Introduction Looking for the perfect Texas BBQ road trip? Look no further!  Texas Hill Country is known for its beautiful scenery, its charming towns, and most of all its delicious BBQ. If you’re a fan of smoked meats, then this road trip is an absolute must-add item to your bucket list. This road trip starts in Camp Wood, Texas, where you’ll find Nueces River RV Campground. This is a great place to base yourself for your BBQ adventure, as it’s located just a short drive from many of the best BBQ joints in the area and has incredible family-friendly amenities to confront your impendin ..read more

Just outside town from Nueces River RV Resort, you will find the Devil’s Sinkhole, an attraction you won’t want to miss. Nestled just 30 minutes north of the campsite is Rocksprings, TX. This historic town is situated on Edwards Plateau and got its name from the natural springs found nearby. The Devil's Sinkhole The sinkhole, a recognized National Natural Landmark since 1985, is the third-deepest cavern in the state. Specifically, it’s a vertical cavern cutting into Edwards Limestone and is situated at the headwaters of Hackberry Creek. It has an opening around 40 x 60 feet and ..read more

Summer is here and we’d like to share some summer RVing tips. We know you are just itching to head out to Nueces River RV and Cabin Resort with your RV. We don’t blame you. Our park is right on the Nueces River and smack-dab in the middle of the rolling hills and unique vegetation of Texas Hill Country. You can find fantastic BBQ and crystal-clear lakes and rivers in the area and enjoy the fun and relaxing amenities our RV resort has to offer. Before you head out on your summer vacation with us, here are a couple of summer RVing tips to keep your rig cool while you enjoy fun ..read more

There are many reasons to spend your next winter camping in Texas hill country. Some campers come for the warmer climate, some for the minimal crowds, and others for the food and activities. The Texas hill country provides a diverse array of activities and opportunities that anyone can enjoy from December through February. The Nueces River Winds through the Texas Hill Country Outside of Camp Wood Texas 1) The Weather The “winter weather” here in the hill country isn’t like winter in our country’s northern areas. Our average daily weather in the winter months from December through Februa ..read more

The Nueces River Winds Through Texas Hill Country Next to The Nueces RV and Cabin Resort The Ideal Texas Weather For Camping The Texas hill country has an ideal blend of seasonal temperatures for any type of camper looking to experience the great state of Texas. We have beautiful summers, mild winters, and spring and fall seasons, perfect day and night. We know that planning a camping or RV trip for the everchanging Texas seasons can be challenging to anyone, whether you live here or are traveling from another state. The texas hill country has many distinct seasons, which allow you to plan you ..read more

With almost no light pollution in our cloudless skies, Nueces River RV and Cabin Resort is ideally located to view millions of stars every night. Make a wish upon a star, discover a fascinating new hobby, or just lie back and enjoy the celestial spectacle. Reserve now to view the majesty of the heavens from our Earthly Texas Hill Country Paradise. Big Stars Go Bump FEB 11 – CONJUNCTION OF VENUS AND JUPITER: Look to the southeast horizon-ideally with the aid of a telescope-about 20 to 30 minutes before sunrise and you’ll hopefully catch a clear view of Jupiter and Venu ..read more

Just 21 miles East of Camp Wood via Ranch Rd 337 is Leakey, Texas – a teeny town with a big personality. Take a little day trip to Leakey to visit the Real County Historical Museum. It’s open on Fridays and Saturdays, March through mid-December.  You’ll see ornately carved stagecoaches, brass bedsteads, old-timey movie posters, antique clothing, wagon wheels, paintings of Hill Country, player pianos, Victrolas, love seats, crocheted doilies, weapons, farm implements, taxidermy animals, and old-fashioned gizmos you’ve never even heard of. There’s a gift shop too. How to ..read more

Spending a weekend or longer at Nueces River RV and Cabin Resort is full of fun, sun, wildlife, BBQ, and water. It’s always a lovely day here since Camp Wood has 230 sunny days a year. We know that RV storage space is always a premium, so below are four things to pack that pack small and play big. WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR RV: Inflatable Tube – Inflatable tubes made for floating down a river pack small, so they easily fit in your RV. Once inflated, you are in for a treat. Our resort is right on a quarter-mile of the riverfront along the Nueces River. Less than a mil ..read more

Looking for a new mac and cheese camping recipe?  We get it! After spending the day floating on the river and enjoying the five-star amenities we have at Nueces River RV and Cabin Resort, we love to sit back and relax with some campsite comfort food. The following mac and cheese camping recipe can be prepped and stored in your RV fridge before you leave and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. PREPARE THIS CAMPING RECIPE AHEAD You can, of course, prepare this mac and cheese camping recipe at the campsite, but cooking it is super easy if you prep before your ..read more