Pura Vida Paddle

(1 review)

2.3 mi

My partner and I just finished up a bike tour with Rodney. We had an absolutely fantastic time…read more What a fun way to explore and learn about Waco and see parts that you would usually miss. The bikes were easy to manage (I'm soooo clumsy and did fine) Thank you Rodney and Carmen! Next time I'll pop in for a massage at the salon afterwards.

From the owner: We met in Pismo Beach California and Operated a Very Successful Salon Spa And Surf School that was…read moreNationally Recognized as a Super Rad Concept. We then took that idea and Successfully operated in Waco, Texas. We are Ecstatic to be back at The Beach in Beautiful Vero Beach Florida. We can’t wait to meet y’all. Team VBATours and Co. Owner-Carmen Roller

SUP lessons. call to book

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Bee Mountain Ranch & Resort

3.8

(6 reviews)

40.2 mi

The property along the beachfront of the river is very pretty. It was well maintained and check in…read morewas fairly straightforward. The camp host was rather rude from the start though. The tent campsites are TINY and very close to each other. This wouldn't be so bad if your group has two side by side, but if not, beware. When we questioned the camp host about the lot sizes she snapped at us about how they were the biggest around. That is a lie, but whatever. The grounds keeper was also very rude and creepy. Anyway, the site beside us was full of frat boys who were drinking heavily through the night. Falling out of their cars, puking everywhere, screaming. I checked on them a few times and they were nice enough but continued to play music into the early hours of the morning disturbing my family and the family next to us. People use hipcamp to avoid the crowds. This was like a typical Texas state park. Nothing special besides the river. The hiking was terrible. And the lots are SMALL. We left an honest and fair review on the hipcamp website and the owner Tony responded with the most hateful retort, haha. Saying that his ranch was worth $5million dollars and our measly $100 rental didn't deserve a bigger site or space. That the $100 wouldn't even pay for his gas. He caters to the ones who rent out the acre lots, not weekend campers. Very unprofessional. So I'm sure for some this place will be fine, but management is rude and the lots are trash. We will never go back and would not recommend this site to anyone looking for a relaxing camping trip. This is stripmall camping on a pretty spot.

This was the best camping experience of my life. Literally celebrated my birthday with close…read morefriends in an amazing location. Off the grid and the customer service was great. Tony was helpful and friendly and this is def a place my friends and I plan on returning again.

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Waco Paddle

4.9

(8 reviews)

2.2 mi

We had a great experience, booked online ahead of time and when we were running behind they were…read moreflexible to move our reservation. We enjoyed the free CLIF bars and helpful staff, even purchased an adorable t-shirt! We'll be back soon.

Such a friendly crew. My husband and I loved going kayaking through this company. Super fun,…read moreaffordable and awesome! Highly suggest! Thank y'all for being amazing at what y'all do!

On the river kayaking

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Bastrop River Company

(99 reviews)

102.1 mi

Great experience. Outfitters prep you well! Doable for all skill levels. Lots of turtles on the…read moreriver!

I've lived in Austin the past 10 years. Anytime anyone visits, this is where I take them. It's the…read moreperfect amount of time, the weather is so pleasant, the scenery is beautiful, the water seems clean (WAY cleaner than Town Lake), and everyone who works here is SO so so nice. Mia in particular is so hysterical.

Kayaks parked on the sand bar at the three mile mark.

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Paddle EZ

(1 review)

72.9 mi

Super simple and fun. Contactless service. Went on a Sunday for a paddle. Highly recommendread more

Outdoor Adventures

(1 review)

82.7 mi

Quick and easy rentals through the student rec center. You don't even have to be a member. Lots…read moreof options...kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, tailgate games. They were helpful in processing a refund for an extra piece of gear we reserved but didn't end up needing. Reserve equipment in advance to make sure available since busy during the summer. Great find!

From the owner: We rent all the equipment you need for your next outdoor adventure from tents and sleeping bags to…read morestoves and coolers to boats and life-jackets. We even have a do-it-yourself bike maintenance station and convenience retail items including bike tubes and patches, water bottles, sunscreen and more.

A few surfboards for your coastal adventures

Sports equipment for tailgating and picnics

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Do-it-yourself bike repair station with bike-specific tools including truing wheel and bike stands.

Trinity River Kayak

4.1

(28 reviews)

96.3 mi

Grabbed our friends and headed out for an Urban Adventure. Who knew you could kayak doen the…read moreTrinity River right here in the Carrollton area!?

We did the Blast River run with single kayaks. The first part of the tour was the most beautiful…read morepart. Overall the river is clean but there were some spots where trash was deposited from previous washouts. I would try a run farther up river for a better experience next time. The staff was friendly and helpful but the rental equipment is definitely well worn and some in our group had problems with adjusting their seat backs and the seat cushions were quite hard after 1 hour on a 3 hour trip.

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Reveille Peak Ranch

(21 reviews)

88.1 mi

I was here for the famed (infamous?) Texas Eclipse Festival with 30,000-40,000 others. While the…read morefestival itself had some problems with organization that were completely unrelated to the ranch itself, I enjoyed my experience here quite a lot. There are some beautiful overlooks, a nice quarry lake for cooling off (although who knows how clean the water is, if livestock use it), and an overall great away-from-it-all vibe. I read that they use this ranch for mountain biking and I believe it. The hills are nothing to mess around with. Hiking will require quite a bit of up and down. Also, the dust was baaaaaaad. Come prepared with a mask or bandana if you are at all sensitive to dust. Other than that, it seems like a beautiful spot for recreating in the TX Hill Country.

I have been coming here for a few years for a camping and mountain bike getaway. The landscape is…read morerugged and beautiful and typical of ranches in this area. The staff are nice when you can find them and their facilities are decent considering the rustic, primitive facade it's boasting. A five star rating would require that the 10pm quiet hours were upheld by staff and patrons were held accountable for things such as trash and site cleanup. Both nights spent so was up late listening to awful awful language from campers across the lake till 3am. Loud obnoxious music from all angles and to top it off -- generators. 3am is not a dramatization either. There was a one-wheel festival taking place and it brought along some unsavory and rude mannered patrons. The site I chose was across the lake near the tower in order to avoid the crowds and not hit any "floaters" while biking. My site was littered with garbage and food scraps from whoever was there before I arrived. Otherwise. I had a great time.

Camp setup

Ramp with large drop off

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Some landscape

Splash Station Waterpark

3.3

(10 reviews)

54.0 mi

Cute Waterpark, we came a few times over the summer, it's always crowded but still a nice place to…read morespend a hot day!

Great little community waterpark! Perfect for young children but also has bigger slides for older…read morekids. There's not much to it but it's great for just a day out in the summer. Seemed to be kept clean well.

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Cedar Hill Lagoon

(3 reviews)

69.8 mi

Huge fans of The Lagoon! Highly recommend getting a season pass which gives you access to members…read moreonly swim time. It does get crowded, but the staff are always friendly & helpful. They also work hard to keep the area clean! Our kids absolutely love the slide & lazy river.

The Lagoon just opened this Summer of 2023 and I'm happy to say the experience here made my summer…read morecomplete! I have been at the pool the last 3 weekends (4 Xs total) this Summer and it is truly 5 stars! The check in is super easy. I paid $5 each time (a discount for C.Hill) residents as well as your guest. They do take cash or card which is convenient. The line is never long, really non existent most of the time. Parking is a breeze especially if you get there for open swim which begins at 12 noon. The majority of the lounge chairs are shaded and you don't have to worry about anyone taking/moving your belongings as you enjoy the water. The lazy river is extremely clean and well kept and the floaties are in abundance and FREE! Everyone is respectful in the pool! At any given time there can be newborn babies to the seniors and every age in between so being courteous is just as important as having fun! The music is great too! They play EVERYTHING including Spanish songs on Cedar Hill Tunes. There is one lazy river, one slide which is so much fun and never a long line, as well as a larger pool that is wheelchair assessable too. It was in this pool that my BF taught me to swim this Summer so the Cedar Hill Lagoon will forever be memorable to me! They also have about 7 cabanas that you can rent out for your private event. The bathrooms have great air flow and are pretty well kept with no trash on the ground an I definitely appreciated the cleanliness. They also have showers too. The lifeguards are also professional and they appear to have fun too. There is food available if you get hungry. A CH police officer does make his/her round at the pool too so it definitely makes you feel safe an at ease. I hope the Lagoon continues to be a fun, clean, memorable place for my future summers!

Brisket nachos, pretty good

Lazy river and slide

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Hancock Springs Pool

(9 reviews)

71.0 mi

Great spot. Not over crowded and they do adult swim every hour for 15min…read more It's cold, it's awesome. Don't go here, I like it.

Clean cold safe ,, lots of parking space ,, only $3 and $2.5 for seniors !! Close to restaurantsread more

My husband and sons are next to the Springs Pool. It has a lot of history there too!

This is what the "closed" pool looks like...

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Long Branch Park Pool

4.3

(4 reviews)

45.2 mi

This pool is great! We had a great time hanging out and swimming! This is will be a regular for…read moreswimming! The staff are great and the pool is clean as well.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! This public…read morepoll is great! I always found it super clean, have life guards on posts, sweet and polite staff working and the pool has perfect max of 4'6 deep for kids and parents to feel safe!Nothing fancy, but a regular shaped pool to enjoy the hot summer days from Jersey Shore! We are all blessed from this community to have this prefect family Spot to enjoy our Summer

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Lake Whitney State Park

(45 reviews)

26.9 mi

This review is for hiking- there are two short hiking trails. I'd you are coming to hike, don't…read more You will get through them in 20 minutes. Luckily for us we did have kids who were complaining of being tired by the midway point of it, so it is perfect for families. But if you are an avid hiker who hikes for miles and miles, this is not the spot. We did go to the beach to look around, but didn't get in as it is winter right now and was at 30-50 degree weather. It is a beautiful place, very clean and well kept. If you are coming in with family, this is perfect, but if you want to hike, this is not your spot.

Wanted to get out of Fort Worth for a mental health day. This particular state park was a little…read moreover an hour away. As soon as I drove into the front entrance, I stopped in the office in order to print the day pass I purchased online yesterday. All three ladies were extremely friendly and helpful. They showed me the key highlights of the park on the map. Then I shopped their merchandise in the park store. The trails were very well maintained and laid out. Each path was clearly visible so as not to get lost or off the marked walkway. I even spent some time in one of the day use areas to read this month's issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. What a way to finish enjoying such a wonderful park. Please check out!