Kemah RV Resort

The Great Outdoors

Armand Bayou Nature Center is a short drive from the campsites at Kemah RV Resort. This is a great destination to spend part of your day. The maintained gravel and boardwalk trails lead through the rich and diverse bayou ecosystem. You might even catch a glimpse of deer, bald eagles, armadillos, bobcats, or coyotes. You can join guided hikes, birding hikes, or photography hikes. If you want to explore the bayou even further, you can join a kayak tour or a pontoon cruise - just make sure to reserve a spot in advance.See nature undisturbed at the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge in Brazoria. Where the freshwater of the inland bayous meets the saltwater of the ocean, these brackish waters and salt marshes offer a unique glimpse of some of the region’s most threatened ecosystems. You’ll get to see rare plant life, such as bluestem prairie grass, and some of Texas’ most quintessential shoreline wildlife. This is a particularly diverse and exciting birding location. So bring your birding checklist, a pair of binoculars, and start scoping. Your travel plans may align with some of the refuge's events, and you can join in on the educational fun.The Brazos River flows through a bulk of the state's territory, and you can enjoy this scenic river at Brazos Bend State Park in Needville. Lots of Texas history happened along the banks of the Brazos River, and this state park protects a portion of it. Wander the trails along the riverbanks and see Texas alligators sunning on the shores, or head to the watchtower for a bird’s-eye view of the area. And if you brought your fishing pole, you can cast your line in the water to see what's biting. If you visit during a weekend, you can spend an evening at the George Observatory, partnered with the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and learn all about the Milky Way through exhibits and numerous telescopes.

Explore the Area

After a day of adventuring through the wilds of coastal Texas, dive into the action at the Kemah Boardwalk. With several amusement rides, a rainforest, a stingray exhibit, various restaurants, and even a few shopping options, there is never a dull moment at the boardwalk. Slather on some sunscreen and experience serious Texas thrills during your visit.If you’ve learned all you can about the local environment, delve into details about the universe. Head up the road to Space Center Houston to learn about the cosmos. With rotating exhibits, a space shuttle replica that you can climb inside, and several other permanent exhibits, there is much to learn at this exciting museum and functioning NASA center. Who knows, you might even meet an astronaut.To learn about something that is truly unique to Texas, head to the Butler Longhorn Museum. Here, you can learn all about the longhorn and beef industry in Texas. You’ll get to observe taxidermy specimens of these unique giants, see cowboy and ranching artifacts, and learn more than you could’ve imagined about this ongoing chapter of Texas history.While RV camping in Kemah, you'll be near lots of gas stations and grocery stores. Restaurants are plentiful here too; sample some fantastic Gulf Coast seafood while you're here. Whether you like shrimp, stone crab, or mackerel, there is no shortage of exciting Cajun, Texan, and Mexican flavors to enjoy.Tour the Texas Gulf Coast in an RV rental from Kemah, and you'll have easy access to the region's best attractions. Hit up Houston for some big-city sights, spend a day on the soft sands of nearby El Jardin Beach, or dig up details on the state's past at one of the excellent area museums. Pull into one of the campsites at Kemah RV Resort and start exploring.