Canton, Texas, is a year-round destination for Texans and visitors alike. There’s tons of endless fun to be discovered during a family vacation to our great city. We are super accessible to all kinds of travelers. At Mill Creek Ranch Resort, you are welcome to rent a cottage or pull up in your RV—there is something for everyone at our resort. As an award-winning cottage resort and RV park, we are all about embracing nature, with a touch of country hospitality. Some of the many popular attractions are the area zoos. Check out these pawsitively awesome zoos in East Texas.
Lions, Tigers, and Bears—Oh My!
East Texas is home to a wide variety of zoos, animal parks, drive-thru safaris, aquariums, and sanctuaries. Our resort is conveniently located near zoos and animal parks of interest to adults and children alike! We’ve listed some of the best in our area:
- Caldwell Zoo– Tyler, TX: you have to stop by to see the newly born giraffe calf and baby zebra
- Dallas Zoo– Dallas, TX: Texas’ oldest and largest zoological park and is managed by the nonprofit Dallas Zoological Society
- East Texas Zoo & Gator Park– Grand Saline, TX: home to dozens of alligators, primates, exotic cats, and so many more creatures
- Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge– Tyler, TX: you’ll learn all about endangered species and meet some majestic felines
An Upscale Vacation Destination
Mill Creek Ranch Resort is an upscale cottage resort and RV park located 60 minutes from Dallas. With first-class amenities and Southern hospitality, our resort has some amazing cottages, RV sites, tiny house rentals, or our fantastic yurt! Book your East Texas zoo adventure on our website now. Come embrace nature in style!
If you’re looking for a great getaway with family and friends, you can’t go wrong in East Texas. This four-season vacation destination is the perfect backdrop for making magical memories with your loved ones. At our award-winning 
Rocky Ridge boasts 200-plus acres of preserved, well-maintained land along a backcountry road (farm-to-market road 1256) where the earth’s semi-arid floor meets a lush forest. Taking a drive on the wild side has never been this exhilarating for kids and adults alike, as these towering, majestic beasts will approach your vehicle without hesitation. As the newest drive-thru safari park in Texas (and the South), Rocky Ridge expects thousands of visitors over the coming months. The admission price depends on the size of your party, but costs range from $13.50 to $17.50 per person (kids two and under are free). In order to keep visitors and the animals safe, please read through 
Much like other East Texas safari parks, most of Rocky Ridge’s exotic inhabitants reign from Africa and Asia. These foreign species thrive in East Texas’ climate. Rocky Ridge boasts a wide variety of well-known animals, including bison, zebras, cattle, llamas, and emu. However, gear up for an up-close-and-personal encounter with a never-before-soon animal, such as a sable antelope, aoudad, barasingha, fallow deer, and chital. It’s not only a visual delight, but each car is gifted a bag of seed. Remember: no hand-feeding; riders are asked to toss the seed out of the window. With 25 different species (and counting), Rocky Ridge is bound to be one of Canton’s main attractions for many years to come.
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There’s still time to plan a much-needed extended break from the city. Many Winter Texans are pleasantly surprised to discover that our spacious RV sites are quite affordable, despite being steps from so many on-site amenities, such as the community pool and hot tub, fishing ponds, hiking trails, a disc golf course, horseshoes, and more! To book a well-deserved winter escape to East Texas, please call us directly at 
While RVs and cottages typically feature full kitchens, there’s something gratifyingly primal about cooking up a mess of meat, potatoes, and veggies atop a blazing campfire. It’s also a splendid opportunity to teach the kiddos how to build and, furthermore, utilize a campfire when fast-food and restaurants aren’t options. These 15 undeniably tasty campfire dinner recipes showcase a variety of core ingredients, including chicken, corn, beans, salmon, and shrimp. There’s something for everyone here.
So, what isn’t Mill Creek? It’s a resort. It’s an RV park. It’s a fishing destination. It’s a tiny house community. It’s a four-season paradise. Not only does our 200-acre estate feature everything from a nine-hole disc golf course to an old-fashioned swimming hole and a dog park, but we’re centrally located to East Texas’ most beloved attractions, including 
Every autumn, thousands of couples attempt to compose a meticulously-gathered list of fall date ideas near Dallas. More times than not, the DFW metroplex doesn’t provide a necessary amount of tranquility and natural beauty to truly enchant a couple in desperate need of romance. Thus, fall is the best time of year to escape Dallas en route to 
Hopefully, these 15 playful, passionate date ideas near Dallas enhance your upcoming getaway to East Texas’ most beloved resort destination. As one of the largest RV parks in Texas, we’re expecting a full house this autumn. Thankfully, you can swiftly book a stay at 
Less than two miles from Mill Creek’s 200-acre ranch-style estate lies Van Zandt Country Club, an oft-overlooked gem between Dallas and Tyler. Rates range from $25 to $60. There’s no need to break the bank at Van Zandt! As Van Zandt nears its 50th anniversary, the course is only just coming out of its shell. As the years roll by, the trees continue to play a more substantial factor. Golfers can take pleasure in the still ponds, wide fairways, and well-groomed bermudagrass.
Combine 18 holes at one of the best East Texas golf courses with a flight of 
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The sprawling, rolling acreage of East Texas is calling. Hidden along the northern rim of peaceful Canton, TX, home to the world’s largest flee market, lies 
We know a thing or two about RVing. People choose the RV lifestyle for its flexibility, customization, and privacy. The best RV parks in East Texas instinctively offer affordability, availability, and supreme hospitality. Here at Mill Creek Ranch, you’ll unearth a little slice of heaven. Rise with the sun, sip on a steaming cup of coffee at dawn, and let the day’s temperature dictate what comes next—the possibilities are seemingly endless! Off-site activities include 
There’s never been a more suitable time to start planning a well-deserved staycation near Dallas to East Texas’ 
As one of the premier RV parks in Texas, we see a lot of campers, mobile homes, and caravans. However, please don’t hesitate to explore our various 
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East Texas is widely celebrated for its tranquil wilderness, bustling 
Texans have been escaping the jaws of the DFW metroplex for decades, searching for something quiet, quaint, and leisurely. That search typically leads to Canton, TX, the South’s best-kept secret. Incidentally, 
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RV rallies (also known as motorhome rallies) have become an integral aspect of our peaceful wilderness respite. Nothing brings us more joy than seeing several rigs worth of folks enjoying each other’s company around 
We’re on the heels of yet another magical Christmas here in sunny Canton, TX, 
During each holiday season, we decorate the Grand Lodge with bundles of Christmas spirit, including a dazzling, towering pine tree. For those interested in utilizing our sizable Christmas party venues, 
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Summer is on its last leg in much of the United States but not here in sunny East Texas! 
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There are dozens of fire rings located throughout our peaceful resort, so you’ll never be more than a few steps away from a potential campfire. Campfire attire varies depending on the location. Canton typically sits in the 60s and 70s during the springtime, so shorts and a light hooded sweatshirt should do the trick. Before you can roast marshmallows, build s’mores, and stargaze, you have to bring along the campfire essentials. Here is a complete list of campfire essentials, ranging from split wood to a beverage of choice:
For those of you who weren’t lucky enough to escape the most recent polar vortex, a family getaway to sunny East Texas surely sounds pretty heavenly right about now. It’s an ideal 75 degrees right now in Canton, TX, much to the delight of our visiting Winter Texans. The influx of Winter Texans here at 
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Despite the unseasonably cold temperatures in much of the United States lately,