Before the Europeans arrived, indigenous groups like the Atakapa and Karankawa lived in the Gulf Coast area. The bay and island were formally charted and named by Spanish explorers in 1785. Galveston Island was claimed by the famous Louisiana pirate Jean Lafitte in 1816. Lafitte called his kingdom Campeche and established smuggling bases and hideouts throughout the bay. The pirate was ousted in 1821 by the United States Navy.
After the new nation of Mexico was granted independence from Spain, it began offering land grants. At this time, Mexico included the northern territory of Texas. Settlements began forming around the bay until 1835 when Texas revolted against Mexican rule. The last conflict in this revolution took place in the areas that would become Pasadena and Deer Park, which led to the cities later adopting the nickname "Birthplace of Texas."
The Allen Ranch, one of the first Texas ranches, started a few years after the Texas Revolution and ran through parts of now Pasadena and Houston. The ranch grew tremendously over the years and even had the Galveston, Houston, and Henderson Railroads running through it. Several towns were proposed in the Pasadena area but were never successful. The railroad increased the value and viability of the land, allowing for lots to be sold. Today, Pasadena is largely known as a working-class suburb of nearby Houston.
Harris County Fair and Rodeo – Stop by Pasadena at the end of October for livestock shows, arts and crafts, pageants, and creative arts contests. The fair even puts on a trick-or-treating event for children.
Pasadena Strawberry Festival – This family-friendly May fair has live concerts, wine tastings, and mouth-watering barbeque dishes. Take a ride in a helicopter or participate in a mud volleyball tournament.
Pasadena Chalk Festival and Car Show – Head to The Paseo shopping center in June to watch more than 600 skilled chalk artists create masterpieces. This weekend event is free and offers music, entertainment, and child-friendly activities.
Ashley’s Boat & RV Storage in Houston has outdoor and enclosed RV storage lots. The facility is well-lit, gated, and fenced. Bart Lane RV and Boat Storage is another Houston storage option near Highway 290. They have both indoor and outdoor lots that extend up to 60 feet to accommodate even the largest RVs.
Brazos Bend State Park is 45 minutes away from bustling downtown Houston. Take your time hiking along the 37 miles of nature trails. You're also welcome to bike, ride horses, geocache, fish, and stop by the nature center and observatory.
Galveston Island State Park covers more than 2,000 acres. This park is popular due to its many water-based recreational activities like swimming, fishing, surfing, and boating. Don't forget to enjoy the landscape by hiking, bird-watching, and picnicking.
Huntsville State Park is home to more than 250 bird species. Visitors often picnic, study nature, hike, and bike. While you're fishing, paddle boating, or kayaking on Lake Raven, be sure to keep an eye out for alligators.
All space enthusiasts should stop by the Space Center Houston. This center has one of the largest collections of space artifacts in the region. Visitors can even go inside a space shuttle replica.
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site near Houston spans 1,200 acres on Crystal Bay. Learn more about the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto by touring the museum ship USS Texas, the San Jacinto Monument, and the on-site history museum.
The Moody Mansion, a 31-room Romanesque home, was completed in 1895. It was sold in 1899 to entrepreneur William Lewis Moody Jr., whose family lived there until 1986. Today, you can take tours of the grounds and visit the Galveston Children's Museum.
Southlake RV Resort in Houston is a gated RV campground in a great location near many of the city's main attractions. The campground has a dog park, pool, full hookups, and a fishing pond. The Rayford Crossing campground in Spring has a resort-style swimming pool, a well-stocked pond, and several playgrounds. Enjoy a calm and quiet camping experience here while having premium access to Houston's amenities. Campers traveling with a large motorhome should head to Houston West RV Park in Brookshire. They have reliable power, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and wide campsites that can accommodate rigs up to 85 feet long.
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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Pasadena 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 Pasadena?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.