Gulf Coast RV Resort

The Great Outdoors

You're in for a treat when you book a travel trailer rental in Beaumont, thanks to a variety of fantastic nature spots scattered around East Texas. Just north of Beaumont, you can visit Village Creek State Park, named for the creek that passes through its land. The Village Creek is a beautiful tributary of the Neches River, with clear water and sandy beaches lining its banks. There are group pavilions, fishing areas, camping facilities, and loads of wildlife to see when you visit Village Creek State Park.Sam Houston Jones State Park is to the east. The park is a bird watcher's paradise named for former Louisiana governor Sam Houston Jones. Its location along a key migratory trail for birds makes it a fantastic place to view and photograph birds of all different species. Hiking through the bald cypress forests and swamps is an absolute thrill, and guests may even have a picnic or stay the night at the park’s premium campground facility.Down on the shores alongside the Gulf of Mexico, you can see lots of impressive wildlife refuges and parks too. The McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge contains large swaths of undeveloped land that support fragile ecosystems and migratory birds. Sea Rim State Park is one of the Lonestar State's most beloved nature parks, thanks to its picturesque beaches. Swimming, fishing, surfing, and camping at the park are great ways to make the most of your visit. Sam Houston National Forest is found to the north of the Houston metropolitan area. This sprawling park has 100-mile hiking trails, rustic camping facilities, and over 100,000 acres of land.

City Sightseeing

Gulf Coast RV Resort is a great place to camp in Beaumont due to its location near the heart of the city. Beaumont’s historic district is close to Gulf Coast RV Resort, making it easy for park guests to reach sightseeing, dining, and shopping areas. The city is packed with restaurants, bars, and other eateries. Cuisines include Mexican and Tex-Mex, Italian, seafood, and American. Gas stations and grocery stores are also plentiful in Beaumont, so it should be easy to refuel and restock the rental motorhome while you're here.You can see beautiful old buildings like the Jefferson Theatre, a stunning, refurbished venue featuring live entertainment and music. The exterior itself is a work of art, with bright, neon signs and impressive details adorning its front facade. Don’t be surprised if a big-name musician or band is in town playing at the Jefferson Theatre while you're camping at Gulf Coast RV Resort.Both the Gladys City Boomtown Museum and the McFaddin-Ward House Museum can be found in the middle of Beaumont, too, each telling the story of Beaumont and its early days. Beaumont erupted onto the scene back when oil, or “black gold,” as it was once called, was first discovered. Learn about the once sleepy community and its overnight transformation into a regional powerhouse, and, at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum, see the glamorous lifestyle that ranchers could afford after getting rich from oil profits.The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is full of gorgeous works, with a heavy focus on Americana and American folk art from around the country. This gallery is exceptional, but there are other permanent and rotating exhibitions to see, as well.