Texas T Campground

The Great Outdoors

Encompassing the estate of a former Tennessee governor in the rolling hills and flat open terrain of Middle Tennessee, the Henry Horton State Park lies on the shores of the Duck River, where anglers can sink a line for largemouth, smallmouth, and red-eye bass and catfish. On the Wilhoite Mill Trail, see the mill and bridge operated by the family of Horton's in-laws for over 100 years.For a look at feathered residents, cedar glade, and old field habitats, follow the Adeline Wilhoite Horton River Trail, where brown thrasher, common yellowthroat, and yellow-breasted chat can easily be spotted. Nearby woods harbor winter wildlife like golden-crowned kinglets, hermit thrush, and common Carolina chickadee, among the 70 or so species that are observed in the area throughout the year.Bass fishing is the major draw at the scenic reservoir of Tims Ford State Park. In the wooded foothills of the Cumberland Plateau a little more than an hour's drive from your campsite at Texas T Campground, the park also meets the needs of hikers and cyclists with trails of varying lengths and levels of difficulty. Some of the easiest are the six-mile Tims Ford Bicycle Trail, the one-mile ADA-accessible Overlook Trail, and the nearly mile-long Clifton Doyle Trail. The six-mile Ray Branch Shoreline Trail is for the more experienced hiker.Archaeology enthusiasts may want to drive their campervan rental to the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park during the summer solstice. Established 2,000 years ago, this prehistoric Native American hilltop ceremonial enclosure was thought to have been built to face the exact spot on the horizon where the sun rises during the summer solstice. Outside of this date, come browse the park's museum housing Native American replicas illustrating the enclosure's builders and its culture. A hiking trail takes you through interpretive panels and waterfalls.

Exploring the Area

Put your Marshall County RV rental to good use and explore the South Central Tennessee Wine and Spirits Trails, which will take you to more than a dozen stops in Tullahoma, Pulaski, and Lynchburg. Assign a driver for your Cornersville camper rental and venture to find out why Tennessee whiskey is unique.Rent a camper near Texas T Campground to get close to all the fun during one of Tennessee's quirkiest festivals taking place each fall in nearby Lewisburg, the seat of Marshall County. The "fainting" goats featured during the Goats, Music and More fall over when startled as a result of a rare (but painless) genetic condition. Equine lovers would also be delighted to know that Lewisburg is the headquarters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association.For country music fans - and fans of all other musical genres - all roads lead to Nashville. Grand Ole Opry stages weekly shows and concerts, but if you don't happen to catch one, a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry should be on your bucket list. The city's dining scene is also worthy of a drive, with chef-driven restaurants and iconic dining spots serving up regional dishes. One local staple you shouldn't miss is the "hot chicken," a Nashville original fried chicken dish doused in fiery spices.Camping in Cornersville puts all space fans close to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville across the state line. If you are keen to see an authentic Saturn V rocket or would like to browse the archives that include NASA publications, or journey around our solar system while earthbound, the Space Center has just the attractions to keep you entertained for hours. Board the NASA Bus for a tour of the Marshall Space Flight Center, where most of the early rocket programs of the United States were developed.Few places in Tennessee get you close access to archaeology, country music, and space exploration. So if you would like to bring everyone, furry friends included, to an unusually fun adventure, find a pet-friendly campground in the Cumberland Plateau and let this unique combination of attractions leave you with memories you will not forget.