Carl Park
Just a boat ramp
Boat ramp with multiple tables and piers. No overnight camping allowed. Nice for Day camp for free.
Brackenridge Park & Campground and Texana Park & Campground provide full pet access throughout their camping areas in Edna, Texas. Both locations allow pets at tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin accommodations with standard leash requirements. The campgrounds feature well-maintained grounds with ample space for dog walking along shorelines and throughout the properties. Brackenridge's security measures include gated access with changing entry codes and regular security patrols, creating a safe environment for campers and their pets. Texana Park imposes no breed restrictions but warns campers about local wildlife, including alligators in the lake that pet owners should be aware of when walking dogs near water areas.
Both parks offer extensive trail systems where leashed dogs can accompany their owners. Brackenridge Recreation Complex includes a designated dog park for off-leash exercise, while also featuring disc golf courses, hiking paths, and lakefront areas where pets can enjoy outdoor time. The 12-mile equestrian trail at Brackenridge allows both horses and mountain bikes, with pets welcome on leash. Wildlife encounters are common, with many campers reporting deer sightings in camping areas during morning and evening hours. Temperature management for pets requires attention, as summer months bring significant heat with limited shade at some RV sites. The parks remain open year-round with consistent pet policies regardless of season, though spring and fall provide more comfortable camping conditions for dogs due to milder temperatures.
"Close to the Texas coast line, closest town is Edna. Be stocked up with all the goodies you enjoy. Closet Walmart is about 20 miles away. It was warm and sunny when we visited Oct 1, 2021."
"This is a pretty Texas-y park with a church and event center on site. Nice wetlands, fishing, forests, lake, all very pretty but there are bugs and gators (and deer)."
"All of the rv area is behind locked gates with codes that change. There is a police car that patrols the area."
"Gated access to camp areas. 4 clean bathroom/bathhouse. Putt putt golf. Great fishing lake access. No swimming spot - rumor of gators in water"
"There is a 12 mile equestrian trail which bikes are allowed to ride on. Other flat trails are around the park and water."
"Nice views of the lake. We stayed in the pull through sites (124 and 125) but the other lots are shaded by beautiful live oaks. No motorized scooters/hoverboards allowed."
"It’s Thanksgiving weekend all of the parks around were completely full."
from $35 / night
"You camp right next to the water and can listen to the (gentle) waves all day and night. The beach is really level. There are garbage cans, showers, and pavilions with bbqs."
"There is a large inland estuary for birding and an elevated walk way with an observation deck leading into it."
"They are very dog friendly with a dog park and daily trash pick up at your site. The kids loved the pool and us parents enjoyed the hot tub."
"Location and Ambiance: The KOA is situated in a remote and quiet area, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life."
"Our site was within walking distance to the pool which was amazing and our kids loved it."
"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."
"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."
from $12 / night
"We were doing a little Texas coastal crawl and wanted a quiet place to use as our home base for about a week. Magnolia Beach RV Park turned out to be exactly what we were looking for."
"The beach is just a short walk away, and my wife and kids really enjoyed our morning walks. Free Wi-Fi was a plus too. Great place! 👍👍👍"
from $40 - $45 / night
Boat ramp with multiple tables and piers. No overnight camping allowed. Nice for Day camp for free.
It's a desolate place, rates are 35 or 50 per night, depending on the power (20 or 50). Most power stations do not work and are sealed off, sewer connections are broken. 3 sites are occupied bij semi permanent guests
paid $ 25 a night for electric / water - very large city park - fishing pond - clean - felt safe local police patrolled area - i needed leveling blocks for site 12 - great walking areas - only had one other camper while here - i would stay here again
If you are a drinker who likes to party and pay for over priced, watered down drinks, then this place is right up your alley. The weekends are full of loud, obnoxious people driving around in illuminated golf carts blaring loud, explicit music and screaming to each other across sites. On Sundays, everyone leaves and the place becomes a ghost town with only a few sites occupied the rest of the week. They close everything up early during the week because of it, typically an hour early. We drank one night and was served arguably the worst margaritas we've ever had served in a small, clear plastic cup that was filled to the brim with ice. There are no posted prices anywhere and I found out those horrible drinks cost$10 each. This concept is clearly built into their business model because they have you pay for all the amenities with your wristband that's linked to your credit card so when you buy something, they scan your wristband and don't inherently inform you how much they are pulling. You have to explicitly ask every time. The pool layout is designed with the drinkers in mind with two pool side bars, band stage, and lots of tables and cabanas(additional fees to use of course). It's not conducive for kids playing or anything like that. The lazy river is a terrible design because the ledge is continuous sharp rocks that catch your raft/floatie and sounds like it's going to pop it. It also contains several areas where you have to watch your head from contacting low bridges, rocks, etc., and then at the end, it spits you out into the pool with all the tables and you bump into people eating and drinking. In order to return, you have to paddle your way back to the entrance, through the people and tables, or get off and walk over. The experience is hardly a lazy or relaxing one. Another fundamental complaint about this place is that almost everything costs additional money above your base site fee, including WiFi, RC cars, pool obstacle course, arcade, floaties/rafts, etc. Also, the place claims it's completely cashless, but that's not 100% true. The laundry takes coins and so does the arcade. I wasn't fond of the staff either, because they were rude and snooty. The El Campo and Wharton areas have a lot of nice, down-to-earth people...they just don't work here. The bugs are REALLY bad here too on top of everything else. There is simply WAY too much competition in this areas of Texas to sell yourself short and stay at El Campo Lost Lagoon and get eaten alive by fire ants and flying insects.
My wife posted a review after our stay, and the owner responded to it. The response was later removed, but we captured a screenshot beforehand for documentation. I am adding this review to provide a clear record of our experience and the sequence of events. Prior to arrival, we spoke with a staff member named Barbie, who quoted a monthly rate of$1,300 plus a$200 event fee for the weekend of September 11. During that conversation, we asked whether the initial payment could be applied toward the monthly rate if we chose to extend our stay. We were told this would be possible. After the weekend, I returned to the office to request the monthly rate and apply the amount already paid, but management declined to honor that verbal agreement. The amenities differed from what we expected based on the website and photos. Many features require additional fees, including Wi‑Fi, and several amenities are limited unless those fees are paid. During our stay, the park was significantly busier on weekends than weekdays. We observed approximately five to ten occupied sites out of more than 200 during weekdays. Because of the lower weekday activity, certain facilities—such as the kitchen being closed during the week, pools closing earlier than expected, and hot tub jets not being available—made the experience comparable to a standard RV park rather than a resort. The site length also differed from our expectations. The park advertises 80‑foot sites, but our 40‑foot RV plus 20‑foot trailer left very limited space for our vehicle. At other locations with 80‑foot sites, we can park our vehicle normally and parallel to the RV without issue. At this location, we had to park the vehicle sideways to fit, which suggests the listed site length may not reflect the usable space. We also attempted to use the on‑site propane service. Staff were unable to fill our tank and suggested the issue was with the tank itself. We later had the tank filled at Love’s in Wharton, where it accepted 23 gallons without issue. For visitors primarily interested in weekend recreation, social activities, or events—and who plan to use the paid amenities—this location may be a good fit. Our experience differed due to the length of our stay, the change in the verbal agreement, the limitations of the amenities during weekdays, and the owner’s now‑removed response to my wife’s review.
We stayed at El Campo Lost Lagoon for three weeks, including multiple weekends and Labor Day, so our experience wasn't based on a single busy weekend. There are positives. The property is new, the main pool is nice, and we genuinely enjoyed the live music. Unfortunately, the overall experience—particularly the pricing and handling of a serious incident involving minors—left us unwilling to return. PRICING: We were quoted$1,500 for a month. Because we didn't know how long we'd need to stay due to my husband's job, we specifically asked whether our weekly payments could be rolled into the monthly rate if we stayed longer. We were told YES. We therefore booked at$650/week. We ultimately needed three weeks, but management refused to convert us to the monthly rate. We paid$1,950 for THREE weeks—$450 more than we'd been quoted for FOUR weeks. Different weekly/monthly rates are normal; our issue is that we specifically asked beforehand and were told the payments could roll over. Extended-stay RVers: get your rate arrangement in writing. AMENITIES/INTERNET: We weren't told when booking or checking in that essentially everything except the main pool would be closed. The hot tub required asking an employee to turn on the jets, which didn't always happen, and over Labor Day weekend bar staff told us it wasn't working. There was no included campground Wi-Fi available to us. We purchased the third-party service we were given information for and found it terrible. Bring your own hotspot if reliable internet matters. POOL/WEEKENDS: We enjoyed the live music, but during performances the main pool becomes much more of an event/party area. The stage and reserved tables, combined with people gathering near the stage, substantially reduce swimming space, and the speakers were so loud that normal conversation in the pool area was difficult. Across multiple weekends—not just Labor Day—we observed guests who appeared highly intoxicated, loud golf-cart music, profanity/adult language around children, and groups socializing beyond the resort's 10 p.m. music cutoff. Adults drinking and having fun isn't our complaint. Our concern was the lack of consistent enforcement and balance for a property marketed toward families. OUR BIGGEST CONCERN: During Labor Day weekend, our minor son's property was vandalized by another minor camper. When our son attempted to address it with the child's family, an adult family member became extremely aggressive toward him and appeared highly intoxicated when we arrived. Multiple minors witnessed the incident, including children 13 and younger. Management's immediate focus when we arrived was how quickly my husband had driven through the campground to reach our son. He was pulled aside, leaving me, our minor son, another minor child and the aggressive adult while the underlying situation remained unresolved. We ultimately called law enforcement. Multiple minor witnesses spoke with officers, and one child had recorded the incident and provided the video directly to police. Afterward, that child expressed fear of retaliation. Our son walked him safely back to his campsite, where I instructed my son to remain until I personally picked him up after another camper reported that members of the other family were driving around looking for the boys and asking where they were staying. We cannot speak to anyone's intentions, but given what had just happened, we took it seriously. Despite law enforcement responding to an incident involving multiple minors, we received no follow-up from management asking whether the children were okay or whether there were continuing safety concerns. The matter is currently being investigated by a detective. Because the investigation is active and minors are involved, we aren't publicly posting the video or other evidence at this time.bAfter I posted our experience on Google, the business account initially responded,“Sounds about right….😒” The response was later removed. I’ve included the original screenshot with this review and will allow readers to interpret the response for themselvesOTHER RV NOTES: The property is new, so there are essentially no mature trees or natural shade. We experienced a tremendous number of bugs. We also regularly heard repeated gunfire during the day; there is an outdoor gun/rifle range in the El Campo area, although we cannot say it was the source. You'll also hear nearby cows and roosters. BOTTOM LINE: The pool and live music were enjoyable and the property has potential. But after paying$1,950 for three weeks after being told our weekly payments could roll into a$1,500 monthly rate, unavailable amenities, poor paid internet, the recurring weekend atmosphere, and especially management's handling of the incident involving minors outweighed the positives for our family. We would not stay here again.
We were doing a little Texas coastal crawl and wanted a quiet place to use as our home base for about a week. Magnolia Beach RV Park turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. If you're expecting a big resort with lots of activities, this isn't it, and that's exactly why we enjoyed it so much. The park was peaceful, well maintained, and never felt crowded. It was the perfect place to come back to after spending the day exploring the coast, fishing, or just relaxing by the water. One of the things we appreciated most was being within walking distance of Magnolia Beach. It was easy to head down to the shoreline (shell beach) whenever we wanted. We'd definitely stay here again the next time we're exploring the Texas coast. Their weekly rates were really low!
Love it here the best rv park we have been to they have honestly everything you could ask or need to vacation here its the place to be and very family-friendly
The pool is the center piece for sure. With a swim up bar, lazy river, hot tub, rope swing, and water slides.
We stayed in the cottages. (Bring extra pillows and coffee, they wont give you any)
Staff was friendly I did feel a bit nickel and dimed I mean I had to buy a basketball in order to play on their court ($17.99)
Overall a great time, great place to have a family meet up!
Camping near Edna, Texas offers access to both freshwater lake recreation and gulf coast beaches within a 40-mile radius. The climate features mild winters with average lows of 45°F and hot summers reaching daily highs above 90°F from June through September. The terrain consists primarily of coastal plains with elevations under 100 feet above sea level, creating minimal hiking challenges but potentially standing water during rainy periods.
Disc golf courses: Brackenridge Park & Campground features multiple disc golf courses throughout the property. "Lots of activities: frisbee golf (not golf), sand volleyball, miniature golf, softball, paintball, playground, hiking. Well maintained sites," notes Juliee B.
Fishing opportunities: Fish from shorelines or piers at multiple locations. "This was the perfect place to rest after a long 3 days of travel with a sick pooch. They have everything you would need and more. Disc golf, paint ball, hiking, bike trail, and of course fishing," shares Holly S. about Brackenridge Park & Campground.
Wildlife observation: Early morning and evening hours provide optimal wildlife viewing times. "Beautiful morning views of the lake and many deer in the field every night," reports Nancy V., adding that security regularly patrols the campgrounds for added safety.
Beach camping access: Magnolia Beach offers free beachfront camping with minimal restrictions. "You camp right next to the water and can listen to the (gentle) waves all day and night. The beach is really level. There are garbage cans, showers, and pavilions with bbqs," writes Elisha L.
Waterfront RV sites: Texana Park & Campground provides lake-view RV camping with spacious sites. "Sites are very spacious, each has its own picnic table on a concrete pad. Lots of privacy, most sites are separated by 15' widths of trees and shrubs which act as a privacy wall," explains Juliee B.
Security features: Gated access systems and regular patrols enhance camper safety. "24/7 security. Gated access to camp areas. 4 clean bathroom/bathhouse. Putt putt golf. Great fishing lake access," reports Austin and Christel S., though they note rumors of alligators prevent swimming in lake areas.
Wildlife precautions: Alligators inhabit several water bodies in the area. "Alligators in lake! 2 bars AT&T. No Park WiFi," reports Napunani about KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay, highlighting the need for caution around water.
Beach composition: Shell fragments rather than sand characterize many beach areas. "No sand, only rocks. One set of bathrooms was very dirty and the other set were locked. All the best area say no camping," warns one reviewer about Magnolia Beach.
Summer heat considerations: Limited shade at RV sites can make summer camping challenging. "Very few shade trees at sites, most RVs are in complete sun, but very nice grounds," notes Juliee B. about Brackenridge Park & Campground.
Kid-friendly water features: El Campo Lost Lagoon offers extensive water recreation. "Pool has a smaller kids area with tons to do and play with and a bigger pool with rock slides, rope swing, swim up bar, lazy river, and plenty of area for people to just lay out," reports Garrison H.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Schedule early morning activities to maximize wildlife encounters. "We've been here three days and have seen 4 armadillos, 5 squirrels, 7 deer and 1 raccoon," shares a camper about their experience at Texana Park & Campground.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "Lots of space for the kids to play and bike, water access, shade, and clean bathrooms. Nice trails!" notes Holly C. about Brackenridge Park & Campground.
Site selection considerations: Victoria City RV Park offers economical full hookups with good spacing. "Clean, cheap, easy access... 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," explains Drexel M.
Dump station access: Plan waste management accordingly as not all locations offer dump stations. "If you just need to use a dump facility, then the fee is $2," notes Drexel M. about Victoria City RV Park.
Pet friendly camping options: Most campgrounds in the Edna area welcome pets with standard leash requirements. "We stayed here through January & February of 2022. Its a large park with tons of trails and the amenities from Breckenridge across the street are included," shares EMRY H. about their extended stay at Texana Park & Campground with pets.
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