Campgrounds near Anahuac, Texas offer water-oriented experiences with access to Trinity Bay, Trinity River, and Galveston Bay. The area sits at near sea level elevation with a subtropical climate, experiencing hot, humid summers and mild winters. Most campgrounds remain open year-round despite occasional flooding during hurricane season from June through November.
What to do
Fishing at Fort Anahuac Park: Visit the fishing pier with lights next to Trinity Bay RV Park & Lodging where campers enjoy both bay and river fishing opportunities. "Great location for fishing, birding and boating. Next door to beautiful Trinity Bay and River with nice fishing pier with lights, two public boat ramps, and Fort Anahuac Park that is well maintained with a playground," notes a camper.
Beach activities on Bolivar Peninsula: The public beaches near Beachside RV Park provide swimming and shoreline exploration just a short walk from your campsite. A visitor mentioned, "The beach is just a short walk there and super easy to get to. We love the quietness of the park also."
Kayaking and canoeing: Several campgrounds offer water access for paddling, particularly along Trinity Bay and bayous. "There's a nice club house for parties, laundry facilities, a pool next to the bayou, fishing and kayaking/canoeing in the bayou and a friendly staff that keeps the park clean and cared for," shares a visitor about USA RV Resorts Marina Bay.
What campers like
Concrete camping pads: Level concrete sites at many Anahuac area RV parks make setup easier for large rigs. At Rio RV Park at Turtle Bayou, a camper noted, "Charged $35 for full hookups on a new, level concrete pad."
Proximity to coastal attractions: Campgrounds situated near beaches, bays, and waterways provide easy access to water recreation. A guest at Bolivar Peninsula RV Park shared, "Beautiful area, for 10.00 you can tent camp on the beach and your pass is good for the season. The RV park is great, but camping on the beach was an awesome exercise."
Dog-friendly facilities: Many campgrounds accommodate pets with designated areas for exercise. "We stayed for a month over winter and chose this place because it was the only rv park with a big dog area our german shepherds could run energy off on," mentioned a visitor at Bolivar Peninsula RV Park.
What you should know
Highway noise considerations: Some RV parks in the region sit close to major roadways. A Rio RV Park visitor cautioned, "Property is literally right next to interstate 10 and VERY NOISY!!! Charged $35 for full hookups on a new, level concrete pad."
Weather preparations: The Gulf Coast location means potential for sudden storms and humidity. "We ended up at this RV park for a week in late February 2019. The camp hosts Brenda and Ben are awesome! They made the experience enjoyable despite the horrible weather we experienced while there," shared a camper at Beachside RV Park.
Ferry access: For those staying on Bolivar Peninsula, plan for ferry transit times. A Houston East RV Resort visitor noted, "Resort is easy off and on i-10. Gated resort, nice sites, roads are all nice concrete, with concrete parking pads for RV and or tow vehicles."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Fort Anahuac Park adjacent to Trinity Bay RV Park provides play equipment for children. "Next door to beautiful Trinity Bay and River with nice fishing pier with lights, two public boat ramps, and Fort Anahuac Park that is well maintained with a playground," writes a camper.
Swimming options: Several RV parks feature pools for family swimming. "We also dumbly wandered looking for toilets/showers (that were not promoted). The long, big level cement pads (back-in, but not 'black diamond') saved time setting up. The laundry seemed nice, the pool well kept if smallish," noted a Trinity Bay RV Park visitor.
Age restrictions at some parks: Check policies before booking as some RV parks have age limitations. A visitor to Houston East RV Resort commented, "This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard from an RV park…no school-age children allowed on the property! I didn't stay there with my family and I won't stay there."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: When staying at RV parks near highways, request sites further from the road. A Rio RV Park visitor suggested, "Property does wind down a hill past the facilities and might be quieter down there as opposed to where I stayed."
Overnight stays: For travelers passing through the area, several parks accommodate single-night stops. "We only did a quick overnight stay but it was an easy process. We came in after hours and selected a space then paid the following day. Park was very clean and quiet, despite a mostly full site," mentioned a Trinity Bay RV Park guest.
Winter stays value: RV parks near Anahuac offer special rates for extended winter stays. A visitor to Mont Belvieu RV Resort appreciated the "friendly staff that were very helpful. Well organized park. Well kept facilities."
