Whether it’s your first time camping at Treeside RV Resort or your first time camping in general, there are many things you should know to help you prepare for your upcoming camping trip. From what to bring and when to arrive, to a packing checklist and a few classic camping recipes, we are here to help you make your getaway as smooth as possible. Keep reading for 7 things first time campers should know before they embark on their camping adventure!
First things first – make sure you are aware of what time check-in and check-out is!
CHECK-IN: 1PM
CHECK-OUT: 11AM
Don’t worry if you can’t arrive to our camping resort until late evening (or even 2am) to check-in – our team is flexible and is here to help! If you know that you won’t be able to arrive until after our front office closes, give us a call at (512) 781-7800 or email us at stay@treesiderv.com and we will make arrangements with you. We want your first camping experience to be as simple as possible!
Are you interested in checking-in early or using our attractions after check-out time? These options are based on availability and require a small fee. If you’re looking to check-in early, please give us a call 24 hours prior to your arrival to see if early access is available. If you’d like extended access, visit us at the front office during check-out to see if it’s available. Please note that early and extended access do not guarantee that you will be able to access your site, only that you can use our facilities and attractions.
Wondering what to bring for RV camping at Treeside? You’ve probably already made a list of common items to pack like clothing, swimsuits, sunscreen, and snacks – but odds are, there may be some items that you wish you would have thought of bringing but forgot to pack. Lucky for you, we made a short list of these items you may be forgetting that would be a good idea to bring, even from the comforts of your own RV:
Don’t leave your furry friend at home! Bring them with you when you stay in a pet-friendly RV site at our camping resort! It’s important to note that owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets, so be sure to bring plenty of doggie bags. And course, don’t forget the pet food and lots of treats!
You may have heard of the term “locking in” your cabin or campsite – but what does that really mean? If you lock in your site, you are guaranteed the specific site number that you booked. For example, if you book site #12 and lock it in during check-out, you will be given site #12 during your stay. On the other hand, if you select site #12 but do not lock it in, you will be given the same RV site type, but may be placed in a different site number. As a good rule of thumb, this is when you should or should not lock in your site:
When to lock in:
When to not lock in:
So you arrived at your site, now what? It’s important to note that parking is limited at our camping resort and only 2 cars are allowed per site. If you need to have more than 2 vehicles, a small fee is attached and extra cars may need to be parked elsewhere.
One of the main perks about a camping trip is camping meals around the campfire! We rounded up our favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert camping recipes that you must try during your getaway.
Exit 196 York Creek Road
Follow service road to FM 1102
Turn right on 1102
Entrance is on the right in less than a quarter mile.
Exit 196 York Creek Road
Turn right on York Creek Road.
Then immediately back to the left to go over I-35 toward FM 1102
Stay on York Creek Road to FM 1102.
Turn right on 1102
Entrance is on the right in less than a quarter mile.
We hope this list helps our first time campers feel more prepared and comfortable leading up to their camping getaway. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our reservations team. Until then, we look forward to seeing you soon!