This is actually a very nice RV park! There are alot of trees, which means more shade during the…read moresummertime. And plus, they have their own laundromat, they have clean restrooms, showers, etc. There are also permanent residents here, who are quite friendly. The owners, Mona and Jimmy, are also very nice people. I most definitely recommend this place! :)

I absolutely loved this RV park. The owner is so sweet! The people here are very nice and everyone…read morekeeps to themselves. I feel like we got a fair amount of space in between trailers. Their restrooms and laundromat is a little dated but they still work great. Walking distance from Walmart is great too. I am definitely going back to this RV park if we come back to this area.

It's possibly the last cool weather weekend of the spring before the crushing heat of summer…read morearrives in Central Texas. We want to go camping, and by "we", I mean 4 fairly high maintenance adults, 2 tenderfoot youngsters, and 1 small dog. We can't take Friday off to spend half a day driving, so what do we do? Amazingly, we found the perfect destination within 45 minutes of Austin and they still had spaces available on Tuesday afternoon. Reservations made in a snap online for Taylor Park! Why do I say perfect? For $22 per night (a bit steep as camping goes, but I'm okay with that, especially split between 2 families), we enjoyed the following: - electricity - fresh water - BBQ grill - fire pit - covered pavilion with large picnic wooden table - adjacent shady hiking trails - lakeside fishing within a 10 minute hike - clean showers, sinks, and toilets within a 5 minute walk - quiet but friendly neighbors - paved pathways for kids on scooters & bikes - playscape - dog friendly - open spaces for kite flying - swimming beach at Fox Park & other adjacent parks entry covered for the 3 days of our stay I have no idea how this place wasn't already booked solid. I can only surmise that since Granger Lake is fairly new as area lakes go (it was built only in 1980), it just isn't as well known as other nearby spots like Inks Lake and Bastrop State Park. Maybe the Army Corps of Engineers parks aren't as well promoted as our state & LCRA parks? I highly recommend visiting this and any of the Granger Lake parks during the spring, as magnificent wildflower displays can be seen from several areas of the parks. The hike trail takes you through very shaded, forested paths and then suddenly, you round the bend to see a glorious field of 10 different kinds of flowers (including thick bluebonnets and blooming prickly pear cacti). The kids loved all of the wildlife they could see up close: pretty birds, butterflies, fish, snails, and so on. This is Central Texas! Tips: - Be sure to pack in firewood for your pit, as they don't sell it here. We picked some up at Harley's on 183 before we headed out of Austin. - Pack a hose for the faucets. There are 2 at each site. - Use a tarp or other ground cover under your tent. The grass is full of sharp sticker burrs. - Bring a hammock! You'll have trees and the covered pavilion to use as hanging points. - Use 45N and 130 tolls roads to avoid Friday rush hour traffic. We beat our friends by 20 minutes and they were ahead of us until they hit the traffic in Round Rock. - Watch out for the poison ivy & oak on the trails. - Ask the guard house to note on the map which shower houses have hot water; not all of them do. - Swimming is not really feasible at Taylor Park unless you bring a boat. We drove about 7 minutes down the road to Wilson Fox Park for their swim beach (which is not dog friendly, so you'll have to figure out what to do with any pups in your party). - Read reviews of Granger Lake http://www.yelp.com/biz/granger-lake-granger for more info about the cool hike experience (including two antique bridges). - Leave only footprints, take only photos :-)

We decided to check out this camping ground to see the Hoxxie Bridge. What we didn't know was there…read morewas a historical marker that mentions its bloody history. Still, it's a short hike to the bridge down the Comanche path. We weren't able to go much farther as the rain had made the path quite muddy. We will go back sometime to explore further. We also went down to the lake to take some photos. And like someone else mentioned the bathrooms are gross. They don't seem to flush and are not well maintained. That needs to be fixed.

Unfortunately the manager at this location isn't very friendly at all. I called to speak with her…read moreand I was told she would called me back. Apparently she is more interested in running another business. I also went in person and she was quite rude and would not answered my questions regarding long term stays. I would suggest your company hires a more professional and customer friendly manager before is too late.

From the owner: Great Escapes Elgin is your home away from home for an overnight or extended stay. Nestled on a…read morepristine Texas landscape encircling a private 20-acre lake, guests can choose from an assortment of spacious, full hookup RV sites and enjoy a slew of first-class amenities just steps away. Great Escapes Elgin is located on the outskirts of Elgin and other surrounding Austin suburbs, with easy access to all the conveniences, attractions, and events this side of the Lone Star State has to offer.

There are definitely reasons why this park is so popular and why the website recommends purchasing…read moreday passes in advance. McKinney Falls is gorgeous! We went for a hike there right after a big storm and the grounds were so green and vibrant. We mostly stuck to the Onion Creek Trail as it is paved; however, the storm brought in mud to a few places on the trail, so be prepared to maneuver or wear proper footwear if you go during rainy season. Many families line up to take pictures in front of the upper falls (outside the Smith visitor center), so go early if you'd like a picture free of other guests. We then went to the lower falls area where there is an expanse of limestone (I believe) to get to the falls. There's a very small beach and swimming hole area that many families were enjoying. It's important to note that dogs can't enter any of the water at this park. The park also had multiple designated fishing areas as well. We drove around the campgrounds and they have well-maintained water + electric sites at every site. We would highly recommend a visit if you're in the Austin area.

Make sure you time your visit and check the weather…read more We decided to come here and have a picnic lunch and it was hot, hot, hot at 110 degrees mid-August. The falls were not falling - no water at all - people were still swimming in the swimming hole and trying to have a good time but it was miserably hot. Not the park's fault but - probably not the best in the middle of summer.

One of the best KOA's hands down. Huge dog park, amazing people that work here. And one of the…read moreCLEANEST ones around. We love staying here.

Currently traveling through the US and I was so at appreciative of this KOA. The staff was always…read moreincredibly friendly and welcoming. They had a ton of information up at the office of what to do/eat in the Austin area, which was very helpful. The bathrooms and laundry area were always CLEAN!!! Cleanliness is a big one for me and they definitely kept up with everything through out the day. Thank you for such an awesome experience !!!

We stopped by Bastrop State Park on a whim while driving to Austin, and it ended up being a great…read moredecision. It's less than a 2-hour drive from Houston and under an hour from Austin, which makes it an easy add to a road trip. I especially appreciated that the entrance is right off Highway 71, so you're not wasting a bunch of time driving deep into back roads just to get to the park. We visited on a beautiful Saturday in January -- sunny and in the 50s, basically perfect hiking weather. While there are plenty of trees throughout the park, many of the trails are fairly exposed, so you get a lot of sun. Definitely bring sunscreen, even in cooler weather. The trails are wide and well-maintained, with sand and rocks laid down in many areas, making them easy to walk. The terrain is nicely hilly but nothing too difficult (we did about 4 miles total). One thing to note: trail signage is a bit limited, and it would be easy to get turned around and know where to turn. Thankfully, I had decent cell reception (T-Mobile) and was able to use Google Maps to track where we were. Parking was easy, the staff were friendly, and the landscape was beautiful. We used our Texas State Parks annual pass, which saved us the $15 entrance fee, and the entry process was quick and simple. The line of cars trying to get in was only 2. I'd love to come back in the spring when everything is blooming. Overall, a great stop if you want scenic views, manageable trails, and a convenient location. Highly recommend if you're on your way to Houston or Austin. There's also a Buccees just a few miles away!

We camped here spontaneously one weekend in February. The good: the trails are lovely! There are…read moremany miles and different terrains to explore. I love the pine trees and views from some of the trails. The campground is lovely as well. Very clean. Spaces are large. People are respectful. But... A big con is the traffic noise at night! We stayed in the Copperas Creek Camping Area, which is quite close to the road, so we expected some noise. But it was intense both noise. A loud, long crash woke me up in the middle of the night, with a second crash crashing into the debris from the first one. That whole incident kept me up for 2 hours. I don't know if the other campgrounds in the park are any better. The park is nestled in a populated area so I doubt it. But the trails and area are beautiful!! So I would definitely recommend for hiking!! Not so much tent camping... (maybe it's better in an RV?).

Campground was very private and the owners are very accommodating. Micky was too sweet. Reasonable…read morepricing. They have outdoor showers with the BEST PRESSURE &what felt like unlimited hot water. Lol. They are pet friendly which was a relief because a lot of camping grounds near Austin don't allow them , so that was a plus for sure! Everything was perfect &im thankful I came across this property as my first time camping. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, truly!

Absolutely loved this place. We camp in our jeep and this was the only place we found that didn't…read moregive us issue or overcharge. Owner dale was extremely friendly and supplied free firewood. Had a nice quiet area in the back of the property with access to primitive showers. Which had hot water. This place exceeded expectations and we will for sure be back next time we are inthe area.

We camped here overnight. Demand for campsites here is pretty high. The area for tents was…read moresomewhat small but our group was able to pack eight tents onto the grass with plenty of room to spare. Our hiking group of 11 people all fit cozily around the firepit. The park is very quiet at night--it seems like most of the other campers went to bed early. The asphalt parking per campsite is very long as if designed for trailers. We were able to fit three passenger vehicles in its entire length. There were trails in this park but most of the people in our group didn't have the time or energy to explore them. Visitors can also swim in the lake, play volleyball, have picnics, canoe, and go fishing. The scenery of the park is lovely. The restrooms/showers building was clean and very good compared to my past experiences with campground restrooms. The only things I would've wanted were handsoap and fewer bugs in the restroom. Rachel in the North Shores office was very helpful and kind. I arrived dangerously close to the office closing time to claim our campsites and she patiently wrote out several vehicle permits for the cars in our group, explained rules about overflow parking, and even personally went out to our campsites 63 and 65 to show me where they were. Rachel also wrote the gate code on our vehicle permits in case we were entering and leaving the park late at night. The day use fee is $4 per person. Occupying a campsite is another fee.

Love this place. It is super clean. We will definitely be back again. Amazing and friendly staff.read more

Granger Lake is a lake near Taylor TX about an hour NE of Austin. Unlike Lake Travis it seems to…read moremaintain an almost constant level of 540 if I remember correctly and has 2 developed swim beaches and campgrounds that cost 4.00. That is all I know about the actual lake. This review is for the trails and bridges that I was there to photo. Comanche Bluff Trail is a hike and bike trail with 2 trailheads. The East trailhead is located in Taylor Park and costs 4.00 to access. Here you will find a well maintained trail and the Hoxie and Friendship Bridges and another wood bridge. The West trailhead is located off Country Rd 496 and has no fee and limited parking. This part of the trail is not well defined and we got lost and never found the primitive camping area. At this point it was starting to get hot and I was running out of water and would have been panicking if I had not had my faithful Canine with me. I gave her the "Lets Go Home" command and she found the trail back to our car Thank God! There is also horseback trail Willis Creek Park Equestrian Trail 4.00 to access and you provide proof of Coggins to gate attendant also 4.00 fee to access. And onto the main reason we were here - Bridges. I have a weird obsession with old bridges and Friendship Bridge did not let me down! FB was originally built at the turn of the century over Willis Creek. It was destroyed in a 1921 flood and reconstructed. In 1982 it was dismantled and moved to its current location in Taylor Park. FB is a Pratt Through-Truss Bridge a type of bridge patented in 1844 by father and son Caleb and Thomas Pratt. FB is one of only a few of these historic registered bridges and worth the trip.

Came out here to camp at Willis Creek Park. Lake was nice to look at. Campground was clean and…read morenice. Was a good drive to get out here to enjoy nature.

This was a wonderful place to call home! The neighborhood was lovely and it was impossible not to…read moremake friends with the neighbors. The management was friendly and always helpful. I would definitely recommend

Very spacious RV spots. Isabella the owner is very nice. Very nice tenants…read more I could see it being a hard place to get a spot once the word gets out.