[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The River Lotus Campground in Martindale, steps from San Marcos River ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/35da731d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/c96d49bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/9de21b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/fa31088f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/e48e3d7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Savor the tranquility of this charming country town, where Our Little Slice Heaven offers a serene retreat right on the San Marcos river. Enjoy swimming, fishing or simply relax in the water with a chair. The property is reserved for one family at a time and downtown you can enjoy live music outdoors from our cafe on weekends. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### The River Lotus Our Little slice heaven is right on the river, we live Downtown in a Charming, quiet little country town. Our property sits right on the San Marcos river, with both shallow and deep areas, its a great place for swimming and fishing or just plopping a chair in the water and relaxing. Although its a big site, we only book to one family at a time so you can enjoy the whole place to yourself. Right downtown our cafe host live music outdoors on the weekend. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: smoking allowed outdoors ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108925600/108925590/a02e97b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private River Oasis Pool, Hot Tub & Family Fun Martindale - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $279 CA $1,091 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=108925590&PinnedHotelID=108925590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99791700/99791652/9023e1f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cousins River Sanctuary I 3BR , sleeps 6, Hot tub Martindale - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=99791652&PinnedHotelID=99791652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39170000/39162100/39162029/dda04dd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun Martindale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=39162029&PinnedHotelID=39162029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840900/35840824/9be425c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks Martindale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=35840824&PinnedHotelID=35840824&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113130000/113129700/113129615/51b0d1ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming White 1-bedroom cottage with loft Dog friendly w room service!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The River Lotus Campsite The River Lotus Martindale The River Lotus Campsite Martindale ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.84222,-97.84452&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_mduDfgetQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBOBQBQBQDOBQDOBODQDODQFODODOFOFOFOFOFOFMFOHOFKHOHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJKJILKJKJGLKJILGJILILGLILGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCLANANCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLFJHLJJFJJLJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHLHNFJHNFNFLFNFNFNFNFNDNDNFNDPDNDPBNDNBPDNBPBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPAPCPCNCPCPCPENCPENCNEPENEPGNENENGNGNGNGNGNGLGNINGJINILILILILILIJKLIJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHMJKJKFMJKHMFKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKIMGKIMKKGKKMKKIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMIOGKIOGOGMGOGOGOGOGOEOEOGOEQEOEQCOEOCQEOCQCQCQCOCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DKyKEzJU5dTZH4Y9vNUu0rh8TCw=) Martindale, TX #### What's nearby - San Marcos River - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Rio Vista Park - 11 min drive - 12.7 km - Bobcat Stadium - 11 min drive - 12.8 km - Texas State University - 11 min drive - 12.8 km - San Marcos Premium Outlets - 16 min drive - 20.9 km #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 19 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min drive - ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min drive - ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬10 min drive - ‪First Watch - ‬10 min drive - ‪Buddy’s Burger - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The River Lotus pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The River Lotus? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The River Lotus? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The River Lotus located? > Situated in Martindale, this campground is steps from San Marcos River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Three Dudes Winery and Quail Creek Golf Club. Redwood Arena and Bobcat Ballpark are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The River Lotus Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik W. Aug 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful This was super awesome. The tent is comfortable and spacious. There was plenty of space for the kids to run around, and the river access is awesome. The people are very nice and accommodating. I highly recommend ##### Erik W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley V. May 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful experience Angela and Mondo were amazing hosts! They were so hospitable and attentive to all of our needs and went above and beyond! The tent was gorgeous and I love that it was right next to the river! There's many areas to enjoy a fire and eat on their property. The place had all the amenities you need and we'll definitely be back. Thank you again for being so helpful and friendly! ##### Shelley V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric M. Apr 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location on the San Marcos We had a wonderful stay over the Easter weekend. Owners were very friendly and helpful and put a lot of thought into the property. Was really nice to walk done to the river and play in the water with our five year old. Right in the downtown area. Plenty of space. Just don’t think that you are going to be in the wilderness. The plus side is that we could sit outside our campsite and listen to live music on Friday and Saturday night. ##### Eric M. 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