Corpus Christi offers diverse coastal camping environments along Texas's southern Gulf Coast. The region features flat terrain with elevations typically under 50 feet, making for accessible camping throughout. Strong coastal winds are common, especially during spring and early summer months when gusts regularly exceed 20 mph at waterfront camping areas.
What to do
Bird watching opportunities: At Coastal Hideaway RV Park in Rockport, campers can observe coastal birds in nearby wetlands. "Easy access to Rockport and Aransas Pass Texas. Only 10 minutes from Port Aransas Texas. Sites are large and quiet," notes a reviewer at Coastal HIdeaway RV Park.
Visit local beaches: Portland RV Park provides convenient access to multiple beaches within a 20-minute drive. "Beautiful views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly staff," reports one visitor about their beach experiences while staying at Portland.
Airport watching: Port A RV Resort backs up to a small regional airport where visitors can observe small aircraft operations. "They are back up to a game reserve that is next to a small airport. Lots of birds to see. We even seen ski divers," mentions one camper at Port A RV Resort.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple fishing spots are accessible near Sea Breeze RV Community Resort, which sits directly on the bay. "Facilities include fishing pier and swimming pool. Family friendly medium priced. Horseshoes, pet run, Wi Fi included," notes a reviewer.
What campers like
Private boardwalk beach access: Gulf Waters RV Resort offers direct beach access via a dedicated boardwalk. "We enjoyed the nice walk, up and over the dunes on the boardwalk, right onto the beach," shares one visitor at Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort.
Wide variety of site configurations: Pioneer Beach Resort offers pull-through buddy sites that allow camping groups to face each other. "We always book the buddy site that is pull-through and has our campers facing each other with a common space outside our front doors. This also helps with shade when we put out our awnings," reports one repeat visitor at Pioneer Beach Resort.
Heated swimming pools: Several rv parks near Corpus Christi, Texas feature heated pools for year-round swimming. "They have 2 wonderful swimming pools that are heated, yes I said heated. Perfect for the winter Texans, or people like us that just love to go camping year round," notes a visitor at Port A RV Resort.
Bike-friendly locations: Port A RV Resort's location offers safe biking opportunities. "My husband and I love to ride our bike to town on the nice wide sidewalks (that are labeled for bikes or walking)," explains one camper who frequently stays at the resort.
What you should know
Site spacing varies dramatically: Some Corpus Christi campgrounds offer generous spacing while others are quite tight. "The sites are a little tight but adequate. The location is excellent with beach access," explains a camper at Pioneer Beach Resort.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds near Corpus Christi offer wildlife observation. "We watched Dolphins right in front of us every day," reports a visitor to the area.
Wind considerations: High winds can impact camping equipment at certain rv parks in Corpus Christi, Texas. "The winds here can reach 60 mph. Just prepare for it by never leaving awnings out and when bad bring slides in so awning toppers don't get ripped off," advises a reviewer at NAS RV Park Corpus Christi.
Insects and pests: Coastal camping often means dealing with insects. "Due to the location though, bring bug spray! We got eaten up by the mosquitoes even with bug spray - they are huge and there's a ton of them," warns one camper at Sea Breeze RV Community Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Look for dedicated recreation spaces: Many campgrounds offer recreation rooms and community spaces. "They have 2 Recreation rooms with sitting areas, TV's, Books to share, and kitchens for potluck events," notes a family staying at Port A RV Resort.
Consider beach proximity: Direct beach access simplifies family outings. "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," describes a visitor at Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort.
Check for family-friendly amenities: Certain campgrounds focus on providing amenities for family groups. "Access to the beach! Drive your vehicle or golfcart out onto the sand. Sites are paved. Wonderful clubhouse with numerous activities. Nice pool. Clean restrooms and laundry," reports a visitor at Pioneer Beach Resort.
Beach access options: Look for campgrounds with dedicated beach paths. "The resort sits in the middle of Mustang Island, so no walking to Padre or Port A. However, this makes it quiet and it is well cared for. The highlight for me was the proximity of this resort to the beach. Just a short walk to the boardwalk over the dunes and you're there!"
Tips from RVers
Road condition awareness: Several rv parks Corpus Christi, Texas have road issues to navigate. "Roads have quite a few potholes, unfortunately. Wi-Fi was nearly unusable but T-Mobile 5G was over 200Mbps down and perfect for working remotely," advises an RVer at NAS RV Park Corpus Christi.
Privately owned sites offer unique amenities: Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort features individually owned sites with custom features. "Each site is individually owned and managed by an HOA. These sites are huge and most have special features, wet bars, cabanas, propane fire pits etc," explains a visitor at Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort.
Internet connectivity varies: Mobile coverage is typically better than campground WiFi in the region. "The free WI-FI only lasts a week and then you have to sign up. Not very workable for us," notes one RVer about connectivity at Rockport RV Resort.
Salt exposure considerations: Coastal camping means salt exposure for RVs. "If you don't want salt on your rigs don't come here. There are times when its so thick you could use an ice scraper," cautions a repeat visitor to the NAS RV Park Corpus Christi.
