Near Austin, TX · 30 minutes southeast
RV campsites and a vacation rental near Austin, TX
Close enough for a Sixth Street night or a day downtown. Far enough that the nights are quiet and the river sets the pace.
The short answer
River Bend Bliss is a riverfront RV park and vacation rental in Cedar Creek, TX, about 30 minutes southeast of downtown Austin on Highway 71. It offers four full-hookup RV campsites and a renovated 3-bedroom house that sleeps 10, right on the Colorado River.
Cedar Creek sits in one of the most overlooked pockets of Central Texas. It's close enough to Austin that everything the city offers is a short drive away, but the air is clear, the stars come out, and the Colorado River runs right behind the property at 3300 River Road.
Whether you're searching for RV spots near Austin, a short-term rental that feels like a place rather than a product, or RV camping with real amenities, River Bend Bliss gives you both on one property: four full-hookup RV campsites and a completely renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath rental house, sharing the same river access and outdoor spaces.
Where River Bend Bliss is, relative to Austin
Head east of Austin on Highway 71 past the airport and you'll pass right through Cedar Creek, a small community in Bastrop County at the edge of the Lost Pines. That location is the whole point: you skip city prices and city noise, but you're still close to the places that bring people to Austin in the first place.
| From River Bend Bliss to | Drive time | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) | ~30 min | Fly in and skip the long drive |
| Downtown Austin | ~30–35 min | Live music, food, the Capitol, Lady Bird Lake |
| Circuit of the Americas | ~25 min | F1, MotoGP, concerts and events |
| Tesla Gigafactory Texas | ~20 min | Work assignments and contract crews |
| McKinney Roughs Nature Park | ~5 min | Trails, zip lining, river views |
| Downtown Bastrop | ~20 min | Historic Main Street and local food |
RV camping near Austin with actual hookups
Full-hookup RV sites on the water are hard to find this close to the city. Ours are newly built back-in sites with 30-amp and 50-amp service, a 110-volt outlet, water and sewer, plus Wi-Fi and a guest laundry room. They fit RVs up to 35 feet, and Spot 1 looks straight at the river. Monthly sites are $750 with utilities included — see long-term RV stays near Austin.
A short-term rental near Austin that's different
Most Austin short-term rentals are inside city limits, priced to match and hard to tell apart. The river house is a renovated home with a stocked kitchen, an 80-inch TV and arcade games, a real workspace and a backyard that ends at the Colorado River. It sleeps 10, so families and friend groups fit easily, and visiting work crews have used it as a base for Austin assignments.
Who stays here when they visit Austin
- Event weekends — race fans and concert-goers headed to COTA.
- Austin locals who want a weekend away without a four-hour drive.
- Families and groups who want space, a yard and a river instead of a downtown condo.
- Remote workers and crews on extended Austin-area assignments.
Want ideas for your days? Read things to do near Cedar Creek and our complete guide to camping near Austin.
The best part of staying near Austin
Is leaving it behind.
Spend the afternoon in the city, then drive back east as the traffic thins out. By sunset you're on the river deck or around the fire pit, and the only noise is the water.
Guest reviews
From people who stayed.
“Great location! Convenient to Austin, ABIA, COTA, you name it. And best of all, a quiet, relaxing retreat away from all the noise. Beautifully done, clean, and so much to do there that you don't have to leave.”
“Perfect getaway close to Austin. The property is gorgeous with all the amenities you could want for a nice river front getaway. Can't wait to go back.”
“Reserved for staff from out of state who were working in Austin short term. Owner was very responsive, accommodating and pleasant to deal with.”
Questions
Good to know.
How far is River Bend Bliss from downtown Austin?
About 30 minutes by car via Highway 71, depending on traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is also about 30 minutes away.
Are there RV parks near Austin with river access?
Yes. River Bend Bliss has four full-hookup RV sites on the Colorado River in Cedar Creek, with a path from the sites to the riverbank and a viewing deck over the water.
Is there a vacation rental near Austin that sleeps 10?
The River Bend Bliss river house sleeps up to 10 guests in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, about 30 minutes from downtown Austin.
Your next good weekend starts here
Make the river part of the plan.
Check dates for the river house or an RV site, or call and talk it through with us.