Description

Arkansas Bend’s campground is located on a bluff that overlooks Lake Travis, so many campers will have a great sunrise view over the water. We should warn that ‘campground’ might be a bit lofty of a term; there are spots to camp here, sure, but that’s it. All of your food, water, and firewood (if seasonal conditions allow for a fire—remember Smokey, friends) are going to need to be brought in because the campground has been kept primitive. We don’t mind that at all, though, because it’s helped to maintain the park’s natural beauty and keep from overdevelopment and overcrowding. Another way in which the campground is primitive: no reservations. Everything is on a first-come, first-served basis, as nature intended it—natural selection, camping of the fittest.
Campsite area
Tent or RV site
1 site
Up to guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
No pets
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Boating

Ready to escape the Texas heat? Spend the day boating at Arkansas Bend State Park—one of the most isolated and untouched parks ...Read more

Fishing

Available on the lake or on Arkansas Bend’s two miles of shoreline, make sure to bring your fishing gear to reel in an awesome ...Read more

Hiking

Hiking around Arkansas Bend park is a great way to spend your day. Need a break? There are several inviting, shaded picnic and ...Read more

Swimming

Take a dip in the beautiful Texas lake. Swimming is available at Arkansas Bend. Just be aware of fishing lines and boats!

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Arkansas Bend Campground.

Lake
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Hipcamper Dallas
Dallas D.
didn't provide a recommendation.
November 10th, 2016

A quick note that leashed and attended dogs are allowed in the park:

Pets – All pets must be kept under the owner's direct control and attached to a person or fixed object at all times by a leash not to exceed six feet in length, and shall not be left unattended or constitute a nuisance. Noisy, vicious, or dangerous animals are not permitted, as determined on site by park staff.
Exception: Pets are not allowed in Hamilton Pool Preserve, Pogue Springs Preserve, Wild Basin Preserve, Hippie Hollow Park, Tom Hughes Park, or on the Point at Bob Wentz Park.

Source: https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/about/rules-safety

Hipcamper Jillian
Jillian Z.
didn't provide a recommendation.
October 25th, 2016

Camped here last night, I think it's the off season which made the camp site FREE. I arrived a bit late in the evening so I didn't get a chance to see each campsite. The campsite I chose had it's own fire pit, stepping stones to walk down to the Colorado river, a picnic table and hanging wire to hang clothes. There was a lot of cars driving to and fro which made the noise quite loud and headlights annoying. The campsite is spacious, leaving me options to decide to pitch my tent. Feel free to fish here and/or bring your boat. Despite the cars, this place is nice and quiet, letting the crickets, frogs and fish do the talking.

Hipcamper Patrick S.
recommends this listing.
April 9th, 2018
Park
Arkansas Bend Park
State
Texas
Country
United States
Phone Number
(512) 854-7275
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
30.402° N, 97.955° W
Unknown price
Tent / Van: 1 Site
(Up to people per site)