RV Rental Village Creek State Park, TX

Village Creek, a sandy-bottomed tributary of the Neches River, flows through the park and offers some of the best paddling routes in Texas. It's best explored on the 21-mile Village Creek Paddling Trail, which takes you past towering East Texas pines and white sandy beaches. Watch for beavers, otters, and turtles, as well as alligators basking on the shoreline. Multiple access sites make it easy to plan a relaxing one-hour paddle or embark on a full-day adventure. Bring your own canoe or rent gear from one of the nearby outfitters.

More than eight miles of trails crisscross through the park and make it easy to explore Village Creek on foot or by bike. The Lil’ Paws Nature Trail is geared towards kids, while the challenging Water Oak Trail showcases wildlife-rich swamps. Thanks to the Texas State Parks Tackle Loaner Program, it's easy to fish in Village Creek. Head to the visitors' center to borrow rods, reels, hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. If you're lucky, you could reel in catfish, bass, and sunfish – perfect for a fish fry back at your site. Remember, alligators live in the park, so be sure to read up on safety tips before you cast a line.

Throughout the year, Village Creek State Park runs a dynamic lineup of guided nature hikes, night walks, campfire talks, stargazing programs, and other activities. Kids love the Junior Ranger program, which offers a chance to earn an official Village Creek State Park badge. Birders will be in their element with the chance to spot more than 200 species, including owls, woodpeckers, herons, egrets, and red-shouldered hawks.

The Hilltop Camping Area at Village Creek State Park features just 25 sites, making it a great destination for R&R. Most sites are bordered by longleaf pines and shrubs, offering plenty of privacy from your neighbors. All sites feature picnic tables and fire rings for enjoying your meals outdoors. Don't forget to stock up on hot dogs and s'mores ingredients. You'll also enjoy electric and water hookups, as well as lantern posts. The largest sites can accommodate rigs up to 61 feet long.

Like most Texas state park RV campgrounds, Village Creek offers modern bathroom blocks with toilets and showers. There's also a dump station for RV rentals. Accessible sites feature paved paths and easy access to the bathroom blocks. You're allowed a maximum of eight people per site. Dogs are welcome, so why not rent an RV that's pet-friendly so you can bring along Fido on your next motorhome camping trip? Just be sure to keep your dog leashed and supervised.

RV camping at Village Creek State Park puts you in the heart of the Piney Woods region. For a different perspective on the unique landscape, head to the Big Thicket National Preserve, where you can hike through longleaf pine savannahs, paddle along cypress-shaded bayous, and marvel at carnivorous plants like sundews and butterworts. History buffs shouldn't miss the Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site. One of the most important Civil War battlefields in the United States, it recalls the legacy of Confederate Lt. Richard “Dick” Dowling and his men who fended off an assault by the Union Army.

A ten-mile drive south, the charismatic city of Beaumont is a great place to find gas stations and grocery stores. It's also home to attractions like the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum and Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Closer to home, Lumberton is an easy ten-minute drive from the campground and is convenient for stocking up on bread, milk, and other motorhome camping basics.