Dude RV Visits Fanthorp Inn While Camping at Huntsville State Park

About this video

While camping at Huntsville State Park, Dude RV takes a trip back in time with a visit to the historic Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site.

This adventure combines peaceful East Texas camping with a fascinating look into early Texas travel history and one of the best-preserved inns from the Republic of Texas era.

🏛️ Exploring Fanthorp Inn

Originally built in the 1830s, Fanthorp Inn served travelers moving through Texas along historic stagecoach routes and quickly became an important stop during the Republic of Texas period.

Walking through the inn gives a real sense of

early Texas travel life stagecoach-era transportation and what frontier hospitality looked like generations ago

The preserved rooms and historic atmosphere make it feel like stepping directly into Texas history.

🌲 Camping at Huntsville State Park

Back at Huntsville State Park, the trip continues with

peaceful pine forest scenery relaxing campground atmosphere lakeside East Texas views and another great state park camping experience

The combination of outdoor adventure and Texas history makes this trip something special.

🧠 Why This Adventure Matters

This trip highlights one of the best parts of RV travel

👉 discovering places you might otherwise drive right past

From state park camping to historic stagecoach inns, Texas is filled with hidden stories and destinations worth exploring.

Find campgrounds, historic sites, and more on the Dude RV campground map

History, camping, and East Texas scenery all came together for another memorable Dude RV adventure.

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July 5, 2026

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Dude RV

Where this was filmed

Huntsville State Park (Site 14)

Gear from this video on DudeRV.com

• VEVOR Disc Golf Set