RV rental Athens, TX: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Purtis Creek State Park was opened to the public in 1988 and is located on property that was purchased for reclamation from private owners in 1977. The area is a good destination for those wishing to fish for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie; the bass are catch-and-release only, but guests can take home the catfish and crappie. The park is also a good camping destination, and guests can go swimming and canoeing; canoes and paddleboards can be rented, and the campsites include walk-in and primitive hike-in tent sites, and sites with water and electrical hookups. There are also trails where guests can hike or mountain bike. Park your Athens camper rental nearby, and make a day of it, seeing everything the park has to offer. Gun Barrel City Park is a cultivated outdoor recreation area with a variety of available activities and amenities. There are softball diamonds, a soccer field and basketball court, tennis courts, playground areas, and more. Families will find a pavilion and picnic areas, a walking track, and gravel trails through a nature area for hiking. The park has a catch-and-release fishing pond with a pier, and there is a concession area that is open during public events. Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area is a varied ecosystem consisting of post oak uplands and hardwood forest bottomlands, natural springs, sloughs, and marshes. The area was acquired over a span of years to serve as a wildlife research and demonstration area with public access, as well as to develop and manage wildlife habitats and populations. Guests can take a self-guided driving tour of the area which includes numerous stops; there is also a nature trail for visitors who should exercise caution as there are snakes in the area. Guests can also enjoy photographing the landscape, nature watching, and bird watching.