Burleson, Texas began as a community soon after the extension of a railroad that ran from Fort Worth to Hillsboro, Texas required a depot in the area. The depot was built and established in 1881, and the Burleson depot had been named after Rufus C. Burleson, who was the teacher of the land’s original owner, Reverend Henry C. Renfro.
After the 1881 purchase, a post office sprung up a year later. This was a relatively uncommon post office as it was located in Burleson’s saloon. Soon after the post office was established, several stores began to open, which brought commerce to the area. As business started to grow, multiple churches soon followed. The Presbyterian Church of that area soon created the Red Oak Academy, which was moved to the town from neighboring Brushy Mound, Texas. Eventually, Brushy Mound would become part of Burleson.
For years after its establishment, Burleson became known as an agricultural community where both farming and livestock rearing became major moneymakers for the residents. The town’s population fluctuated for the next 50 years, with the number dropping to the 200s in the 1920s. After World War II, the highway system started to bring more awareness to the area, and as a result, the town experienced a significant population boom in the 1950s and 1960s.
During these years, the agricultural mindset of the town began to morph into a mindset centered on business and industry. This, along with its incorporation as a suburb of Fort Worth, led to another major population boom. By the year 2000, the residents of Burleson numbered almost 21,000.
Taste of Dallas is a three-day food festival where you can experience Southwest cooking during the month of June. You will not want to miss the BBQ and Tex-Mex fare available.
Dallas Brew Festival - This is an annual festival that is held for one day in October each year. At the event, you will be able to sample beers from 60 different breweries. There are also food trucks and live music to enjoy at the venue.
Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival - This two-day festival is held annually in October at Farmers Branch Historical Park. You will find live music on several stages to enjoy. There is also an arts and crafts market and food vendors to explore.
Cedar Hill State Park is a 1,200-acre scenic park that anyone looking for wildlife will want to visit. In the park, you can find more than 200 species of birds, so don’t forget your binoculars. The park is also located on the shores of a lake, so water activities such as boating and fishing can be enjoyed here.
Tree lovers will want to visit Cleburne State Park to see all of the different types of trees growing in the area. Because of the forest, wildlife is also plentiful in the area and can often be seen during hikes along the trails in the park. Geocaching and fishing are activities often enjoyed in Cleburne State Park.
Dinosaur Valley State Park is a popular park to visit for families with members who enjoy anything dinosaur related. In the park, you’ll have a good chance of discovering dino tracks along the riverbed. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing are often enjoyed in the park.
Waco Mammoth National Monument only exists on about 5 acres of land, but it is surrounded by parkland that spans an additional 100 acres. There are numerous hiking opportunities in the area, and this is a great place for wildlife photography.
The El Camino Real de Los Tejas National Historic Trail spans 2.5 miles with an easy intensity for all hikers. While hiking, you can detour to local museums, like the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum, or check out the gators at the Gator Country LA Alligator Park.
For those looking to go trail hiking, Chickasaw National Recreation Area isn’t too far from Burleson, Texas. The trail is only one mile in length, but it's near many other hiking trails. The trail is also near the Lake of the Arbuckles, which is very picturesque.
There are several Burleson-area campgrounds to consider when you want full hookups and convenient campground amenities. Options include Bear Creek Campground, which has daily and weekly rates of $28 and $196, respectively. Creek Harbor Fish Camp charges $30 per day, and Eagle Resort’s RV Park is only $45 and $240 for daily and weekly stays. Each of these has strong cell reception and over 30 RV sites for visitors to choose from.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Burleson, TX, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Burleson?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Burleson from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Burleson?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.