RV Rental Fairfield Lake State Park, TX

If you’re a fan of water activities, camping at Fairfield Lake State Park is going to be something you’ll want to do again and again. Campers from all over Texas and beyond come to the park’s lake every year to fish, jet ski, kayak, and more. If you aren’t able to fit your own kayak in your RV rental, fret not! While the state park allows you to bring your own boat to fish for the lake’s bass, perch, and catfish, you can also rent a kayak or a paddleboard from park officials. If you’d rather stay on land, many Fairfield Lake State Park campers enjoy fishing right off the pier, while others prefer to just relax on the park’s beautiful sandy shore.

If you brought your horse along with you to the park, you’re in luck! With many miles of dedicated equestrian trails for horseback riders to enjoy the scenery on, camping at Fairfield Lake State Park is one of your best bets for exploring the area’s lush scenery and gorgeous views. While many trails are available for horseback riders of all skill levels, it’s always a good idea to check out the park’s official website before you arrive to make sure that there aren’t any alerts or trail closures.

While many trails are filled with horseback riders, hikers and bird watchers can also explore the 15-mile trail network at Fairfield Lake State Park. Many campers prefer to book an RV in Freestone County and have a little more comfort, but others hike deep into the park’s forest on the well-maintained trails for a more remote and tranquil experience.

RV camping at Fairfield Lake State Park is popular, and the park provides plenty of amenities for campers of all types. There are over 90 campsites that come with electricity and water hookups, with both 20 and 30-amp hookups available. If you like to stay well-groomed and clean on your camping trips, the park offers ample restrooms with showers near the RV rental sites. An additional 34 sites offer water hookups without electric hookups if you don’t need to plug anything in on your trip.

The park itself features plenty of amenities that all guests are allowed to make use of, including picnic tables at the sites, a dining hall, and fish cleaning stations. The amphitheater, playground, and general store make Fairfield a great place for the whole family, too. And if you need to sneak in a minute or two of work, Wi-Fi hotspots are scattered around the park to make it just a bit easier to connect to the outside world.

Many people who rent a camper near Fairfield Lake State Park enjoy the area’s surrounding parks and historic sites. Located just a few miles from the town of Fairfield, the state park offers easy access to gas stations and grocery stores when needed. You’ll never feel too off-the-grid when you’re state park RV camping near Fairfield, as the town has just about everything you’ll need.

Located a little more than 30 miles southwest of Fairfield Lake State Park is Fort Parker State Park, another great recreation area with ample scenery, fishing, and more. Fans of Fairfield will also be fans of Fort Parker, and since they're so close to each other, it’s easy to rent an RV and explore both.

Travelers shouldn’t miss the Texas State Railroad in nearby Rusk if they want to learn more about the historic 25-mile railroad that runs between Rusk and Palestine. For something a little closer to the state park, don’t miss the Freestone County Museum in historic downtown Fairfield. It’s there that you’ll be able to learn more about the history of the town, and you’ll even get to check out the century-old jail that is still on-site. And for those who like to learn a little bit when they’re on vacation, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in nearby Athens is popular, housing an aquarium, laboratory, and educational center.