More and more vacationers in the United States are choosing to spend their money on a recreational vehicle rather than motel or hotel rooms and, as a result, RV campgrounds have become much more than a place to park. Corsicana, Texas--just about fifty miles south of Dallas--enjoys a mild, subtropical climate that is attractive to summer visitors looking for outside adventure and a chance to enjoy fishing, boating and other watersports.
Whether you prefer an RV park, a campground or a motel, you'll find what you need at Oak Cove Marina, on the shore of Richland Chambers Reservoir in Corsicana. The motel isn't much to look at, but kitchenette rooms are available and some campers like to sleep outside in their rigs but prefer to have a private bathroom with a bigger shower. The RV spaces have all the amenities, including 50- or 30-amp hookups, and there are plenty of dump stations. For those who would rather let others do the cooking, the park's small restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at modest prices. The Oak Cove store not only sells groceries but gasoline, diesel, bait, tackle and fishing or hunting licenses. Fishing boat and pontoon rentals are available for individuals, groups or tournaments, and the restaurant provides catering for special events.
Oak Cove Marina & RV Park
10411 South Hwy. 287
Corsicana, TX 75109
(903) 872-0888
http://www.oakcovemarina.com
If you are just looking for a place to spend the night while passing through Corsicana, or perhaps a place to hold a large gathering of RV enthusiasts, American RV Park will satisfy your needs. There are 160 sites on 16 acres, with many permanent residents. For meetings or rallies, there is a special parking area for up to 90 RVs, and there are two indoor gathering places with full kitchens and guest bathrooms. Liberty Hall can hold 100 guests, while Star Hall can accommodate 275 and is a little fancier, with a large gas fireplace and a good-sized stage. The park is big-rig friendly, with plenty of long, pull-through sites.
American RV Park & Sales
4345 West Hwy 31
Corsicana, TX 75110
(903) 872-0233
www.americanrvparkcorsicana.com
Formerly Southport Marina RV Park, Northshore Harbor started a massive upgrade in 2010 with a condominium development, but there are still a handful of sites with water and electrical hookups. The cement pads are scattered among the trees, about 300 yards from the shore of the Richland Chambers Reservoir. There is a boathouse and a launch ramp. You can boat or swim over to the Harbor Inn for lunch and in the evenings, it has a fairly lively dinner and bar crowd. If you wish, have a cookout in one of the BBQ pits on the grounds.
Northshore Harbor RV Park
9900 Northshore Boulevard
Corsicana, TX 45109
(903) 874-1304
www.northshoreharbor.com
