90 new campgrounds, RV parks and resorts, and more than 18,000 campsites in both new and existing parks are expected to come online over the next 3 years, according to a recent report in RVBusiness.com.
One area of the country that has seen significant construction of new RV resorts is the Texas Hill Country, where at least 7 RV resorts have been built in recent years. Many of these new parks have upscale amenities, with some being aimed at families while others cater to adults. Here are descriptions of some of the Texas Hill Country’s newest RV resorts:
- Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country in New Braunfels: This RV resort, developed by Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Northgate Resorts, which owns and operates 28 campgrounds in 14 states. Camp Fimfo opened in July of 2021 with 250 RV sites, including Red Carpet RV sites; more than 200 cabins, 18 of which are treetop cabins; and 60 tent sites. Park amenities include a resort-style swimming pool with a swim-up bar, an interactive water playground, an 18-hole miniature golf course, pickleball courts. This campground, which borders the Guadalupe River, is also the first in Texas to offer an alpine coaster, called The Cliff Carver, a gravity-propelled sled that includes manual brakes, so riders can control their speed down the track. The track bobs and weaves for nearly 1 mile down a hill, offering stunning views of Texas Hill Country along the way. Riders can zoom down the mountain at speeds up to 25 miles per hour or take a slower if they wish. The park also has a fully stocked general store, an on-site bar, and dining options.
- Canopy RV Resort in New Braunfels: This park complements its 295 RV sites with high-speed ethernet at each pedestal. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool with a sun deck and shaded area with chaise lounges. The pool also has a water feature for children. The resort also has expansive green areas and 2 shaded dog parks with separate areas for large and small dogs. Other amenities include 2 lighted pickleball courts. They also serve free coffee every day and donuts on Saturdays.
(Photo courtesy of Canopy RV Resort in New Braunfels, Texas)
- Firefly Luxury RV and Tiny Home Resort near Fredericksburg: This 52-acre resort, 11 miles southeast of Fredericksburg, has 230 sites with gorgeous Hill Country views along several tiered rows. The RV sites on the property are large enough to accommodate fifth wheels and motorhomes, with extra room for any outdoor seating. Guests can choose their own site, with some having a dedicated green space, or a furnished seating and lounge area, a grill station, or an outdoor fireplace. Amenities include a two-tiered pool with an infinity water edge, a clubhouse with lounge areas, an outdoor kitchen area with a community refrigerator and grill, long farm-style tables for eating, and a community dog park. Corn hole tournaments, arts and crafts for the kids, live music on weekends, music festivals, and fireworks are among the park’s activities. A massage therapist and private chef experiences can also be arranged. Logan Shortridge, the resort’s director of operations, said in a press release that every guest is meant to feel like a VIP at this resort. “Firefly Resort is close enough to the popular tourist sites to provide a range of entertainment options, yet secluded enough to allow for stargazing,” he said, adding, “We’re excited to share the beauty of the Hill Country and the unique experience of Firefly with our guests.”
- Horseshoe Ridge RV Resort in Wimberley: This is a brand-new luxury RV resort within 5 minutes of historic downtown Wimberley, and 45 minutes from downtown Austin. This new resort consists of 130 RV sites, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, a resort pool complex with 10-mile Hill Country views, luxury cottages, and modern resort amenities. Their second self-service market will open adjacent to the resort pool, featuring local and regional goods and brews.
- North by Northwest RV Park and Cabin Village in Jonestown: This is a new RV park with 80 sites, including 8 park models, which opened less than two miles from the shores of Lake Travis outside Austin
(Photo courtesy of Skye Hill Country Resort)
- Skye Texas Hill Country Resort near Fredericksburg: This unique resort, which has gigabit-speed WiFi and EV charging stations at every site and throughout the resort, is opening March 18th. The resort occupies a 250-acre tract in the Texas Hill Country just north of Fredericksburg. “We are just outside Fredericksburg where one can enjoy the tranquility of a rural setting, enjoy the stars and dark skies at night, often hear the howls of coyotes, yet in 15 minutes one can be in Fredericksburg and enjoy all that it is has to offer,” said Adam Evans, the resort’s general manager.
- “Guests can go horseback riding nearby, take a tour of a bison ranch or book rock climbing adventures nearby. We even have a professor who will come to the park to provide private astronomy talks,” Evans said, adding that guests can sign up for these experiences through the park’s website or onsite concierge service.
- To round out the guest experience, the resort has also identified private chefs who are willing to come to the resort to prepare meals for guests at their campsite. Pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard courts, and 3 pools are also available along with stylish bath house facilities known at the resort as Soak Hauses.
- The Vineyards of Fredericksburg RV Park in Fredericksburg: This 20-acre park offer spacious big rig friendly RV sites with fire pits and picnic tables at every site. Amenities include a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, an exercise room, frisbee disc golf, a playground with a tire swing and rock-climbing wall, an off leash dog park with dog washing equipment. Valet trash pickup is also available.
Meanwhile, at the time of this writing, Provident Realty Advisors (PRA), a Texas-based diversified real estate development and investment firm, and the Dallas-based office of Trez Capital were developing Roaming Trails RV Retreat near San Antonio, according to a press release issued by the firms. Roaming Trails is expected to eventually have 215 RV sites when the resort is completed.
