Explore The Best Of Texas Hill Country At This Family-Friendly Riverside RV Park

Situated on the Edwards Plateau, the Texas Hill Country is one of the most popular tourist regions in the state. The gentle hills, quirky towns, and beautiful scenery of the Hill Country are the perfect ingredients for an epic road trip, and with so many attractions in the area, it can be hard to decide which ones to visit or where to stay. Not to mention, adding kids into the mix can often create several levels of complication.

As any parent knows, successfully traveling with children requires planning and flexibility. That's why — whether renting or owning — many families are traveling by RV as a more laid-back, budget-friendly mode of transportation. So, if you're planning to take on the Swiss Alps of Texas and are searching for a charming central location that ticks all the boxes for your family and your budget, check out Old River Road RV Resort in Kerrville.

Basic RV sites start at $45 a night on weekdays and $55 a night on weekends, with prices increasing to $60 a night on holidays. For a little more, you can pay for a premium RV site and get high-speed wireless and cable included. Plus, you also get access to the park's playground, outdoor and indoor pools, and laundry facilities, which can definitely come in handy if you're traveling with children.

If you are looking for more of a glamping experience, Old River Road has cottages available from $90 per night for an efficiency spot (if you don't mind getting cozy) to two-bedroom cottages starting at $155 a night. Pets are welcome (with restrictions on certain breeds), and there is a dog park available. Reviewers on Yelp appreciated the walking trails, the spacious layout, and the wildlife sightings.

A favorite Texan summer pastime is tubing the Guadalupe River, and when that stifling mixture of heat and humidity touches your soul around Memorial Day and sticks around until roughly October, the best way to stay cool is to jump in the water. The Old River RV Resort has you covered, with riverfront access minus the huge crowds of New Braunfels some 80 miles east. However, keep in mind that the river is spring-fed, so we don't recommend hopping in that water if it's under 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside — unless you're craving a cold plunge. But if you visit in the less oppressive months, the Guadalupe is a perfect river for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. 

Once you venture out of the park, you will be surrounded by plenty of kid-friendly options. Just 25 minutes south, you'll find Bandera: The Cowboy Capital of the World with lots of things to see and do, like horseback riding, rodeos, and the fabulous Frontier Times Museum. Old River Road RV Resort is also less than 45 minutes from the charming town of Fredericksburg. While famous for its German culture and wineries, it's also the home of the fantastic National Museum of the Pacific War, while the adjacent Japanese Garden of Peace has lots of beautiful spaces for kids to explore.

If you need a casual, family-friendly place to eat afterward, check out Hondo's on Main, named after Texas legend and "Clown Prince" of Luckenbach Hondo Crouch. If the kids still have energy to burn, drive just 20 more minutes north to Enchanted Rock for a beautiful hike that's good for all ages — kids 12 and under are free. Be sure to check the website before you go, as there are certain days the park is closed to the public and designated for hunters. With Old River Road RV Resort as your base, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the best of Texas Hill Country.