878 Highway 71 W, Smithville, TX 78957

Positioned along one of the primary corridors between Austin, Bastrop, & Houston, this 12+ acre development opportunity in Smithville offers a rare fully entitled & permit-approved RV park located within a federally designated Opportunity Zone. With more than 1,000' of frontage along Highway 71, the property delivers exceptional visibility & direct access along one of Central Texas’ most heavily traveled routes. Bastrop Co., TCEQ and TxDOT Approved plans include a thoughtfully designed RV park concept featuring 77 level RV sites with patios & modern amenities, serving both short-term travelers & long-term guests in the growing Austin–Bastrop corridor. Amenities include ample shade trees, dog park, pickleball court, outdoor fire pits, fishing lake access, & modern laundry facilities, creating a comfortable & community-oriented environment for guests. Located approx. 35 minutes from Austin, ABIA, Tesla, & the rapidly expanding Bastrop film studio district, the site benefits from strong regional growth, increasing tourism, & rising demand for RV accommodations in Central Texas. In addition to the land, all of the RV park roads & 60% of pad sites have already been cleared & rough graded. Underground conduit for water, power, & internet has been trenched & buried to 60% of the pad sites. 100% of the pad site power/water pedestals have been purchased. 95% of all conduit & piping required for power, water, sewer & internet has been purchased. All supplies will transfer with sale. Municipal water contract has been secured & system development fees & upgraded meter installation fees have been paid. A grand total of $464,359 of direct construction, materials, & development costs have been paid to date. With all required development approvals already secured, substantial highway frontage, & the potential tax advantages of an Opportunity Zone investment, this property represents a truly turnkey RV park development opportunity in one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas.

This 12.817-acre RV park development in Smithville sits on one of Central Texas' most traveled commercial corridors, with over 1,000 feet of Highway 71 frontage connecting Austin, Bastrop, and Houston. The property holds full entitlements and permit approvals for a 77-site RV park, eliminating the typical development delays that plague real estate projects in fast-growing markets.

The design philosophy centers on practical hospitality. The layout accommodates both short-term travelers and long-term residents, with each RV site featuring a private patio and direct access to modern amenities. The plan includes a dog park, pickleball court, outdoor fire pits with seating areas, and a small fishing lake, creating gathering spaces that generate community engagement and guest loyalty. Site infrastructure reflects thoughtful planning: ample mature shade trees preserved throughout, wide roads with proper grading for RV traffic, and comprehensive utility distribution.

The material investment is substantial. The developer has already spent $464,359 on direct construction and infrastructure. Sixty percent of the 77 pads have been cleared and rough graded. Underground conduit for water, power, and internet has been installed and buried to 60 percent of sites. One hundred percent of pad site power and water pedestals have been purchased. Ninety-five percent of all conduit and piping required for utilities and internet connectivity has been secured. Municipal water service is contracted, with system development fees and upgraded meter installation fees already paid.

Highway 71 West positioning delivers exceptional visibility and direct access to one of the region's fastest-growing employment and tourism corridors. The site sits approximately 35 minutes from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Tesla's Gigafactory, Apple's Austin campus, and the emerging Bastrop film studio district. The property qualifies as a federally designated Opportunity Zone investment, offering potential tax advantages for qualified investors.

This development opportunity captures demand from multiple vectors: increased RV travel post-pandemic, tourism growth in the Bastrop area, and workforce housing pressures radiating from Austin's tech sector. The combination of fully approved plans, substantial completed infrastructure, and proven market demand creates a rare turnkey opportunity for investors seeking operational RV hospitality assets in Central Texas' fastest-growing region.