RV Parks in Mission, Texas

Mission, Texas is located in the far southern tip of the massive state. The hot climate enjoyed by its residents is attractive to many travelers, including RV campers. Mission, Texas was once the home of the famous beat writer and poet, William Burroughs. There are several trails, including the Mission Trail, that RV campers can enjoy while in Mission.

Split Rail RV Park

The Split Rail RV Park is a "55+" park that is used by some seniors as a retirement home. The Park includes 230 spaces with 30- or 50-amp electric (many of which are pull-through sites), a heated pool, horseshoe pits, two spas, and wireless Internet. The park hosts a huge variety of social events for its residents, including potluck dinners, weekly dances, and coordinated excursions. Nearby is the Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, which offers opportunities for birding, boating, hiking, and nature study with rangers.

Split Rail RV Park
513 N Los Ebanos Road
Mission, TX 78572
www.splitrailrvpark.com/

Mission Bell RV Resort

The Mission Bell RV Resort bills itself as a "55+ retirement community," but also welcomes RV campers passing through, with full hookups with 30- or 50-amp electric, free Wi-Fi, and a comprehensive list of amenities, including a heated saltwater pool and spa. The bustling community at Mission Bell includes weekly dances, weekly entertainment in the form of comedy or live music, arts and crafts and water aerobics. The park is close to an eighteen-hole golf course, and the Lower Rio Grand Valley National Wildlife Refuge provides nature trails and opportunities for bird watching.

Mission Bell RV Resort
1711 East Business Hwy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 585-4833
www.missionbellrvresort.com/

Circle T RV Park

Circle T RV Park is equipped to handle RVs of any size--including large models and even eighteen wheelers--in spaces which include full hookups with 30-or 50-amp electric. This pet-friendly park has quite an active community; events include dances, card nights, potlucks, exercise programs and general social hours. After just a short drive--over the Hidalgo Bridge--you can be in Mexico, where cheap shopping opportunities abound. Finally, for conservationists, the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, a part of the World Birding Center, has marshlands where visitors can stroll on the nature paths past exotic migratory birds.

Circle T RV Park
1820 Clay Tolle St.
Mission, Texas 78572
(956) 585-5381
www.circletrvpark.com/

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Article Written By DB Jenkins

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