RV Rental Highlands, TX

Spreading across 500 acres, Baytown Nature Center is a peninsula surrounded by Scott, Crystal, and Burnet Bays. The nature center consists of tidal marshes, freshwater wetlands, and hardwood forests. These unique habitats are home for approximately 317 species of birds and make it one of the best spots for birdwatching in Texas. Because of the fragility of the ecosystem, motorized boats are not allowed. Fishing is not permissible either. However, you can explore the nature center via miles of nature trails, the butterfly garden, bike paths, or the kayak launch. Young children can enjoy the nature center’s playground. Less than 15 minutes' drive away in nearby Baytown, this nature center is a great place to experience the Texan outdoors.

Rio Villa Nature Trail is a 215-acre park in Highlands. The park has a short 1.1-mile nature trail as well as a canoe launch and an observation pier. The nature trail winds through swampy areas and exhibits many beautiful native plants. Though the trail is not long, it makes for a nice after-dinner stroll or a mild hike if you want to be outdoors without wandering too far into the wilderness.

If you’re traveling with kids, they are bound to love a trip to Gene Green Beltway 8 Park. Covering 250 acres, the park has a BMX course, zip lines, an amphitheater, splash pad, skate park, playgrounds, and more. There are also barbecue areas, picnic pavilions, several multipurpose fields, tennis courts, hiking and jogging trails, and even a splash park for dogs. As an added benefit, everything in the park is made from recycled materials.

If you plan on booking an RV rental in Highlands, Texas, you won’t be short on places to call home for the night. If you want a campground on the water, you might consider San Jacinto Riverfront RV Resort. Boasting views of the iconic San Jacinto Monument, adults can enjoy sweeping views of the water while in the adult-only infinity pool. Younger children can splash around in the seasonal pool located next to the playground. Guests to the campground can use the 24-hour laundry facility, a fitness center, library, fishing pier, a dog park, a small convenience store, and basketball courts. For convenience and safety purposes, all the roads and pads at the campground are paved, and the RV park is gated. Each site is equipped with cable TV hookups, full hookups featuring 30/50 amp electrical service, and complimentary Wi-Fi at most sites.

Another option when you reserve a camper rental in Highlands is Eastpark Village RV Park in Channelview. This RV park is only ten miles from downtown Houston and conveniently located near many attractions. Each spot is spacious with trees and grass and has full hookups with 30/50 amp electrical service. While camping, guests have access to restrooms with hot showers and other amenities.

While enjoying your RV rental from Highlands, you can learn more about Texas’s history by visiting the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte. The monument stands at the site of the Battle of Jacinto and commemorates the heroes from this epic battle and others who contributed to Texas’s independence. Standing an impressive 567 feet on the Houston Ship Channel, the San Jacinto Monument is one of the tallest stone column memorial structures in the world. At the base of the monument, check out the San Jacinto Museum of History and theater which displays documents, books, images, and artifacts showcasing the history of Texas.

Who doesn’t love a good boardwalk? Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, Texas is the ultimate place to eat and play. Open daily, the boardwalk spreads across 60 acres along the Gulf Coast and boasts spectacular waterfront restaurants, charming boutiques, festivals, seaside shows, and amusement rides. Bring the entire family for a day of fun when you book a travel trailer rental in Highlands.

Johnson Space Center is about 30 minutes' drive away in Houston. The facility is home to International Space Station mission operations and has been at the forefront of human spaceflight programs in America. The Space Center Houston is the official visitor center and welcomes over one million visitors per year. Witness as astronauts train for missions, handle a real moon rock, and see what goes on behind the scenes at NASA. Among various exhibits, attractions, and activities, guests can also see a full-sized shuttle replica.

Whether you're in Highlands for fun times with family and friends, the gulf shore waters, history, or something entirely different, you will create memories that last a lifetime when you book an RV in Harris County.