We'll be in the Houston area the week of March 17th. So far the agenda is Lakewood Church, Johnson Space Center and the aquarium. Have a few other destinations but the DW will hitch a ride with her sister. Spending the 19/20th in Galveston and already have the campground booked.. don't plan on moving those days! The space center should be okay parking with the RV not sure with Lakewood/aquarium. Renting a car during the week is big $$ and hate to drag the car down for just a couple days. Anyone with experience with these 2 area's? We'll be in a 28ft and it's fairly maneuverable. Also since the inlaws have excessive junk cars any decent but affordable RV parks in the southern area between the 2 loops. Looks like alot of RV resorts! Thinking about just going east to San Leon area.

OUCH! Since your DW is riding with her sister, that would make her one of your In-Laws, :E.....I hope none of them read your post...how many junk cars become "excessive"..:h. While in Houston, if you're bored...go to PPL Motorhomes and look through their inventory. All their units are open and you'll get no salesperson unless you ask...In Galveston, make sure you do the walking tour for the trees...they call it a walking tour but it's easier by car or bicycle....Dennis

Here's a recent thread regarding camping near Space Center Houston. Please note that Space Center Houston (which is next to JSC) is different from Johnson Space Center. You cannot drive into, or 'tour' JSC except for a limited area called 'Rocket Park'. There's a constant stream of RV's being turned around at the JSC gates. That said, Space Center Houston is a great place to visit and they have a tram ride that takes you to JSC and Rocket Park. You may want to visit the San Jacinto Monument (where Sam Houston and the Texians defeated Santa Anna after the Alamo) and Battleship Texas. The Houston Zoo and the Science Museum may be of interest. You might have parking problems at the downtown Aquarium Restaurant, but there's another one with better parking at the Kemah Boardwalk near Space Center Houston.

Lakewood church occupies the old arena that the Rockets played in...in the Greenway plaza area off I-59 south west of downtown...all commercial...It's a experience but parking for your rig could be a issue, as all attendees use a parking garage...as for the Aquarium there are 2 as already stated, one downtown and the other in Kemah(the original) on the Galveston Bay waterfront/Clearcreek Channel. I live in Clear Lake Shores/Kemah where we have 2 RV facilities on FM 2094. For us locals the Fertitta family for the most part took over the Kemah waterfront and now rule without any semblance of a quality experience/tourist trap.As for Nassa they're on the north side of Clear Lake.I've lived in CLS for 30+yrs and would never consider the Kemah water front for entertaining...Always prefer going to Galveston...Favorite eatery, Rudy and Pacos at 21st & Post officde.

Good suggestions! My DW is wanting to go to China or Korean Town so she'll probably go with her sister... sounds like a opportunity to visit PPL motorhomes although she'll veto that. Ironic I've been watching they're youtube video's. Didn't realize there was 2 aquarium's will have to look into that. Is other Moody Gardens? Our campground will be 3 miles from Moody. Didn't see one in Kemah unless I missed it. And yes on the difference with the space centers. The space center campground doesn't sound appealing to us although it is a possibility. San Jacinto and Battleship Texas is now on the list, but how is the parking? Found the info on the walking info for the tree's will look into that as well. May just pull the car down shouldn't cost over 1 mpg with the Focus.

Call Lakewood and ask them about parking. I doubt you would find anything on that side of the freeway. Same with the Aquarium if you are indeed going to the one downtown. There may be a parking lot you can fit in close by. Kemah Boardwalk is cool if you have kids. Otherwise go to the one downtown.Rudy and Paco's is not a meal, it's an experience. Well worth the $$. Dress accordingly and enjoy. It has been said that there are two types of people in San Leon, those hiding from the law and those that will soon be hiding from the law.

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ericsmith32
Explorer
Mar 23, 2014
Just a update since we just got back. We stayed a couple nights at the Allstar RV resort. Nice but kinda pricey for us.. not saying it's not worth it by all means. The rest of nights we were able to stay in the inlaws driveway. We didn't go Lakewood they said no parking and since we just got into town and was tired didn't try. Unfortunately after that my sister in law let us borrow her car for a couple days.

The aquarium even though we took the car maybe on the RV parking if you went early enough. The museum of natural science which the zoo is also next door is a yes. The space center yes on parking just follow the bus signs. The kemah boardwalk yes but park further out so you don't have to pay. Didn't have alot of issues driving around Houston.
2112
Explorer II
Feb 02, 2014
Another place closer than Ron Hoover would be Bay Colony RV Resort on FM 517.

You can use this to get an idea what's available http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campgrounds
Search League City, Texas
2112
Explorer II
Jan 28, 2014
artguys wrote:
OP...try Ron Hoover in La Marque on I-45/Gulf Fwy...about exit 9 or 10...It's a RV dealer + service with lots of empty spaces...puts you close enough to everything...I'm a customer, kinda forgot about him.Tel: 409 935 7101.
Good Tip.

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artguys
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
OP...try Ron Hoover in La Marque on I-45/Gulf Fwy...about exit 9 or 10...It's a RV dealer + service with lots of empty spaces...puts you close enough to everything...I'm a customer, kinda forgot about him.Tel: 409 935 7101.
2112
Explorer II
Jan 28, 2014
I don't know where in San Leon you plan on staying. San Leon in general is a bit depressed. Do a Google map street view of the area and where you are staying.

Marina Bay is 1st class but yea, a bit pricey. However, it's convenient and located in a nice safe, accommodating area. Then again, If you stay on Galveston and drive up to SC Houston you would spend the difference on gas.

I will say this: If we pulled into San Leon my DW would immediately say we are not staying here. I would then be busting tail looking for some place else :(
ericsmith32
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
So no to San Leon.. sounds like KCK only with illegals! Marina Bay? At $52 that's a bit pricey. Kemah RV Resort is down the street and cheaper.
artguys
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
Yeh on Top Water...But in San Leon it's Gihooleys and maybe Bubbas.
artguys
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
Believe not...just the park itself. Since the HL&P plant went on standby years ago no more warm waters flow and fishing is almost non existant. Actually the plant was sold and is being taken down.
2112
Explorer II
Jan 28, 2014
artguys wrote:
2112...actually Channelview south(Baycliff) is the wild wild west.
Channelview South, LOL that does fit :)

Is the RV park at Spillway Park still in business? I haven't ventured that way in several years.

There was another little RV park in Baycliff just off of 146 that didn't look too bad years ago. I believe the guy that owned Bay Area RV storage and rental on 146 owned that as well. Maybe his FIL owned it. Is it still there?

Top Water is another fun seafood dive to check out.
artguys
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
And OP...again the RV facility is in Clear Lake Shores on FM 2094/marina bay drive.

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