99% (650) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Smithville
Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR
1. Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR
99%
(276)
3.7mi from Smithville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This 12acres of wildlife on the Colorado is full of natural beauty! WE HAVE HOT 🥵 SHOWERS 🚿 AND FLUSHING POTTY!
🚨 EXTRAS PURCHASED ONSITE ONLY WOOD ADDITIONAL PPL PETS CAR ETC.
We're In Smithville Tx Home Of Hope Floats!
5 mins from downtown! Plenty of stores if needed
Roundtop and Lagrange home of the antique shows (15-25 mins)
Sherwood Forest Fair (25mins)
Beautiful Historic Bastrop (12mins)
HOT 🥵 SHOWERS 🚿 AND FLUSHING POTTY!
🚨PSA Please Be Advised🚨
NO EVS ALLOWED ACCESS TO OUR POWER!!!
THERE IS A PET FEE ADD IN EXTRAS TAB
Checkin is AFTER 3/4 BUT BEFORE 8p We're Asleep By 8p As We Rise By 3:30a Every Morning! If you've ordered extras please be sure 2 checkin inside the window 2 receive them! Otherwise you will have 2 request them the following morning.
This Is The Country Where Folks Do Hunt/Shoot!! Although Your Completely Safe, You MAY Or May NOT Hear Gun Shots!! If You Have A FurBaby That Is Panicked/ Stressed From Fireworks Popping/Or Gunfire (AS I DO) It MayB Best 2 Leave Them Home,, 2 Prevent Any Uncomfortable Anxieties PLEASE NOTE (TP) CAN B PURCHASED BUT IS NO LONGER PROVIDED AS WELL AS TOWEL BUNDLES.
🚨 We CAN NOT Control Mother Nature Guys!🚨 When Travis Co. Opens The Gates On Us Little Guys Down River! (which makes 4 the BEST fishing BTW #MonsterCats) It'll Inevitably Flush The River Stirring Up The Sandy Bottom. When that happens the SandBar Is NonExistant As The Rising waters Cover it. Hipcamp now offers a weather insurance that U may want 2 add 2 UR booking just Incase Mother Nature decides 2 smack us around
PLEASE BE MINDFUL THE PRIVATE DOCK IS THE RIVERRAT SHACK BNB GUESTS' RIVER ACCESS! Please B respectful/courteous 2 All Guests/ campsite's/individual spaces!
📢 PSA Reading The Shower Instructions Is Best Done B4 Entering The Shower!! Always turn the hot on 1st do not add any cold until it's All The Way HOT 🥵
🚨 RVs must be added in extras tab and ONLY allowed @ Site3 w/ Permissions
📣Attention Campervan's 📣
A Campervan is a type of RV; RVs Are Only Allowed @ Campsite 3 As To Not Block The River Views 4rm Other Camper's. If You Have A Campervan; Want 2 Be @ A Bank Site. You'll Need 2 Get Permissions Frm The Host 1st,
B4 Booking!! 🙏
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$51
/ night
Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
2. Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
100%
(926)
21mi from Smithville · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
GET AWAY without going FAR AWAY! Feels like the middle of nowhere, but it's only 25 miles to downtown Austin and 15 miles to the charming little town of Bastrop with its eateries, shops and historic buildings. Spend quiet nights in the country listening to the coyotes howl and the owls hoot. Hike the nearby Roughs (trailhead is 2 miles away) or book a river canoe or kayak trip with one of the local outfitters. Bring the family and have a weekend event under the trees and covered shade of our Pony Pavilion!
Hollis and her wonderful voice, great stories and powerful ukuleles now offer LIVE MUSIC by your very own campfire, for your private enjoyment. (See the EXTRAS category to book a $20/45 minute/weather-permitting show, or a 1-hour Ukulele lesson, or just get with Hollis when you show up at camp) Enjoy the park trails, the Happy Horse on-site Scavenger Hunt, the delightful maze of campground trails (on your bikes!) and the peace and quiet!
Happy Horse Hotel is on 22 acres conveniently located between Austin and Bastrop in the Pope Bend of the Colorado River. LCRA's fabulous McKinney Roughs Nature Park is 2 miles up the road, adjacent to the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort.
The camp area is 9 secluded, fenced and wooded acres laced with all-dirt flat biking and walking trails on our property. We encourage you to bring your bicycles along. The bird watching is great!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
The Oaks at High Hill Wedding Venue
3. The Oaks at High Hill Wedding Venue
22mi from Smithville · 12 sites
The Oaks at High Hill stands out as a unique campground due to its stunning location nestled in the picturesque hill country of Schulenburg, Texas, conveniently situated between Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. This serene retreat spans twenty acres and is bordered by a natural, spring-fed creek, offering guests a tranquil escape surrounded by majestic live oak trees.
The campground's natural beauty creates an idyllic backdrop for your perfect getaway. Visitors can immerse themselves in the peaceful countryside, where outdoor activities abound. Explore nearby hiking trails, discover swimming holes, or enjoy a leisurely day of fishing. After a day of adventure, you can indulge in local dining options and explore charming shops in the surrounding area.
Whether you're seeking a weekend of relaxation or an action-packed outdoor experience, The Oaks at High Hill provides the ideal setting for creating lasting memories in the heart of Texas.
99% (650) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Smithville
Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR
1. Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR
99%
(276)
3.7mi from Smithville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This 12acres of wildlife on the Colorado is full of natural beauty! WE HAVE HOT 🥵 SHOWERS 🚿 AND FLUSHING POTTY!
🚨 EXTRAS PURCHASED ONSITE ONLY WOOD ADDITIONAL PPL PETS CAR ETC.
We're In Smithville Tx Home Of Hope Floats!
5 mins from downtown! Plenty of stores if needed
Roundtop and Lagrange home of the antique shows (15-25 mins)
Sherwood Forest Fair (25mins)
Beautiful Historic Bastrop (12mins)
HOT 🥵 SHOWERS 🚿 AND FLUSHING POTTY!
🚨PSA Please Be Advised🚨
NO EVS ALLOWED ACCESS TO OUR POWER!!!
THERE IS A PET FEE ADD IN EXTRAS TAB
Checkin is AFTER 3/4 BUT BEFORE 8p We're Asleep By 8p As We Rise By 3:30a Every Morning! If you've ordered extras please be sure 2 checkin inside the window 2 receive them! Otherwise you will have 2 request them the following morning.
This Is The Country Where Folks Do Hunt/Shoot!! Although Your Completely Safe, You MAY Or May NOT Hear Gun Shots!! If You Have A FurBaby That Is Panicked/ Stressed From Fireworks Popping/Or Gunfire (AS I DO) It MayB Best 2 Leave Them Home,, 2 Prevent Any Uncomfortable Anxieties PLEASE NOTE (TP) CAN B PURCHASED BUT IS NO LONGER PROVIDED AS WELL AS TOWEL BUNDLES.
🚨 We CAN NOT Control Mother Nature Guys!🚨 When Travis Co. Opens The Gates On Us Little Guys Down River! (which makes 4 the BEST fishing BTW #MonsterCats) It'll Inevitably Flush The River Stirring Up The Sandy Bottom. When that happens the SandBar Is NonExistant As The Rising waters Cover it. Hipcamp now offers a weather insurance that U may want 2 add 2 UR booking just Incase Mother Nature decides 2 smack us around
PLEASE BE MINDFUL THE PRIVATE DOCK IS THE RIVERRAT SHACK BNB GUESTS' RIVER ACCESS! Please B respectful/courteous 2 All Guests/ campsite's/individual spaces!
📢 PSA Reading The Shower Instructions Is Best Done B4 Entering The Shower!! Always turn the hot on 1st do not add any cold until it's All The Way HOT 🥵
🚨 RVs must be added in extras tab and ONLY allowed @ Site3 w/ Permissions
📣Attention Campervan's 📣
A Campervan is a type of RV; RVs Are Only Allowed @ Campsite 3 As To Not Block The River Views 4rm Other Camper's. If You Have A Campervan; Want 2 Be @ A Bank Site. You'll Need 2 Get Permissions Frm The Host 1st,
B4 Booking!! 🙏
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$51
/ night
Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
2. Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
100%
(926)
21mi from Smithville · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
GET AWAY without going FAR AWAY! Feels like the middle of nowhere, but it's only 25 miles to downtown Austin and 15 miles to the charming little town of Bastrop with its eateries, shops and historic buildings. Spend quiet nights in the country listening to the coyotes howl and the owls hoot. Hike the nearby Roughs (trailhead is 2 miles away) or book a river canoe or kayak trip with one of the local outfitters. Bring the family and have a weekend event under the trees and covered shade of our Pony Pavilion!
Hollis and her wonderful voice, great stories and powerful ukuleles now offer LIVE MUSIC by your very own campfire, for your private enjoyment. (See the EXTRAS category to book a $20/45 minute/weather-permitting show, or a 1-hour Ukulele lesson, or just get with Hollis when you show up at camp) Enjoy the park trails, the Happy Horse on-site Scavenger Hunt, the delightful maze of campground trails (on your bikes!) and the peace and quiet!
Happy Horse Hotel is on 22 acres conveniently located between Austin and Bastrop in the Pope Bend of the Colorado River. LCRA's fabulous McKinney Roughs Nature Park is 2 miles up the road, adjacent to the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort.
The camp area is 9 secluded, fenced and wooded acres laced with all-dirt flat biking and walking trails on our property. We encourage you to bring your bicycles along. The bird watching is great!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
The Oaks at High Hill Wedding Venue
3. The Oaks at High Hill Wedding Venue
22mi from Smithville · 12 sites
The Oaks at High Hill stands out as a unique campground due to its stunning location nestled in the picturesque hill country of Schulenburg, Texas, conveniently situated between Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. This serene retreat spans twenty acres and is bordered by a natural, spring-fed creek, offering guests a tranquil escape surrounded by majestic live oak trees.
The campground's natural beauty creates an idyllic backdrop for your perfect getaway. Visitors can immerse themselves in the peaceful countryside, where outdoor activities abound. Explore nearby hiking trails, discover swimming holes, or enjoy a leisurely day of fishing. After a day of adventure, you can indulge in local dining options and explore charming shops in the surrounding area.
Whether you're seeking a weekend of relaxation or an action-packed outdoor experience, The Oaks at High Hill provides the ideal setting for creating lasting memories in the heart of Texas.
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Juan
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
Beautiful getaway and perfect location. You will love the scavenger hunt on property and the hospitality. The cabins are perfect and feel like you’re at home.
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Jud
November 2025
2 nights at Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
Always a great place to stay!! Will come back again and again…
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Kara Lund
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
My friend and I truly had the whole place to ourselves! Our room was perfect and the bed was super comfy!! Love that it was a king bed!! Great experience, high recommend!!
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CJ
October 2025
With kids
3rd time staying on the campgrounds and it was just as amazing as the first time. Hollis and Beaux are just so amazing and very great hosts! Brought my daughter this time and she also enjoyed life under the stars away from the city. Such a great hidden gem!
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Arianna
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
The Happy Horse Hotel had everything we could ask for; from the cozy cabin, clean horse pens, nice outhouses, and onsite trails, to the nearby attractions such as the McKinney Roughs Nature Park, the Bastrop Museum, and the various local shops. We had a wonderful time and look forward to visiting again! - Arianna S.
The Camping Palace was quite lovely, it had everything we needed. Beaux and Hollis are very wonderful hosts and saw to it that we were doing alright. Both are very friendly and accommodating. I look forward to returning. - Kelli K.
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Ian
August 2025
Group trip
My daughter and her 3 friends were very happy and comfortable in their air conditioned cabin even in the late July Texas heat. We are so thankful that Hollis provides such fun and safe place for my family to visit.
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Catherine
July 2025
2 nights at Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
The trip was so relaxing and I loved the scenery in the early mornings. The camp house was really comfortable and had ample supplies for a welcoming camp weekend. We also took a Harmonica class with Hollis and had a blast learning from such a talented musician. Can’t wait to come again some time!
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MICHAEL
June 2025
Group trip
The stay at the Happy Horse Bungalow was an enjoyable, relaxing weekend for us. We loved the outdoors and closeness to nature. We would definitely stay again. Had numerous trails. Even had a scavenger hunt. The bright stars around the campfire at night were quite relaxing.
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Javier
May 2025
With pets
Nice spot to relax for a few days, paired with amazing hosts! We will be back 🙂
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Cory
May 2025
With pets
The place was tiny but efficient and had everything we needed for an extremely relaxing weekend.
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Jordan
April 2025
With kids
I would highly recommend staying at the Happy Horse Camp! The cabins have a lovely, quaint vibe and are clean with a solid set of amenities. Showers and bathrooms are available, and the on site nature walk with the scavenger hunt is very fun.
Beaux and Hollis went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. I proposed to my fiance and they helped set up the proposal location on the nature walk. My fiance was very suprised and it made for a magical day:) Huge thanks to Beaux and Hollis for their help and responsiveness.
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Shane
April 2025
With pets
This is the perfect country retreat along the Colorado River! We stayed in the fancy river shack and the accommodations were absolutely amazing. The 1st night I used the outdoor grill which was perfect along with a fire pit evening. The host delivered two bundles of firewood immediately upon request at $10 a bundle. The second night was too windy for a fire but it was still great. The River Shack is just a short walk down to the river bank and there are two tent and camping sites close to the shore with their own amenities. All sites are peacefully and perfectly placed to provide a woodsy country private and tranquil get away feel. The River Shack itself is so attractive and the kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom are perfect and modern, and can be compartmentalized with sliding doors. Three flat-screen TVs across the jacuzzi room, living room, and bedroom were great, along with a desk area for your laptop with wifi. Last and of course, the jacuzzi room lets you know you are "Glamping" in ultimate style and country grace! I literally watched the morning news with coffee in the jacuzzi! Why not! With nature watching I saw 10 deer total throughout my stay and a Cow! My Lady and family will return one day and get some fishing done!
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James
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
What went well? EVERYTHING was better than described or expected. My wife and I were met by Bo (sorry if not the spelling). Smiling from ear to ear and just an overall wonderful person. He helped us take our things to our cabin and described different things that we could do. Everything from a scavenger hunt to harmonica lessons. Beautiful property nestled away from traffic or prying eyes. The cabins are spaced well far apart so you do not feel like others are in your business. I could not believe how well stocked the cabin was. Plenty of blankets, heaters, ceiling fans, air conditioning, cookware, microwave - this was literally the easiest camping experience I've ever had and I'm 55 lol. They also have a fire pit area for each individual cabin to make the experience even nicer. We spent 2 evenings and just had a blast. There are plenty of places to get wonderful food, beverages or any other thing you and your family might need. This is a must stop for camping on a wonderful level. Each cabin also had its own 5 star outhouse and 5 star is the truth! Absolutely cleaner than public restrooms with every necessity. I highly recommend this camping spot!
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alexandra
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway
Really enjoyed my weekend here! Very peaceful, the nature was beautiful and very friendly and helpful hosts.
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Laura
January 2025
With kids
We always have a great time whenever we stay here. A group of us get together for a friend‘s birthday and plenty of room for us and the kids to run around and just be together and relax. Hollis is a great host and very responsive to any needs you may have.
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