Medina Lake RV Campground
Our trip to Medina Lake RV Campground turned out to be quite the adventure. Following our GPS blindly we found ourselves on a steep windy road dropping down to cross a river. The so-called bridge was a slab of concrete supported about a foot above the water. A short while after climbing up the bank on the other side, something felt wrong. When I checked the rearview camera, I saw that our tow vehicle was being pulled along by the safety cables. It was a ways before I found a safe place to pull over and see what had happened. I had a stackable double hitch, where I used the bottom to pull the car and the top to support the bike rack with a couple of bikes. The welds holding it together had broken when I crossed the bridge and unfortunately, the bike rack and both bikes were lost due to being dragged down the road. The car has a protective bra that covers the hood and windshield and it was undamaged. We were just a few miles from the campground, so Jackie drove the car the rest of the way and all was good again until we got locked in the coach and had to climb out a window to get out.
About the campground, Medina Lake is definitely a campground. The sites are wooded and spacious. Some more than others. There are two sections of the campground, the upper supposedly has better internet and we saw that there tended to be more RV’rs up above and the local weekenders camped down below by the lake. Both areas were nice. The pool and laundry were located in the top sections and the rest of the facilities were down in the lower sections. (it’s close to a mile or so between the upper and lower sections) Most of the sites are 30 amps full hookups. There were a few 50amp sites but most were in use by the annuals and the others were an extra $3 a night. The sites closest to the lake didn’t have sewer hookups but there is a dump station available.
Our impression of the campground was that it was very undermanned. When we pulled into the campground there was only one staff person on site. There’s a kitchen, but no staff to work it. Outside of the putt-putt course, nothing seemed to have been worked on in years. A lot of sites were closed because of electrical or water issues. (another camper told us they closed some sites just to ease the electrical load because their system was too small for the demand) The roads were in need of serious pothole filling, the pool was cold and had a great deal of leaves. The spa was hot enough but the concrete around it was cracked and breaking. It wasn’t a bad camping experience by any means, it just felt that the campground needed more work. The other small issue is that there is not a real grocery store within twenty-five miles. All that being said, I’m sure that we will camp there in the future, we had fun during our sixteen-day visit. (except for the $700 spent on replacing my lock, $400 of that on a roadside assistance call that did nothing toward solving the issue) San Antonio is an hour drive away, and there is a lot to see and do there. It’s a beautiful city with a rich history.
RV Camp in Texas Hill Country
Experience relaxation at your fingertips with a visit to Medina Lake RV Campground. Situated just outside San Antonio, a visit to Medina Lake RV Camping offers beautiful lakeside views within Texas Hill Country. Swim in our oversized pool, kick back in the hot tub, shoot hoops on the basketball court, or simply relax and take in the abundance of wildlife that roams the property. Additional features of this beautiful Texas RV camp include shaded campsites, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. Plus enjoy weekend meals from the cafe and planned year-round activities.
For your adventurous side, dude ranches, horseback riding, square dancing, rodeos and chuck wagon dinners are just a hop, skip and a jump away in nearby Bandera. Other local attractions include Sea World, Fiesta Texas Theme Park, the Alamo and more.
Make plans today to visit Medina Lake RV Campground in Texas. We’re certain you will not be disappointed.
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Resort News
Look What's New At Medina Lake
Just in time for summer! We have been working hard to improve Medina Lake. Come and see our refurbished boat dock, new fish cleaning station, new dog park, new furniture in the activity center and new pull thru sites.
Medina Lake Ranger Station Permanently Relocated
The ranger station is now located at the Welcome Center. As of May 10 2016, all incoming traffic must check in at the Welcome Center as there is no longer a ranger at the old ranger station. Directional signs have been posted that guide guests to the new check-in location.
