Bring your home on wheels to these RV parks in the hills

Whether you plan to stay a few days or several months, RV parks offer lots of flexibility and many of the comforts of home. With the right recreational vehicle, you can experience the Highland Lakes at your own pace and with your own place.

Here’s a list of facilities where you can park your home away from home, even if it’s for just a little while. And if you don’t have an RV, many have cottages for rent as well.

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• Beachcomber Park, 8138 RR 261, Buchanan Dam — On the Lake Buchanan waterfront, with boat ramps, fish-cleaning station, laundry room and a small bathroom with shower, this parks features 50 back-in RV sites and 10 pull-through sites. Complete with 20/30/50 amp connections, you have a choice of daily, weekly and monthly rates. You will also find boat slips and docks in a protected cove. Call (800) 379-3083 or visit www.lakebuchananrv.com.

• Big Chief RV Resort, 1420 FM 690, Burnet — Here you will find deluxe, premium and waterfront RV sites that average 12 feet wide and 40-60 feet long. Other amenities include Lake Buchanan waterfront, swimming area, 30/50 amp, general store, laundry/fitness room, TV/game room, club house, boat ramp, covered pavilion and 24-hour courtesy patrol. Call (512) 793-4746 or 1-866-922-4433 or visit www.bigchiefrvresort.com.

• Blanco Settlement Country Cabins and RV Park, 1705 RR 165, Blanco — This family-owned facility has 10 acres on the Blanco River with riverfront views from each of its 20 pull-through RV sites. If you don’t own an RV but still want to get away, check out the Blanco Settlement’s cabins. A gift shop and other amenities are also available. www.blancosettlement.com Call (830) 833-5115 ext. 0 or email info@blancosettlement.com.

• Canyon of the Eagles Lodge & Nature Park, 16942 RR 2341, Burnet — When it comes to RV parks, this one is unique. It includes Eagle Eye observatory, a conference center, restaurant and lodging as well as camping and RV facilities. The Eagles Lodge has 23 sites. And because of its unique set up, you can enjoy the rustic atmosphere while being only a short walk away from a incredible restaurant. Call (800) 977-0081 or (512) 334-2070 or visit www.canyonoftheeagles.com.

• Cedar Lodge Waterfront Resort, 1400 Texas 261, Buchanan Dam — You’ll find four-way RV sites, two-way pop-up sites and cabins on or near Lake Buchanan waterfront at this resort. Patrons have access to on-site laundry facilities and wireless Internet. A party room/meeting facility and pavilion with room for 60 or more people is also available. It’s great for family reunions. Call (512) 793-2820, email cedarldg@gmail.com or visit www.cedarlodge.info.

• Dos Rios RV Park, 4500 Dos Rios Trail, near the confluence of the Llano and James rivers south of Mason — Find riverfront, wide and level sites with full hookups along with 30/50 amp service. Call (325) 347-1713 or visit www.dosriosrvpark.com.

• Edgewater Resort, 224 S. Winding Way, Buchanan Dam — Features 37 RV sites with four-way hookups, a recreation room, a lighted fishing pier and a store with bait, tackle, ice and drinks. The park sits on Lake Buchanan and includes a boat launch. If you don’t have an RV, Edgewater has 13 cottages available. Call (512) 793-2818, email theedge@tstar.net or visit www.the-edgewater.com.

• Fort Mason City Park, U.S. 87 south of the Mason Square — This park has 29 hookups and offers all types of camping, complete with a new laundry as well as access to the fairgrounds and a clubhouse. The RV sites include several pull-throughs and back-ins.  Wi-Fi Internet access also available. Call (325) 347-2064.

• Galloway-Hammond Parks and Recreation Center, 1601 U.S. 281, Burnet — It’s first come, first served for the 20 RV spots at this facility located just south of downtown Burnet. For the rental price, guests get the use of the laundry room, electric, water and sewer hookups as well as cable television. The park is adjacent to hiking trails and Delaware Springs Golf Course. Call (512) 756-6180.

• Granite Rock RV Park, 1015 Davis St., Kingsland — Seven of this parks  eight granite gravel RV sites are pull-through. Each site has an 8-foot by 16-foot patio. The facility is near a city park. It offers 20/30/50 amp services with sewer and city water. There’s also a recently remodeled clubhouse. Call (325) 388-8900 or visit www.graniterockrvpark.com.

• Heart of Texas Lake Resort, 408 Clen Oak Parkway, Burnet — Along with the 24 RV sites, Heart of Texas also features a variety of rental units, cabins, condos, a lake house, miniature golf and a lodge. There also is a lighted, covered fishing dock. The resort provides wireless Internet in designated places. Best feature is probably the 510 feet of shaded waterfront on Lake LBJ shaded by giant pecan trees. It even has winter specials — excluding major holidays and Spring Break. Call (512) 756-7766, fax (512) 756-2301, email heartex@moment.net or visit www.heartoftexaslakeresort.com.

• Hidden Falls Adventure Park, 7030 RR 1431 East, Smithwick — The park offers primitive tent and RV sites at Area B (no electric, water or sewer services), improved sites for tents and pop-ups with 120-volt, 20-amp electricity, as well as RV sites with electric, water and sewer hookups. Water is for washing and bathing only. RV sites have 30-amp and 50-amp electric service, water and sewer. Reservations are not required but are a good idea for holidays. Call (830) 798-9820 or visit www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com.

• Hi-Line Lake Resort, 1106 Hi-Line Drive, Tow — This resort is a great place to get away from the city and enjoy nature. The owners strive to make it a family-friendly place great for vacations and reunions, church groups, business seminars, RV travel groups and Winter Texans. It’s located on the western shores of Lake Buchanan. Visit www.hilinelakeresort.com or call (325) 379-1065.

• Hofbrau RV Park, 102 Alpine Drive on U.S. 281, seven miles south of Marble Falls — This full-service RV park has 25 sites, 20/30/50-amp connections and laundry facilities. The RV sites are up to 20-feet wide and 75-feet long. Call (830) 596-2073, email mueller734@yahoo.com or visit www.hofbrau-rvpark.com.

• Inks Lake State Park on Inks Lake, Park Road 4 near Burnet and six miles west of U.S. 281 — This is a big one with 137 RV spaces and 50 water-only sites for tents. The park has wireless Internet available in case you don’t want to totally disconnect from civilization. Reservations are required. For more, call (512) 793-2223 or visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us. For reservations, call (512) 389-8900.

• Inks Lake RV Park, 6161 Texas 29 West in Burnet — This place to relax is close to many of the area’s best activities. The park features sites large enough to accommodate double slide-outs, pull-throughs and big rigs. Hookups include water and sewer alone with 20/30/50/80-amp electric service. The park includes a recreation room with satellite TV. With its location nestled between Burnet and Buchanan Dam, there’s plenty of things to do, so prepare for a long stay! Visit www.inkslakervpark.com or call (512) 756-0101 or (512) 756-9955.

• Krause Springs, 404 Krause Springs Road, Spicewood — This 115-acre property is listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites and boasts 32 springs on the property, along with a swimming hole. The 24 RV sites have water and electricity. You can enjoy the butterfly garden or listen to the wind chimes. Krause Springs is located off Texas 71 in Spicewood. Take Spur 191 south and then turn right on CR 404. The gates are on the left-hand side. Visit www.krausesprings.net or call (830) 693-4181.

• Llanorado Lodge, 223 RR 1431, Kingsland — The Lanorado RV sites have four-way hookups and 30/50-amp service. There are boat slips and several cabins with air-conditioning and cable TV. And with Lake LBJ right there, you’ll want to take advantage of the bait and tackle shop. Visit www.highlandlakes.com/llanorado or www.tpwd.state.tx.us or call (325) 388-4823.

• Llano River RV Park, 37 Keller Velino Road on the Llano River, 10 miles south of Mason — This park offers 46 pull-through sites that include full hookups (water, sewer and electricity) and also wireless Internet. For the smaller RVs, there are bathroom and shower facilities. It’s a pet-friendly park as well. Call (866) 640-9696 or visit www.llanoriverrvpark.com.

• Llano River Golf Course and RV Park, located two miles west of Llano on FM 152 at Robinson Park — The 25 RV sites are within walking distance of the golfing, swimming and fishing. You can chose straight RV rates or mix in RV/golf rates. Call (325) 247-5100 or visit www.llanorivergolfcourse.com.

• Miller Creek RV Park, 5618 U.S. 281, five miles south of Johnson City — They have 32 big pull-throughs and 22 back-ins with a reverse-osmosis water system, septic and 30/50 amp. Free phone and wireless Internet available. Features a beautiful creek with catch-and-release fishing. There’s also a spa and dry sauna, and log cabins for camping. Visit www.millercreekrvresort.com, call (877) 868-2622 or email at info@millercreekrvresort.com.

• Poppy’s Pointe Resort, 400 Emerald Circle in Buchanan Dam — These 41 RV sites accommodate rigs of all sizes. Several have a view of Lake Buchanan, while others are on the cove and channel. A handful are interior sites. The resort is extremely family-oriented with a playscape, disc golf, giant chess, kayaks and other amenities. Call (512) 793- 3922 or visit www.poppyspointe.net.

• Rio Vista Resort, 234 Rio Vista Drive, Kingsland — The 41 RV sites join lake houses, villas and cottages for a mix of lakeside fun. THe recreation room has a full kitchen, laundry facilities and restrooms with showers. Call (325) 388-6331 or (800)-846-1864, email riovistaresort@rio-vista-resort.com or visit www.rio-vista-resort.com.

• Riverview RV Park, 200 Old River Road, Marble Falls — The park is located on Lake Marble Falls at the bridge on U.S. 281 with 49 paved level sites of which 20 are pull-through sites with water, sewer and electric hookups. The park has five boat docks and piers, and features 650 feet of waterfront. It’s also within a short distance of a boat ramp and tennis courts. Call (830) 693-3910.

• Roadrunner RV Park, 501 U.S. 281 South, Johnson City — You’ll find 44 pull-through sites and 18 back-in sites, as well as a club and meeting room. Free wireless Internet, too! Call (830) 868-7449, visit www.roadrunnerrvparktexas.com or email rvpark@moment.net.

• Shady Oaks RV Park, located on 350 Inks Dam Road, Buchanan Dam — Two lighted fishing docks come with these 57 riverside hookups on 23 acres. The site boasts 1,700 feet of waterfront below Inks Dam on the Colorado River. Call (512) 793-2718 or (877) 423-9625 or visit www.campingfriend.com/shadyoaksrv.

• Sunset Point on Lake LBJ, 2322 N. Wirtz Dam Road, Marble Falls — A lakefront RV park on Lake LBJ, Sunset Point has more than 50 RV sites on 20 acres with three-way hookups including several premier motor coach sites. Big-rig friendly, boat ramps, docks, swimming and fishing are available with annual/seasonal/monthly sites. You find full hookups (30-50 amp), wireless Internet, and a lakefront meeting/activity area. It also has a park store and coin laundry along with gated entry. Call (830) 798-8199 or visit www.sunsetpointlbj.com.