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Austin, TX
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Max Rig Size
Up to 30 ft
Max Nights
4
Parking Spaces
1
Same Day Requests
Yes
About
Casa Madrone / Happy Trails on Madrone Trail
An oasis in South Austin for boondocking! Our home sits on 5 secluded acres and is conveniently located just 16 miles from DT Austin. We can accommodate a 30' travel trailer and 1 vehicle. You’ll find little to distract you from nature as we have few neighbors and wonderful views of the Hill Country. If you’d like to experience the Austin area this is your spot!
No water available. Power hookup is only $15 per day. Check in after Noon (no arrivals after dark) - check out 11AM. Please ask us if you have any special requests, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Our location is near shopping, restaurants and HEB (grocery). If we do not have availability check out camping just down the road at Camp Ben McCulloch (https://campbenmcculloch.com/) off 1826 across the road from The Salt Lick BBQ.
Suggested Local Attractions:
Lady Bird Johnson WildFlower Center https://www.wildflower.org/
Violet Crown bike/walking https://violetcrowntrail.com/plan-your-trip/
Restaurants - Just ask I have many recommendations
DT Austin - Just ask I can print you maps and suggest walks or rides
Breweries & Distilleries & Wineries - Beautiful drives & many options
Great Hill Country adventures - close drives to Wimberly, Blanco and Luckenbach TX
Hosted By SandraForston
Member since Jul 2021
HOST
Sandra & Mark Forston, retired couple exploring America with a sweet location for your stay in ATX. Austin (Live Music Capital of Texas) your explorations await!
Details:
Casa Madrone / Happy Trails on Madrone Trail
An oasis in South Austin is now available for boondocking! Our home sits on 5 acres and is conveniently located just 1 mile from loop 1 (Mopac) only 16 miles from central Austin (15 minute drive). If you’d like to experience the Austin area and soak up some of the most gorgeous sunsets around, this is your spot!
Sandra is a Native Austinite living on SW side of Austin TX. Our place is conveniently located to downtown, hill country, breweries, shopping and restaurants. My spouse is retired from AT&T and is enjoying bee keeping and RV'n. We have a five year old German Shepard named Coco who loves kids and other dogs. I am a semi retired Realtor. Please remember you can always text me with questions or concerns if I miss your request at (512) 922-1119 and you need an answer quick.
Home Town:
Born and raised in Austin, TX my spouse Mark arrived as soon as he could 😂
Favorite Boondocking Locations:
Our favorite location by far is on the beach at Port Aransas TX or PINS (Padra Island National Seashore).
Skills or Expertise to Share:
Native Austinite, Real Estate, animal lover, bee keeping
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Suitability
Pets Welcome
Generators Allowed
Electric Hookup: 30A
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Slideouts Allowed
Hookup Fee
$15 per day for power
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House Rules
Be respectful please. No water available. Generator hours 9am-5pm, running your generator all day is not allowed.
Parking & Arrival
Access Road Conditions:
Paved roads to house easy access, driveway caliche. Driveway has limbs overhanging so all trailers need to be under 11'. Eleven feet clearance has been established. Guests are responsible for verifying clearance. We have a 26' trailer that easily makes the turn at either entrance.
Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Parking in the front of our home off the front driveway adjacent to the trailer site, site on grass and not level. If you have leveling blocks you can get level. You cannot see the street from the front of our house.
Max Rig Size:
Up to 30 ft
Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Surface:
Gravel
Check-In Method:
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