McAllen Mobile Park

The Great Outdoors

McAllen campers won't be short on stunning natural spaces to explore, and nature lovers will want to stop by Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. This nature park consists of sub-tropical woodlands and brushland along the Rio Grande, with over seven miles of boardwalk trails to explore. This park is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 360 different species spotted in the area, including great kiskadee, broad-winged hawks, and Altamira orioles. Visitors will no doubt want to stop by the Hawk Observation Tower, which is ideal for spotting birds of prey and boasts spectacular views of Mexico and the Rio Grande.Another popular park near McAllen is the Estero Llano Grande State Park. It's made up of tropical forests and wetlands along the Llano Grande Lake. The park is ideal for birdwatching, with over 340 different species spotted in the park, including Virginia rails, long-billed curlews, and American bitterns. There are even several bird blinds where you can set up shop and watch for rare birds. If you'd prefer to stretch your legs, there are over five miles of trails that meander through the park and offer superb bird watching opportunities.You may be looking to cool off after exploring the dusty plains and tropical forests of South Texas, in which case, stop by Falcon State Park. This state park features 600 acres of woodlands and plains along the edge of the Falcon International Reservoir. The 84,000-acre reservoir is ideal for watersports such as boating, waterskiing, and swimming. The lake is also one of the best fishing destinations in South Texas, drawing anglers from across the state. If you want to take a walk, there's a two-and-a-half-mile trail that leads around the lake, ideal for a peaceful lakeside stroll.

Exploring the City

There are lots of interesting and entertaining activities to plan in the Edinburg-Mission-McAllen area. The Museum of South Texas in Edinburg is well worth visiting and is dedicated to charting the important history of this border region. Visitors will be able to see a range of exhibits on the Mexican-American War and U.S. Civil War, as well as locally-found fossils and minerals, including an intact mosasaur skeleton. After exploring the museum, you can head out to the 1910 Jailhouse and learn what it was like to be a prisoner during the early 1900s.Another popular museum worth visiting with your motorhome rental in McAllen is The International Museum of Art and Science. This wide-reaching museum features an array of science and art exhibits. Visitors can see images taken from the Hubble Telescope, Mexican folk art, a blade from a wind turbine, and much more. There are also lots of interactive exhibits for kids to enjoy, including a science and sculpture playground and a digitalized climbing wall where kids can play games.Alternatively, if you want to see even more birds during your stay in McAllen, visit the gorgeous Quinta Mazatlan. This picturesque estate was built during the 1930s, and after being sold several times, was bought by the city and developed into a bird sanctuary. There are over 230 documented species in the park, with many rare birds on display, including buff-bellied hummingbirds, green jays, and plain chachalacas. Visitors can book tours of the grounds and the manor house, learn about the city's history, wander through the estate's beautiful gardens, and much more.