Use this free RV camping checklist for any trip: pack the 10 essentials first, then work through hookups, tools, kitchen, bedding, clothing, safety, documents, outdoor gear and pet supplies. Check items off on your phone, or print the list and save it as a PDF.
By Billy Rhyne, owner of Horseshoe Ridge RV Resort · Updated October 22, 2026
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RV Camping Checklist · Horseshoe Ridge RV Resort, Wimberley, TX · horseshoeridgerv.com/booking · 737-307-2288
10 RV Camping Essentials to Pack First
Complete RV Camping Packing List
Everything else, by category. Skip what your RV already carries year-round.
Hookups, power & water
Setup, tools & maintenance
Kitchen, food & cleaning
Bedroom & bathroom
Clothing & weather
Safety & emergency
Documents, navigation & tech
Outdoor living & downtime
Pets
What Horseshoe Ridge Already Provides
Packing for a stay at Horseshoe Ridge? Bring the hookup gear listed above; here’s what’s already waiting.
Already here
- Water, sewer and 20/30/50-amp power on a concrete pad at every site, plus hardwired Ethernet and fiber Wi-Fi
- Laundry pays by app or card (no quarters needed)
- Two free community gas grills at the pavilion, and loaner pickleball paddles and balls
- Valet trash, and the 24/7 Trading Post with firewood for the community fire pits
- Valet propane: we pick up, fill and return removable cylinders (the service is included; propane is charged to your card). Motorhomes with built-in tanks drive to the on-site filling station.
- One bath house with five private shower rooms
Know before you go
- No charcoal at sites. For a fire at your site, bring a propane fire pit; wood fires are for the community fire pits only.
- Heated hoses are required in freezing weather.
- Generators need written permission from management.
- We may ask for a recent photo of an older rig.
- Up to three pets per site, with no pet fee and no breed restrictions. Pets stay on a six-foot leash outside the fenced dog park and aren’t allowed in the pool area or indoor spaces. Pet kennels, pens and crates aren’t permitted.
- No rugs or mats on the grass; keep them on your patio or pad.
Full details: current resort rules and policies.
Staying 30 nights or more? Add extra hose length, storage bins and bulk tank treatment. The resort doesn’t accept letter mail, and packages are held at the office. Monthly RV stays are booked by phone at 737-307-2288.
Planning a Wimberley stay?
Compare RV site types and hookups, then check dates when you’re ready.
RV Campsite Setup Checklist
Towing a trailer? Use our travel trailer towing and hookup checklist.
RV Departure Checklist
Inside
Utilities
Outside and site
Before you drive
Your RV’s manual wins on anything model-specific, such as torque, tire pressures and slide or jack order.
First RV Trip? 7 Things Beginners Miss
- For your first trip, pick a campground with full hookups and staff on site, so help is close if something goes wrong.
- Test every system at home: fridge, water heater, slides, jacks and the furnace.
- Label storage bays so setup gear comes out first.
- Make a one-page cheat sheet with your rig height, shutoffs and breaker locations.
- Photograph your loaded bays so repacking is easy.
- Agree who does what at setup and departure.
- Plan to arrive in daylight, with time to set up before dark.
Texas Hill Country Packing Tips
Heading to Wimberley or anywhere in the Hill Country? Summer afternoons run hot, and spring and fall nights can turn cool, so pack for both. County burn bans can pause outdoor fires, so check before you light one.
Limestone paths and creek banks get slick, so pack shoes with grip. Bring water shoes and reef-safe sunscreen for swimming holes such as Blue Hole (Jacob’s Well is closed to swimming). Still choosing routes and a base camp? Here’s how to plan an RV trip to Texas.
RV Camping Checklist FAQ
Where can I find a printable RV camping checklist?
Use the “Print / Save PDF” button at the top of this page. It opens your browser’s print dialog, where you can print the checklist or save it as a PDF. No email address needed.
What should I pack for my first RV trip?
Pack the hookup and safety items first, then documents, bedding, food, clothing and personal supplies. Use the setup and departure lists on this page so your checklist covers more than what goes inside the RV.
What is the 3-3-3 rule for RV travel?
A common guideline: drive no more than 300 miles a day, arrive by 3 p.m. and stay at least three nights. It’s a planning habit, not a rule. Read our guide to the 3-3-3 rule for RV travel.
What is the most-forgotten RV camping item?
There’s no single winner. The costly misses are usually rig-specific: the right power adapter, water and sewer fittings, wheel chocks and tire tools. Check those against your RV before you leave.
Packing for a cabin instead? See our cabin packing list.
