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From jct US 290/71 & I-35: Go 2-1/2 mi N on I-35 (exit 233), then 1 mi NW on Riverside Dr., then 3/4 mi W on Barton Springs Rd.
Smallish park with lots of long-termers. Right in the middle of South Austin south of the river, near Zilker Park. It was probably there long before anything in south Austin was built around it. The short term spaces are roomy enough once you're in, but the roads are not wide. Between the long-term rigs, garden sheds, added-in spaces, and small porches, the place is like a giant game of Tetris. Lots and lots and lots of trees to deal with. Spaces are gravel. There is a laundry room that I saw several people using. Bathrooms were okay. Did not try the showers. Small grassy area for dogs (not fenced), but I never saw anyone there. No other amenities. You can only approach it from one direction (east side). We could hear the sound of patrons on the patio of the Italian restaurant next door and people on the street, but it didn't bother us. Manager was friendly. They do not take credit cards - cash or check only. Definitely has an Austin vibe. Right next door to restaurants, and very walkable to everywhere. Scooters and bikes for rent all over the place. We camped at Pecan Grove RV Park in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice little park in Austin. There are some great trails for walking and biking nearby. Restaurants within walking distance.
A little oasis in the city.
I was really disappointed by this park. At $80 per night and no discount for a week’s stay, the customer service and infrastructure are both subpar.
They don’t take credit cards, office was hardly ever open, with unpredictable hours, and when it was, staff were not actually rude, just…apathetic and negligent.
Park roads are in terrible shape — big potholes and broken curb at my site entrance. Women’s bathroom very outdated and substandard facilities—again, considering the price. Didn’t use it after checking it out. No change machine in the laundry room and…staff never there to make change but I’m guessing they don’t.
Hook up positions were very awkward…never dumped my tanks because of positioning. Much easier to manage at the next park down my road.
Not sure what they’re doing with all the income from 100 sites but it sure isn’t being invested in the park, as far as I could see.
Great RV spot near the heart of everything. Bath house, laundry, wi-fi. Very quiet and peaceful. There are a lot of long term rentals and the park feels homey.
Hands down the best RV location in the entire US. Yosemite is a close second to this Hip Urban Airstream lifestyle location. Hidden Gem and if you are lucky enough to land here, DO IT!! Cycle Town Lake, Take the kids to Butler park or the central library, or the Springs! enjoy all that downtown Austin has to offer from this walk everywhere RV urban park. So blessed to make this my home for now….!!
