Wowzers, glad we located this park to enjoy a weekend with the dogs. The best place to come and…read moreview bluebonnets; mostly unpopulated space. You can camp and enjoy family gatherings. There aren't any trails to hike, but it's fun to take your well equipped vehicle muddin' through the rugged paths. I love the open fields to lay in the grass and listen to "Children by Robert Miles" , so tranquil. If you want to get into the water or fish, there's a body of water. I dipped my toe in it and it was icy cold. I absolutely loved this day spending time enjoying nature. Don't sleep on this recreation park. There's restrooms onsite.

I've been doing a lot 'nature focused' things as of late and this is yet another review to add to…read morethat list. Forty miles northwest of downtown Austin, Turkey Bend Recreation Area lies on the north shoreline of Lake Travis in both Burnet and Travis counties. Turkey Bend Recreation Area is located between Marble Falls and Cedar Park. If you and your fam are looking to campin, not glamping, Turkey Bend Recreation Area might be for you! The Deets: The price- Campsites - $27.50- Two park entrance fees are included in your stay. Entrance to Park (non campers)- Adults - $5 Children (12 and younger) - Free Disabled - $2 Seniors (65 and older) - $2 Free with LCRA Annual Parks Pass The winery nearby is Flat Creek Estate: Texas Winery & Vineyard Non crowded or over booked campsites like some places NO running water NO showers NO electricity Kayaking If you are looking for peace and solitude to get away from chaos, give this place a try. #bewellcentraltx

The Austin Astronomical Society hosts events where volunteers allow guests to look through their…read morehigh powered telescopes and that was the reason for my visit. Howver, the park is gorgeous, I will return to camp out there, the environment was accommodating and very clean. The Rangers were very friendly and involved with the community, the care was felt and very much appreciated.

My wife, dog, and I always love spending time at Inks Lake. Whenever we don't have plans for the…read moreweekend, we look to make a reservation. It has great views and it's a way for us to disconnect. We can just spend time with each other. The prices are cheap. The water is nearby and I like the hiking trails.

Krause Springs was such a peaceful, whimsical little escape. The amount of lush greenery and…read moremassive old trees was unreal. Some of the tree roots were the biggest and most unique I've ever seen in my life. The whole place just had such a calm, magical feeling to it. One thing to note is that there are a LOT of stairs in many locations and most are very steep, so it's definitely not stroller-friendly if you are a family with young ones. If you're bringing little ones, just be mindful and watch your step going down the stairs toward the springs. The property itself is absolutely beautiful. You can either camp overnight or purchase a day pass. From what I remember, day passes were $10 per adult, kids under 3 were free, and camping was around $21 a night. They close the springs at 8:00 pm and for campers quiet time is from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. No loud generators allowed for campers. They had so many little hidden coves and tucked-away areas where you could set up camp, which made it feel really private and peaceful. I was also very impressed with how clean everything was. The bathrooms and showers were pristine, very sanitary, and conveniently located within walking distance of the entrance. One surprise I didn't expect was that they also have a separate swimming pool in addition to the springs, which ended up being great because the water at the springs was a little murky the day we went due to recent rain. Still gorgeous to look at though, especially with the waterfall. It honestly felt surreal, like you forgot you were still in Texas. They also have a beautiful butterfly garden with tons of unique plants and greenery that made the experience interesting. Overall, this place just gave off such a good feeling. Peaceful, relaxing, beautiful, and definitely a must-see if you enjoy nature. We'll absolutely be returning again.

Beautiful hidden gem in hill country. There is a modest entrance fee that allows you access to the…read morewhole space - the natural springs, the man-made pool, butterfly garden, and more. The man-made pool has spring water; this is where I would recommend families with children or inexperienced swimmers go. It's lovely and more of a managed pool setting. We hiked down the stone steps to reach the natural springs which are so beautiful with a picturesque mini waterfall and a rope swing as well! However swimming here can be treacherous. I highly recommend water shoes as there are lots of rocks and moss in the springs. Water depth also varies greatly from one spot to another so it's important to be aware of that. Water temperature was comfortable and cool - felt great on a hot summer day. Wrapped up our visit in the garden, which is so beautifully maintained. Absolutely lovely and zen. The changing room and bathroom facilities are clean and easily accessible. We left feeling dry, happy, and peaceful after a wonderful day in nature.

Absolutely love this place! Stunning views and lots of trails. Great stay! they have R.V spots…read more.. cabins... and tent camping as well.. a general store that provides all sorts of necessities. Would definitely recommen!

We had an incredible time wheeling here at hidden falls. From the start, the staff was super nice…read moreand had a great attitude any time we came in contact with them. Routes seem pretty well maintained and labeled well too. Only downfall is that our first day there the air up station didn't have very much PSI so we had to whip out the old reliables. Non the less, we will be back.

We went to Kingsland slab for the first time last year. I left a message and a woman called me back…read morefor reservations. She did explain to me thats its rustic camping, no bells, no whistles, no shower or toilet house, and no store. I told her that was fine by me. She gave us the awesome site with the cement patio. We parked our fifth wheel so our door of the camper was facing the river. We loved it. It was such a beautiful view. We also brought our 14 yr old daughter and her friend. Believe it or not BUT THEY BOTH SAID THEY HAD A GREAT TIME playing in the water and sliding in and out of some cement looking slides that are by the road. Mind you, they did bring their phones with (urrrggg) But they recorded themselves having fun. Wish we could have taken those phones, but hey, we got them out and into nature and thats all we can ask for. LOL We even found quite a bit of beautiful rocks in the river, even some Llanite. My first 3 peices of Llanite. I was so happy. My husband looked at me funny, when I knew what they were called. I researched what people find on our way up there from Houston. Great being the passenger some times : ) They do state on their website that you can dig on the campground property, and you get to keep what you find. We loved that. We are no rockhounds, but after finding some nice pieces, I've been very interested in rocks now. The campground had what was needed for trailer camping. They had the water, electric and full hook up. What more do you need? As long as your camper has a toilet and shower, your golden. Get out there on the river.....Bring your chairs, Bring your coolers, And have fun! Your on vacation. You will find on a hot day, you can just walk down the hill to get to the water. Next thing you know, lots of cars are pulling up on the road and everyone else is gonna join you in the river with chairs and a cooler. Everyone stays to themselves and its very peaceful! Your trip is what you make it to be. Kingsland slab gives you the site and the rest is up to you! We will be going back to Kingsland slab this year as well.

This is our second trip out to this campground. We really enjoy the river & the slab. As far as…read morethe campground goes....we couldn't get anyone to return a call for reservations but they don't seem to usually fill up so we just showed up. Also, this is a very basic campground....although there are full hook ups, there are no concrete slabs & no bells and whistles. A little more upkeep on clearing brush and over grown tree limbs would allow a river view on some of the sites. Just a few improvements would really bump the place up. All in all we enjoy our stay & camp hosts are very nice.

Well...Where do I start. EXCELLENT…read more EXCELLENT EXCELLENT Beautiful quaint rv park. We stayed in the cabins this trip. It was wayyyy kewl. Cabin equipped and very cute. We had a blast and caught big fish. Mike and Annette are the Consummate hosts. They are so sweet , kind and helpful. Mike is THE Man. He helped us so much, right down to baking soda. Ha! Great place,Great hosts.You won't go wrong here either way u decide to stay. Can't wait to get back.

I'll start by saying that our family has been camping at this park for about 20 years, one week…read moreevery year. It's had its share of park hosts and over the years it's improved aesthetically a lot but been hit or miss as far as our experience with the hosts. A couple years ago we swore we'd never be back because the hosts were essentially harassing us over every detail of our group (we tend to take about 10-15 camp sites, which is more than half of the park. This year was the best ever. The hosts, Mike and Annette, were AMAZING. They knew about our experience in the past and knew to give us the ground rules up front, and did it in the nicest way. They were constantly checking in to make sure we were having a great time, they hosted movie nights for the kids, drove the train around the park with the littlest ones, and just made sure our experience was amazing. We already booked a week for next year and can't wait. We hope Mike and Annette stay for many years!

This has to be one of my most favorite hikes in the area. Plenty of shade, elevation, and scenery…read more This hike has a rough terrain, so be mindful of that when planning your trip. As the trail is unpaved, I would also be mindful of the weather within about seven days prior to your hike because it can get muddy. spotted beatutiful vegetation & wild life along the way. I'm not sure if there's many or any waterfalls this beautiful in the Austin Metropolitan and surrounding areas. 10/10 recommended

One of my favorite spots to hike in Central Texas. The trail is modest but offers just enough of a…read morechallenge, which makes it totally worth it to see the longhorns and the waterfall. I'll definitely be back soon, and I strongly recommend you visit ASAP!

Really cool little spot to see the river. Restrooms on site, along with picnic tables and BBQ…read moregrills. Great small local park that gives great sunset views of the Colorado River.

This park popped up on Google maps which prompted me to seek it out down a single lane gravel road…read more It's located at the opposite end of Cottonwood Shores almost bordering the lake. It is considered a nature preserve as there are no amenities whatsoever. There is future development coming, but currently nothing here, but scrub, deer and cactus. This park is not worth seeking out at this time.