Houston RV parks provide extensive urban and suburban camping options with convenient access to city attractions and medical facilities. Sites range from basic to premium setups with varying costs from $50 to $72 per night. Most parks operate year-round with climate considerations playing a significant role in camping comfort due to Houston's hot, humid summers and mild winters.
What to do
Fishing at Northlake RV Resort: This resort features a stocked fishing pond, offering relaxing recreation without leaving the campground. "Beautiful facilities including main building with laundry, bathrooms, and community area. Pool, hot tub, fishing pond, propane, place to wash your dog, and dog walk," notes a visitor at Northlake RV Resort.
Outdoor recreation at Tom Bass Park: Several Houston campgrounds back up to city parks with extensive trail systems. "The best thing about the location is that it backs up to Tom Bass park that has wonderful dog parks along with playgrounds and frisbee golf," reports a camper at Houston / Med Center KOA Holiday.
Medical visits: Many Houston RV parks cater to those needing medical care. "We stayed here for five days while visiting MD Anderson. Everything about this park is top rate. A shuttle ran between the park and MD Anderson which made it very convenient for us," explains a guest at Lakeview RV Resort.
What campers like
Security features: Gated access provides peace of mind for campers in the urban environment. "It feels secluded but it is in a well-populated area. I felt very safe and secure being here. Comfortable enough to take a walk at 5:30 am!" shares one visitor about Northlake RV Resort.
Swimming pools: Houston's heat makes pool access highly valuable. "The pool used to be a great way to cool off on a hot day, and the laptop room and exercise equipment made it convenient to stay connected and lead an energetic lifestyle away from home," mentions a camper at Highway 6 RV Resort.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained grounds and buildings rank high on camper satisfaction. "The park is clean, but the sites are tight. The further you get to the front the louder the traffic noise is, but the sites are larger and spaced out more. It is a five and take," notes a reviewer at Houston Med Center KOA Holiday.
What you should know
Urban noise levels: Highway proximity can create noise issues at many Houston RV parks. "A bit noisy with train tracks and airport nearby," reports a visitor to Northlake RV Resort, while another notes at Medical Center RV Resort: "Very quiet considering your in downtown Houston. Only drawback is the construction at the entrance. Not their fault."
Transportation options: Public transit access varies by location. "This park seems to be the closest to downtown Houston. It is about 11 miles to the Brown Convention Center, which can be reached by the Metro Transportation. There is a bus stop near the entrance to this RV Park that will take you a mile or so away to the Red Line Rail, which takes you downtown," explains a camper at South Main RV Park.
Internet connectivity: Connection methods vary between parks. At Eric & Jay's RV Resort, "They have a 'no wifi' slogan, and the campground wifi is rendered obsolete within the confines of your designated space, instead favoring a hard-wired ethernet connection to your router, which you will leave outside your trailer."
Tips for camping with families
Pool time scheduling: Some parks offer adult-only swimming periods. "The pool was so fancy and the water was lukewarm from the warm son so night swims were the best. They have adult pool hours from 8pm-10pm so bring your cocktails and music and have a good time!" shares a visitor at Highway 6 RV Resort.
Kid-friendly amenities: Assess whether parks cater to children. "Great for adults, not really anywhere for little kids to play besides the pool but this is a really cool RV resort in downtown Houston and I would definitely recommend it," notes a camper at Lakeview RV Resort.
Nearby playgrounds: City parks adjacent to some RV parks provide play areas. "The city park has a 2 mile and 6+ mile walking path. It seems to be the only real place to get out and exercise in the area," reports a visitor to Eric & Jay's RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: Choose sites based on noise and space considerations. "The front of the RV Park is by the toll road, and you can hear the traffic. We were in site 223 in the back, by the city park, and we could barely hear any vehicle noise," recommends a visitor to Houston Med Center KOA Holiday.
Traffic navigation: Consider toll passes for getting around Houston. "If you don't have an EZ Pass or RV Toll Pass, you'll want one if you must drive during rush hour. The traffic is THICK and there were accidents almost every day on our way to and from work," advises a camper at Houston Med Center KOA Holiday.
Check-in procedures: Some parks have gate codes needed for entry. "Upon arrival, we used the address provided and it led us to a locked gate that required a code. We had no code and the driveway was so short, it had our trailer sticking out into the road as we tried to figure out how to check-in," warns a visitor to Eric & Jay's RV Resort.
