River Forest Haven

95%

250 reviews

· Del Valle, Travis, Texas

30 acres hosted by River H.

31 RV/tent sites · 3 RV sites

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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River Forest Haven is a unique space that seeks to bring you closer to nature. We do not artificially light the camp and we strive to leave as much of the property in its natural state as we can. This provides a unique experience that is not your typical campground as we keep all of our campsites tucked under lush natural canopies. Car and tent camping works great! For most sites, you can easily drive up to your spot. Arrive, take a look around and settle into your site. We are always happy to deliver any of our items from our general store- just message us on HipCamp and we will come by. With nearly half a mile of Colorado riverfront to swim, fish, toob, paddle-board, kayak, and canoe*, along with 30 acres to hike and explore, River Forest Haven is also a quick 20-minute drive from downtown Austin. THINGS OF NOTE: ⁃ cell phone service is mostly non-existent ⁃ firewood can be brought or bought, but not collected.

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95% Recommend475 ratings · 250 reviews

Campers consistently appreciate the beautiful scenery and convenient location close to the city, though some note noise from nearby highways and occasional events. The hosts are frequently praised for their responsiveness and friendly service, including prompt deliveries of firewood and other essentials. The campsite offers great access to the river for activities like fishing and kayaking, with clean facilities including showers and porta-potties. However, a few reviews mention the need for better signage and more toilets.

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Cristal G.

1 month on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· April 2025

Tent ·

Forest Sites

Super friendly hosts, they offered us guidance and we also saw them maintaining the portas first thing in the morning, but there were tight one way dirt roads. Wonderful foilage beautiful in the daytime. Our experience was overshadowed by a pack of big dogs in the entrance that were almost standing guard in the complete darkness. It was a strangely evenly spaced formation preventing us from driving in. Later in the night, it really freaked us out when we noticed one of them followed us into the site and was watching us from the dark. We are used to animals/dog lovers but this pack was not right…

Paul V.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

River Site 17

The site was clean with plenty of space to setup how we wanted. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

Heather J.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

Beautiful spot, not great swimming

Tent · With kids ·

Forest Sites

The good: Beautiful, shady, lush green forest camping sites with lots of space and nice hot showers! People were quiet after dark and my kids fell asleep easily. The purchased firewood was delivered right away. I would recommend this spot for those reasons. The not so good: My kids were expecting to swim and the river was deep, but very murky, muddy, and unswimmable imo. (This may be seasonal, not sure - we went mid March.) I would canoe or kayak on it tho! The portable toilets were very full and we avoided using them. There were lots of biting ants and a fair number of mosquitoes. Conclusion: I would recommend this spot with reservations!

Morgan W.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Great place to camp!

Tent · With kids ·

Forest Sites

I tent camped here in the back of my truck and loved it. There are some spots you can get to without anything special, but if you have a smaller acr be aware of where you're staying and the weather. I could imagine it would get difficult to traverse when raining if not prepared. Overall the place is beautiful with lots of trees and great spots to choose from to set up. I do wish there was a little better access to the water for swimming, its more suited for canoeing or fishing. The staff is great too! They're quick to respond, even if it's something like your truck battery dying 😂

Christina F.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Majestic getaway outside of Austin

Tent · With kids ·

Forest Sites

This is a majestic location near Austin where families can take quick getaways to be surrounded in nature and with fun water activities along with the camping experience. They have it all! We just left and the whole family can’t wait till the next time we unplug. It’ll be here! Super friendly staff definitely seals the deal.

Chad R.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

Forest Sites

Stay was excellent. Nice little area. Had a nice night and was an easy experience. Owner was very polite and informative

Location

Del Valle, Travis, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Sana, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to

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