Cold Springs Campgrounds in Rio Frio, Texas

River Bluff Cabins

• Situated near Lost Maples State Natural Area, the River Bluff Cabins have a lot to offer campers both in and around the park. This park is just 15 minutes away from Cold Spring, and the Nueces River and the Frio River that run nearby give campers the chance to paddle downriver in the white waters on rafts or in kayaks. There are also many hiking trails with some that take you on a parallel course with the river and others that take you through the trees into the woodlands. There are lots of chances for wildlife viewing, making the River Bluff Cabins a popular choice for nature lovers. This park only caters to campers who are renting cabins and not for tent or RV campers, but it does provide a swimming pool and volleyball courts for those who do stay.

  River Bluff Cabins
  389 Cooper Mountain Rd.
  Rio Frio, TX 78879
  830-232-5775
  riverbluffcabins.com

Frio Falls Retreat

• This park is also right next to the river and, like the River Bluff Cabins, the Frio Falls Retreat also has cabins available for rent. Additionally, this park also caters to RVs but not for tent campers. The RV sites have a choice of 30- or 50-amp electrical service and come with barbecue pits, plenty of shade and picnic tables. For most other services, RVs must be self sufficient. Frio Falls Retreat has six cabins ready to rent year-round, and each cabin has two bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms and a fully functional kitchen. There is either a deck or a porch, and each cabin can house up to eight people. With close access to the river, campers can enjoy boating, swimming and fishing; for those who like to keep their feet dry, there are plenty of hiking and biking trails for campers.

  Frio Falls Retreat
  Ranch Road 1120
  Rio Frio, TX 78879
  830-232-6362
  friofalls.com

Garner State Park

• Garner State Park is south of Cold Spring but north of Rio Frio, giving easy access to both for those who choose to base their camp in this state park. This park has many sites, some with amenities and some without. There is a choice of 30- or 50-amp electrical service and a water dump station for RVs and trailers. Garner State Park also has cabins for rent with restrooms, showers and kitchens. The park offers kayak, paddle boat and inner tube rentals for activities on the water. There is also a miniature golf course and miles of hiking and biking trails.

  Garner State Park
  234 RR 1050
  Concan, TX 78838
  830-232-6132
  tpwd.state.tx.us