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The city of Lockhart, TX, is located at the heart of Caldwell County and its charming downtown combines a mixture of the new and the old. The city center is filled with unique stores and local grills while the surrounding region is brimming with recreational activities. Paddle sports and swimming are particularly popular in this area and you’ll have plenty of lakes to explore when you book a camper rental in Lockhart.

Lockhart is a great place to start your search for an RV in Caldwell County. The city is located slightly south of a junction between two major state highways, Highway 130 and Highway 183, making it very easy to reach. It provides quick access to Interstate 35 and Interstate 10 and the cities of Austin, San Marcos, and Bastrop can be visited on a day trip from Lockhart.

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The Great Outdoors

You can start by driving the best camper rental from Lockhart northeast to Bastrop State Park in Bastrop County. The park hosts new generations of loblolly pines as well as a 1.5-acre lake and seven miles of hiking trails. It’s a hotspot for swimming and paddle sports but also a pleasant area for a family picnic or you can take your Lockhart RV rental on a 12-mile scenic drive through the Lost Pines of Central Texas to Buescher State Park. This forestry paved road is suitable for cyclists as well as drivers. Once you arrive in Buescher State Park you can take your mountain bike off-road. The park offers eight miles of cycle paths which pass through a mixture of pine trees and cedar elms.

For longer and more remote trails you can continue your road trip east to Sam Houston National Forest which is situated between the cities of Cleveland, Richards, and Conroe. The park is one of the most well used in Texas and you can find many camping and picnicking facilities as well as designated recreational areas. Lake Conroe Area is a great spot for water activities, including swimming, kayaking, and motorized boating. The area also hosts a section of the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail which traverses the national forest from east to west. There are primitive campsites as well as RV-suitable camping areas along the route and a number of connecting loop trails.

This extensive national forest is also home to a range of wildlife species from deer and squirrel to bluebirds and bald eagles. You can keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered red-cockaded woodpecker while exploring on the park's 85 miles of multi-use trails. Sam Houston National Forest is open and accessible all year round, however, the best times to take part in recreational activities are during the spring and autumn.

For one last stop, turn the steering wheel south towards Palmetto State Park in Luling. Here you can enjoy a fun day with the family while discovering a range of tropical vegetation and plant species. You can take a hike through dwarf palmettos on the Palmetto Trail or take a picnic to the CCC-built pavilions. Another option is to bring a canoe and paddle the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail on San Marcos River or hop into a peddle boat.

RV Parks

There are plenty of RV parks located within a short drive of downtown Lockhart where you can rest for the night. Many are along State Highways 21, 80, and 130, and 183, providing quick access to interstates, nearby cities, and recreational areas.

Just south of town on Highway 183 is the Circle R RV Resort which is built on a former ranch and has been the setting for several movies. The site is within a 20-minute drive of Luling and just minutes from Lockhart State Park. On-site facilities include picnic and BBQ areas, 30/50-amp hookups, and a propane filling station.

If you would prefer to park your Lockhart luxury RV rental a little farther from the highway then Pecan Creek RV Park is another option. The campground is located in a quiet and natural area within three miles of downtown Lockhart and the highway. Guests have access to on-site laundry facilities and picnic tables and all RV sites are equipped with full hookups.

Explore the City

Lockhart is a lively city in the center of Caldwell County and you should definitely take some time to visit when you rent an RV. You can pick up food and gas supplies for your road trip in town or shop for unique gifts in independent and antique shops. Lockhart is dubbed as the BBQ Capital of Texas and there are plenty of local joints where you can enjoy some authentic grilled cuisine, as well as coffee shops and restaurants serving a variety of menu options. The city is also known for its Annual Juneteenth Celebration, held on the third Saturday of each June, and its Hot Rods and Hatters Car Show in February.

To learn more about this Texan city and its county you can visit the Caldwell County Museum on Market Street. The museum is set inside a former courthouse which dates back to the 19th century. Its ornately detailed exterior is made from sandstone with decorative red trim and it has a central clock tower. Inside you can find photographic exhibitions and artifacts. After, you can continue to the corner of Brazos and Market Street to see the equally impressive architecture of Caldwell County Jail which became a historic landmark in 1977.

Before your vacation with a travel trailer rental in Lockhart comes to an end, remember to take a stroll in Lockhart City Park. The lakeside grassy areas are an ideal spot for a family picnic or you can get your daily exercise on the park's ball courts. There’s even a skate park, swimming pool, and amphitheater open to the public so you won’t run out of things to do when you rent an RV in Lockhart, Texas.

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