Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR CONSTRUCTION - SET YOUR GPS/MAP TO - "AVOID CONSTRUCTION" FOR THE BEST CURRENT ROUTE
From IH-35 (Southbound): Exit 240 and follow signs for US-183 South. Turn east/left on FM 969 (Martin Luther King) 4.3 miles (go past Blue Bluff Rd) turn north/left on FM 973. In 1.3 miles turn west/left on Decker Lake Rd. At the stop sign (1.2 mi) turn south/left on Blue Bluff Rd.
From IH-35 (Northbound): Exit 231 for TX-71/290 toward Bastrop. Take exit for FM 973. Turn North/left on FM 973. Cross FM 969 and in 1.3 miles turn west/left on Decker Lake Road. At the stop sign (1.2 mi) turn south/left on Blue Bluff Rd.
From Hwy 290: Turn South on Decker Ln., turn east/left on Decker Lake Rd., turn south/right on Blue Bluff Rd..
From Hwy 183 (Southbound): Turn east/left on FM 969 (Martin Luther King) 4.3 miles (pass Blue Bluff Rd) turn north/left on FM 973. In 1.3 miles turn west/left on Decker Lake Rd. At stop sign (1.2 mi) turn south/left on Blue Bluff Rd.
From Hwy 183 (Northbound): Turn east/right on FM 969 (Martin Luther King) 4.3 miles (pass Blue Bluff Rd) turn north/left on FM 973. In 1.3 miles turn west/left on Decker Lake Rd. At the stop sign turn south/left on Blue Bluff Rd.
From TX-130 Toll: Take Exit 444 toward FM 969 West (MKL Blvd. W). Turn north/right on FM 973; west/left on Decker Lake RD. At the stop sign turn south/left on Blue Bluff Rd.
GPS: N 30.277617, W -97.611735
Fall in Austin is not really about the weather cooling down, even though that helps. It is about the calendar filling up. Between music festivals, race weekends, football Saturdays, and a nearby Oktoberfest worth the drive, there is a reason people plan entire trips around this season. Here is what is coming up, and why Austin East KOA is one of the easiest home bases for all of it.
Zilker Park turns into one of the biggest music festivals in the country for two weekends every October. Staying with us means you skip the downtown hotel prices and the traffic crawl, and you still have less than 20 miles between your campsite and the stage.
Circuit of the Americas is less than 10 miles from the campground, close enough for an easy race day drive without needing to book a downtown room at race weekend prices. This year's event adds a Thursday Grand Prix View for early arrivals, so the race weekend now stretches a full four days.
Longhorns home games bring a different kind of energy to the city all fall, and this year is bigger than most: the start of the 2026 season has been electrifying and historic - highlighted by a stunning 24-23 comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State on 9/12. The Longhorns are off to a 2 - 0 start and have climbed to the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll. Whether you are tailgating or just here for the atmosphere, a campsite gives you a relaxed home base to head back to after the final whistle.
One of the top film festivals in the country takes over downtown Austin for a week, spotlighting everything from major releases to independent films. If you are already in town for race weekend or just love a good movie, this is worth building a few extra days into your stay for.
Auditorium Shores turns into a three-day playground for food lovers, with top chefs, sommeliers, and winemakers from across the country joining Austin's own acclaimed food scene, plus live music to round it out. It is an easy add-on to an ACL or F1 trip if you are staying a few extra days, or a great standalone reason to visit in November.
If you have never been, Wurstfest is a beer-garden-and-oompah-band celebration in nearby New Braunfels, and it is worth the day trip if you are craving something a little different from the usual Austin scene.
However you like to camp, there is a site type built for it. Deluxe Cabins offer home-like comfort with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and their own patios, perfect if you want four walls and a real bed after a day at the festival grounds. RV sites come with full hookups, including both pull-thru and back-in options. Tent sites keep it classic with a crushed granite pad, a fire pit and grill, and running water, with upgraded sites adding electricity for those who want a few more comforts without losing the outdoor feel.
If your trip does not line up with ACL or F1, Austin still has plenty going on. Foodies will also want to check out the Hot Luck Festival (October 16-17), an eat-with-your-fingers celebration of food and music. Traveling with kids? Boo at the Zoo runs Friday and Saturday nights throughout October.
If fall turns into your whole winter plan, we would love to have you. Austin East KOA is open all year, and we offer long-term and monthly rates for guests who want to settle in rather than just pass through.
Reserve your site today and make this fall, or this winter, the one you actually experience Austin instead of just passing through.
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