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.

7 months in and still absolutely loving it!!! We have been able to make the space our own for when…read morewe are here! Summer is coming and I need peace! Definitely going to get it this year!!

OPEN AIR RV RESORT - SPICEWOOD, TX…read more I would like to formally voice my concern regarding Open Air RV Resort in Spicewood, Texas, a property within the Castle Park investment portfolio. Frankly, I am concerned that Castle Park may not fully realize the value and potential of this property. The resort is located between two luxury communities with multimillion-dollar homes and prestigious 18-hole golf courses. Directly across the road, the new Thomas Ranch golf course has recently opened. As part of that development, extensive brush and tree clearing has opened up absolutely stunning views from many of the RV sites. You can now clearly see the river flowing into Lake Travis. The location itself is exceptional. The resort is close to Stone House Vineyard, Spicewood Vineyards, Marble Falls, Johnson City, Stonewall, and Fredericksburg -- all highly desirable Hill Country and wine country destinations. It is also conveniently located near Bee Cave with its shopping, dining, and entertainment. My husband and I travel full-time in our motor coach and spend approximately 3-4 months each year in the Spicewood area to visit our daughter and grandchildren. We have stayed at Open Air several times over the years and are currently at the resort for a short stay. Unfortunately, each time we return, the condition of the property has deteriorated further. We understand that multiple managers have attempted to operate the resort, apparently with little success. We have also heard repeated concerns regarding the lack of financial support for maintenance and operations, as well as poor compensation. If true, that would help explain the ongoing turnover. At this point, the condition of the resort is beyond disappointing. Quite honestly, if you saw the property today, you would likely be embarrassed by its appearance. The bathrooms are not being properly cleaned, the pool is poorly maintained, the playground appears dilapidated, and there are massive fire ant mounds throughout the property. Fire ants are not just unpleasant -- they are dangerous, especially for families and pets. In addition, the grass throughout much of the resort is knee-high, which creates both safety and fire hazards. There appears to be one employee genuinely trying to maintain the grounds. He was kind enough to clear around our site with a weed trimmer because the mower is apparently broken down. This raises an important question: Is the resort simply not being provided adequate maintenance funding? The frustrating part is that this property has enormous potential. With proper investment and upkeep, Open Air could easily attract higher-end Class A travelers with significant discretionary income. The views from many of the sites are now incredible due to the new golf course development across the road. To put the surrounding area into perspective, memberships at that golf club reportedly start around $50,000. There is also a new distillery opening nearby, adding even more appeal to the area. My husband and I will be leaving Friday, May 15th, and plan to return near the end of October. We would genuinely love to utilize and support this resort long-term, but in its current condition, it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify staying here. This property should be a standout destination in the Texas Hill Country. Right now, unfortunately, it is being neglected.

Great place to stay! The park is clean and well-maintained. The Club house and pool are very nice…read more The staff and residents are friendly and helpful! This is a great place to bring your family or to enjoy a quiet time on your own! I will definitely return!

Excellent customer service, very clean/well maintained, and wonderful amenities. A little off the…read morebeaten path, but that made for a very quiet and comfortable stay. The night sky was beautiful with incredible sunset and starlight views. The Hill Country really, really needs rain, so landscaping was a bit rough and tumble, with brambles and stickers making dog walking through the park challenging. The location does have nice "sticker free" grass areas on either end of the property, including a large dog park at the front. Easy access to Pedernales State Park, about 15 minutes from the ranger station.

This beautiful oasis is worth a visit! We enjoyed our…read moreweekend away at The Fitz. The scenery is breathtaking, the property is clean,and less than a 10min drive to all the action. Pam was wonderful, kind, and attentive! We can't wait to come back with our family soon!

A great park with a great community. Lots of trees and extra space on every slip. We love the dog…read morepark and amenity centers! Beautiful views from everywhere in the park.

This is a month to month RV park you should not miss if you are planning a long term stay. The…read moreowners, Travis and Vanessa are wonderful, they are involved with the community and well respected. Lisa is in the main office and will help you get any problems you have resolved. This is not the normal RV park. You have room in between slips with plenty of privacy. If you are looking for a great place to stay you should check this out. I have been here 6 months and I have made many friends that I will cherish. Theresa McCauley

I've been living here at Turkey Bend RV park for about 6 months and since Jack; our property…read moremanager, had evicted the crazies from our park it has been peace and quite! The rent is cheap and includes water, this is great as I am able to always have extra money on hand. Property manager Jack and his wife Penny help me, and all other tenants with RV issues/maintenance as well which is very helpful as I am a new RV owner. We are also right here at Turkey Bend recreational park for easy, quick access to Lake Travis. If your looking for simple country living this is the place to be!

From the owner: 7 available long-term RV space rentals -- $300 per month rent with $100 electric deposit -- pet…read morefriendly -- located next to Turkey Bend Recreation Area which has camping, fishing, swimming, picnics, etc.. on Lake Travis. If you like quiet country living, come visit and stay awhile.

Stay Away! I had a reservation for this week and was placed on quarantine and cannot travel! They…read morekept my $101.00 deposit not caring that I cannot travel much less am a senior citizen and totally disabled Veteran on a fixed income! And the staff member who answered the phone told me "you have the day you deserve"!!! Stay Away!!!

RVer's just FYI:…read more Caveat: We have not stayed at this resort, and I'm not talking negative at all, but wanted others to know the following: Please make sure to read their fine print about everything, especially on making reservations and cancellations. Their policies and certain procedures are strict, and if not followed, you can and will be charged either a portion or completely in full!!

I like to recommend this RV Park it's an amazing place to live very friendly and safe for all kids…read moreand adults and elderl. Ms Berry park manager is sweet but she has to go by park rules and regulations that what keeps the park clean and safe. I lived here 5 years and those years were awesome we have the lake a mile away that also an awesome place to visit.

Going by the other reviews (latest is 2 years ago), id say that this place has changed. On a…read morebeautiful evening a deer was hit right outside the entrance. It happens. Someone else did the right thing and called the cops to put it out of its misery. When these honorable men arrived the female owner with a buzz cut lost it. The police ended the does struggle and then it all went downhill. This woman proceeded to holler at the top of her lungs all sorts of obscenities and curses at these people. Absolutely disrespectful and angering to watch. The man who I assume is either her husband or brother, silently watched in approval and glared at the policemen. That's the kind of place this seems to be. To be honest this is pretty typical of the owners. On another occasion I went to them to ask for a piece of information. It was the morning and the two were sitting on a log and had thrown a watermelon on the lawn for the deer. The whole occasion was a bit uncomfortable now that I think of it. The woman was dressed in a robe and held a dog. The man was dressed but both were staring me down as I approached them. Perhaps it was too early in the morning for them to deal with customers, but I figured since we were in the public area it would be cool. Not at all. The man straight up ignored me after I asked my question and I walked away with the converse just hanging. That's the kind of people the owners are presenting themselves as. This place is right next to a hippie dippie CBD/smoke shop and an industrial storage yard. They have semis, a bulldozer and random pieces of industrial trash just laying around. If you can deal with this, then hey, maybe this place is for you. The place right down the road, closer to pace bend park, seems like a better bet though.

Loved camping here, but I am very sad that the water level has been too low for years to cliff…read morejump. I remember when Pace Bend used to be THE cliff jumping spot. I couldn't even get a campsite reservation because it was so popular a few years ago. It is truly past its prime now, and not just with the lack of cliff jumping. The campsites seem to be at about 50% capacity. We drove past so many camping areas that were closed. They're not using their usual online reservation system, and instead you have to reserve by emailing them and requesting specific sites. This is very inefficient as I saw quite a few vacant sites in person that were supposedly taken according to the website. We stayed at Kate's and Johnson campground, which is a primitive car camping site with pit toilets. There were no sinks, but there was hand sanitizer, and the bathrooms were quite clean for pit toilets. The campsites each had a grill and fire pit, but there was a burn ban so we couldn't have a ground fire. There was also a picnic table at each site. They limit each site to two cars, and they told me I couldn't park elsewhere in the park or pay for just the parking for an additional car. I would have had to pay for another site just to add one car. There's a lot of land in this park and not a lot of people with plenty of empty campsites even on a weekend, so I thought this was a little unreasonable. We went hiking on the blue trail per the recommendation of the lady at the lady who checked us in at the entrance. She told us it has the best views of the park. We certainly reached the highest point of the park, but there were no views. It was all rocks and trees. The trails are all pretty short. We went up the blue trail and down the yellow from the southeast trailhead, and it was a total of 3.6 miles. I liked the hike for a bit of exercise, but there wasn't really anything to see, so we felt deceived. My friend went swimming in the lake, and he seemed to enjoy it except for the sharp rocks at the bottom. I didn't go swimming, but I'm sure it would be enjoyable on a hot day.

I just visited Lake Travis for the first time. I have been to Austin many times but never got out…read moreto the lake. It was stunningly beautiful especially this park it was 100% worth a visit.

We stay here and enjoyed it so much. It was very peaceful and quiet. Saw a lot of birds and the…read moregirls went tubing in the lake. They owners were very nice and welcoming to us. we will be back and go tour others places. we went on a scenic route and it was so much fun.

Our group of 8 stayed over Labor Day weekend while we visited the off road park just down the…read morestreet. We have all decided that we will be back in the future to visit! What a beautiful property! The lake, unfortunately, was dry due to the hot Texas weather, but looks like it will be fun to hang out at once it is full again. The resident donkeys, Cracker Jack and Beau, were very social and vocal! They loved to eat the carrots we brought them and just roamed the property. The house was well stocked and the owners provided little touches that make it even more welcoming. Katz even brought us some home made cookies on our last night, they didn't last long! This is the perfect house for your small or large groups, as it sleeps 20. Stocked kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry. Towels, linens, and most kitchen needs are provided. Beds are comfy and the view is amazing. Sit on the deck while hummingbirds fly all around. We can't wait to come back when the lake is full and spend a little more time on the property!