RV Dump Stations In Texas And How They Work

Don’t be caught unaware; when you’re RVing, it’s vitally important to know where all the RV dump stations are near you! Although it’s not the most glamorous aspect of RVing, knowing how to properly use dump stations and keep your black and grey water tanks clean is paramount to having a pain-free (and mess-free) RV experience. 

If you’re planning on a road trip through Texas, there’s no need to worry about finding places to stop. Thankfully, there are plenty of RV dump stations in Texas.

In our article today, we’ll be going over the ins and outs of everything dump station related— no pun intended. Plus, where to find RV dump stations in Texas no matter where you are in the state.

Grab your sanitary gloves and sewer hose, and let’s get to it!

But First: How Do RV Dump Stations Work?

Before we get into the semantics of how to use a dump station properly, we have to get the golden rule out of the way first. Always remember to empty the black tank first. By emptying the grey water tank after the black tank, you’ll ensure that any residue leftover in the sewer hose is cleared out. 

To empty your black and grey water tanks, you’ll first need to line up your RV with the dump station. With gloves on, attach the sewer hose to your RV using the transparent elbow; make sure that it’s firmly attached within the sewer dump inlet. Then, firmly attach the sewer end of the hose to the dump station’s drain. Open the black tank valve by pulling on the handle.

After this is done, close the black tank valve and open the grey water valve. When it’s done draining, you’ll be able to open the black tank valve again after the grey tank has been closed. Using the RV’s flush-out hose and the station’s water tap, you can now fully rinse out the black water tank and the sewer hose.

And that’s it!

Does My RV Come With A Sewer Hose?

If you’re buying an RV, it will not come with a sewer hose and you’ll have to purchase one. RV rentals should come with a sewer hose, but be sure to check with your RV’s host ahead of time just in case. 

How Long Does It Take To Empty Black And Grey Water Tanks?

You should factor in at least a half hour to fully clean out and empty the tanks. For this reason, and also due to the fact that you can’t always count on an RV campground to have a dump station, we strongly recommend scheduling your dump station stops beforehand.  

You don’t want to have a literal mess on your hands.

Where Can I Find RV Dump Stations?

The main sources for RV dump stations are in RV campgrounds/parks and in wastewater treatment facilities or transfer stations. 

Although many RV campgrounds have dump stations on site, you shouldn’t assume that all will. Many campgrounds in state parks that have minimal to no hookups often don’t have dump stations, for instance. And while RV campgrounds typically allow guests free use of their stations if they do have them, people looking to use the dump station that aren’t staying at the park will be charged a fee. 

Because wastewater treatment facilities and transfer stations can be found in the majority of cities, you don’t necessarily have to rely on RV campgrounds to provide a dump station for you. However, they are incredibly convenient if you’re staying overnight in them!

Where To Find RV Dump Stations In Texas

RV Dumps Stations Near Dallas

Love’s – Travel Stops And Country Store

There are numerous Love’s all around Dallas, so this listing in itself counts for several. The pricing for dump station use is $10 at all of them. You can find Love’s at 200 Garden Acres Drive in Fort Worth, at 1990 East 1-30 in Rockwall, and at 715 South Central Expressway in Anna.

Spring Creek Village RV Park

Spring Creek Village RV Park is a  residential and camping RV park located at 4000 Central Expressway in nearby Plano. Dump station use is free for its guests and costs $15 to travellers just passing through.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

In addition to being a highly popular destination in the Dallas metro area to visit, Ray Roberts Lake State Park also provides dump station use for visitors. The pump is free to use for registered guests and costs $5 otherwise. Ray Roberts park is open year round.

RV Dumps Stations Near Austin

Austin Lone Star RV Resort

This popular RV resort is located in the heart of Austin at 7009 South I-35. Austin Lone Star RV Resort offers dump station use free of charge to registered guests and for $15 otherwise. The park is open year round and conveniently located for travel. 

Idyll Glen RV Park 

Situated in nearby Largo Vista at 19421 Ranch Road, Idyll Glen RV Park’s amenities include a bargain deal for its dump station use. Both registered guests and passers-through can use the dump station for free. Idyll Glen is open year round.

Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

The wastewater treatment plant located at 7113 FM 969 in Austin provides free use of its dump station facilities. Walnut Creek is open year round from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday through Friday, with the exception of federal holidays.

RV Dumps Stations Near San Antonio

Stone Creek RV Park

Situated at 18905 Interstate 95 North in Schertz, Stone Creek RV Park is a western themed resort that’s open 24/7 year round. A favorite amongst families for its commitment to the western theme, Stone Creek’s dump station is free to registered guests and costs only $5 for travelers outside of the park.

Tejas Valley RV Park and Campground

If you plan on visiting SeaWorld San Antonio during your trip to the area, then Tejas Valley is very conveniently placed for you. Tejas Valley is located at 13080 Potranco Road in San Antonio, less than five minute’s drive from the amusement park and open 24/7. Registered guests can use the dump station for free; it costs $20 otherwise.

Travelers World RV Resort

Also found within San Antonio’s city limits is Travelers World RV Resort. The park is located at 2617 Roosevelt Avenue and offers free dump station use for registered guests. The fee to use for all others is $10.

RV Dumps Stations Near Houston

Space Center RV Park

Right off of Interstate 34, the Space Center RV Park in League City offers free dump station use for registered guests and a nominal fee for the public. Rinse water is also available to help you clean out your tank and to fill up the clean water tank. Space Center can be found at 301 Gulf Freeway South.

Galveston Island State Park

Nearby Galveston Island State Park is another public park that provides dump station use for its visitors. There is no fee charged for registered guests camping overnight. Otherwise, the dump station costs $5 to use.

Love’s – Travel Stops and Country Store

There’s a Love’s located in Houston at 3940 North McCarty that has an RV dump station. The fee to use the facilities is $5 at this location.

There are plenty of RV dump stations in Texas due to the high popularity of its RV destinations! So no matter where you are on your trip, you’ll be all set as long as you plan accordingly.