4 Seasons RV Resort

The Great Outdoors

The Resaca de la Palma State Park and World Birding Center is well worth a visit with your Brownsville rental motorhome. The park is the largest tract of native habitat (1,200 semi-tropical acres) in the World Birding Center network. It includes a visitor center, four observation decks, eight miles of trails, a downloadable interactive trails map, and a 2.76-mile tram loop for tram tours. Bicycle and binocular rentals are available. Ranger-led programs are offered in season. The park store offers park merchandise and apparel, field guides, books, souvenirs, snacks, drinks, and ice cream.The Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge preserves a sizeable area of natural habitat in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Come visit when you camp in an RV near Brownville. It is home to endangered ocelots and Ocelot Conservation Day. It has also been designated a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site. Over 130 species of butterflies have been documented here. The visitor center has maps, brochures, and other information. Bird tours and self-guided bird walks are available. Interpretive, guided tram tours are offered in season, and wildlife watching and nature trails are available. Other recreational activities include hunting, fishing, and nature photography.You can experience the great outdoors and a great sense of community when you visit the Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park when you are RV camping at the 4 Seasons RV Resort. The park is listed on the Texas Coastal Birding Trail, and species found in the park include the Altamira oriole, the long-billed thrasher, and the common pauraque. Park amenities include a nature trail, a wildlife observation tower, a playground, picnic areas, two lighted fishing piers, and a boat ramp with fish cleaning stations. There is lots of open green space as well as plenty to do here.

Exploring the Area

Don’t miss the opportunity to take your Brownsville camper rental to the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park for some education and exploration. This was the site of the first battle of the U.S-Mexican War in May of 1846. The visitor center features a video on the War of the Rio Grande, interactive exhibits, artifacts, and war-era military uniforms. There is also a book, gift, and souvenir store. The park also offers over two miles of trails. Native plants, animals, and birds can be observed in season. Guided tours, ranger programs, and living history demonstrations are offered throughout the year.You can also spend some time in the resort town of South Padre Island with your RV rental near the 4 Seasons RV Resort. It is located on an eponymous barrier island and celebrated for its beaches and calm, pleasant waters. Some highlights here include the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, Gravity Park, the South Padre Island Dolphin Research and Sealife Nature Center, the Port Isabella Lighthouse, the Laguna Madre Nature Trail, and Queen Isabella Park. You can also see the largest outdoor sandcastle in the country. Special events that you won’t want to miss include SPI Kite Fest, the Sea Turtle Art Trail, Artisan Beach Fest, the Jetty Jam Music Festival, South Padre Island Sandcastle Days, and tons of Spring Break parties. Be sure to visit the City of South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tour Texas, and Welcome to South Padre Island for the latest in local news, attractions, events, and visitor guides. The Padre Island National Seashore is the world’s longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island. The visitor center features an exhibit area, daily free programs, and a book and gift store.When you take a turn out of the RV campground looking for local restaurants, you can enjoy authentic Mexican and Latin American fare, authentic Texas barbecue, steaks and burgers, and much more. And when you need to refill your rig, you can find both gasoline and diesel fuel at any of the area’s other truck stops, convenience stores, or service stations.