Beach Camp on Llano River

The best beaches in Texas are not on the coast. Secluded beaches, spring-fed water, privacy on the Llano River north of Enchanted Rock. Close to Austin, San Antonio, and Fredericksburg. Private access to riverfront tent and/or RV site with shade and electricity. Perfect for families and couples seeking a fun, easy, socially distant retreat on a quiet country road. 

"A slice of beachy heaven on the Llano River." Austin American-Statesman Austin360, June 2020. Check us out @500Waves on Instagram.

July 2020 Update:  The Llano River IS flowing.  The river does drop a bit in the heat of the summer but there is still nice fresh water flowing by 500 Waves.  PLEASE NOTE:  Our small camper (the white Casita in the pictures) will be parked on site during your visit next to our cabin so that space will not be available for your RV.  

500 Waves Beach Camp offers a huge covered deck with table, chairs, and a view of the Llano River.  Texas-sized riverfront fire pit, tetherball, and gas grill available. Portable toilet cleaned weekly.  

Camping Details:  Four people maximum. No parties or groups. If your nuclear family is larger than our max group size of four, please contact us.  We like grandmas and are kid-friendly.  In summer, come prepared for the heat, especially if you are tent camping. 

You will be the only campers on site and will have no difficulty keeping a safe and social distance from anyone else.  500 Waves Beach Camp is located on a quiet river road with a few scattered small cabins. Be aware that we have neighbors and if you're looking for absolute seclusion, this is not it.  This is the country, not the wilderness. There are usually very few (if any) other people in the riverbed or on this section of the Llano River.  

WHAT CAN WE DO WHILE AT 500 WAVES BEACH CAMP?

Escape the heat in cool water. Enjoy the spring-fed Llano River.  500 Waves Beach Camp is on the riverfront and has direct access to private beaches, fishing, wading, and tubing.  

Terrific birding and wildlife viewing all year with an ever-changing array of critters. When it is warm, your children will see tadpoles during the day and go to sleep to the sound of hundreds of frogs.  In fall and winter the riverbed is a superhighway for flocks of migratory geese and other birds.

Bring your yoga mat to greet the sunrise on your private beach. And pack fixings for your favorite cocktail and watch the sun set into the Llano River from the shade of your covered deck. 

Take a stroll to a historic granite low-water crossing and ponder the infinite expanse of time. 

Bring your telescope, binoculars, or the naked eye to view our dark skies.  Plan your visit around a new moon for darkness or a full moon for howling.

Kayak down the river to your camp site for just the right mix of rapids and slow paddling.  

Hike the riverbed for miles and find your own hidden swimming hole. 

Bike or drive historic gravel backroads to quirky Castell and make friends with Llano County's many cows.  

Cruise into small town Llano for live music, local vodka, craft beer, mesquite-flamed pizza, shopping, and the best BBQ in Texas.  

In the spring and on into early summer our wildflowers will make you weep. 

It sounds corny, but 500 Waves Beach Camp is more than a campsite. It's an experience and a miniature vacation in and of itself.  You could take your kids to one of those crowded and expensive water parks.  Or you could take them to nature's closest equivalent.  

Let's talk COVID-19.  We know you are concerned about safety and cleanliness.  We want to be very upfront and clear about our protocols.  If possible, we will sanitize the camp site between visitors.  This includes bathroom, grill, table, and chairs.  However, given the rural nature of the camp site we want to be honest and let you know that we will NOT be able to do a deep clean between every reservation.  We will try but it will not be every time. We assume campers would do this regardless but we are asking folks to wipe everything down regardless upon arrival and do the same before departure.  Ideal?  No.  Necessary?  Unfortunately, yes.  If this presents an issue to your family, please be advised.