Love the peace & quiet of country living? Visit Gilmer, Texas in Upshur County. Gilmer, Texas is right in the heart of east Texas. A visit to Gilmer, Texas feels like coming home. Hear the locals greet you with genuine Howdys, Welcome to Gilmer, & Come Back Soon. The people of Gilmer are proud of their town. They believe the future of Gilmer shines bright with promise of an awesome future for all Gilmer residents. While visiting Gilmer, stop by Upshur County Historical Musuem and view artifacts and antiques about Gilmer and Upshur County. Gilmer has a great library. Upshur County Library is the place to go for reading, relaxing and surfing the Internet. The Library is located 4 blocks west of the Courthouse. Like to ride your ATV? Try Barnwell Mountain for some wild, fun rides. Barnwell Mountain is located eight miles east of downtown Gilmer. It is rated the top off road course in the state of Texas. Air shows are held on Fridays during Yamboree week in Gilmer. Fox Stephens air field hosts these unique air shows. Watts RV Park is located on 155 South app. three 1/2 miles from Gilmer, Texas. Visit our park while enjoying the big Yamboree celebration in Gilmer. Yamboree week takes place October 17- 21, 2007. Make your reservations now at Watts Rv Park. (903-734-3380). Watts RV Park is located on 2212 Chinaberry Road-Gilmer, Texas 76545. We have full hook ups with concrete slabs. We will be looking for you at Watts RV Park in Gilmer, Texas.