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Boomerweps
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Dec 20, 2019

Campgrounds in Texas, specifically near Austin

I have a married daughter in Austin, TX. Looking at going there from northwestern PA this spring. Request recommendations for campgrounds to check out. My daughter recently mentioned it would be fun f...
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one_strange_tex
Explorer
Dec 20, 2019
If you are needing a place to stay in Austin itself, there is a new KOA on the eastern edge of town (Austin East KOA Holiday), kind of out in the country. It is new and the owner is working hard at making it a well-run park. We stayed there in early October and were impressed.

However, if you are going to do a family camping trip, I will echo the suggestion of getting out of Austin and visiting the Texas Hill Country.

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