~ Auto Buzz ~: Where can I go camping near Austin?

Best Places to Camp Around Austin TX

Luckily for avid outdoorsmen, camping season is all-year-round in Texas. The Austin area offers so many beautiful locations to camp and enjoy other outdoor recreational activities that the options seem to be endless. We’ve put together our top three picks for the best places to camp around Austin TX, as well as the top three Honda models for taking on a camping trip.

McKinney Falls State Park

Only 15 miles from Austin, McKinney Falls State Park is distinguished by rushing waterfalls, beautiful wildflowers, and all the outdoor amenities needed on camping trip. Without even having to leave city limits, you can hike, mountain/road bike, fish, geocache, go bouldering, and of course, camp. The state park is home to an abundance of species, including birds, white-tailed deer, raccoons, and armadillos, making it a great place for viewing wildlife.

Pace Bend Park

Pace Bend Park is a silent oasis only 37 miles away from Austin, located in far western Travis County. The park offers 9 miles of Lake Travis shoreline, which is the perfect place to watch sunrises and sunsets over the lake. The park offers wide range of recreational activities, including rock limestone cliffs and rocky coves. Camping amenities like picnic tables, grills, and fire rings are also offered.

Pedernales Falls State Park

This 5,212-acre park is a gem located in Texas Hill Country, about 42 miles from Austin. The park offers a variety of recreational activities, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, tubing, swimming, and more. The park also features many seculded water holes, 300 million-year-old limestone, and over 150 species of birds, including herons, quail, doves, owls, wild turkeys, and more.

Best Honda Cars for Camping

Our picks for the best Honda cars for camping are listed below. We’ve included the top features from each model that make them ideal vehicles for camping trips. Read more about each model by clicking on the links, which will lead you to our model research pages.

2016 Honda CR-V | Maximum 70.9 cu. ft. of cargo space, a power tailgate, and great fuel economy ratings.

2016 Honda Pilot | Maximum 82 cu. ft. of cargo space, multiple ports for charging devices, satellite-linked navigation, and maximum 5,000 lb towing capacity.

2017 Honda Ridgeline | Intelligent AWD, maximum 5,000 lb towing capacity, lockable in-bed trunk, truck bed sound system, truck bed power outlet, and versatile seating for more cargo space.