Bringing your pet along on your camping adventure isn't just fun—it's beneficial for both of you! Exploring the great outdoors together strengthens your bond, provides fun exercise, and reduces stress. Plus, you won't have to worry about pet sitters or other fees of leaving your pets at home when you’re off on a camping trip to Texas. At San Marcos River Resort, we welcome your four-legged family members with open arms!

Pet-Friendly RV Sites

Every RV site at San Marcos River. Resort is pet-friendly, offering various options to suit your needs:

• Standard Buddy Site: These sites include full hook-ups, two pull-thru pads facing each other, perfect for you and a buddy to share a communal area at our pet friendly campground in Texas.

• Covered Elite RV Site: Experience spacious sites that include full hook-ups and a paved pad to help you escape the Texas heat in comfort!

• Prime Elite RV Site: Enjoy extra spacious paved back-in sites with full hook-ups for your convenience at our Texas pet friendly RV park.

• Riverview Elite RV Site: Scenic back-in sites just a short walk from the San Marcos River, with full hook-ups and a concrete pad, perfect for dog friendly camping in Texas!

• Elite Pull-Thru RV Site: Paved pull-thru sites with full hook-ups, ideal for a comfortable stay at our pet-friendly RV park.
  
  

• Elite Back-In RV Sites: Enjoy paved back-in sites with full hook-ups, perfect for a convenient and pet-friendly stay in Texas.

• Standard Pull-Thru RV/Tent Site: Versatile sites for RVs or tents with full hook-ups at our dog friendly campground in Texas.

• Standard Back-In RV/Tent Site: Enjoy full hook-ups at one of our back-in RV/tent sites, perfect for dog friendly camping in Texas.

Each site includes full hook-ups, and access to many of our attractions. These sites allow easy outside access for your pets, which makes it simple to bring them along with you for all your camping adventures!

On-Site Activities for Pets

Your Texas camping getaway may be geared towards your family, but who says your furry friends won't love it to?! Your pets will love our dedicated amenities including our Bark Park, a fenced-in area with obstacles and toys for off-leash play and socialization. Plus, experience the beautiful nature trails, which are scenic trails perfect for leashed walks and exploring the natural beauty of the San Marcos River. And so much more—including our scenic river, where you can unwind with your pet and take in the peaceful surroundings.

Nearby Pet-Friendly Attractions

Even though our Texas campground has everything you need to have a great experience camping with your furry friends, the surrounding area is also filled with fun activities, sites, hikes, and places to visit ensuring an experience filled camping trip with your pets! To start off, the Lockart State Park is right around the corner from our Camp-Resort. Offers beautiful scenery, pet-friendly hiking trails, and Clear Fork Creek for a perfect outdoor escape—an ideal spot for fishing, picnicking, golfing, and enjoying nature with your furry friend in the heart of Texas. You also can’t miss Roughhouse Brewery where you and your leashed pet can relax at this family-owned craft brewery in the scenic Texas Hill Country, known for its farmhouse ales and spacious, pet-friendly outdoor area. Finally, you can stop by at San Marcos Premium Outlets an outdoor mega mall with over 145 luxury and name-brand stores, perfect for pet friendly shopping in Texas. No matter where you go or what you do, San Marcos River Resort offers the perfect dog friendly camping in Texas!

Cost Benefits of Bringing Your Pet Camping

Let’s face it—boarding your pet or hiring a pet sitter can seriously eat into your vacation budget. But when you bring your furry family member along for the adventure, you’re not only making memories—you’re also saving money! Pet friendly camping in Texas helps your wallet by ensuring no expensive boarding fees. With a pet-friendly RV sites, the money spent to keep them somewhere else stays in your wallet! Also, it allows for no pet-sitting stress, saves money, and avoids the guilt of leaving your pup behind by skipping the sitter altogether. Plus at San Marcos River Resort, we’ve got dog-friendly amenities like our Bark Park and nature trails built-in, meaning you don’t have to spend extra on outings or pet activities. Camping with your pet gives you all the joy of traveling together—without the extra cost. More treats for them, more ice cream for you. It’s a win-win!

Pup-Approved Packing List

When camping with your pet, it can be easy to forget to pack some of their necessities. Here’s a checklist to make sure your pet has everything they need for a tail-wagging good time:

• Favorite toys for comfort (and distraction!)

• Leash, collar, and ID tags

• Portable bed or blanket for cozy sleeps

• Treats and travel food bowls

• Plenty of water & a spill-proof bowl

• Pet-safe bug spray

• Waste bags (because you're a responsible camper!)

• Harness for hikes or adventures

• Towels for muddy paws or a lake dip

• Vaccination records (just in case!)

Bonus tip: Freeze a few treats or use a snuffle mat to keep your pup entertained during downtime. 

Don't wait—book your stay at San Marcos River Resort today and experience the best in dog friendly campgrounds in Texas. Your pet-friendly adventure awaits!