Nestled On Texas' Guadalupe River Is An RV Resort With Direct Access To Tubing, Fishing, And Swimming

If you are among the millions of tourists who want to experience some of the beautiful outdoor adventures the Texas Hill Country has to offer, you probably know there are a lot of ways to go about it. Each year, visitors seek everything from high-end resorts to RV parks to camping, and there are countless options available in every category. It all comes down to what kind of adventure you want to experience.

So, if you're overwhelmed by choice, there are two important priorities to consider: location and amenities. Summit Vacation & RV Resort has the market cornered in both of these categories. Located on the popular Guadalupe River just 4 miles from Canyon Lake, this property provides you with a prime location while also offering swimming pools, hot tubs, tube and kayak rentals, playgrounds, mini-golf, fly-fishing, meeting space, and much more. Whether you're traveling with a group of friends or with your spouse and kiddos, everyone can find something to enjoy.

If you want to experience primitive camping, Summit has several non-hookup sites available that average $73 a night, with restrooms and showers a short walking distance away. Plus, you'll have access to all of the property's amenities. Summit also features 110 RV campsites that average $43 a night with water, electric, and sewer included, and 30 and 50-amp service. You'll have access to all the resort amenities as well.

If roughing it is not your thing, they also offer 30 fully-equipped vacation cabins that sleep between four and eight people and range between $118 and $128 a night. Nine of the cabins have riverfront access, so you can walk out your door and walk straight down the stairs to the water. Finally, if you're traveling with a crowd, you can choose from one of the Tree Top Villas that sleep up to eight people and have three or four bedrooms.

If you've ever been on a trip to float down the Guadalupe River, you know that it can involve a lot of planning and logistics. But travelers who stay at Summit don't have to worry about where to rent tubes or how to get back to their car. Not only does the resort have tube rentals, but the Summit Shuttle will take you to the end of the popular Horseshoe Loop, where you can get in and float right back to the dock at the resort. As an added bonus, if you've got kids in your group, you're also less than 30 minutes from Texas' favorite water park: Schlitterbahn Water Park.

After a long day on the river, it's a Texas rite of passage to head to historic Gruene (pronounced "green"). When you've been floating in the hot sun all day, nothing hits the spot better than a chicken-fried steak and icy beverage at Gristmill. But if you're not ready for a two-hour wait, try to get there early. After dinner, walk over to legendary Gruene Hall — the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas — where there's always live music to cut a rug to.