Meadow Lane RV Park, Austin, Texas
So close to the city, but yet so quiet
We recently stayed at Meadow Lane RV Park in Austin, Texas, and it ended up being a great little stop. It’s just a short drive from all the action downtown, but when you pull into the park, it’s quiet, peaceful, and a perfect place to settle in for the evening. Whether you’re here for work, visiting the city, or just passing through, this park really strikes a great balance between convenience and comfort.
One thing that stood out right away was how well the RV sites are set up. They have extra-long concrete pads, full hookups, and brand-new power pedestals — super easy to pull in and get set up. Even big rigs will have no trouble here. It’s clear they’ve put a lot of thought into making the park functional and modern, which we really appreciated.
Now, we don’t travel with a dog, but if you do — you’re in for a treat. The dog park here is the coolest we’ve seen. It’s fully fenced with artificial turf, agility stations, and there’s plenty of space for your pup to run and play. Honestly, we kind of wished we had a dog just so we had an excuse to hang out and play. And although we don’t have kids, we couldn’t resist trying out the playground — yes, the swings still hold up! We would have fun on this cute little playground with two castle-like towers, slides, and monkey bars, if we were (a few years) younger.
There’s a temporary bathhouse available now, but they’re building a new, permanent one that’s going to have large shower rooms with their own toilet and sink — and laundry facilities, too. It’ll be a big upgrade when that’s finished. They’re also adding a pool soon, which will be a great way to cool off during those hot Texas afternoons.
All in all, Meadow Lane is a great spot. You’re close to everything Austin has to offer, but at the end of the day, you get to come back to a quiet, well-kept park. Whether you’re here for a few nights or a few months, it’s definitely a place we’d recommend — and return to ourselves.
For information or to book, please visit Meadow Lane RV Park online here.
Fun facts about the surrounding area:
- International Sculpture Park: In 1976, Liberty Hill hosted an International Sculpture Symposium, which resulted in the creation of the Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park. Located at the Liberty Hill High School, it’s a unique park featuring monumental sculptures crafted from granite, concrete, bronze, and limestone by artists from around the world.
- Fossil-Rich Area: The Liberty Hill area is known to have an abundance of native fossils dating back 90 to 120 million years when the region was a shallow sea. Fossils of creatures like mosasaurs, giant sharks, and ammonites have been found here.
- A Stagecoach Stop: In the early days, Liberty Hill was a stop on the stagecoach route. John Bryson, an early settler, agreed to establish a relay station, providing fresh teams of horses and lodging for travelers, contributing significantly to the town’s early development.
- Home to a “Lone Ranger” Inspiration?: Some historians believe that John Reynolds Hughes, a famous Texas Ranger who lived in the Liberty Hill area, may have been one of the inspirations for the legendary “Lone Ranger.”
- Part of the Chisholm Trail Influence: While the main Chisholm Trail was about 18 miles east of Liberty Hill, the area still felt its impact as millions of longhorn cattle were driven north to market in the late 19th century, influencing the local economy and culture.
Things to do in Liberty Hill and the surrounding area:
- Camp Briteside: Not just a place to eat, but a fun place to hang out, play wiffle ball or ping pong with the kids or friends, catch live music on the stage, or watch sports on their many indoor and outdoor TVs. And the food is good too!
- Visit the Sculpture Garden: Park at the Lions Foundation Park and walk over to the high school, where you’ll find interesting works from international artists.
- Thirsty Mule & Schitz Creek Brewery: Where you can talk to the donkeys, dine on pizza or snacks, and try their wines, beers or liquors.
- Andice General Store: quaint little burger joint with lots of history
