Campgrounds and RV parks near Bertram, TX

Bertram sits in Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country, roughly an hour northwest of Austin and within easy reach of the Highland Lakes chain. The area works well as an RV base for travellers who want quiet rural sites but still want quick access to Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, and Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Private RV parks close to town include Patriot RV Park-Bertram, Patriot RV Park, Cedar Bend RV Park, Lucky Horseshoe RV Park, and Patriot RV Park-Bertram South. Cedar Bend RV Park sits on a small acreage roughly half an hour northwest of Austin and offers full hookups, sites with electricity and water, WiFi, laundry, restrooms, a community grill, firepit, and picnic tables. For state-park camping, Inks Lake State Park lies about 30 minutes west and is the closest full-service public campground. The park is open year round and reservations are strongly recommended, as Inks Lake State Park regularly sells out of both camping and day use.

Texas Parks and Wildlife handles reservations for Inks Lake State Park and other state parks in the area. For most campsite types at Inks Lake, reservations can be made for today and up to five months in advance through the Texas State Parks reservation site or by phone with the Customer Service Center. It is advisable to book early, especially for weekend or holiday visits, as sites fill fast. Private RV parks around Bertram, including Patriot RV Park-Bertram, Patriot RV Park, Cedar Bend RV Park, Lucky Horseshoe RV Park, and Patriot RV Park-Bertram South, book directly through their own websites or by phone. At Inks Lake State Park, weekly and monthly rates are available from December through February. Longer winter stays at private parks are common and often require a phone call to confirm rig length and hookup type.