RV Rental Keene, TX

If you’re looking for an escape to one of Texas’s lakes, then head to Cleburne State Park in Cleburne, Texas. Just a short drive southwest of Keene, Cleburne State Park offers visitors a great break from that infamous Texas heat. You can enjoy Cedar Lake in a variety of ways, including kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. If you don’t feel like getting out on the lake, you can enjoy roughly 13 miles of hiking and biking trails that lace their way through the park. Hikers can trek through the trails, ranging from strolls to mountainous terrain.

Even though Texas may not be “The Great Plains,” you can still find tastes of both at Cedar Hill State Park in Cedar Hill, Texas. At Cedar Hill, you will be able to explore prairie lands and be surrounded by tall grass and wildflowers everywhere you turn. Or maybe, you can hike through the forests that surround Joe Pool Lake. Regardless, Cedar Hill State Park is a great spot for those interested in bird watching. With a registered 200 species on their bird list, which includes just about everything from roadrunners to songbirds to raptors, you are sure to see something memorable.

If you want to experience a different kind of wild, then drive the Keene RV rental to the Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. At Dinosaur Valley, you can step back in time as you hike along the Paluxy River and search for footprints left behind by dinosaurs millions of years ago. Dinosaur Valley is home to footprints from both sauropods (the long-necked dinosaurs) and theropods (the T-rex type dinosaurs). After you’re done playing dinosaur hunter, you can spend the day relaxing by the river or hiking over and down the various limestone hills.

When you secure an RV rental in Keene, be sure to secure a spot or two to spend the night. Luckily enough, there are a few places around town worth considering when you look to recharge.

Just to the northeast of town is the Dodge City RV Park. At Dodge City, guests can expect full hook-ups, restroom and shower facilities, and laundry facilities. Guests will also have access to Wi-Fi.

Just to the west of Keene is Jurassic RV Park. At Jurassic, you will have access to restroom and shower facilities as well as laundry facilities. Guests will also have access to Wi-Fi.

After your days of swimming in Texas’s stunning lakes and hunting for dinosaurs, you may want a break from the Texas sun. There are plenty of ways to spend the day in and around Keene that will help you feel closer to Texas and closer to the community.

In the neighboring town of Cleburne is The Chisholm Trail Museum. At the museum, you will be able to learn about the history of ranching in the local area. There is also an outdoor tour where you can see, first hand, the world of the ranchers and cowboys. You will also be able to see Native American artifacts at their sister museum, Big Bear Native American Museum.

If you’re a fan of classic movies, then you can’t go wrong with a trip to the Gone With the Wind Museum. Here, you will be able to see costume pieces, items from the set, early editions of the book, and a variety of historical dolls. With over 6,000 artifacts, your eyes will dazzle just like Scarlett's did.

If you really need to beat the Texas heat, then head to the waterpark near Burleson. With a couple of pools, several slides, and a lazy river, you are sure to feel cool and refreshed. Not only that, but this park is home to a large arcade where visitors can win prizes, bowl, and play laser tag.

When staying near the historic Chisholm Trail, it’s best to eat like a real Texan. Indulge in some beef brisket barbecue and sweet tea. After your first bite of authentic Texas barbecue, you will be glad you made the trip to the Chisholm Trail.

When you find yourself needing to restock and refuel your RV rental in Keene, you will be pleased to know that there are several places all around town perfect for a pit stop.