Creekside Camp & Cabins is a six-acre property east of Marble Falls, Texas. Located on Hamilton Creek, the establishment has no public access and is fenced off to help maintain privacy. Five cabins, a studio, a five-bedroom house, and three stationary vintage RVs are available for patrons to reserve. Each hospitality unit has a distinct style that sets it apart from the others, with some of the themes incorporating Hispanic culture, Old West, and Victorian elements. Additional campground features include a check-in office, pavilion, outdoor kitchen and bar, bathrooms and showers, and two canoes that can be borrowed for free to float down Hamilton Creek, which runs along the property's eastern edge. Attractions in the general area consist of water activities at the Highland Lakes and Colorado River, golf courses, wineries, breweries, distilleries, a nearby ATV park, and seasonal events such as the Bluebonnet Festival in the spring.
Creekside Camp & Cabins is a six-acre establishment on Hamilton Creek, east of Marble Falls, Texas. The campground offers ten accommodations, which include five cabins, one studio, three stationary vintage RVs, and a five-bedroom house called the Grand View House. The five cabins are named as follows: The Cedar House, The Firehouse Cabin, Cowboy Cabin, The Mexico Cabin, and Victorian Cottage. Each is equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes and linens. Additionally, all cabins are uniquely themed; for example, The Mexico Cabin has brightly colored exteriors and outdoor furniture, and The Victorian Cottage is decorated with period-style furnishings and wallpapers. These units vary between layouts, sizes, and capacity as well. They also differ slightly in amenities, such as clawfoot tubs, outdoor wrought iron tables, or patio spaces.
The Grand View House, the owners' original home, has 5 bedrooms, a library, a kitchen, and a dining room that can seat up to 14 guests. This house also has a front porch and 3,000 square feet of floor space, plus a Jacuzzi tub in the Master Bedroom. The Studio Apartment is located next to Hamilton Creek and features a queen-size bed, in-house laundry machines, DISH Network TV, and vaulted ceilings. Lastly, the three vintage RVs—The Blue Moon, The Shasta, and The Traveler—are stationary RVs with linens, kitchens, and bathrooms. The Blue Moon and The Shasta also have porches. Akin to the cabins, each vintage RV is styled and decorated differently than the others, giving each a unique theme and appearance. Diane, a Creekside Camp & Cabins co-owner, explains that the cabins, RVs, studio, and Grand View House "[feel] very private," as they are situated within a reasonable amount of distance from each other.
Other features throughout Creekside Camp & Cabins include a check-in office and a pavilion. Furthermore, bathrooms and showers are available, including handicap-accessible options. Diane mentions an outdoor kitchen and bar outside the pavilion; these can be rented together or separately for groups of people. The campground also sells firewood and eggs. The spring-fed Hamilton Creek runs along the property's eastern edge, and Diane says it is large and deep enough for people to swim in. As such, Creekside Camp & Cabins has two canoes that visitors can borrow for free. Furthermore, Diane states that the establishment has a treehouse, a climbing wall, a kids' playground, and a climbing net.
Regarding Creekside Camp & Cabins' location, Diane comments that it is in "hill country" near the Highland Lakes and Colorado River. According to the co-owner, the campground is surrounded by oak and cedar trees as well as spring and fall wildflowers. Local attractions are also within driving distance from the campground, such as golf courses, wineries, breweries, distilleries, an ATV park near Hatchet Hill, and lake activities at the Highland Lakes. Moreover, visitors can explore Spider Mountain and participate in the athletic events hosted at Reveille Peak Ranch. Concerning dining recommendations, Diane suggests guests visit Tea Thyme Cafe, Ollie's, and Chili's Grill & Bar.
Diane, the co-owner of Creekside Camp & Cabins, wants her guests to feel special during their stay. To help them feel this way, she and the staff strive to ensure cleanliness in the cabins and provide amenities that might make people feel more comfortable. "This is the place where they can rest, relax, and rejuvenate," Diane says. She adds that she and Dennis, her husband, ask people about the reasons behind their reservations—if they are booking a stay for a birthday, vacation, or special event—in case Diane and Dennis could add anything to their visit, such as balloons and flowers for a birthday. One visitor who previously stayed at Creekside Camp & Cabins made remarks about the owner's personal touch to their stay, saying: "From booking, I was able to contact the property manager/owner easily, and she answered all of my questions within hours and usually minutes. She was very kind and helpful. She even put birthday balloons for my mom in the cabin, which was so sweet, and my mom loved it!"
Diane feels that Creekside Camp & Cabins is unique because of its privacy as the property is gated. She remarks that this, along with the fact that she and Dennis do not allow day guests or "partiers" on-site, helps maintain safety throughout the environment. She also says the accommodations are unique, both in design and layout.
Creekside Camp & Cabins' policies prohibit indoor smoking at all times. Pets are allowed, although the owners ask that they be kept in crates when indoors and on leashes when outside. Diane explains that this practice helps both animals and other guests feel safer.
Creekside Camp & Cabins is open year-round. Diane states that the business' peak is during March through July, primarily because of spring break and the local Bluebonnet festival. October, she notes, also attracts many people because of milder weather. Diane affirms that many repeat guests return annually.
Creekside Camp & Cabins was acquired by Diane and Dennis Cornelison around 2003 when the couple decided that they wanted to own some land. They built their house—currently the Grand View House—on a floodplain between two Native American mounds, which she claims were strategically placed to avoid rising water levels. Diane recounts that the house's position has helped them avoid floods occurring in the region, even after storms that brought 20 inches of rain. Their first cabin was built three years after they began living at the property. Diane recalls that a new cabin was constructed every year or two as more people began staying and asking for more accommodations to rent. They plan to add a teepee in the near future as another rentable unit.
Diane says she and Dennis built Creekside Camp & Cabins to share it with other people. She says it feels like a place "in the middle of nowhere despite being close to town." Her favorite part of running the property is socializing and visiting with guests.
222 Hatchett Hill
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
United States
Campground
Diane and Dennis Cornelison
