Mount Pleasant KOA

A good way to start your rental motorhome camping experience is by heading east towards Wright Patman Lake, which has several parks along its shoreline. It's a popular destination for water-skiing, boating, and paddleboarding, and is located not far from Shreveport, Louisiana, and Texarkana (on the border between Texas and Arkansas). The area surrounding the lake is lined with Texas tall pine and hardwood tree stands, making for some interesting hiking and nature/wildlife observation. Of the several parks on the lake, Elliot Bluff Park has a fishing pier where you can cast a line, several picnic tables and grills for public use, and is ADA accessible. To the southwest, you will come across Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, where you can fish to your heart's content. The lake is home to largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie which you can try to catch from the lakeshore, a lighted pier, or a boat out on the lake (fishing licenses won't be required if you're on the pier or the shore). There is an additional stocked trout pond on-site and a station where you can clean your fish. You can also enjoy hiking and biking along several miles of trail and stop by the gift shop for snacks, clothing, and souvenirs. Head southeast from Mount Pleasant KOA, and you find yourself at the cathedral of trees that is Daingerfield State Park. Stands of pine, oak, dogwood, and other tree varieties surround Little Pine Lake, making this destination a haven for both land and water-based activities. You can swim to cool off after hiking the trails, most of which are just a few miles long, enough to get a workout without exhausting yourself. From March to November, weekend nights at the park's pavilion means dancing to live or recorded music; if you're truly brave, some nights they will wheel out the karaoke machine. If this is your reason to stay overnight, the park has campsites and primitive camping available, and boats can be rented at the camp store.