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Despite its name, there’s nothing sour about this small Texas town. Book a luxury RV in Sour Lake for that tumbleweed rolling across the road kind of vibe. Sour Lake might look a little rough around the edges, but it has the history to account of its hardworking past.

Sour Lake, TX was a popping oil town in the early 1900s, even becoming the birthplace of Texaco. Today, the oilfield is still producing, but the town’s popularity declined. Don’t let that deter you. However, the city is still a worthy specimen to take your RV rental on a southeastern Texas excursion. As the oldest surviving town in Hardin County, Sour Lake has a lot to celebrate, and its residents are making sure everything stays preserved for folks like you.

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The Great Outdoors

Coming to a small, relatively unknown area like Sour Lake in your rental RV might mean you have to drive a little ways to really get a grasp on the surrounding area. Fittingly, the town is known as the “Gateway to Big Thicket,” so rev up your engine and head out to Kountze. Big Thicket Nature Preserve protects a converging of habitats including nine different ecosystems. Visitors and vacationers can hike 40-miles worth of trails through the longleaf pine forests and wind their way alongside the waterways. Many picture Texas quite different from the picture Big Thicket paints.

Village Creek State Park sits right at the edge of Big Thicket in Lumberton. The park borders Village Creek, one of few free-flowing creeks found in Texas. Utilize the swimming area before or after heading out on the trails on foot or on wheels. With its proximity to Big Thicket, you could easily tackle both parks in a day; just bring your best-hiking boots and a lot of coffee and water.

If the sun is shooting down its rays while you’re in Hardin County with your camper rental from Sour Lake, there are plenty of lake spots within a 50-mile radius. Pick the lake that entices you the most, pack up your suits and sunscreen, and fill the cooler. Be sure to check the lakes and their corresponding parks for any rules and regulations you should be aware of before diving in.

RV Parks

Sour Lake is lacking on overnight options for you and your RV while visiting here. Don’t panic, there are several options within a 30-minute drive. Larger hubs hold your typical RV parks that’ll offer full hookups and other basic amenities to make your time in Texas clean and comfortable.

If you’re only planning to be in the area for just a night or two, checking with the managers at the Beaumont Walmart could be a cost-saving choice. Walmart has a reputation for allowing RV travelers to camp out in their parking lots. You may not have a surplus of amenities, but you’ll be nearby your end location.

Exploring the Town

Little, old Sour Lake does have some unique attractions worth checking out while you’re in town with your Sour Lake travel trailer rental. During the town’s restoration initiative, the town has hired professional muralists to create murals throughout the town’s buildings depicting historical themes of Sour Lake’s past. Walkabout and try to locate them all.

If you enjoy learning about a location’s history, the city has put together a collection of artifacts, which can be found at the Sour Lake City Depot and City Hall. The original Sour Lake jail remains intact, though not in use. It’s a view into how our incarceration practices have changed throughout the years. Sour Lake is truly a picturesque western town.

When you’ve finished exploring Sour Lake to your heart’s content, there are larger, more populated areas to check out if you so choose. Most notably, Houston sits within 90 minutes. Houston has all your modern amenities plus sights and attractions to keep you occupied all day. And, at day’s end, retreat back to the slower atmosphere of Hardin County.

Should it be the hot Texas sunshine you are seeking, consider a motorhome rental in Sour Lake. Hike along a trail, watch a sunrise and marvel in the outstanding scenery. Rent a luxury motorhome rental in Sour Lake, TX, and set out on an excursion to see The Lone Star State.

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