East Lucas RV Park

The Great Outdoors

Just over an hour’s drive south of the East Lucas RV Park is the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, which supports large numbers of wintering birds along the Central Flyway. It provides a resting point for large numbers of snow geese on their annual migration, not to mention one of the densest populations of American alligators in Texas. Keep your eyes peeled for North American river otters, raccoons, and nine-banded armadillos as you explore the wildlife refuge or head to the adjacent Sea Rim State Park, which is renowned for its birdwatching and equipped with several observation blinds.Farther west along the coast is the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, which was established in 1963 along the edge of East Bay. It encompasses around 34,000 acres of coastal marshes and prairies that provide habitat for a wide variety of animal and bird species. Aside from resident bobcats and American alligators, the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge is also a great spot for seeing purple gallinules, seaside sparrows, and American bitterns, as well as large numbers of migratory waterfowl that visit during the winter months.Directly north of the East Lucas RV Park is the Big Thicket National Preserve, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. This highly diverse area encompasses a complex mosaic of ecosystems that support more than 500 vertebrates, as well as more than 160 tree species and hundreds of types of grasses. Around 40 miles of hiking trails wind through the Big Thicket National Preserve, offering an up-close look at the area’s diverse plant communities, including bogs, carnivorous plants, and towering longleaf pines.

Exploring the City

The RV campsites at the East Lucas RV Park are just ten minutes' drive from the center of Beaumont, where you’ll find several supermarkets for stocking up on groceries and supplies. There are also gas stations in the city if you need to fill up your RV rental and a wide selection of dining establishments that range from fast-food joints to Mediterranean restaurants and bakeries.While you’re RV camping in Beaumont, don’t miss a visit to the McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum, which occupies an early-20th-century Beaux-Arts-style residence. Learn about life for wealthy families in the area as you explore the period-furnished rooms where antique household items are displayed, then visit the carriage house and spacious grounds planted with seasonal flowers and roses. A short stroll down the street is the Chambers House Museum, which exhibits life in Beaumont during the 1920s.Also in Beaumont is the Dishman Art Museum. It features temporary exhibitions by contemporary artists and a permanent collection that includes 17th-century European paintings, 19th-century French porcelain, and a tribal art collection of carved wooden shields from New Guinea, Mexican ceramic figures, and African masks. The city is also home to the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Its collection features around 1,000 works by local and regional artists. It stands opposite the Beaumont Children's Museum, where you’ll find a range of hands-on exhibits and activities geared specifically towards kids. They can develop their STEM skills at one of the Lego stations or learn life skills in the Our Town exhibit, with themed events held to coincide with Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and the summer holidays.Interested in the oil boom history of Texas? Head to the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, which recreates an early 20th-century town, Gladys City, at the start of the oil boom. It’s located on the campus of Lamar University and features several replicated buildings and wooden oil derricks. Coincide your visit with a special event when the staff “blows the gusher,” accompanied by a historical narrative and sound effects that simulate the discovery of oil at Spindletop.Whether you want to birdwatch in the wildlife refuges along the coast of Texas or discover the cultural museums of Beaumont, book an RV rental in Jefferson County and start planning your trip.