Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway

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440 reviews

· Cedar Creek, Bastrop, Texas

22 acres hosted by Hollis W.

3 lodging sites · 10 RV/tent sites

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GET AWAY without going FAR AWAY! Feels like the middle of nowhere, but it's only 25 miles to downtown Austin and 15 miles to the charming little town of Bastrop with its eateries, shops and historic buildings. Spend quiet nights in the country listening to the coyotes howl and the owls hoot. Hike the nearby Roughs (trailhead is 2 miles away) or book a river canoe or kayak trip with one of the local outfitters. Bring the family and have a weekend event under the trees and covered shade of our Pony Pavilion! Hollis and her wonderful voice, great stories and powerful ukuleles now offer LIVE MUSIC by your very own campfire, for your private enjoyment. (See the EXTRAS category to book a $20/45 minute/weather-permitting show, or a 1-hour Ukulele lesson, or just get with Hollis when you show up at camp) Enjoy the park trails, the Happy Horse on-site Scavenger Hunt, the delightful maze of campground trails (on your bikes!) and the peace and quiet! Happy Horse Hotel is on 22 acres conveniently located between Austin and Bastrop in the Pope Bend of the Colorado River. LCRA's fabulous McKinney Roughs Nature Park is 2 miles up the road, adjacent to the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort. The camp area is 9 secluded, fenced and wooded acres laced with all-dirt flat biking and walking trails on our property. We encourage you to bring your bicycles along. The bird watching is great!

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100% Recommend890 ratings · 440 reviews

Happy Horse Hotel offers a warm and welcoming camping experience, consistently praised for its friendly and accommodating hosts, Hollis and Beaux. The campsite is described as peaceful and beautifully maintained, with lovely trails and engaging activities like scavenger hunts and ukulele lessons. Guests appreciate the thoughtful amenities, including clean facilities and scenic outdoor showers. While overwhelmingly positive, one review mentioned a minor issue with noise due to neighboring campers playing music, indicating that it may not always be a completely secluded experience.

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James R.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

A great time!

The Camping Palace (sleeps 1-2)

What went well? EVERYTHING was better than described or expected. My wife and I were met by Bo (sorry if not the spelling). Smiling from ear to ear and just an overall wonderful person. He helped us take our things to our cabin and described different things that we could do. Everything from a scavenger hunt to harmonica lessons. Beautiful property nestled away from traffic or prying eyes. The cabins are spaced well far apart so you do not feel like others are in your business. I could not believe how well stocked the cabin was. Plenty of blankets, heaters, ceiling fans, air conditioning, cookware, microwave - this was literally the easiest camping experience I've ever had and I'm 55 lol. They also have a fire pit area for each individual cabin to make the experience even nicer. We spent 2 evenings and just had a blast. There are plenty of places to get wonderful food, beverages or any other thing you and your family might need. This is a must stop for camping on a wonderful level. Each cabin also had its own 5 star outhouse and 5 star is the truth! Absolutely cleaner than public restrooms with every necessity. I highly recommend this camping spot!

Alexandra B.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Lovely cabin

The Camping Palace (sleeps 1-2)

Really enjoyed my weekend here! Very peaceful, the nature was beautiful and very friendly and helpful hosts.

Amber B.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 4 - Happy Horse Camping, Cabin, and RV

We absolutely loved camping here. Both Hollis and Beaux are AMAZING hosts. Extremely responsive and kind people. The site was beautiful. We stayed at site 4, surrounded by trees, but still able to see the stars. Beautiful lights wrapped around the tree and equipped with a grill, fire pit, and picnic table. It was truly such an amazing campsite. The outhouses were well maintained and there was even a hot water shower, also well maintained. The whole campgrounds itself is beautiful and has such a wonderful vibe. Can’t recommend this place enough!!

C T.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 2 - Happy Horse Camping, Cabin, and RV

We stayed at one of the tent sites and it was great. Very nice area, surrounded by trees, quiet, dark, perfect. The shower and outhouse were well kept and the hosts were friendly and helpful. I'm very happy we stayed here.

Jacob W.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

7 m travel trailer ·

Site 7 - Happy Horse Camping, Cabin, and RV

We loved glamping in our RV at the Happy Horse Ranch. Our hosts were SOOO helpful with maps, recommendations and hospitality. We loved the ukulele song Hollis came and played us at our campsite. She was so talented and created a song based off of our conversation. It was unbelievable. Great people, great place. My family and I will be back.

Dennis B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

3 m Class C ·

Site 10 - Happy Horse Camping, Cabin, and RV

I absolutely love spending a few days here every year. Quiet and peaceful. Hollis and Beaux are wonderful hosts Can’t recommend enough. :)

Location

Cedar Creek, Bastrop, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Sana, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to

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To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking