waterhole.
Cons
- Ants - bring some ant spray. It's Texas after all, but there are lots of fire ants around.
- No fuel or food on the lake - closest gas station is about 5 miles down the park road.
- First come first served. You can reserve a spot, but you can't reserve a specific spot.
- Get a State Park Annual Pass or you will incur a fee per adult per day.
Rating
9 out of 10
Burnet Texas
December 2006
June 2005
Inks Lake SP is a fantastic campsite. Fairly large park with lots to do. Reservations are recommended because this park is pretty popular. This park is on Inks Lake which is a small constant level lake that's part of the LCRA Highland Lake chain (Buc is above and LBJ is below).
Most of the park sits on a cove off of Inks Lake. The cove is a no-wake zone so it's easy on the paddle boaters. The park has a nice fishing pier, several cabins, and a huge playground (we practice hitting tee ball here). There is a two lane boat ramp and park store that is nicely equipped with ice, food, drinks, charcoal, etc. (no beer - it's part of the SP and display of alcoholic beverages are prohibited). Just keep it in a coozie. The store also rents paddle boats and canoes. There is also a nine hole golf course just up the park road. On the way to Kingland (15minute drive), is the Longhorn Caverns, another SP destination.
I highly recommend the hiking trails.....especially the trail to Devils Waterhole and watch the cliff jumpers hit the water. Hiking and paddle boats are the best way to get there. You can try your motor boat just be prepared to anchor it and swim in. It gets pretty shallow in spots and you can easily ruin a prop if you are not careful.
There are lots of RV sites with water and electric (no sewer hookups). Most sites are level and are paved with shade. Fire rings, lantern holder and picnic tables are part of each RV site. The spots are good size and there are several small loops that can accommodate a group of RVers. We had a family reunion there one year and owned one circle. There are about a dozen super sites that sit right on the water. I like to get close to one of these sites, so I can leave my boat in the water.
Pros
- Close to Round Rock - on average about 8o minutes each way.
- Lots to do (boating, swimming,fishing, golfing, caverns, hiking, cliff jumping).
- Lots of wildflowers (blue bonnets and Indian paintbrushes)
- Really nice on the water RV sites.
- Nice constant level lake.
- Great park store.
- Devil's Waterhole.
Cons
- Ants - bring some ant spray. It's Texas after all, but there are lots of fire ants around.
- No fuel or food on the lake - closest gas station is about 5 miles down the park road.
- First come first served. You can reserve a spot, but you can't reserve a specific spot.
- Get a State Park Annual Pass or you will incur a fee per adult per day.
Rating
9 out of 10
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