RV Rental Ross, TX

You don’t need to drive far to take advantage of the many recreational activities that McLennan County has to offer. Start exploring the great outdoors by driving your Ross RV rental 30 minutes west to Whitney State Park which is an excellent location for swimming, kayaking, and motorized water sports. There is a boat ramp where you can launch your own vessel and a number of lakeside campsites. Aside from water sports, Lake Whitney offers opportunities for geocaching and wildlife spotting. Deer, bald eagles, and armadillos are just a few of the creatures you can spot in this park.

Instead of returning to the city, continue on Highway 22 to Meridian State Park. Home to a 72-acre lake, this is another excellent spot for kayaking and paddle sports. From March to July the park is also a haven for endangered golden-cheeked warblers which nest in the surrounding forest and limestone hills. You can take a gentle hike around Lake Meridian on the 2.2-mile Bosque Hiking Trail and listen for the call of these rare birds.

For little pre-historic history, turn your steering wheel north to Dinosaur Valley State Park and search for legendary footprints in the bed of the Paluxy River. The park is set amid limestone hills alongside a tributary of Brazos River and hosts an interesting variety of wildlife as well as plant species. Walking through the upper regions of the park, you can find a mixture of Texas red oak and live oak divided by shrubs and grassland. In the lower regions, Texas sugarberry, American elm, and green ash are just some of the many species you can find.

Before you return to the city with the best RV rental in Ross, make one last stop at Cleburne State Park. The park is a popular spot for experienced mountain bikers due to its challenging downhill trails and six-mile technical mountain biking loop. If you prefer to take a gentler ride then Cleburne State Park also offers fairly flat routes which are suitable for cyclist of all ages and abilities. There are canoeing and swimming opportunities on the 116-acre Cedar Lake and you can take a relaxing hike on the man-made Spillway Trail.

When you need to refill your batteries, you can park your RV rental near Ross in a safe RV park and get a good night’s sleep. There are several RV parks located within a half hour's drive of Ross. On Interstate 35, only 15 miles from downtown Waco and minutes from the center of Ross, I-35 RV Park and Resort is conveniently located for visiting many of the surrounding attractions. The park offers level sites with full hookups and Wi-Fi. On-site amenities also include an outside swimming pool, driving range, and pet-friendly nature trails.

For a scenic RV park, you can take your Ross RV rental by owner to Brazos River RV Park or Post Oak RV Park. Both parks offer spacious RV sites with Wi-Fi, as well as water, sewer, and 30/50-amp electrical hookups. Brazos River RV Park additionally provides a clubhouse with restrooms and a full kitchen. On-site, guests can swim, use the designated campfire areas, or take advantage of hiking trails.

Another option is to rent a motorhome in Ross and camp in a state park. There are campgrounds with full hookups and RV sites available at many of the surrounding state parks, including Whitney Lake State Park, Cleburne State Park, and Mother Neff State Park. Most sites also provide picnic areas, fire pits, and nearby restrooms.

Before you return your vehicle to its owner, remember to take a look around the city of Ross and enjoy its nearby attractions. The city has a suburban charm and is never overcrowded. Its residential streets are centered around Ross Post Office which was established in 1882 and named in honor of Lawrence Sullivan Ross; a former soldier, professor, and sheriff of McLennan County.

If you’re visiting between April and June, instead of snuggling up in your camper rental in Ross, why not make an evening journey to Waco for the famous Brazos Nights. Throughout the summer these open-air concerts take place with major bands performing in Waco and plenty of good food and fun to be had. The tradition began over 30 years ago and originally kicked off the Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, in recognition of Hispanic heritage in Texas.

Other nearby cultural events include the Heart of Texas Airshow and Waco Cultural Arts Fest. These are held each year in September. The Waco Cultural Arts Fest is unique for combining a wide range of arts including; dance, word, science, art, film, and music. There really is something for everyone to enjoy when you rent an RV in Ross, Texas.