60+ RV Parks & Resorts on the Texas Coast
My three favorite things currently are camping with my family, Texas, and the beach… and coffee… and wine… and tacos (not necessarily in that order).
So naturally when we got our RV, I wanted to know where all the beach RV parks are in all of my favorite Coastal Texas towns and bonus points if they are family friendly (I mean like not the 55+ parks) and were near tacos. I didn’t really know how to go about figuring all of this out and figured most newbies, like me, are probably a little lost and let’s face it, it’s nice when someone can kind of simplify it for us because… mom life.
With the help of AllStays.com, I was able to put together a pretty extensive list of RV parks in Texas along the Coast. I’m not saying they’re all amazing (some really are fantastic), but they’re here and they range anywhere from “welp, there’s nowhere else to stay and I really want to go to the beach for 4th of July and it’s in 2 weeks” to “This place is freaking awesome and I’m never leaving”. Minimum requirements were water, electricity, and either sewer hookups or a dump station and tacos close by (just kidding about that last one. I’ll just make my own, but if you have a killer recommendation for fish tacos, please leave it in the comments). If it didn’t have those things, it for sure didn’t make the list. I like to camp, but I also like the comforts of home and am totally cool if my camper basically functions as a beach house on wheels when at the coast. I personally don’t need to boondock nor do I yearn to do so. To each their own. Maybe one day when my kids are older we’ll give it a try.
This list includes some basic amenities for each Park/Resort. Some of these places (a lot of them actually) have much more than what is listed here. For example; clubhouses, splash pads, playgrounds, laundry rooms, bath houses, walking trails, restaurants, boat launches, fishing piers, etc.. You’ll be able to click to visit their website for a full list of amenities and of course to book your stay when you find a winner. You’ll find over 60 total RV parks/resorts to choose from in Kemah, Galveston, Freeport, Bolivar, Matagorda, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, and South Padre Island and more (organized from northern most area to southern most area). Yes, this took me a good long while to put together and I’m happy it gets to get used by more than just me. And I’m happy that when you decide you want to go to the coast last minute on a holiday weekend that you’ll have a place to go desperately look for RV parks with availability. You’re welcome.
Side note: Can you even say, read, or type you’re welcome without thinking of Dwayne Johnson? if you could, I probably just ruined it. You’re Welcome.
Kemah RV Resorts
Home to the Kemah Boardwalk and less than 20 minutes to the Space Center. Kemah is on my RV camping bucket list.
Brickhouse RV Resort
1029 Marina Bay Drive
Kemah, Texas 77565
(281) 334-0333
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi in Business Center
Cabins available for rent
Marina Bay RV Resort
925 Marina Bay Drive
Kemah, Texas 77565
(281) 334-9944
http://www.marinabayrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Lake Front
Wifi
Cable
Dog Walking Areas
Cabins Available for Rent
Bolivar Peninsula
Just a short ferry ride from Galveston and you’re only agenda is to relax or maybe pick up a fishing pole or a beer.
Paula’s Vinyard RV
1250 N Crystal Beach Rd
Port Bolivar, TX 77650
(409) 684-9970
https://paulasvineyard.com
Full Hookups
Lazy Pelican
996 Sea Spray Dr.
P.O. Box 1396
Crystal Beach, TX 77650
409.684.9909
http://lazypelicanrvpark.com
Full Hookups
Short walk to beach
Wifi
Bolivar RV Resort and Storage
731 Hwy 87
Gilchrist, TX 77617
(409) 974-0064
http://www.bolivarrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Beach Access
Bay Access
Wifi
Beach Home Available to Rent
REEL Paradise RV
1123 North Rd.
Crystal Beach, TX 77650
409-502-7909
http://reelparadiservpark.com
Full Hookups
Bay Access
Covered RV sites with boat lift
Lazy D&D RV
681 Hwy 87
Crystal Beach, TX 77650
409-684-1900
http://lazydanddrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi
Satellite TV
Waterfront Canal Site
Stingaree RV
1295 N. Stingaree Rd
Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
409-684-2731
https://www.stingaree.com/RV-Park
Full Hookups
Bay Access
Canal Sites with Boat Tie Ups
Beach Side RV Park
1280 Hwy. 87
Crystal Beach, TX 77650
409-996-3288
http://www.beachsidervandstorage.com
Full Hookups
Short Walk to Beach
Galveston / Freeport
The place rich in history with a little something for everyone and home of some of the most upscale beach RV resorts along the Texas coast. The beaches aren’t known for their beauty in town, but head west just a little ways and the beaches become quite charming and quaint. This is one of my favorite places in all of Texas.
Visit https://www.galveston.com to see all Galveston has to offer.
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM 3005
Galveston, TX 77554
(409) 737-1222
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island
Water/Electric Sites
Dump Station
Beach Access
Bay Access
Waterfront Sites Available
Note: Beach side of park is getting ready to undergo a 3 year renovations during which the entire beach side of the park will be closed and only sites on the bay side will be available.
Galveston Island RV Resort
23700 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
Galveston, TX 77554
(409) 200-2745
https://galvestonrv.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Short Walk/Drive to Beach
On site cottages
Dog Park
Jamaica Beach RV
17200 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
Galveston, Texas 77554
(409)-632-0200
https://www.jbrv.net
Full Hookups
Pool with swim up bar / Lazy River
Beach access across the street
Wifi
Cable
Dog Park
Stella Mare RV Resort
3418 Stella Mare Ln
Galveston,TX77554
(409) 632-7017
https://www.stellamarervresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool / Tiki Bar
Beach access across the street
Dog park
Homes available to rent
Wifi
Dellanera RV
10901 Termini San Luis Pass Rd
Galveston, TX 77554
(409) 797-5102
https://www.galvestonbeachinfo.com/Dellanera_RV_Park.asp
Full Hookups
On the Beach
Galveston RV Resort and Marina
6310 Heards Lane
Galveston, TX 77551
888-744-2837
http://galvestonrvresortandmarina.com
Full Hookups
Bay Access / Marina
Wifi
Sandpiper RV
201 Seawall
Galveston, Texas 77550
409-765-9431
https://www.sandpiperrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Rooms available to rent
Beach access at Stewart Beach
Very close to downtown and all the action
Tiki Toms
333 Jones Lake Rd.
Tiki Island, TX 77554
409-935-5599
http://www.tikitomsrv.com
Full Hookups
Bay Access
Wifi at Clubhouse
Waterfront sites available
Bluewater Resort
11511 Bluewater Highway
Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 239-4301
https://www.bluewaterrvpark.com
Full Hookups
Beach access across the street
Pool
Bay Access
Cottages available for rent
Wifi
Cable
Waterfront Sites
Matagorda
Not much happening around here, but that’s kind of the appeal. Another one of those places to just be and soak up some quality family time in the outdoors. It’s also on my RV camping bucket list.
LCRA Matagorda Bay Nature Park Camp
6430 FM 2031
Matagorda, TX 77457
855-392-7638
979-863-2603
https://www.lcra.org/parks/Pages/matagorda-bay-nature-park.aspx
Full Hookups Sites
Water/Electric Sites
Dump Station
Beach Access
Colorado River Front Sites
Airstream Campers Available to Rent
Port Lavaca
Just a small Texas town along the coast. A perfect place for bird watching and fishing.
KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay
1348 Co Rd 302
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Reserve: 800-562-8635
Info: 361-893-5120
https://koa.com/campgrounds/port-lavaca/
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Front Park
Wifi
Dog Walk
Lighthouse Beach and Bird Sactuary RV Park
700 Lighthouse Beach Road
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
361-552-5311or 361-552-1234
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi
Cable
Note: I wasn’t actually able to find a website for this park. Info may not be accurate.
Oceanside RV Park
1818 Broadway St
Port Lavaca TX 77979
361-552-4814
http://www.oceansidervparkandpier.org
Full Hookup Sites
Water/Electric Sites
Dump Station
Cable
Texas Lakeside Resort
2499 West Austin Street
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
361-551-2267
http://www.texaslakesidervresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Cable
Dog Run
Waterfront sites available
Palacios
Where? I’ve lived here all my life and this is kinda what I was thinking when I came across this RV park. Anyway, I’m not going to tell you where to vacation and this is another place perfect for a fishing getaway.
Serendipity Bay Resort RV Park and Marina
1001 Main St
Palacios, TX 77465
361-972-5454
http://www.serendipitybayresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi
Cable
Rockport / Fulton
I’m going to personally name this one the RV Capital of the Texas Coast. Holy moly there are a ton of RV parks. There is a ton to do here too; roam the shops, visit their beach (which is on the bay), hit up a museum or the aquarium, or go fishing. I always think of fishing when I think of Rockport simply because that’s what we always did there when I was growing up.
Blue Lagoon RV Resort
717 N Fulton Beach Rd
Fulton, TX 78382
361-729-1100
http://www.bluelagoonsrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi Available at Rec Building
Cable
Ancient Oaks RV Park
1222 Hwy 35 South
Rockport, Texas 78382
(361) 729-5051
https://ancientoaksrvpark.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Dog Run
Anglers RV Retreat
1012 N. Moline Street
Rockport, Texas
361-205-4737
http://www.anglersrvretreat.com
Full Hookups
Wifi
Bahia Vista Waterfront RV Park
5801 FM 1781
Rockport TX 78382
(361) 729 - 1226
http://www.bahiavistarv.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access with Peir and Boat Tie Ups
Wifi
Bay View RV Resort
5451 HWY 35 NORTH
ROCKPORT, TX 78382
(361) 400 6000
RESORT@BAYVIEWROCKPORT.COM
http://www.bayviewrockport.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi at Clubhouse
Cable at most sites
Walking Distance to Copano Bay and Aransas Bay Fishing Piers
Goose Island State Park
202 S Palmetto St.
Rockport, TX 78382
(361) 729-2858
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island
Water/Electric Sites Only (20/30 amp)
Dump Station
Bay Access
Note: Some parts of park are closed due to Hurricane Harvey damage. Please check for updates before booking.
Beacon RV Park and Marina
301 Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, TX. 78382
(361) 729-3906
http://www.beaconrv.com/
beaconrvpark@gmail.com
Full Hookups
Bay Access
Wifi
Cable
Circle W RV Ranch
1401 SMOKEHOUSE RD
ROCKPORT, TX 78382
(361) 792-3687
https://circlewrvranch.com
STAY@CIRCLEWRVRANCH.COM
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Cottages available for rent
Short drive to bay
Coastal Breeze RV Resort
3025 Loop 1781
Rockport, TX 78382
(361) 444-4131
https://coastalbreezervresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi
Dog Park
Claims to be newest in Rockport
Copano Bay RV Resort
3101 FM 1781
Rockport, Texas 78382
(361) 790-9373
copanobayrvresort@gmail.com
https://copanobayrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi
Dog Park
Cabin Rentals Available
Drifters Resort RV Park
4401 Hwy 35 South
Rockport, TX 78382
(361) 727-9105
info@DriftersResort.com
http://www.driftersresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Short Drive to Bay
Wifi
Cable
Cabins/Cottages available to rent
Estes RV Park
140 Estes Drive
Rockport, TX 78382
(361) 386-2539
http://estesrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Short Drive to Bay
Wifi
Cable
Hidden Oaks RV Park
221 Palmetto (Lamar)
Rockport, Texas 78382
361-790-8581
LIVE@HiddenOaksRVResort.com
http://www.hiddenoaksrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Wifi in Clubhouse
Cable in Clubhouse
Short drive to bay
Lagoons RV Resort
600 Enterprise Boulevard
Rockport, Texas 78382
(361) 729-7834
http://www.lagoonsrv.com
Full Hookups
Indoor Pool
Short Drive to Bay
Wifi at Clubhouse
Cable
Dog Walking Area
Cottages available to rent
The Last Resort
4321 Business Hwy 35 S.
Rockport, TX 78382
info@thelastresortrockport.com
361-727-1958
https://www.thelastresortrockport.com
Full Hookups
Short Drive to Bay
Wifi
Cable
Motel rooms, cottages and cabins available to rent
Majestic Oak RV Resort
298 State Hwy 188
Rockport , TX 7838
361.727.0034
info@majesticoakresort.com
https://www.majesticoakresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Short Drive to Bay
Wifi
Cable
Cabin Rentals Available
Palm Harbor RV
170 Port Ave
Rockport, TX
361-729-0113
http://www.palmharborrv.com
Full Hookups
Short Drive to Bay
Wifi in Clubhouse
Dog Walking Area
Rockport Retreat RV Resort
175 Nell Ave
Rockport, TX 78382
361-500-9975
https://rockportrvretreat.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable Available
Route 1069 RV park
606 W. Market
Rockport, TX 78382
(361)790-7600
http://www.rockportrv1069.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Short Drive to Bay
Wifi
Cable
Saltwater Flats RV Resort
4221 TX Highway 35 South
Rockport TX 78382
361-386-2403
https://www.saltwaterflatsrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Cabin Rentals Available
Sandollar Resort
919 N. Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, TX 78382
361-729-2381
http://www.sandollar-resort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay across the street
Motel Rooms Available to Rent (currently under renovations and not available)
Wifi
Cable
Seaport Villiage RV Park
5340 Hwy 35 North
Rockport, Texas 78382
361-727-0866
http://www.seaportvillagervpark.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access 750 yards from park
Wifi
Satellite available for additional fee
Shady Oaks RV Park
1301 Jims Smokehouse RD
Rockport, TX 78382
361-729-6511
https://rockportshadyoaksrvpark.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Cable
Taylor Oaks RV Park
707 S. Pearl St.
Rockport, Tx. 78382
Phone: 361-729-5187
tayloroaksrvpark.com
Full Hookups
Wifi
Cable
Short Walk to Downtown and Bay
Wilderness Oaks RV Park
4851 N. Highway 35
Rockport, TX 78382-9603
(361) 729-2307
www.wildernessoaksrv.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Dog Run
Aransas Pass
Apparently there is a water park in Aransas Pass. Who knew? The dolphin encounters also rank high on Trip Advisor and of course, it’s another fishing town. Take the ferry over to Port Aransas for a beach day, shopping, and restaurants.
Aransas Bay RV Resort
501 North Avenue A
Aransas Pass, Texas 78336
830-423-4322
aransasbayrv@yahoo.com
http://aransasbayrvresort.com
Full Hookups
Bay Access
Wifi
Short Drive to Bay
Marshall’s Landing RV Park
2707 Hwy 35 N
Aransas Pass, Texas 78336
817-946-6571
http://www.marshallslandingrvpark.com/index.html
Full Hookups
Waterfront Sites
Wifi
Ransom Road RV Park
240 E. Ransom Road
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
361-758-2715
http://www.ransomroadrvparkinc.com/index.php
Full Hookups
Bay Access within Minutes
Wifi
Cable
RV Haven
922 Mack Road
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
361-230-4440
https://rvhavenrockporttx.com
Full Hookups
Wifi
Southern Oaks RV Resort
1850 Texas Highway 35 Bypass
Aransas Pass, Texas 78336
361-758-1249
https://www.sorvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Dog Park
The Palms RV Park
2135 W Wheeler Ave
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-4000
https://www.thepalmsrvpark.com/home.html
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Dog Park
Portland
Portland is small town on the bay just outside of Corpus Christi. Stay in town or make the quick trip to Corpus and take advantage of all they have to offer.
Sea Breeze RV Community Resort
1026 Seabreeze Lane
Portland, TX 78374
361-643-0744
http://seabreezerv.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi
Fenced Dog Walk
Port Aransas
Another one of my favorite beaches from childhood and adulthood. Gulf Waters is arguably the most luxurious and upscale beach RV resort in all of Texas and the town itself is just charming. Lots of good memories made here and it’s also just a hop, skip, and jump to Corpus Christi so you can advantage of all it has to offer as well.
Port A RV Resort
2600 HWY 361
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 416-1405
https://portarvresort.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Wifi
Cable
Short Drive to Beach or Bay
Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort
5601 State Highway 361
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-4978
http://gulfwatersrvresorttx.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Beach Access
Wifi
Cable
Pioneer RV
120 Gulfwind Drive
Port Aransas, TX 78373
888-480-3246
https://www.pioneerrvresorts.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Beach Access
Wifi
Cable
Mustang Island State Park
9394 State Highway 361
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-5246
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mustang-island
Water/Electric Sites (50 amp)
Dump Station
Beach Access
Note: Website states it’s only open for day use currently due to Hurricane Harvey Damage.
Surf Side RV and Resort
1820 S 11th St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-2208
http://surfsiderv.com
Full Hookups
Pool
2 blocks to beach
Wifi
Cable
On The Beach RV Park
907 Beach Access Rd 1A
Port Aransas, TX 78373
361-749-4909
http://onthebeachrvpark.com
Full Hookups
Beach Access
Wifi
Cable
I.B. Magee Beach Park
1000 Lantana Dr
Port Aransas, TX 78373
361-749-6117
http://nuecesbeachparks.com/ibmageebeachpark.html
Water/Electric Sites
Dump Station
Beach Access
Note: Currently closed due to Hurricane Harvey. Check website for updates.
Corpus Christi / North Padre Island
The RV parks in Corpus are less impressive, but there’s so much to do. Corpus is home of the USS Lexington, The Texas State Aquarium, Padre Island National Seashore, and word on the street is there is even a Selena Musuem. We’re getting ready to stay at Padre Balli Park for the first time and I’ll be sure to share our trip when we get back. Look out for that post coming soon.
Padre Balli Park
15820 Park Road 22
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 429-4191
http://nuecesbeachparks.com/padreballipark.html
Full Hookups
Beach Access
Colonia Del Rey RV Park
1717 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(800) 580-2435
(361) 937-2435
https://www.ccrvresorts.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Cable
Wifi
Padre Palms RV Resort
131 Skipper Ln
Corpus Christi, Texas 78418
(800) 552-6250
(361) 937-2125
https://www.ccrvresorts.com
Full Hookups
Pool
Minutes to Bay
Wifi
Cable
Laguna Shores Villiage
3828 Laguna Shore Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
361-937-6035
https://www.lagunashorevillage.com
Full Hookups
Wifi
Cable
Port Isabel
Just this side of the causeway from South Padre Island (the southern most and prettiest beach in all of Texas). These two RV locations below seem actually really neat and it’s worth clicking into both of their websites to check it out.
Long Island Villiage
900 South Garcia
Port Isabel TX 78578
(956)943-3131
https://www.longislandvillage.com/default.php
Full Hookups
Bay Access
Wifi
Cable
Waterfront sites with dock available
Port Isabel Park Center
702 Champion Ave
Port Isabel TX 78578
(956) 943-7340
https://www.portisabelparkcenter.com
Full Hookups
Dump Station
Pool
Bay Access
Dog Park
Wifi and Cable available for stays over 1 week
South Padre Island
I already said it above, but this is the prettiest beach in all of Texas. By that I mean the water is generally clearer than anywhere else. You can do anything here from dolphin excusions, parasailing, fishing, sunset cruises, and more.
Andy Bowie County Park
7300 State Park Rd 100
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-3704
http://www.co.cameron.tx.us/wp/parks-our-parks/parks-coastal-parks/parks-andy-bowie/
Full Hookups
Beach Access
Isla Blanca Park
33174 State Park Rd 100,
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-5494
http://www.co.cameron.tx.us/wp/parks-our-parks/parks-coastal-parks/parks-isla-blanca/
Over 600 Full Hookup Sites
Beach Access
Bay Access
KOA Campground of South Padre Island
1 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
800-562-9724
https://koa.com/campgrounds/south-padre/
Full Hookups
Pool
Bay Access
Wifi
Cable
Dog Park
Any further and we’re in Mexico folks and taking an RV to Mexico sounds like a pretty stupid idea, at least to me. I did finish typing this all out while drinking a spicy margarita though so… there’s that.
Anyway, not really sure how to wrap this thing up so cheers to vacay. Good luck finding a place to park and be sure to let me know in the comments your favorite RV park/resort on the Texas Coast.
-Monica
