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Billy Goat's Gruff Campground

8570 River Rd., New Braunfels, TX
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Granbury, Texas
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Got a good laugh out of all these reviews.. We had a big rowdy group with us and had a great time! We were all planning on hitting up Ice House after our float but were having such a great time at this sites bar there was no need to leave. I love how everything is right there with no... More

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New Braunfels, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

I'm not posting a review to comment negatively on the owners or employees. I was actually very impressed with their hospitality, seeings that I was on crutches with a fractured ankle. The property was clean, rather small ... but very quaint! And they do have a great view while tubing. Very impressive! However, I wish I had checked Billy Goat... More

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goattx, Owner at Billy Goat's Gruff Campground, responded to this review
31 August 2012

DO TELL!! It seems that you want to be ENTITLED. You called, we quoted you the rate, (rates are comparable with most camps on guadalupe), you did not make a reservation, you just showed up, (usually there is a two night minimum), you paid, you played, you stayed, you didn't have to, it was your choice, are you kidding us,... More

ARLINGTON
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

I made the reservation before I read any reviews, and after reading the reviews, I was pretty nervous, but I have no complaints! It was very nice to camp in the same place you get your tubes, and also have food and drinks available there. Our camp site was way less crowded than many others I passed while floating the... More

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goattx, Owner at Billy Goat's Gruff Campground, responded to this review
7 August 2012

Thank you and glad you had a good time. More

Dallas, Texas, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

A group of 4 of us just enjoyed this past weekend at Billy Goats Gruff and had a perfectly pleasant time. We booked our campsite quite a few weeks in advance and were a little nervous when we read the reviews on trip advisor the week before we were booked to camp. However, our worrying was all in vain as... More

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goattx, Owner at Billy Goat's Gruff Campground, responded to this review
7 August 2012

Thank you for your honest review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Also pointing out that the bathrooms are closed 1-7 and that it is not on our website we will get that on our site soon. Also pointing out the reason why they are closed. Before we did this many of a disgusting things were occuring in them.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012 via mobile

This place is horrible. Don't ever come here. The woman that owns the property is a drunk lunatic. When we called to make the reservation we clearly stated that we had 5 people in our group. They gave us a cabin for 4, so we added an air mattress to the middle of the floor so the 5th person had... More

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goattx, Owner at Billy Goat's Gruff Campground, responded to this review
7 August 2012

This unit has been a rental for eight years. It ONLY rents out for a party of four adults. The person that made the reservation signed off on all paper work upon his check in that three guests were checking in on early Friday and one later Friday evening. Security checked the late vehicle at 11:45 (check in ends at... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

I was charged $300.00 fo damage that was pre existing. The door jamb was broken when we received the cabin. Check out was at 11 and we waited until 11:30 to leave we had no key to the unit and the total for one night was $412.00. They hit my card for an additional $300.00 and did not even call... More

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Management response:
16 July 2012

First we know you and your family had a great time and we are sorry that you or someone in your group damaged our property, and were charged for it. So let us begin. The truth was not told beginning at your check-in. You stated that you had six people, which ended up being eight and we overlooked that, as... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2012 via mobile

Biggest problem with this place is the management. I've never witnessed such a lack of professionalism as was witnessed here. Rude doesn't even begin to describe it. People like this have no business dealing with the public. Their threats to sue people who post negative reviews are just ridiculous (this happened). Bring it!!! Clearly.....it's a common occurrence, otherwise, why so... More

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Management response:
3 July 2012

U ummmm - had to clear our head and throat for this one. Your family was so embarrased by your behavior that they apologized three times. You were supposed to turn in our river equipment by 6 pm but we waited and waited and waited. We asked your party where you were and they said you hooked up with some... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012 via mobile

Was taking back by all the reviews. Didnt know what to expect but when we got there, it was all good. The cabins were clean and very nice. The beds were very comfortable. We had our own porta potty and it was very clean. Got to meet the owners and they were very nice and answered any questions you had.... More

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Management response:
3 July 2012

Thanks for an honest review. Remember everyone is a prepaid registered guest, with an armband, and a cartag for security reasons. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012 via mobile

We came with one car, four people and and two large tents and a dining tent. We paid about 150$ total for the two nights we would stay including electricity and parking. I confirmed that the sites were spacious enough for two "large" tents. I was assured they would fit with plenty of room on a river front spot. We... More

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Management response:
3 July 2012

To address your staments first. Each riverfront campsite is basically the same size that typically fits 6-8 people. Although alot of guests put many more. Yes they are ontop of each other, they are riverfront, and limited space on the Guadalupe River. No the grounds are green and lush, but remember riverfront is RIVERFRONT and gets used alot and does... More

Greenville
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

A large group of us stayed at Billy Goats Gruff July 7,8,9,10. We had an awesome time! The majority of our group consisted of teachers... and we all know teachers have lots of questions and can be "nit-picky".... I spoke with Brooke on the phone several times before our trip, she answered all our questions and concerns in a very... More

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Management response:
3 July 2012

Julie, Thanks and glad you had a great time. And you are correct there are always is a few that think they are entitled. We have had thousands of guests over the years and only 22 reviews. Most of the people who enjoy themselves dont bother to write a review. Its usually the troublemakers, scammers, or ones with bad attitudes... More

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Also Known As:
Billy Goat`s Gruff Campground Hotel New Braunfels
Billy Goat`s Gruff Campground Hotel
Address: 8570 River Rd., New Braunfels, TX
Region: United States > Texas > New Braunfels
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Ranked #18 of 22 Speciality lodging in New Braunfels

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