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Lake Wood Rec Area
Overview
Lake Wood Recreation Area offers a tranquil escape along the scenic Guadalupe River in the heart of Texas. Managed by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, this park is known for its natural beauty and relaxed pace. While the water levels of the reservoir can fluctuate, the park remains a consistent favorite for travelers seeking a classic camping experience. Visitors often find themselves surrounded by mature shade trees and the soothing sounds of the riverside, making it an ideal spot for a quiet weekend getaway.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just a few miles outside the historic town of Gonzales, the park sits within the rolling landscapes of the Guadalupe River Valley. The surrounding area is characterized by lush vegetation and large pecan trees that provide ample relief from the Texas sun. Its secluded location ensures a peaceful environment free from the noise of major highways, yet it remains easily accessible for those exploring the central Texas region between San Antonio and Houston.
Amenities & Park Features
The park features well-maintained RV sites with water and electricity, catering to various rig sizes with both 30 and 50-amp options. Guests have access to essential facilities including a dump station, clean restrooms, and hot showers. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the fishing pier and boat ramp, which provide direct access to the water for kayaking or angling. Families often enjoy the on-site playground and the numerous picnic tables and grills scattered throughout the shaded day-use areas.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
History enthusiasts will appreciate being near Gonzales, famously known as the birthplace of Texas Independence. You can explore the Gonzales Memorial Museum or visit the town square to see the iconic "Come and Take It" cannon. For those seeking more outdoor adventure, Palmetto State Park is a short drive away, offering unique tropical-like scenery and extensive hiking trails. The local area also provides charming antique shops and traditional Texas barbecue joints for a full cultural experience.
Who This Park Is Best For
Lake Wood Recreation Area is best suited for nature-loving RVers who prefer a rustic, state-park-style atmosphere over a high-density commercial resort. It is a fantastic choice for families looking for a safe place to play and explore, as well as history buffs using the park as a basecamp to tour legendary Texas heritage sites. If you value quiet evenings under the stars and a slower pace of life, this park will fit your travel style perfectly.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Marcos Oconner
This place has a story and despite the hardships of the last few years it's still offering a place to get away from it all . The trees where amazing the river was inviting you had all you needed to enjoy being with your family and even make a few friends. Want to get off the beaten path give this place a try.
Ez markrum (ez)
Love it worth the parking which is very great price water is wonderful and just overall a great place to fish swim or bbq and hang out
angelia pellegrini
Stayed for almost a year. Lots of beauty to see peaceful surroundings. Lots of places to stay whether you’re tenting, or your RVing. Fishing, playground for the children, laundry room, bathrooms with showers, and very clean. The hosts of the Park. are always on site very courteous, and very helpful and knowledgeable about RVs. Everyone is helpful at the park. There’s never a stranger. You’re always welcomed with warm hearts and open arms. A great place to meet new friends, old, friends, and nature at its best. Wake up in the morning with a nice fire, hot coffee, deer, cattle and a few little critters. Jerry, your park ranger, is wonderful and very helpful as well. He runs a clean and well manicured RV recreational center. Don’t worry if you forgot your wood, the hosts always have lots of wood for you to purchase and there are lots of limbs and twigs for kindling .So,if you’re looking for peace and quiet and serenity and a place to meditate or just to have fun and relax, Lakewood is your place. 30/50amp hookups priced just right. they have overnight, weekend, monthly rates.. so, be kind to yourself and do yourself a favor and visit Lakewood recreation, relax, and unwind with nature.
Henry Brownfield
Been coming here for years and we absolutely love it! Nice campgrounds, great people. But the restrooms need a lot of updates! Like I said we have been coming for years and the restrooms have never changed. They need a complete remodel. I would also like to add that the campground host Vickie and Ronnie where really nice and welcoming! We will definitely be back! Hope to see some a remodel to bathrooms next time we visit.
bill anz
A nice, if rustic, RV park with full hookups, electric and water sites and tent sites. The roads are gravel and pretty narrow in a couple of spots but we were able to pull our 31' travel trailer through easily. The RV spots were gravel and pretty level with a large concrete pad with a large concrete picnic table, plenty of room for extra chairs on the pad. Lake Wood mostly disappeared after the 2016 dam break but there is still a small lake above the dam although there is no direct access for kayaking/canoeing. You can walk to it for fishing. Below the dam the Guadalupe River was good for swimming, fishing, kayaking/canoeing and wading. Several groups set up pop-ups in the water or on the shore and the water is mostly shallow with a mostly sandy shore so it was kid-friendly. My 13 y/o son and I kayaked 1 mile downstream and only had to pull the kayak over one short shallow spot. The flow downstream is good and didn't really have to paddle. Coming back upstream 95% if the way was an easy paddle due to the width of the river. About 100 to 150-ish feet the channel is narrow, shallow and fast and my son was barely able to help paddle through it and I had to work at almost maximum effort.
