Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA

Camping at Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA makes a good base for exploring Jasper, which lies just 15 minutes’ drive south. Begin your visit at the Jasper County Historical Museum to discover the people and events that have shaped the region while browsing the wartime artifacts and family heirlooms on display. Admire the late-19th-century brick courthouse that stands opposite the museum and pay your respects at the Vietnam War memorial that’s located nearby. There are a couple of supermarkets in Jasper where you can pick up groceries and numerous gas stations if you need to fill up your RV rental, as well as a good selection of fast food restaurants and eateries for dining out. Also nearby is Lufkin, which serves as the seat of Angelina County and is packed with family-friendly museums that detail the region’s cultural and natural history. The Texas Forestry Museum is home to a fine collection of old trains and vintage equipment that explore the industrial heritage of Lufkin while the Museum of East Texas is dedicated to regional artworks. Kids will love the dinosaur bones and space shuttle artifacts on display at the Naranjo Museum of Natural History, which hosts seasonal events such as the Halloween “Fright Night” and summer camps for children. While driving through the region, take time to stop and explore some of the small towns that are brimming with charm. Travel north through San Augustine and on to Center (named after its central location in Shelby County), then continue to Carthage to visit the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. If you’re an art enthusiast, don’t miss the Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall before continuing north to relive one of Hollywood’s greatest love stories at the Gone With the Wind Museum in Jefferson. Whether you’re after endless days of fishing or want to discover the cultural sites of East Texas, book an RV in Jasper County and start planning your next vacation.