Enjoy the Texas Hill Country

We wouldn’t say that this is in the Hill Country proper, but this pretty little park is on a nice stretch of the frosty San Marcos River which has its head waters in the Hill Country so it qualifies for making our list on that basis alone. Lots of shade for many of the campsites and there are some small cabins onsite and RV pads as well.  There also is primitive camping, but there is not as much shade down there as there is where the developed campsites are located. They also have a store onsite where you can buy some dice to play farkle until the wee hours, but be respectful of others and don’t be noisy during quiet time because they are pretty good about enforcing it.  One of the best parts about camping here is that you have access to the spectacular San Marcos River and this is a favorite swimming hole of the locals.  The campsites are pretty close together so you might want to take a few extra ones so you can have some space.  Take the Highway 80 exit east from San Marcos and follow it until you come to the intersection with FM 20 where you turn right. Follow that for a short distance and you should see a sign that has you turn to the left.