Killeen
Killeen is the local hub for Fort Cavazos (formerly Ft. Hood), which is the most populous US military base with over 45,000 active soldiers. Killeen was established in the early 1870s as a small farming community called Palo Alto and grew when the Santa Fe Railway extended their tracks for central shipping of cotton, wool, and grain.
Gather Campground is the top-rated RV park or RV resort near Killeen, TX, just 20 miles and 21 minutes to downtown Killeen.
Gather Campground Bell County is host to many RV travelers who come to explore Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, and Nolanville, work on Fort Cavazos, and explore the broader Bell County area. Belton Lake and Stillhouse Lake are in very close proximity and are a guest favorite to cool off in the summer and hike in the winter.
Some Local Killeen Favorites:
- Fort Cavazos museums, including the 1st Cavalry and 3rd Armored Cavalry.
- Belton Lake Outdoor Recreational Area: featuring waterslides, a swimming beach, marina, trails for biking and horseback riding, as well as boat rentals and picnic areas.
- Hills of Cove Golf Course: A well maintained 18-hole golf course that features many of the native Texas fauna and flora.
- Mayborn Science Theatre: Located on the Central Texas College campus this is a planetarium with a 60-foot dome to view our solar system.
- Tatazo: Birria tacos and other delicious Mexican favorites.
- Axed Out Texas: Family friendly fun that is competitive, sporty, and a fun vibe.
- Boulders Climbing: rock climbing that’s approachable in nearby Harker Heights.
- Heights Pizzeria & Drafthouse: Delicious pizza and a wide variety of drinks that’s relaxing with a friendly staff.
Gather Campground is the best RV resort near Killeen, TX:
- Close to Killeen yet far enough away that you don’t feel the military vibe.
- Gather Campground provides the highest 5-star hospitality RV resort and RV park experience near Killeen, TX.
- All of our RV sites are concrete, unlike any other RV resort near Killeen.
- Our brand-new RV resort facilities near Killeen, TX are available for our guests to enjoy 24 hours per day.
If you are looking for an RV park or RV resort near Killeen, TX, you have found it!
