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Nixon is a city in Gonzales County, Texas. It was originally founded as Nixonville in 1906 with the arrival of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway. With the railroad came progress and growth, and the city gained a school, a church, business properties, and a telephone system in the 1910s and 1920s. Since the 1950s, Nixon's economy has relied heavily on agriculture and later on oil. Today, Nixon's citizens are invested and active in the town's affairs, working with their city council to improve the community and their lives.

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The Great Outdoors

Palmetto State Park is a nature preserve resembling the tropics more than typical climate found in the state of Texas. It is home to dwarf palmetto plants (hence the park name) which surround the park's swamp habitat. There are more than 240 bird species and a wide variety of plant life, making the park a birder's paradise. Visitors may also spot raccoons, armadillos, and white-tailed deer on the premises. Guests can swim, canoe, or fish in the San Marcos River or in Oxbow Lake. You can hike or bike the trails, or relax in the picnic pavilion, which has a kitchen with air conditioning.
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There are numerous RV parks and campgrounds near Nixon; some of them are slightly farther out, and some may have long-term residents. Your Nixon RV trailer rental is all you need to make this iconic vacation a reality.
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Exploring The City

There is plenty to see and do in the area surrounding Nixon. There are parks and museums; one of the museums is a former jail and gallows. The atmosphere is obviously on the grim side, but the facility is well cared for and family-friendly. There are saloons and distilleries, and mercantile shops selling all manners of antique items. One historical house provides a good visual experience of what Texas life was like in the past and is the oldest standing building in its community. Remember to take your Nixon motorhome rental for a spin on the local highways while you have the chance; it's one of those things that makes RV vacations unique and something not to be missed.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • River Trail Loop, TXPalmetto State Park, TX
  • Oxbow Lake Trail, TXPalmetto State Park, TX
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  • Missions San Juan-Espada Out-&-Back, TXSan Antonio, TX
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Recent RV rental reviews in Nixon

John J.

May, 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful experience renting this Class C RV for our family of 5! We took it to Fredericksburg and had a blast — the whole trip exceeded our expectations.
The RV drove beautifully, and we felt comfortable and confident the entire way. The sleeping spaces worked out perfectly for everyone in our family, and the layout made it easy to settle in and feel right at home.
What really set this experience apart were all the custom touches throughout — you could tell the host put real thought and care into making it special. And speaking of the host, they were absolutely amazing! Communication was smooth, and we felt taken care of from start to finish.
We would rent this RV again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to any family looking for a great road trip experience. Thank you for an unforgettable trip!
Matt C.

May, 2026

Great experience renting Ranger from Kyle. REALLY enjoyed all the orientation videos to go with the detailed rental book. Thanks for enabling a wonderful camping trip.
Patrick N.

May, 2026

The van was great, definitely made my sons birthday trip to the lake awesome. Carlos was very helpful and punctual any time there was a question or issue regarding the van. Great experience for first time renter. Will use Carlos again.

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