Austin, TX
RV Park Near Austin, TX
Austin runs on spring-fed water, smoky BBQ, and live music. Days here can swing from outdoor time on the water to patio hopping and shopping, then roll straight into a night out with a band on every corner. It’s high-energy, super walkable in pockets, and always has something going on.
Things to do while in Austin
Barton Springs Pool
Start with a swim at Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park. This natural pool is spring-fed, three acres, and typically 68–70°F year-round. It’s the classic Austin reset: jump in, warm up in the sun, repeat. Go early for calmer water, or pop in after lunch when you need to cool off. Bring a towel, sandals, and a little patience on busy weekends (parking can get tight).
Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
For a chance to see the city without having to drive it, hit the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake. The loop is about 10 miles, and the Boardwalk section keeps you right over the water with skyline views. Walk a stretch, rent a kayak or paddleboard nearby, then grab coffee or a patio meal afterward. This area is packed with great stuff to do.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
At sunset, head to the Congress Avenue Bridge for one of Austin’s most famous quirks: the nightly bat flight. Under the bridge lives the largest urban bat colony in North America (seasonal), and when they take off, it starts as a few scouts—then turns into a steady black ribbon streaming across the sky. Grab a spot on the bridge rail or down on the trail by the water and look toward the underside of the bridge as the light fades. Peak viewing is typically mid-March to mid-April and late July through August, and it’s worth arriving early on weekends.
After your Austin day, head back out of town and hang your boots at Brushy Creek RV Park. You’ll find short– and long-term RV site options, big-rig-friendly space, concrete pads, covered sites for the Texas heat, plus amenities like private bathrooms, card-pay laundry, propane, EV charging, and more.