Plan to explore Lake Jackson, Texas and the surrounding area in an RV. Invite your friends along because many of these RVs can sleep up to 10 people. Travel trailers are the most popular option, but many people also opt for Class C motorhomes. Other options include Class A motorhomes, fifth-wheel campers, toy haulers, and popup campers. Prices can start as low as $60.
Around 1840, Virginia planter Abner Jackson moved his wife to a location between the Brazos River and Oyster Creek. He began amassing property in the area and created his brick factory. The plantation was one of the first in Texas to have brick buildings, but they looked like they were constructed of natural rock because 1-inch-thick stucco covered the brick. Soon, Jackson was producing more than 745,000 pounds of sugar annually on his 3.75 acres. He became the second-largest enslaver in the state. When Jackson died, his son John C. took over the estate, but he refused to share it with his brother. The brother, George W., killed John C., but the government did not persecute him for the crime. Shortly after, he died of tuberculosis, and the estate's executor sold parcels of land to meet debt obligations.
Fast forward to 1940 when Dow Chemical decided to build a large chemical plant in Freeport, about eight miles away from the former plantation. Doctor Alfred P. (Dutch) Beutel, who was in charge of the Texas plant, faced a huge problem. He had thousands of employees and needed thousands more, but there was no place for them to live. Doctor Beutel loaded up several Dow Chemical directors and drove them to see the former Jackson Plantation. The directors agreed that the company should build a new town. Mr. Alden B. Dow laid out the city on paper before any clearing began. Workers were moving building equipment to start the new town when the Japanese attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, and construction of the new city started on December 8, 1941. When you are exploring Lake Jackson, you will notice beautiful old trees. When Dow laid out the town, he gave specific instructions that these trees, including their extensive root structure, were not to be harmed. Stop at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum to learn more about the city's history.
While exploring this city of about 28,000 people, you may want to eat at some local restaurants. Asiel's Restaurant is the perfect place to start the day with breakfast favorites, like fried eggs, home fries, and fresh coffee. Head to Lake Jackson Seafood at lunchtime for some terrific gumbo, and end your day with a cold brew and a steak at the Swamp Shack.
Surfside Marathon - This early February festival features a full and half marathon in Surfside Beach and many activities surrounding the races.
Migration Celebration – Celebrate the return of the birds and wildlife that live in this area during the warmer months at this April festival in Brazoria.
The Great Texas Mosquito Festival - Join the family games, cookoff fun, and craft contests at this July festival in Clute.
Festival of Lights – This two-day festival in Lake Jackson during December includes a pajama jam, food and craft booths, and bounce houses.
Galveston Island State Park near Galveston is a beautiful place to go on a paddling adventure on the calm waters. Paddling trails range from 2.6 to 4.8 miles. Anglers love coming here to fish in the bay. Build a sandcastle on the beach before going for a waterfront walk along four miles of trails. Learn more about nature in this area by visiting the nature center, which is open on weekends.
Brazos Bend State Park is a short drive northeast of Lake Jackson, and this location near Needville is the ideal spot to go fishing from the pier. The short Creekfield Lake Nature Trail is an excellent place to spot wildlife. There are 13 miles of multi-use trails.
For a fun beach vacation in Texas, check out Sea Rim State Park. There are five miles of beach coastline on the Gulf of Mexico where, in addition to sunbathing and swimming, you can go horseback riding, kayaking, or bird-watching.
Make the 13-mile drive north to Angleton to see the Stephen F. Austin statue. The 60-foot-tall statue portrays Austin gazing over the coastal plains where the first colonists selected their homesites. Rancher Henry Munson donated the 10-acre Henry William Munson Park at the geographical center of Brazos County. Surrounding the statue created by David Adickes, who also created the giant Sam Houston statue at Huntsville, the volunteer group planted 300 trees. Each tree represented a family who had homesteaded under Stephen F. Austin's first colonial contract in Mexican Texas. You will also want to tour the small museum at this site to learn more about these early settlers who generally had British ancestry.
There are lovely campgrounds across Texas. You may want to think about Paradise Lost in the Lake Jackson area, which has large covered spaces with full hookups. Plantation Oaks RV Park offers campsites under tall oak trees. This campground provides long-term stays and overnight accommodations only one mile from the Dow Chemical plant. Happy Camp RV Park in Angleton offers large sites. All three campgrounds offer campers free internet.
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 Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
