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Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in Dallas, listed by private owners and local rental businesses. See prices, photos and reviews for RV rental in the USA, then book online with insurance included.
Dallas–Fort Worth puts the historic Stockyards 45 minutes away, with Oklahoma and the Texas Hill Country both realistic for a longer road trip. Enter your postcode on the search page, set a collection radius, and you’ll see insured RVs, motorhomes and camper vans from owners and operators across the Metroplex.
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RV, Motorhome and Camper Van Rental in Dallas
Owners list everything from compact camper vans and Class B RVs to full-size Class A and C motorhomes, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy. See RV rental, motorhome hire and camper van hire for more on picking a size.
Where to camp near Dallas
- The Vineyards Campground, Grapevine Lake — lakefront sites, popular enough to book months ahead for holiday weekends.
- Treetops RV Resort, Arlington — year-round, 30 and 50-amp service under mature shade trees.
- Shady Creek RV Park, Aubrey — 261 sites, full hookups and concrete pads.
- Silver Creek RV Resort — rolling countryside just west of Fort Worth, full hookups.
Things to see near your Dallas pickup
Klyde Warren Park, a 5.2-acre deck park built over a recessed freeway, links Uptown to the Dallas Arts District — the largest urban arts district in the country, with the Dallas Museum of Art and two other major museums within a short walk of each other. The Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff is one of the most walkable, independently-owned dining and shopping neighbourhoods in Texas, worth a detour before you set off.
Best road trips from Dallas
- Fort Worth Stockyards — about 32 miles, 45 minutes, twice-daily cattle drives and a genuine Old West downtown.
- Oklahoma City — about 210 miles, 3 hours, 2–3 days.
- Turner Falls, Oklahoma — in the Arbuckle Mountains just over the state line, a 77-foot waterfall into a natural swimming pool, an easy add-on to an Oklahoma trip.
- Texas Hill Country — further south, 3–4 hours, 3–5 days. Best in spring for wildflowers along the roadside.
Parking and boondocking around Dallas
Wild camping or boondocking is largely off the table within Dallas city limits — plan on a campground rather than a parking lot for anything beyond a single overnight stop. Outside the metro area, some rural Texas towns allow free or low-cost overnight parking at city parks, fairgrounds or rest areas (no hookups), and truck stops and certain big-box retailers often permit a short overnight stay — apps like iOverlander are useful for finding current, allowed spots. Cedar Hill State Park and Ray Roberts Lake State Park are both solid pet-friendly options if you’re travelling with a dog.
When to travel
Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons around Dallas–Fort Worth, with summer regularly bringing extreme heat. Book lakefront and holiday-weekend campsites three to six months ahead.
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RV rental Dallas — FAQs
Where can I pick up an RV near Dallas?
Owners list vehicles across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, including Arlington, Plano and Grapevine. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
Can I boondock or dry camp near Dallas?
Not really within the city itself — it’s largely restricted to designated public land, rural town parks or overnight-friendly truck stops outside the metro area. A campground is the reliable option close to Dallas.
How do I pay tolls around Dallas in a rented RV?
North Texas Tollway Authority roads are all-electronic, with no cash lanes. Without a TollTag, cameras read the plate and a ZipCash bill goes to the registered owner at twice the TollTag rate. NTTA says rental companies have different toll policies, so ask the owner how tolls are passed on to you. See the NTTA website.
Where can I camp with an RV near Dallas–Fort Worth?
Cleburne State Park, about 45 minutes to an hour south-west of Fort Worth, has campsites that all include water and electricity, and some also have sewer hookups. The park often reaches capacity in spring and summer, so reserve ahead, especially for weekends. See the Texas Parks and Wildlife page.