Best RV Parks & Resorts near Austwell, TX

Recent RV Reviews near Austwell, TX

217 Reviews of 119 Austwell Campgrounds

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  Abel M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 24, 2020

  Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Goliad state park

  I’m from Goliad, so whenever I feel like getting outdoors I can just drive 15 minutes down the road to the park and enjoy a day hike or a weekend out in the woods. The park is awesome lots of Historic sites and lots of history in such a small town. The park has Tent sites, small cabins for rent and restrooms with showers that are always clean. They also have RV hook ups with plenty of room and shade trees. The nature trail is nice too. Definitely recommend for anyone that has not visited before.

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  Gonzo G.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 20, 2021

  Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort

  THE PLACE TO STAY IN PORT ARANSAS

  Sandwiched between the high end Cinnamon Shores North and South is The Gulf Waters RV resort! Full hook up sties located between manicured lawns and palm trees!!! Most sites have an outdoor gazebo with kitchen and seating area! The Lake sites have an amazing view and the park is a few steps from the sandy beaches! Wiffi in each site and 4-5 bar cell reception!!! Swimming pool, jacuzzi and impecable bathrooms with showers. Sites are book all year long so if you see one that’s open JUMP ON IT!!!!

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  Susannah K.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 9, 2023

  Rockport RV Resort by Rjourney

  A Changing Park

  My ranking system:  Five stars is a non-starter, because I do not award any business this ranking. There are always improvements to be made. A four star ranking is "Excellent", and a three star ranking is "Satisfactory". The others are  "Marginal" and "Unsatisfactory". This park receives a Satisfactory grade because it is an average park, with plusses and minuses found in most average parks. Some features are above average, and other features below average.

  In looking at the facilities, I  rate this park as Excellent. It has a swimming pool and hot tub, a playground for children,  floor shuffleboard, horseshoe pits and lanes, and corn-hole game set-ups. The park offers use of BBQ grills, having several to choose from, located under a covered picnic area to shade users from an unrelenting sun or torrential downpour. There are three small lakes or ponds that people can fish from without requiring a fishing license, on a catch and release basis. The RV park has a laundry room, handicapped accessorized bathrooms in three areas of the park, two of them being brand new to the facility since Hurricane Harvey, some years ago. There is a small card playing room in the building that houses the laundry machines. A lending library of the park contains books, movies, and jigsaw puzzles, of which there are a good number of books and puzzles to be borrowed.The clubhouse is quite nice and big, capable of supporting large crowd bingo games and dances. There are four 8-foot billiard tables in their own dedicated room inside the clubhouse.

  On the downside, but on an improvement schedule, are the roads in and about the park. About a third of the park's roads are in terrible shape. The entry area of the park has had a rock chip covering to smoothen  the drive through the park's entry and to the general office and clubhouse. Plans for future area road improvements have been discussed. So, while a downside, at this point in time, I expect this evaluation to improve as the roads are improved in the future.

  One  things the new owners really liked when they bought this park is the community-mindedness of the Winter Texan population, many of whom have returned to this park for upwards to 10-15 years. It is this family attitude that has run the vast number of activities weekly during the Winter Texan Season, to include numerous card games, dice games, board games, bingo, line and trail dancing, beanbag baseball and karaoke. Winter Texan volunteers take care of potluck meals and breakfast. There used to be about 20-25 ladies who maintained a sewing club and used to make honor quilts for veterans and other deserving individuals and organizations, but the vast majority of these ladies have indicated a desire to move on to other RV parks in upcoming seasons.

  A new activity the managing staff hopes to grow is the renting of the central clubhouse for outside events requiring a sizable area for entertainment. The clubhouse can probably house close to 200 individuals for these events, which are hoped to come from the communities of Rockport and surrounding areas. It is the hope of the general management at the park to have people look at the RV park as a wedding venue location, given the size of the clubhouse. Rooms upstairs, previously used by the sewing club, have been transformed into dressing rooms for these future events. The clubhouse is closed to Winter Texans during these events.

  As with all changes in management, things change to suit the goals of the new leadership. This sort of thing typically upsets people who had been conducting activities at the park for numerous years. That's the case at this park, as well. The new owners seem driven to adjust the focus of this park from one of Winter Texan retirement community to one that also attracts the attention of working families that are looking for a beautiful park to visit. The expected result of this adjustment is to broaden the clientele for the make up of the community population. Done smoothly, with a broad respect for the current community, these changes would bring minimal alteration to the lives of the long term Winter Texan families that call this park home. Done more aloofly, as appears to be the case, and the existing community may feel "under assault" by the new management, yielding the field to anger and discontent on both sides of the line. That seems to be the case as the new owners more fully assume command and control of this RV park.

  An initial town hall meeting was called by the new leadership and I thought the thing was conducted in a highly professional manner. Questions and concerns were voiced by the existing community and answered respectfully by the staff. Rumors were set to bed and the game plan for the park was briefed in a way most could appreciate. Promises were made, and so far, several have yielded fruit. A general timeline is probably in place to address promises of future action. That said, the office management has failed to take advantage of this forum type to inform residents and to quash rumors, thus allowing a rumor mill to fester unnecessarily.

  Downside changes made have changed the way the Winter Texan community views the park. The park  indicated it will no longer provide a mail service to the Winter Texan community that typically spends from 4-6 months at a time at the park, unless they are owners of permanently affixed park model mobile homes within the park. From the point of view of long term transient residents, who need this service to receive their medicines and bills from home, this decision will likely cause those Winter Texans to seek out other venues at which to spend their winters in the Coastal Bend area of Texas. While most changes can generally be adapted to with minimal fuss, the age category of Winter Texans is such that most of them receive their medicines through the mail while residing at this RV park. If the general office staff is unwilling to assume responsibility for the mail service of their transient long term residents, a solution would be to have the US Postal Service install an NBU bank of mailboxes that can be serviced by the letter carrier that brings the mail to the RV park. In this way, mail service will be available to these Winter Texans and the office will be also be out of the mail business. Other RV parks provide mail service to their clients in this manner, so it should be a consideration for the new owners of the RV park.

  All in all, this is a beautiful RV park with lots of potential for growth in character. The management needs to remember they are in the hospitality business and are to manage an environment conducive to the interest of the demographics that either have used the park loyally for years in the past, as well as those who might be convinced to spend their hard earned money at the park in the future. Respect begets respect, from both sides of the coin. One must trust the new ownership wants nothing but the best for their new acquisition. That said, the new owners should remember and respect that which made the park attractive to them in the first place. The previous local management team restored a completely destroyed RV park, thanks to Hurricane Harvey, into one that was vibrant and made returning exciting. Those Winter Texans who impressed the new owners during their visit have become some of those greatly disillusioned by the perceived lack of respect from an aloof new management team, and have left the community for greener pastures. The new owner was really impressed by the quilting club during his inspection of the park, so I wonder how disappointed he would be if he were to learn of the departure of most club members due to the perceived disrespect they received from the current office management.

  I have noticed animosity between previous posters and the ownership of the park, and this review is not intended to throw gasoline on either side of the arguments made by the two parties. Mine is a review of the RV park so others interested in staying here might have some ideal of what this park offers, and what things are changing at the park. As I've stated, there are many improvements being made to the park, but some have come at the cost of a tight-knit community. A future community will likely grow from the ashes of the old community, and I'm sure the ownership and those who continue to reside and visit this RV park fervently hope this will be the case. There are few RV parks in the Rockport area that offer the area afforded to visitors at this RV park. The area is green with life, and experiences to be made.

  In conclusion, the question is whether or not I would advise new RV travelers to accept this park or avoid it like the plague. To be honest with my evaluation of this park, I think it is one where people can become a part of a community, even to such extent that they return year after year. There are good amenities at this park for visitors to take advantage of, in addition to the local area and its beaches and fishing opportunities. The management is adequate to their task, but could become more community conscious in their demeanor and actions. Some aspects of this park fall easily into the Excellent rating, while other aspects of the park are merely Satisfactory. Overall, this is a Satisfactorily evaluated RV resort park. People need to remember that average is just that - a bit of good, a bit of bad, as found in all similar parks. And with all reviews, take each with a grain of salt. Each review is a vision of the park from a unique viewpoint, whether from a visitor or from the ownership. Each coin has two sides. If you are interested in visiting this park, short or long term, call them and ask questions. Make sure this park suits your needs and wants. If not, go elsewhere to a location that satisfies your needs. If so, then come to the park and inculcate yourself into the local community and don't sweat the adequacies or inadequacies of a managing hospitality crew. Their job is to welcome you to the park and keep things up and running. They work for the corporation, but also for you the visitor. Do not expect them to be your friends. That's not in their job description. Just come and enjoy yourself. Texas has a lot to offer, and this RV resort park is one of them.

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  Alicia F.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 30, 2019

  Reel Chill RV Resort

  Awesome Hidden Gem

  This is the best RV park along the highway. It’s just off the highway so no road noise and very quaint. This is my favorite RV Park on the way to Houston from Austin.

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  Kenneth S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 25, 2020

  Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort

  Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort

  Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort


  5601 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373 

  We stayed here 16 days in a 34 ft. Travel Trailer. Our site had an outdoor kitchen, cement picnic table and benches and a lovely palapa. The resort grounds are gorgeous and very well maintained. There is a pool, hot tub, showers and gorgeous private beach. The sites are each individually owned and decorated. We enjoyed the nice walk, up and over the dunes on the boardwalk, right onto the beach.


  Staff was super courteous and helpful. Grounds were kept clean.
Great location, located between Corpus Christi& Port Aransas.

  I can’t say enough about this amazing experience.We will be back! Excellently maintained RV resort!

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  Jeremy C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 19, 2020

  Southbound RV Park and Cabins

  Well kept grounds

  Nice grounds. Stocked fishing pond. Full rv hookups. They have a dog park, playground, and a propane station on site.

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  John M.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 13, 2024

  Nuestro Ranchito RV Park and Dump Station

  Quiet family friendly rv campiing or long term stay

  Friendly family owned rv park with rv dump station. Full hookups available. $25 per night or $450 per month

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  Maria K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Rockport RV Resort by Rjourney

  Review

  Rockport RV Resort sounds like a lovely coastal getaway, perfect for connecting with new friends, just like on omegle! The location and amenities seem ideal for a relaxing vacation.

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  Al

  Guide

  

  Mar. 13, 2021

  Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort

  The Best

  This is by far the best RV park in the area and the best I have ever stayed in. We were here over 2 months. We were there through the bid cold snap Texas suffered in February. Everyone there was helpful and just great to be with. The staff is first class. All of the spots are paved and some have very nice tables chairs and even outdoor sinks. There is several ponds in the park which give you a nice views. I have reservations for next winter. Beach access is easy via there nice boardwalk

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  Bonnie A.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 22, 2020

  Port A RV Resort

  Learning to be retired

  We retired and our first stay has been at Port A RV resort. Very friendly staff and guests. We already feel as though we have been doing this for a long time. Lots of neighbor activities and pet friendly too. 2 pools, a hot tub, several gathering spots, laundry, palm trees... just feels like home.

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  Emily R.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 14, 2023

  Reel Chill RV Resort

  GREAT Resort- BEST Management

  This RV resort was wonderful for the winter! We stayed from Thanksgiving to April and had plenty of space for our kids to play. The pool is heated and there are many activities to get involved with. The location is great and the park management went above and beyond for all guests. 10/10 would recommend!!

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  Steve & Ashley G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 30, 2019

  Rob and Bessie Welder Park

  Large Municipal Texas Park

  This is a large City Park locates in San Patricio County in Sinton, Texas. The park contains hundreds of acres of property that include a public golf course, baseball, basketball, and soccer facilities. The park also includes a full service RV Park. The sites include full hookup for large and small RVs and vans. The sites has showers and toilet facilities. It’s location is north of Corpus Christi about an hour from the coast. This could serve as a nice stopover for folks traveling along the Texas coast or heading to Padre Island. RV sites do not have privacy and some of the sites are occupied by full timers. We have this a lower rating based on the location and overall condition of the park.

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  Sheila B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 27, 2018

  Port A RV Resort

  Our beach getaway

  We frequent this RV resort. It’s new to Port Aransas and recovered quickly after hurricane Harvey. It is adjacent to the nature preserve, which gives it a feeling of seclusion. This campground is close to restaurants and stores. We typically ride our bicycles around to eat, sightsee, or just enjoy the island. They recently opened a second area of the campground with its own pool, bathhouse/clubhouse and gym. All of the facilities are new, modern, and well maintained. The staff is friendly, helpful, and always available to help guests.

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  Carrie

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 28, 2022

  Southern Oaks Luxury RV Park

  Expected more

  Booked this place due to having two playgrounds for my kids to play at. Got here and they are all roped off. When booking asked if they had Good Sam or AAA discount and was told no, but website has them, so I inquired again and was told I was getting weekly rate, so didn’t get these discounts. Had to fill out 3 pages of paperwork once we arrived, kind of annoying. No picnic table at our site when we arrived on a Sunday, office is closed on Sunday, so waited until Monday to request, didn’t get it to us until Tuesday afternoon. Adults only in the swimming pool in the morning, makes it tough when you have young kids that take naps in the afternoon for them to go swimming. Pads are very nice and more breathing room between sites than most RV parks.

  I wanted this place to be a 5 star. People here aren’t as friendly as we have experienced at other places, it seems a little clicky almost. Charge $150 deposit because they charge weekly stays their portion of electricity also beyond weekly fee.

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  Debbie J.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 23, 2020

  Sandollar Resort & RV Park

  Quiet and Relaxing

  Stayed here for 9 days during Christmas time. They have over 100 full hookup sites and over half are perms or Winter Texans staying for several months. It’s an older rv park and the hookups are strangely placed. Our water and sewer was on the correct side but electric and cable on the other side. Glad we had a super long coax cable and power cable. Clean quiet park with mostly seniors. Didn’t see any kids. It’s on the Arkansas bay and water was beautiful. A small commercial marina is there and we watched the boats bring tons of oysters in every afternoon. You can easily walk 1 mile to the Fulton marina area where there are several good restaurants. The park has a motel and 2 nice swimming pools also. We will probably return someday.

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  Lisa H.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 23, 2021

  Rustic Cove Resort

  Beautifuk well maintained

  This campground has been called Majestic Oak RV Resort for several years.  This is a beautiful park, well maintained and one of the best in the area. This is our third winter here and were very disappointed after less than a week we were notified the cable was being shut off with very little notice. Sparklight is no longer offering cable to campgrounds. While I understand this is out of the parks control there was no alternative options offered. The wifi typically very good is now mediocre with everyone trying to stream. Both wifi and cable are important to us as we winter and work in the south. Owners could have done more to prepare it's guests.

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  Alex

  Guide

  

  Nov. 18, 2022

  IB Magee Beach County Park

  Awesome spot right behind the dunes!

  Full hook ups right behind the dunes in Port Aransas. The park is also within walking distance to local bars and restaurants.

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  Dan D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 25, 2019

  Rockport RV Resort

  Perfect Little Spot

  Came across this place while camping at Goose Island State Park in Rockport. Julie is the owner and she is super nice and accommodating. Amenities are endless: laundry, shower, pool, electric hookup, full kitchen, fridge, hot tub, TV and lounge area and lots of shade. Lots of RV spots and a few places to set up tents. Usual rate is 25$ for RVs but Julie was so nice and allowed me to set up a tent and use the park for 15$ for the night. Highly recommend coming here and camping. Located right near town and 5 minutes from the water.

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  Drexel M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 22, 2021

  Victoria City RV Park

  Clean, cheap, easy access

  This RV Park is situated along a creek which separates it from the rest of the park. There are 18 full hookup stations here, all are drive-thru. There is really no shade to speak of, a couple of spots have trees nearby, but really no shade for the rvs. This place is very basic, not much of a view. It's clean and well kept by the city. No reservations. You pull in and there is a dropbox with envelopes where you can pay your fee which is $12 per day. If you just need to use a dump facility, then the fee is $2. You could choose your spot before paying, if one is available. No reservations.

  To summarize, this place is clean and quiet, at least while we stayed here. Good spacing. At $12 a night, it is a great place to stop and stay if you want to dump your tanks, refill your fresh water or just rest. Walmart is 3 miles away.

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  Steven B.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 24, 2021

  Copano Bay RV Resort

  Great campground.

  Very nice camp ground. All cement sites. Full hook ups. 50 and 30 amp. We winter here. This is our 3rd year at this campground. Great people. Good friends. Love it here.

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  Bradley H.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 14, 2020

  Victoria City RV Park

  Riverside RV Park, Victoria, Texas

  The city of Victoria operates a very nice RV park adjoining the city’s recreational complex. 18 pull through sites have full hookups and are generously spaced. Cost is $12.00 per night and all sites are “first come, first served”. 50 amp service is available on each site.

  The park is located within a park and adjacent to the park is a paved walking/biking path that if taken to the south, leads over to the Guadalupe River. Along the river is a 18 hole City golf course, minor league baseball field, duck pond and a children’s museum. All beautiful landscaped and maintained by the city of Victoria.

  I highly recommend this park and I would certainly stay here again in the future!!

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 10, 2023

  The Copa Copa

  Privately Owned Tropical Paradise with 2 RV sites!

  Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're so happy to have this little slice of heaven on our platform. Full hook-ups and gorgeous views that are only accessible by guests of this property. Go for a walk on the pier, take some photos, and share your experience here!

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  Shane S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2021

  KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay

  Find somewhere else to stay

  Find yourself somewhere else to stay! Beyond displeased with this place.$77/night for gravel parking and horrible road to get to this location. The place has potential, but I don't ever being worth what they're asking for short term stays. The kayak rentals are$25/hr and the water trikes are$45/hr. The pickleball court did not even have a net up. Grounds were not kept up. Mowing appeared to take place every 2 weeks and made mosquitos worse of problem because of it. The long term rentals were also complaining about the mowing not taking place enough. That seemed odd to us because there seemed to be plenty of staff on site to take care of those basic needs. We left early and they would not even adhere to their own 48 hr cancelation policy.

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  Kevin T.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2019

  Rockport RV Resort

  Home away from home

  One of the very best RV campgrounds I have ever stayed at.

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  Stuart K.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 19, 2023

  Serendipity Bay RV Resort

  By the water

  Nicely equipped RV park right on water. Paid a few more dollars to have a pull thru site with FHU, cable & level concrete pad to pull on to. Nice big bathrooms with showers, laundry, pool, playground, gym room, small fenced dog run and large heated community room. No pets allowed in laundry/community room.

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  Rusty W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 13, 2019

  On The Beach RV Park

  Small but nice

  It’s a small RV park. Very tight access to some of the pads. A very short walk to the beach.

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  Curtis K.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 1, 2020

  Texas Lakeside RV Resort

  Beautiful Oasis

  Very Beautiful Gated RV Park, well maintained lawn, large club house with pool. Large catch and release fish pond in the middle.