The best luxury RV campgrounds near Smithville, Texas

Looking for a camping adventure near Smithville, Texas? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1000 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're a fan of pitching a tent or prefer the comfort of an RV, we've got you covered. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Lost Woods with 380 reviews, Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway with 321 reviews, or The Best Dam Spot with 292 reviews. Trash, potable water, and campfires are popular amenities, while wind sports, off-roading (OHV), and historic sites are among the favorite activities. Explore the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Smithville, Texas? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1000 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're a fan of pitching a tent or prefer the comfort of an RV, we've got you covered. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Lost Woods with 380 reviews, Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway with 321 reviews, or The Best Dam Spot with 292 reviews. Trash, potable water, and campfires are popular amenities, while wind sports, off-roading (OHV), and historic sites are among the favorite activities. Explore the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. River Forest Haven

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27mi from Smithville · 48 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Del Valle, TX

River Forest Haven is a unique space that seeks to bring you closer to nature. We do not artificially light the camp and we strive to leave as much of the property in its natural state as we can. This provides a unique experience that is not your typical campground as we keep all of our campsites tucked under lush natural canopies. Car and tent camping works great! For most sites, you can easily drive up to your spot. Arrive, take a look around and settle into your site. We are always happy to deliver any of our items from our general store- just message us on HipCamp and we will come by. With nearly half a mile of Colorado riverfront to swim, fish, toob, paddle-board, kayak, and canoe*, along with 30 acres to hike and explore, River Forest Haven is also a quick 20-minute drive from downtown Austin.THINGS OF NOTE: ⁃ cell phone service is mostly non-existent ⁃ firewood can be brought or bought, but not collected.

2. Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR

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3.7mi from Smithville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Smithville, TX

This 12acres of wildlife on the Colorado is full of natural beauty! WE HAVE HOT 🥵 SHOWERS 🚿 AND FLUSHING POTTY! 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 🥵 *We No Longer Have Cows Grazing! 🚨 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!! 🙏

3. Firefly Ranch

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44mi from Smithville · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bleiblerville, TX

The property borders a small creek and has abundant trees, and wildlife. Beautiful views from every vantage with a high field on one half of the property and a low bottom land near the creek where there are many options for a relaxing, private stay. Chose big sky or a more secluded spot. Incredible wildflowers on display in the spring. The property is not bordered by close neighbors or dense housing, just more land so sunsets and rises are wonderful and open. Low ambient light pollution at night means the stars are very bright (and so are the fireflies)! Guests are required to communicate estimated time of arrival well in advance. When arriving, make sure to meet Aaron or a designate at the red gate before entering further into the property. If tent camping, please do not bring glass containers, also you must pack out all garbage and waste. Inquire ahead of time to see if firewood is available to be gathered on site, or if you will need to bring your own. No uninvited guests without 24 hour prior approval, and additional guest fees paid. Also please no more than one dog per site.

4. The Old El Camino RV Resort

39mi from Smithville · 151 sites · RVs, Lodging · Kyle, TX

Discover the unique charm of The Old El Camino RV Resort, where Texas hospitality meets contemporary luxury. This exceptional resort features all-concrete roads and pads, ensuring a smooth and comfortable stay for all guests. Indulge in gourmet pizza while relaxing by the resort-style pool, or enjoy live music that enhances the vibrant atmosphere. Nestled at the entrance to the picturesque Texas Hill Country, The Old El Camino RV Resort offers top-tier amenities and rustic elegance. Guests can choose from premium RV sites or cozy cabin accommodations, all set within beautifully landscaped grounds. The family-friendly environment invites unforgettable adventures, whether you’re exploring nearby natural attractions, swimming holes, or engaging in outdoor activities. With a variety of restaurants and shops just a short drive away, your stay promises to be both enjoyable and memorable.

5. Hideout Terain

1.3mi from Smithville · 2 sites · RVs, Lodging · Highland Park, TX

Located in a small charming town in Smithville , Tx with lots of antique shops, near Colorado river for swim or fishing, floating. Though in a rural area... very country as there are cows next door. There is a prefab container to lease & connections for Rv. Rent gulf cart to roam around the main street & discover lots of 2nd hand stores & antique shops.

Stories from the community

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Allison

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

Beautiful place to unplug and recharge. Pretty crowded on the weekends, but awesome during the week. Attentive, helpful camp host.

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Timothy

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

The campsites are gorgeous and well spaced. Instructions were easy to follow the host was very helpful!

Robert

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

I kinda really don’t even want to leave a review because I don’t want the secret getting out. But this camp site is just amazing if you know what you’re getting into! It’s rustic, bring your own table and water rustic. But for that “downside” you get so many upsides. The quiet, ooooh the quiet. The stars and the quiet make you forget you’re only 30 minutes from home. The hosts are amazing, friendly, and on top of everything on the facility. As an example, there was a shortage of tp in one of the bathrooms, no big deal, I keep tp in the truck for this reason. But next time I went in (next morning) it was stocked! It’s the little things in that really and truly make this place incredible.

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EG

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

We had a great time here! Sites were large enough to accommodate 2 vehicles and a tent, plus 3 dogs. Bathrooms at the front were clean, plus a hose nearby for non potable water. We had fire wood delivered to our site a couple of times and the staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!

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Shayne

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

Quiet and heavily forested. Access to the river was easy as well. Will definitely go back!

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Amy

November 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR

We fully enjoyed staying at Bridgette’s place. We were a small group at site 3 with 2 tents, a truck tent and small travel trailer. We had plenty of space. There was another group at site 2. We could hardly hear each other (but did play some songs together). It was nice to have the bathroom close. It even had hot water. We look forward to staying there again.

🏕️ site #3 PRIVATE Tucked into the woods a bit but just feet from the riverbank and the community bathhouse!! This Is A Pic Of SITE 3 The following pics reflect the entire camp views

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Hattie

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR

Great location. Nice place to unplug. Toilet, hot shower and a dish wash station - life changing!!

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David

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

The camp is very clean and has multiple options for campers from tenting, RVing. We stayed at river #17 campground. The campground managers were VERY communicative throughout our stay. If we needed wood or an inner tube they were happy to let us know the process and arrived to provide what was needed quickly. The showers were a welcome added benefit of the campground. We had a small issue with an unwelcome guess and with one quick message to the campground they took care of it. I look forward to enjoying more moments at this campground in the future!

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Rosemary

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

This place was great! For tent camping it had lots of shade, the Rv area had a great shaded communal area and the campground was right on the river!

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Sarah

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

This place was great! We were at a forest site and it felt pretty primitive. It was so peaceful and it was very convenient having access to get in the river on a hot day. The forest sites do not have a table so we made sure to bring one. We will definitely be camping there again!

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Emilio

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR

So relaxing and peaceful. Away from anything but close enough to everything. I went on my own for two and found it to be the perfect spot for a quick weekend getaway.

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Juliana

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

Check in was very flexible, camp site was a little hard to navigate but there was a map to follow which was helpful! Was very quiet and host was polite.

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Ian

July 2025

Tent

1 night at River Forest Haven

Great experience, great staff, we’ll be back and often!

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Seth

July 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Colorado RiverBend Retreat #CRBR

It was easy to fine and the directions were good. The land and the driveway were both well maintained. I enjoyed the peace and quiet.

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Javier

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

They are very attentive and even helped us after getting stuck in a rainy muddy day. Would recommend.

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Bobbie

June 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at River Forest Haven

We really enjoyed our last minute tent camping trip at River Forest! We came in after a big storm, so a few sites were a little muddy (expected), but we found a great spot that offered lots of shade but wasn’t too muddy. Took the dogs down to the river the next day and they had a blast. The owners are really nice and helpful. We will definitely be camping here more often!

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Brooke

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

Cool spot with a little sloped path to river from site. Super responsive camp hosts. Enjoyed kayaking in the river, swimming in the pool, showers, AC in restrooms, and space at campsite.

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Brittany

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

We loved RFH. Super attentive staff when you need them and very private, hands off staff when you don’t need them. 10/10 would go again!!!

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De'Ja

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

Had a great time tent camping, the people were responsive and quick if you needed something. We played in the river and floated a little bit. Really great all the way around!

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tekena

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Forest Haven

My stay was awesome! I was with my mom and brother for Mother’s Day and we spent most of our time on the river or in the pool! Showers are awesome too.