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A suburb of Austin, Texas, and less than 20 miles from Bastrop, Elgin offers a combination of city attractions, cultural events, and access to the great outdoors. This Central Texas town is known as the Sausage Capital of Texas and the Brick Capital of the southwest.

Search for an RV in Bastrop County and you’ll soon realize why Elgin is an excellent location for an RV rental vacation. There are state parks just a short drive from the city with fantastic recreational activities such as kayaking and wildlife viewing, and the town has plenty of festivities taking place throughout the year. Elgin is easy to reach by road; it sits at a junction between Highway 95 and Highway 290, providing direct access to both Austin and Houston.

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The Great Outdoors

When you rent a motorhome in Elgin, TX, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore nearby natural areas and take part in recreational sports. You don’t need to drive far either, Bastrop State Park is less than a 30-minute drive from Elgin. The park hosts a 1.5-acre lake, which is a popular spot for paddle sports, or you can take a hike on the seven-mile network of hiking trails to discover new generations of loblolly pines. There is something for cyclists too as the hilly 12-mile scenic road which connects Bastrop State Park to Buescher State Park is suitable for bicycles as well as cars.

While you’re in the area, you can also make a detour to Lake Bastrop with the best camper rental from Elgin. The lake is an excellent spot for summer picnics and water sports but it also provides access to two designated paddle trails; El Camino Real Paddling Trail and Wilbarger Paddling Trail.

After exploring the outdoor attractions around Bastrop, you can take your vehicle east to Sam Houston National Forest. This extensive national forest is open to visitors all year round however the best seasons to visit are during the spring and fall when the weather is cooler and the forest is lit up with the colors of wildflowers and fallen leaves. Within the park, visitors can take advantage of 85 miles of multi-use hiking trails which are suitable for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and ATVs. Meanwhile, Lake Conroe is a hotspot for swimming and boating. It’s also a popular spot for day hikes and for joining the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail. The route crosses the entire national forest, with trailheads beginning near Richmond and Cleveland. On the way, hikers pass through recreation areas, scenic points, and campsites.

For one last adventure before you return to the city, take your vehicle slightly farther north to Davy Crockett National Forest. The park is home to the 20-mile Four C National Recreation Trail which passes through Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area. The trail traverses a mixture of upland forest, pine woodland, and bogs with primitive campsites situated around Walnut Creek. Aside from hiking, this national forest offers 50 miles of developed horse-riding trails, picnic areas, and the chance to spot an endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.

RV Parks

You can find many places to park your RV rental near Elgin. Willow Creek RV Park and Peppers RV Park are both located within a five-minute drive of the center of Elgin. The campgrounds provide sites with full hookups and Wi-Fi.

Another option is to take your travel trailer rental from Elgin to Midtown RV Park on Airport Boulevard, Austin. The park is open is open all year round and offers sites with full hookups and Wi-Fi. Here, you’ll be just a few minutes away from the bars, restaurants, and attractions of the city center. The park is also conveniently located close to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and accessible via Interstate 35 and Highways 183 and 71.

For something a little more scenic, you can take your Elgin luxury RV rental into one of the nearby state parks and set up camp in one of the rustic campsites. Ink Lake State Park, Bastrop State Park, and Sam Houston National Forest are all set up with campsites suitable for RVs and travel trailers. Facilities vary from campsite to campsite but most provide campers with partial or full hookups and washing facilities. You can stock up on food, water, and gas in Elgin, Austin, or Bastrop.

Explore the City

The city of Elgin has more culture and history to discover than you might have expected, however, the city was initially settled in because of floods in McDade. The plans for the new Central Texas Railroad were diverted and a stop was constructed between Bastrop and Webberville. The train stop, originally named Glasscock, was opened in 1871 and was renamed Elgin one year later in honor of the railroad's land commissioner. Today you can learn more about the city by visiting the Elgin Depot Museum in the Historic Downtown. The museum hosts an extensive collection of artifacts from Elgin’s past including black and white community photographs and an old ticket office.

If you visit in June, you can see displays of traditional woodcraft and art or sample some of the region’s best foods at the Elgin Western Days Festival. During the festival, there are also live performances, parades, and sports tournaments. For another slice of Texan culture, rent a motorhome in Elgin for the annual Elgin Rodeo in July or see a Christmas parade and farmers market during the Elgin Holiday by the Tracks Festival in December. You have plenty of options when you rent an RV in Elgin, Texas.

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