RV Rental Moody, TX

You don’t have to drive far with the Moody motorhome rental to find the great outdoors. Mother Neff State Park is a short drive away. On a stretch of the Leon River, this is one of the oldest state parks in Texas and a favorite weekend getaway for city dwellers from Waco. Inside the park, you can wander through beautiful canyons and see a vibrant array of wildflowers in the prairies. There is a mixture of easy hiking paths and trails for more experienced hikers. Highlights of Mother Neff State Park include a cave which once hosted the Tonkawa Indian Tribe and a rock tower which was constructed by the CCC.

If you want to get your feet wet, then drive the best RV rental in Moody to Lake Whitney State Park. The park’s lake is perfect for swimming, paddle sports, and motorized boating but you can also enjoy a lakeside picnic or a scenic hike. The shoreline is a haven for a variety of wildlife including deer, opossum, and armadillo. You can also keep your eyes peeled for rare bald eagles and wild turkeys.

From Lake Whitney, you can follow Highway 22 to the 72-acre Lake Meridian. Although this state park is fairly small, it’s packed full of watersport activities, multi-use trails, and historical sites. The original open-air pavilion and dam, built by the WWI veterans in the 1920s, are focal points of the park. You can also rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard and get out on the lake, or, look for endangered golden-cheeked warblers on the Bosque Trail.

Finally, complete your Texas road trip with a detour to Colorado Bend State Park in Hill Country. The park hosts the famous Gorman Falls, a 70-foot spring-fed waterfall which can be reached by hiking from the park entrance. It's a great spot for river kayaking too, with access to a six-mile stretch of the Colorado River. There are also 35 miles of hiking trails leading to natural gems like Spicewood Springs, known as the best swimming hole in the region. Plus, there are over 400 underground caves which you can explore with a park guide.

When you need to recharge for another day in the great outdoors, take your Moody RV rental to one of the nearby RV parks. While there are no campgrounds in the city itself, you’ll find plenty within a 20-minute drive. You also have the option to spend the night in a rustic campsite in one of the state parks. Both Mother Neff State Park and Lake Whitney State Park are equipped with rustic campsites which provide full or partial hookups. Most sites are also equipped with picnic areas, drinking water, and access to restrooms.

If you want to be well connected to the cities of Waco and Temple, then you might prefer to choose an RV park along Interstate 35 your Moody RV rental by owner. Bruceville Eddy RV Park is one of the nearby options. It’s an approximately half way between the two cities and within 10 miles of Moody. The park offers 30/50-amp hookups, laundry, shower, and restroom facilities, and on-site Wi-Fi.

There are even more scenic campgrounds and RV parks for your travel trailer rental from Moody less than 15 miles, south alongside Belton Lake. One of these spots is Broxton’s Belton Lake RV Park which is accessible by Highways 36 and 317. The park is pet-friendly and provides full hookups, restrooms, and showers.

The community of Moody doesn’t have the widest range of city attractions, but it does have some history to its name. In fact, the town takes its name from a Mr. William Lewis Moody who was a director of the railroad company. Prior to the arrival of the railroad, Moody was a charming agricultural area located a few miles northeast. The original settlement is known nowadays as Old Perry. By 1884, the new settlement was established next to the railroad stop and boasted cotton gins, churches, steam gristmills, and even a newspaper publication. Modern-day Moody is home to a handful of café’s, stores, and gas stations.

If you’d like to take advantage of city attractions, then you can make a day trip to the neighboring city of Waco. As the major city in central Texas, downtown Waco offers visitors a variety of interesting sights including unique museums, artisans’ markets, and the famous 19th-century Suspension Bridge.

Waco also hosts a weekly farmers market where you can pick up fresh supplies for a road trip, and there are also a number of local restaurants and bars in the city. One of the best annual events in Waco is the Homestead Fair which has been taking place every Thanksgiving weekend since 1987. During the festival, visitors can sample traditional dishes, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, or get involved at a local farm. There are plenty of options when you rent a motorhome in Moody, Texas.