Camp Huaco Springs

06/21/2008 Posted by vle

when i called to book my reservation, i was told cabins were 300 a night which was too expensive for me so they offered a shelter for 125 - i wrote down all they said it came with - a/c, toilet, fridge, 6 single beds, coffee-maker, wash sink, and grill outdoors. i also asked if there was a website where i might view my choices and was told no. actually you can view them at rockinr's website, and i found that their cabins are only 180 a night, with the exception of one which is 250. we found when we arrived no grill, fridge, or coffee-maker, only a fire circle to cook in with a lot of trash on hill leading down from the shelter. to the river. i did mention to camp management that we'd picked up nearly a 30 gallon trashbag full of cans and paper from the front of our campsite, and the two cabins on either side of us were just as bad, but no one came to correct the situation, as people checked out and others checked in - the trash remained on the hill, and is possibly now floating down the river. we also found no place to recycle cans like they have on the other side of the river. i was disappointed that camp management did not offer any sort of renumeration for having misrepresented our lodgings, and that they did not appear to be concerned about the trash even though there are signs stating that this is an environmentally sensitive area.

Pros: great location for river tubing, rafting, etc.

Cons: grounds not well kept

06/19/2008 Posted by PattyMartin79

I have been going to the tent area since the 90's. Nice. Quiet depending on the time frame that you choose to stay. My suggestions are try the RV's. A bit more expensive than the tent area, but worth it. The employees at the store are helpful, and they actually have maintenance that is there on the spot. Needless to say I was impressed.

Pros: All

Cons: None

05/12/2008 Posted by suniedlite

If I could I would have given this place a big fat ZERO! It is a total rip off and you should avoid at all costs! Ohh and there are nasty leeches just past the big waterfall and then you have to pay to take a shower!!! RIP OFF! Dont do it.

Pros: It is pretty water

Cons: EVERYTHING else!

07/19/2007 Posted by beckyherrera

What an awesome camp site. Easy to get to, very organized and helpful whatever your needs are. From where to get rv parts to helping you get your canopy down in the rain. The scenery was out of this world. Beautiful cliffs and lots of trees, you are sitting on the river. What a pleasant expirence, just sit and listen to the river pass you by. The only ? I had is, they charge $25.00 a night for an extra car. The sites can easily hold two cars, I just thought it was a little steep. Overall, WOW what an awesome vacation we had!!! Definitely would recommend it to EVERYONE!

Pros: Clean, organized and very beautiful

Cons: the $25.00 a night extra car fee!!!

08/23/2006 Posted by crenfro

We camped for the first time ever at Huaco Springs from 8/11/06-8/13/06 & it was awesome!!! Being new to the game & not wanting to completely rough it, we opted for the campsite with electric hookups ($30 per night as opposed to $15 per night non-electric sites)...though we only used it for a fan. Some people around us brought actual fridges! We got a site right on the water's edge & set up. It was a bit hot, being August in Texas & all, but the site was well shaded & clean. The water was awesome...not too deep, but nice & cool/luke-warm. Peppered among the campsites were porta-potties for regular needs & the shower house was a medium walk up a pretty steep hill. The shower house is set apart from everyone (I assume for privacy) but I have to admit it was a little creepy to walk there alone. The showers were reasonabley clean & HOT & cost a $1 token (bought from the camp store) for up to a 12 minute shower. Everyone who worked at this site was very nice & super helpful with directions. We tubed the Horseshoe & they even gave us directions there...to give our tubing business to someone else! Amazing!!! Overall, I would definately return to these camp grounds. We had a pleasurable experience & have tons of fond memories to look back on. Thanks Huaco Springs!!!

Pros: Beautiful location, electricty & facilities, very nice & helpful staff

Cons: Showers are a bit of a walk