RV Rental Ballinger, TX

Book a motorhome rental in Ballinger, and along with the enchanting Texas landscape, there are beautiful lakes to visit with your extra mobility. There’s nothing quite like a Texas barbecue by the lake. You can also find a perfectly quaint atmosphere without a huge body of water at Ballinger City Park. This park features open fields and a tranquil creek, along with an Imagination Station for kids, a swimming pool, and even miniature golf.

If you are looking to spend more time outside, head over to San Angelo State Park. There you can check out 7,000 acres of amazing scenery on the O C Fisher Lake. Enjoy the wildlife, unique landmarks like the bison paddocks, and great views as you try activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping.

Another gorgeous lake you should visit in the area is Lake E V Spence, and there are two parks to explore near it too. You can find Paint Creek Park on the southern side, with a nice campground to base yourself during a hiking and fishing expedition. This side of the lake has more resources than you will find near the Rough Creek Park, though the setting at Rough Creek is a bit more peaceful and scenic.

Flat Rock Park is an hour's drive east of Ballinger and is a beautiful spot for some serene camping on the shores of Lake Brownwood. Catch some largemouth bass and sunfish from a pier or take a hike along the rolling hills for a tranquil afternoon.

Planning your stay with the RV rental from Ballinger is easy, with multiple RV park and campground options in the area. You could stay right in the city at Ballinger City Park near Highway 67. On-site amenities include full hookups and a swimming pool at the park. Another spot you can try in the city is Southpark RV Park, also near Highway 67. There are full hookups available, and the park is less than a mile from the Colorado River.

Moving out of the city, you can check out Ignorant Hill RV Park in Bronte, a few miles from Highway 277 near Robert Lee. At this quiet spot, you can find wide open space and full hookups along with shade and even accommodations for horses.

Another option is Buffalo Gap RV Park found in the city of Buffalo Gap, a few miles from Highway 84 by Abilene. At this tranquil spot, you'll have access to hiking and shopping nearby, and on-site amenities include full hookups with 50 amp service.

While the beautiful Texas wilderness might be the primary attraction when you rent an RV in Ballinger, you can find many more ways to stay entertained. You can explore history in a variety of forms, some incredibly unique. Miss Hattie’s Bordello Museum is at the site of a brothel built in 1896 and shut down in 1952. The building now serves as a museum memorializing the time of cowboys and saloons. You can try a tour there and see interesting collectibles and memorabilia.

You can also take advantage of the great food on offer in the area, including Mexican cuisine and classic American options. The Z. I. Hale Museum is another interesting place to take in a bit of history. You can check out one of the largest glass pitcher collections in the U.S. and classic rooms like a hotel honeymoon suite from the 1920s. This place also has a variety of early farm tools like a horse-drawn cotton picking machine.

Then take a trip back to the frontier past with a visit to Fort Chadbourne. Highlighting rich history that moves from Native American times through the Civil War, there is plenty to learn here. You can also gain some insight into the ranching years and check out the multiple historical buildings here like the Enlisted Men's Barracks, Butterfield Stage Station, and the Root Cellar.