Looking for an amazing city adventure in the Lone Star State? Fortunately, you will have no problems discovering where to go urban camping in Texas. As they say, everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes the number of available urban RV parks in the state. Whether you’re looking to check out the Alamo, Space Center Houston, or the USS Lexington aircraft carrier, there is a campground for you.
Here are some of our favorite spots for Texas urban camping.
Urban RV Parks in Texas
McKinney Falls State Park
McKinney Falls State Park offers all of the natural beauty of any other state park, but is uniquely located inside the city of Austin. When you stay at this conveniently located park, you can fish and swim in Onion Creek, hike and bike on several trails and explore an old Texas homestead and a rock shelter.
The park has full-hookup sites for both RVs and tents as well as clean bathhouses, so you can stay in complete comfort.
Thing to do in Austin include:
Mission City RV Park
Mission City RV Park is in San Antonio and is near all the sites you will want to visit while in the area. Not only that, but the RV park has a city bus stop in front that will take you to downtown San Antonio, making exploring a cinch.
Amenities in the campground include a heated swimming pool, a laundry, RV repair and wash vendors, a community fire pit and a dog park.
Not sure what to do in San Antonio? Check out the following:
Lakeview RV Resort
Located near Houston, Lakeview RV Resort has lots of convenient features for all travelers of all kinds. There is a stocked fishing lake, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a business center, laundry facilities, a fitness center and two electric vehicle charging stations. Everyone will also appreciate the onsite coffee & popcorn bar, and the free shuttle service to the Texas Medical Center is handy for some.
There are tons of things to do in Houston. Here are some of the best options:
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park runs beside the Brazos River and is just a few miles south of the Houston metropolitan area. It is a large park, and is home to many species of wildlife, including raccoons, deer, otters and alligators. Birdwatchers can spot both migratory and resident birds and waterfowl, and hikers can hike on more than 37 miles of multi-use trails through coastal prairies, forests and wetlands and around the Brazos River.
There are two campgrounds in the park. Both have full-hookup sites as well as well maintained bathhouses.
Things to do nearby include:
Big Texan RV Ranch
Big Texan RV Ranch is just east of Amarillo and is accessed from Exit 74 on I-40. While at the park, you can visit downtown Amarillo and see all the attractions there, including a portion of old Route 66.
There are also plenty of conveniences at the park, like an adult-only Jacuzzi and sauna, a heated indoor pool, a playground, a pool patio with grills, three dog parks, a laundry, free limousine service to the Big Texan Restaurant, and a clubhouse with RV supplies and a gift shop.
Things to do in Amarillo are:
Where to Urban Camp in Texas
- Austin is one of our favorite cities and Texas, and it offers some of the best urban camping opportunities for RVers.
- San Antonio is another good pick, as the city offers wonderful attractions, culture, and history, meaning there is plenty to see and do.
- We love urban camping in Houston as well. This is the place to go for top notch museums and there are some lovely urban RV parks in the suburbs of the city.
- Dallas has some good urban camping and things to do.
- Other smaller cities like Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Galveston also offer good camping opportunities.
Ease of Urban RV Camping in Texas
Traveling through Texas in an RV is fairly easy going. You will hit traffic in the major cities and during certain times of day, the traffic jams can be pretty intense, so be prepared for that. You may even want to plan on using public transit in the big cities when possible.
You’ll also want to be prepared for mountainous terrain in certain parts of the state, especially if you plan on driving out of the city to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park or Big Bend National Park at all.
The weather in Texas can also be intense. Summer days regularly reach over 100 degrees and while winters tend to be mild, occasional cold fronts do cause temperatures to drop well below freezing in some areas. We recommend sticking to south Texas if you visit in winter and using the spring and fall to explore other areas.
With an RV rental, your urban vacation will be a little more comfortable! After you’ve spent a long day exploring the city, you can relax around the fire at your campsite. Then, retire inside to enjoy all the comforts of home onboard your RV. Plan your perfect urban getaway with an RV rental from RVshare.
