Full-Time RV Living in the Texas Hill Country — Is It Worth It?
More people are asking whether living in an RV full-time actually works in Texas. Here's an honest answer, not just a sales pitch.
A steady stream of people call us asking a version of the same question: can I actually live in an RV full-time here, not just visit for a weekend? The Texas Hill Country has become a real destination for this — the scenery helps, but so does the fact that a handful of parks in this stretch of Texas actually welcome long-term residents instead of capping stays at two weeks. Here's a straight answer: what it costs, whether it's legal, and who it's actually a good fit for, from a park that actually rents monthly lots rather than just tolerating short-term guests who overstay.
Is full-time RV living even legal in Texas?
Yes. Texas has no state law against living in an RV full-time. What actually controls whether you can do it long-term is the individual park's own rules, not the state — some parks cap stays at 14 or 30 days by policy, others (like Rebecca Creek) offer a real monthly lot built for exactly this. If a park's website doesn't mention monthly rates at all, that's usually your answer before you even have to ask.
Where it gets more complicated is if you're trying to live on land you own outright without hookups, or in a spot not zoned for it — that's a county/zoning question, separate from the state-law question, and it varies a lot by county. Renting a lot at an established park sidesteps that question entirely, since the park has already worked out its own zoning and utility permitting.
What it actually costs
A monthly RV lot at Rebecca Creek is $500/month, all utilities included (electric, water, sewer, WiFi) — no itemized add-ons, no surprise bill. That's for bringing your own RV. A one-time $250 security deposit (half a month's rent) reserves your spot. If you don't have your own rig yet, furnished RV rentals start at $850/month, also all-inclusive. See the full breakdown of what's included in the monthly RV lot rental guide.
How that compares to renting an apartment
| RV Lot (own RV) | Typical San Antonio Apartment | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $500, all utilities included | $1,100–$1,600+, utilities extra |
| Upfront cost | $250 deposit | First/last month + deposit + often an application fee |
| Credit check | None | Usually required |
| Lease term | Month to month | Typically 12-month lease |
The honest caveat: this comparison assumes you already own the RV. If you need to buy or finance one first, factor that cost in separately — but even then, the monthly lot cost alone is usually well under a comparable apartment's rent once utilities are added in. And unlike a 12-month apartment lease, walking away from a month-to-month lot doesn't come with an early-termination penalty.
Getting mail and a real address
This trips up more first-time full-timers than almost anything else. A monthly RV lot gives you a real physical address, not a PO box, which matters for things like a driver's license renewal, voter registration, or a bank account that requires a residential address. Mail delivery works the same way it would at any residential address on the property. If you're planning to be genuinely mobile later and just starting here, it's worth setting up mail forwarding or a permanent mailing address service before you move, rather than after.
Internet and working remotely
WiFi is included in the $500/month lot rate, which covers most day-to-day needs, but if your work depends on a rock-solid connection for video calls, it's worth having a cellular hotspot as a backup rather than relying on any single connection exclusively — the same advice that applies at almost any rural or semi-rural property, RV or not. Several long-term residents here work remotely full-time; it's a genuinely viable setup, just plan the connectivity redundancy rather than assuming one connection covers everything.
What you actually need to move in
- Your own RV, or book one of our furnished rentals if you don't have one yet.
- A $250 security deposit to hold your lot.
- No credit check or lease application — this isn't run like a traditional apartment lease.
We have 54 total RV lots on the property, and availability changes week to week — call (830) 222-6003 for a current count rather than assuming a spot is open. Since it's month-to-month rather than a fixed lease, you're also not locked in if the lifestyle turns out not to be for you — that flexibility runs in both directions.
Who this is actually good for
Retirees using the Hill Country as a home base without owning property outright, remote workers who don't need to be tied to a fixed office, traveling workers on an extended local job, and people between permanent homes who want a real address and full hookups without signing a year-long lease. It's a genuinely different lifestyle than apartment living, not just a cheaper version of it — worth being honest about before committing, not after.
What it's honestly not a good fit for
If you need significantly more space than an RV offers, have a large household, or genuinely need to be walking distance from downtown amenities day to day, an apartment or a house is still the better call — Rebecca Creek is about 35 miles (40 minutes) north of San Antonio, real Hill Country rather than a downtown neighborhood. And if the appeal is purely "it's cheaper" without any interest in the actual lifestyle, that's worth being honest with yourself about upfront — the trade-offs (less space, more weather exposure, a longer drive into the city for some errands) are real, not just a footnote.
FAQ
Is it legal to live in an RV full-time in Texas?
Yes — Texas has no state law against full-time RV living. Individual RV parks set their own rules on extended stays, and Rebecca Creek allows long-term residents on a monthly lot.
How much does full-time RV living cost at Rebecca Creek?
$500/month for a lot with your own RV, all utilities included (electric, water, sewer, WiFi). A one-time $250 security deposit reserves your space. Furnished RV rentals start at $850/month if you don't have your own RV.
Is full-time RV living cheaper than renting an apartment?
Usually, yes, if you already own the RV — a $500/mo all-inclusive lot is well under most San Antonio-area apartment rents. Add the RV's own cost or a furnished rental fee and the math is closer, but still often competitive, especially with utilities bundled in.
What do I need to move onto a monthly RV lot?
Your own RV (or a furnished rental from us), a $250 security deposit, and a move-in date. No credit check or lease application process like a typical apartment.
Who actually does this long-term, not just for a season?
Retirees using the Hill Country as a home base, remote workers who don't need a fixed office, traveling workers on extended local jobs, and people between permanent homes who want a real address without signing a year-long lease.