The best treehouses in Lake Travis

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Arguably the most popular of the Hill Country lakes, Lake Travis is a natural playground for Austinites. Stretching along the Colorado River from Hudson Bend to Pace Bend Park, this sprawling recreation area has everything you need for a summer vacation. Take to the water to swim, boat, or kayak, have fun at the water park and zipline course, or play a game of golf by the lakeside before checking out the lakefront restaurants and cocktail bars. Campers have options, whether you prefer an RV resort with full amenities, an eco glampsite, or a quiet tent site at Arkansas Bend or Windy Point parks.

90% (71)

Top-rated campgrounds

Secluded Treehouse/AC, Real Privacy

1. Secluded Treehouse/AC, Real Privacy

100%
(79)
1 site · Lodging · Lockhart, TX
Welcome to your own private holler—where magic hangs from the trees and time slows to a whisper. Robin’s Nest is a real treehouse—built atop 7 oaks with no tape measure, no level, and no blueprints—just imagination, old wood, and 150-year-old treasures tucked into every corner. It’s not a house on sticks next to trees. It’s in the trees. And when you’re here, you’re not on our time. You’re on treehouse time. This isn’t polished, modern luxury. It’s barefoot luxury. A dreamy, playful escape with simple comforts: a swinging queen daybed, open-air master bath in the tree with you, fire pit, cowboy hot tub, and a rope cargo net for lounging in the forest. There are trails to wander, frogs to sing you to sleep, and stars above. Push open the double doors. Slide the futon against the handrail under the roof cover. Turn off the lights and leave only the fairy lights glowing. Across the pond, a spotlight shines on a little feeder, and if you’ve been quiet, you’ll see deer, raccoons, and other critters play in the dark—like a living storybook, better than TV. Leave the doors open. Let the cool AC wash over you. This moment is yours. The entire holler is yours. No neighbors. No campers. No shared anything. Just you and the wild around you. This land is a working wildlife sanctuary, cared for with 50 years of hands-on learning. Please don’t bring poisons—they hurt the good critters too. The yellow-and-black mud daubers? Harmless to humans, deadly to harmful spiders. The big harmless, banana spiders keep flies and mosquitos away. It's nature in balance. If the pond’s low, bring a float or take our kayaks ten minutes away to a secret bend in the San Marcos River. We’ll share the pin. Your close to town but, fully immersed in nature, so it's not ideal for small kids to wander alone. Ladders, beds, and trails aren’t built to code. Adults should be fit and wear sturdy shoes if going far from camp. One night is fun. But your happy place deserves more than that. This is your holler now.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$265
 / night
The Alexander at Creek Road

2. The Alexander at Creek Road

100%
(1)
13 sites · Lodging · Dripping Springs, TX
Our location is PRIME. On 40 beautiful acres in the Texas Hill Country, we offer a variety of charming accommodations. From Romantic Cottages to family-friendly Vacation homes and luxury Treehouse Suites, to cushy glampers -- minutes from Austin and sweet downtown Dripping Springs -- but a world away, and with all the comforts of home! The Alexander offers quiet surroundings, scenic Hill Country views, and easy access to all this wine country area has to offer including natural wonders like Hamilton Pool and Pedernales Falls State Park, multiple wineries and distillery tours, Camp Lucy, Wimberley, festivals, wedding venues and much more. Our accommodations are situated for privacy, with porches and views, but still offer lovely spaces to gather around a Fire Table for a cozy evening under the stars. Want to cook out? We have several common-area grills for your use. And the GLAMPING? That's in "Ava's Wayback", on the back 20 acres of the property -- with perfectly-appointed, cushy glampers. Your own deck, and a big piece of starry Texas Sky! There's something for everyone here. And we offer easy access to a great grocery store and restaurants as well.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$99
 / night
Cypress Valley

3. Cypress Valley

75%
(6)
13 sites · Lodging · Spicewood, TX
Find yourself nestled among ancient cypress trees, oaks, and ash junipers possibly here since before explorers from Europe found Turtle Island. Wrap yourself in a blanket and stargaze, listen to the owls, or follow the hundreds of fireflies lighting the creek-bed below. Cypress Valley takes glamping to a whole new level with 5 incredible treehouses, and 7 off-grid glamping tents - The perfect blend of authentic outdoor adventure and luxury travel. Each Cypress Valley accommodation is a unique expression of our commitment to sharing this beautiful land with a very light footprint. Stay the night (or a week) and go home renewed, refreshed, and recharged for life. Our glamping accommodations have been featured in media from The New York Times and Texas Monthly to every local Austin News Show because they are truly an adventure worth having.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
$200
 / night

Arguably the most popular of the Hill Country lakes, Lake Travis is a natural playground for Austinites. Stretching along the Colorado River from Hudson Bend to Pace Bend Park, this sprawling recreation area has everything you need for a summer vacation. Take to the water to swim, boat, or kayak, have fun at the water park and zipline course, or play a game of golf by the lakeside before checking out the lakefront restaurants and cocktail bars. Campers have options, whether you prefer an RV resort with full amenities, an eco glampsite, or a quiet tent site at Arkansas Bend or Windy Point parks.

90% (71)

Top-rated campgrounds

Secluded Treehouse/AC, Real Privacy

1. Secluded Treehouse/AC, Real Privacy

100%
(79)
1 site · Lodging · Lockhart, TX
Welcome to your own private holler—where magic hangs from the trees and time slows to a whisper. Robin’s Nest is a real treehouse—built atop 7 oaks with no tape measure, no level, and no blueprints—just imagination, old wood, and 150-year-old treasures tucked into every corner. It’s not a house on sticks next to trees. It’s in the trees. And when you’re here, you’re not on our time. You’re on treehouse time. This isn’t polished, modern luxury. It’s barefoot luxury. A dreamy, playful escape with simple comforts: a swinging queen daybed, open-air master bath in the tree with you, fire pit, cowboy hot tub, and a rope cargo net for lounging in the forest. There are trails to wander, frogs to sing you to sleep, and stars above. Push open the double doors. Slide the futon against the handrail under the roof cover. Turn off the lights and leave only the fairy lights glowing. Across the pond, a spotlight shines on a little feeder, and if you’ve been quiet, you’ll see deer, raccoons, and other critters play in the dark—like a living storybook, better than TV. Leave the doors open. Let the cool AC wash over you. This moment is yours. The entire holler is yours. No neighbors. No campers. No shared anything. Just you and the wild around you. This land is a working wildlife sanctuary, cared for with 50 years of hands-on learning. Please don’t bring poisons—they hurt the good critters too. The yellow-and-black mud daubers? Harmless to humans, deadly to harmful spiders. The big harmless, banana spiders keep flies and mosquitos away. It's nature in balance. If the pond’s low, bring a float or take our kayaks ten minutes away to a secret bend in the San Marcos River. We’ll share the pin. Your close to town but, fully immersed in nature, so it's not ideal for small kids to wander alone. Ladders, beds, and trails aren’t built to code. Adults should be fit and wear sturdy shoes if going far from camp. One night is fun. But your happy place deserves more than that. This is your holler now.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$265
 / night
The Alexander at Creek Road

2. The Alexander at Creek Road

100%
(1)
13 sites · Lodging · Dripping Springs, TX
Our location is PRIME. On 40 beautiful acres in the Texas Hill Country, we offer a variety of charming accommodations. From Romantic Cottages to family-friendly Vacation homes and luxury Treehouse Suites, to cushy glampers -- minutes from Austin and sweet downtown Dripping Springs -- but a world away, and with all the comforts of home! The Alexander offers quiet surroundings, scenic Hill Country views, and easy access to all this wine country area has to offer including natural wonders like Hamilton Pool and Pedernales Falls State Park, multiple wineries and distillery tours, Camp Lucy, Wimberley, festivals, wedding venues and much more. Our accommodations are situated for privacy, with porches and views, but still offer lovely spaces to gather around a Fire Table for a cozy evening under the stars. Want to cook out? We have several common-area grills for your use. And the GLAMPING? That's in "Ava's Wayback", on the back 20 acres of the property -- with perfectly-appointed, cushy glampers. Your own deck, and a big piece of starry Texas Sky! There's something for everyone here. And we offer easy access to a great grocery store and restaurants as well.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$99
 / night
Cypress Valley

3. Cypress Valley

75%
(6)
13 sites · Lodging · Spicewood, TX
Find yourself nestled among ancient cypress trees, oaks, and ash junipers possibly here since before explorers from Europe found Turtle Island. Wrap yourself in a blanket and stargaze, listen to the owls, or follow the hundreds of fireflies lighting the creek-bed below. Cypress Valley takes glamping to a whole new level with 5 incredible treehouses, and 7 off-grid glamping tents - The perfect blend of authentic outdoor adventure and luxury travel. Each Cypress Valley accommodation is a unique expression of our commitment to sharing this beautiful land with a very light footprint. Stay the night (or a week) and go home renewed, refreshed, and recharged for life. Our glamping accommodations have been featured in media from The New York Times and Texas Monthly to every local Austin News Show because they are truly an adventure worth having.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
$200
 / night

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Where to go

Texas Hill Country 

The rolling hills, wildflower meadows, and vineyards of Texas Hill Country surround Lake Travis. Set out on a scenic hike or bike ride through the hills, cool off with a swim at Hamilton Pool or Pedernales Falls, or enjoy wine tasting along the Hill Country Wine Trail. There are hike-in tent sites and electric hookup RV sites at Pedernales Falls State Park, but for something more unique, opt for a quirky glampsite or camp on a country farm.

Austin & Around

The state capital is little more than a half-hour drive from Lake Travis, making it easy to take in the highlights on a day trip. Austin has more than its fair share of green spaces, whether you want to rent a paddleboat or stand-up paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake, cool off with a swim at Barton Springs or Deep Eddy Pools, or go birding at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. On the outskirts of the city, McKinney Falls State Park is a favorite for campers, with hiking, biking trails, and fishing spots, as well as cabin rentals. 

Along the Colorado River

The Colorado River winds its way north from Lake Travis, dotted with golf courses, vineyards, and recreation areas where you can pitch a tent or launch your boat away from the summer crowds. RV resorts, houseboat rentals, and lakeside restaurants cluster around Horseshoe Bay, while the hills around Buchanan Lake and Inks Lake State Park have great hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails.

San Antonio & Around

Two hours south of Lake Travis, San Antonio is known for its Alamo and RiverWalk, but it’s also the gateway to some of the Hill Country’s most scenic camping getaways. Head to Garner State Park to fish, kayak, and admire the fall foliage, get your adrenaline fix tubing and mountain biking at Guadalupe River State Park, or escape the crowds at the walk-in tent sites in the Government Canyon State Natural Area. For city camping, there are basic tent and RV sites at Calaveras Lake and Braunig Lake just south of downtown. 

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