Texas is a great place to go on an RV vacation. Often known as the Lone Star State, it is a natural beauty haven with various attractions, including high mountains, sand beaches, dense forests, and wide, deserts. Given the size of the state, there is undoubtedly something for everyone. Whether you are traveling in a Rockwood Mini Lite 2509s or a much larger RV for a bigger family, below are some places that will make your RV tour around Texas worthwhile.
McKinney Falls State Park, Austin
This park is popular among tourists who enjoy camping in Austin because it features over 80 campsites, including developed RV and hiking sites. The Williamson and Onion Creeks run through the park and provide swimming and fishing opportunities for visitors. The best part, you can fish from the shore without a license!
If you love nature, you will be lost listening to the soothing sound of Onion Creek splashing into pools and pouring over limestone cliffs. The Hike and Bike Trail is 2.8 miles long and features a hard surface suitable for strollers and road cyclists. Lovers of history will be fascinated going through the woodlands of the Hill Country to investigate the ruins of an old rock shelter and an early Texas homestead.
Other recreational outdoor activities are mountain riding, bicycling, birdwatching, and wildlife observation.
Capital of Texas Zoo, Bastrop
The Capital of Texas Zoo is one of the most thrilling attractions in Bastrop and Greater Austin. Although small and cozy, it is the fastest-growing zoo in central Texas, with more than 500 exotic and lovely wild animals. There is an area where you can feed and pet the animals too!
The zoo is only 20 minutes east of downtown Austin. Visit to explore an intimate zoo experience.
Dinosaur Park, Cedar Creek
If you intend to travel with your kids, this Dinosaur Park is a place for them to enjoy a distinctive outdoor museum setting. The dinosaurs look real, depicting different shades of skin and colors to help visitors better grasp what they were like when they were alive, unlike most museums with only dinosaur skeletons. The dinosaur sculptures range from the 123ft Diplodocus to the 2-foot-long Compsognathus. The dinosaurs are arranged along the path and are surrounded by plants, trees, and rocks. As you stroll along, you can easily picture actual dinosaurs living in a natural setting. A visit to this park will teach your kids interesting facts about these magnificent beasts that guarded our planet for more than 150 million years.
Other fascinating attractions your family will enjoy are a fossil dig, playground, picnic area, and a dinosaur store filled with a wide selection of items.
Hamilton Pool Preserve, Dripping Springs.
You have most likely seen images of Hamilton Pool Preserve, one of Central Texas’ most stunning swimming holes. It’s beautiful surroundings, and soothing waters draw visitors from around central Texas and beyond. The peculiar 50ft waterfall over a grotto never stops flowing, even though it does decrease to a trickle during dry periods.
At Hamilton Pool Reserve, you will enjoy nature’s best, watching uncommon species like the golden-cheeked warbler and a wide range of other birds. It has a wide variety of vegetation, from riparian species in the canyon to semi-arid species in the uplands. The preserve’s uplands are a savannah of juniper and oak trees with a wide range of natural grasses and wildflowers. The canyon sections along Hamilton Creek are known to be home to several uncommon plant species, including chatterbox orchids, red bay, and canyon mock-orange.
Bring a picnic, set up a towel on the tiny beach area, or stroll through the nearby trails to observe the animals and plants.
White Fences Equestrian Centre, Elgin
Imagine riding a horse through bluebonnets and migrating monarch butterflies, then taking a break under a live oak tree and pausing to observe red-tailed hawks soaring above. That is the luxury that awaits you at White Fences Equestrian Centre.
Located only 15 minutes from Austin, the 51-acre site shows you the splendor of rural Texas on miles of winding woodland trails and rolling hill scenery. From atop a calm horse, you can glimpse Austin while enjoying the pleasure of interacting with nature.
Georgetown Art Centre, Georgetown
Your RV trip won’t be complete without experiencing some art. With around 3,000 visitors per month, the Georgetown Art Center is quickly emerging as the city’s cultural hub. Each year, it exhibits more than 200 works by more than 100 artists, giving visitors a place to appreciate art on all levels. The Art Center displays well-known artists’ works monthly, while the gift shop offers items created by local artisans.
The diversity in Texas makes it a popular destination for RV vacations.