Best Tent Camping near Fulton, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Fulton, Texas

223 Reviews of 5 Fulton Campgrounds

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  Bill F.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 24, 2019

  Goose Island State Park Campground

  Nice area

  Not the best for tent camping in the middle of summer. Had fun but not used to the humidity

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  Lenore M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Malaquite Campground - Padre Island National Seashore

  Malaquite Campground

  People friendly. Tent camping on beach.could be quite sandy. Sand will go through mosquito netting. Keep pets leashed!

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  Dan D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2019

  Bird Island Basin Campground — Padre Island National Seashore

  Hidden Oasis

  Can’t say enough good things about this place. First time to Texas and was pleasantly surprised with the national park and this specific camp ground. The beach was closed for camping (September 17-21) due to high tides so I decided to stay at bird island basin. 20+ RV spots (without electric hookup so bring that generator) and a designated tent camping area on a small beach in the back of the grounds. Toilets at either side of the camp ground. Boat ramp and kayak launch 100 yards from the tent camping area. Also, if you’re a windsurfer, their is a rental shop and world class windsurfing 5 ft from your camp ground. I stayed for 5 nights and the cost was 40$ plus the 10$ park entrance fee for a weeks access. The intercoastal channel runs directly parallel to the beach and its teeming with redfish and plenty other species of saltwater fish. Showers are a 2 minute drive down the road to Malaquite beach and they also have a gift shop that sells ice (7.50 for 20 lbs). The only downside is their is no cell service until you leave the national park and the closest gas station and reasonably priced ice is 12 miles away. Also bring a canopy because their are only 3 spots with shade and they fill up fast.

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2016

  Malaquite Campground - Padre Island National Seashore

  National Seashore beach camping

  Camp on a little strip of land right on the gulf. White sand, gentle waves,wildlife, sunrises, not too crowded. Primitive tent camping close to the water. Very basic but clean facilities. Sites are very close but the views make it worthwhile, though there are some other camping options in this park. Feels almost like parts of Florida. Worth shaking sand out of your sleeping bag for months...

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  Robert L.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 31, 2021

  Padre Balli County Park

  Close to the Beach

  This is a county park with two camp areas. The older area is a "parking area" with a table, water and electric. Current cost is $25/night. The new area is more traditional RV camping with water, electric and sewer. Current cost is $50/night. Tent camping in the newer area includes water and electric for $20/night. All sites are within 200 yards of the beach. No on line reservations. Call the office for reservations.

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  Jenise P.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2022

  Goose Island State Park Campground

  Beautiful site surrounded by woods

  I camped here 25 years ago and it was just as lovely as I remembered. Lots of walking trails, some bird feeders and a great place to stay to go out to Aransas Reserve with Rockport Adventures boat tour. Captain Tommy knew his birds, not just Whooping Cranes.

  The tent site is a "walk-in" but it was only a few feet to the site. The bathrooms and showers were clean.

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 22, 2016

  Mustang Island State Park Campground

  WINDY!

  I'm not from a coastal area so I don't know if the wind is constant, changing w/season, weather or what BUT, very strong wind while I was there! Very clean and well maintained, staff was informative and helpful. 5$ to get in, plus your site fee. Bring your own shade. There were little gazebo sleds but no guarantee you'll get one. Tent camping was right on the beach, RV camping basically a parking lot....showers under the visitor center.

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  Steve & Ashley G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 8, 2019

  Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Historical Park

  This Texas State Park is located in Goliad Texas. This is in the south central area of the state between Victoria and Austin on Highway 183. The park has some great historical sites including a 16th century Spanish mission. The campground is situated along the San Antonio River. You can kayak along the 6 mile long kayak paddle trail or try your luck at fishing. The campground is well maintained and offers a nice range of sites from tent to RVs and small cabins. The sites are located along the river with no privacy. They have some walk in tent sites as well. The town of Goliad is a hidden gem with a rich history and some cool antique shops and cafes. We plan to stop again here on our next trip to the coast.

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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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  Caitlin R.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 4, 2021

  Magnolia Beach

  Free beach camping!

  A mix of folks RV, car, tent camping! Some folks are definitely here for a long time.

  Pros

  • you can drive right on the beach and park feet from the water
  • plenty of space on the beach
  • pier at the end of the beach if you want to fish!
  • little pavilions with tables underneath
  • FREE!!

  Cons

  • one night we had BIG mosquitoes, there is some swampy standing water nearby
  • bathrooms are older. There was toilet paper but no soap or paper towels.
  • cold showers are at the back of the bathroom building, individual rooms. One shower room smelled like pee, another like smoke :/ but what can you expect for free?!

  Lots of good taco options in the town over! We enjoyed Mr. Tacos barbacoa and al pastor tacos.

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  Joel D.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 1, 2020

  Magnolia Beach

  Free boondocking (dry camping) beach

  Located between Port Lavaca and Port O'connor, TX. A mile or so of no-fee camping. No designated sites. Hard packed sand/sea shell surface, with paved access roads. Beach is pretty clean but beach appropriate footware is required. There is a bath house with free lavatories. We were there in August 2019 and March 2020 and the inside showers (4) were locked. There is a free use outside shower. There are picnic tables covered with 4 open sided concrete shelters. There are trash barrels in front of all the shelters. The picinic shelter closest to the rest rooms is wheelchair accessable. No electric, sewer or water sites. This is a very windy place. If you tent camp, low profile strong tents are recommended. I've seen many RVs with generators, PV solar arrays and wind turbines. There are small convience stores and bait and tackle stores nearby. There is a fishing pier towards the Southern part of the beach. A few RV campgrounds in the area. It is kept pretty clean. In the warmer months the crabs like to hide in the bathrooms out of the sun. Don't be alarmed, they stay away from people. Don't miss the Camel memorial at the Southernmost entrance. There is a Geocache in the area.

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 6, 2021

  Malaquite Campground — Padre Island National Seashore

  Seashells, Sea Birds, & Sunsets

  This is one of two established campgrounds on Padre Island, and definitely the more desirable one. After camping on the sand in the dispersed area along the coast, for over a week, a gale force warning inspired us to move into this paved campground, which offered a bit more protection. 

  It’s not much more than a glorified parking lot, but it has direct beach access to the north end of the national seashore and some amenities. Some sites have grills, others don’t. All seemed to have picnic tables. Showers (only cold water) and bathrooms are relatively clean, but a little outdated. There are just 3 tent sites on the far north end and they are some of the nicest spots!

  Glorious views of the ocean, lovely sunsets over the dunes, and some of the most amazing shells and sea creatures regularly wash up on the beach. Birds galore, too!  We spent a lot of time on beaches and near the ocean and have never seen this type of diversity.

  On the downside, there is also a lot of storm surge trash, so bring a few bags and do your part to help clean up YOUR park.

  There are no electrical hook-ups, so come prepared with your solar panel. There is ice available at the Visitor’s Center and water at the campground, but groceries/gas is about 10-12 miles away, so come prepared to chill the heck out at this beachside campground.

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  Frankee C.

  Traveler

  

  May. 29, 2021

  Goose Island State Park Campground

  Nice site, great for fishing

  It is a great spot for anyone wanted to fish with a HUGE pier. The sites were well groomed. We were on Live Oak Circle with a nice view of the fields. One thing I’d say is BRING STUFF FOR MOSQUITOES. One bottle of bug spray won’t work. Bring more. There is a Walmart in Fulton if you underestimate. Short trip to Rockport beach as well

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  Carol J.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 6, 2022

  Southern Oaks Luxury RV Park

  Nice for an extended stay

  Stayed here for 2 weeks. The RV sites are spacious on concrete pads. The resort is kept very clean. They have some activities that you can take advantage of. It is on busy highway but not a problem at night. The free ferry to Port Aransas is close and great to walk on beach which goes for miles. Used the exercise room on cold days. Also visited USS Lexington and Rockport and had fun at Fulton Oyster Fest.

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  Sara S.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 12, 2016

  Malaquite Campground — Padre Island National Seashore

  on the water

  We spend a couple months camping at tons of parks around Texas and this was by far my favorite scenery from the site- the waves crashing :) The sites were quite close together, but the park was not very busy when we visited. They did allow tents to set up in the designated site or more near the beach which was great. The camping area is right near the dunes. For the low price of a site we were more than pleased with the facilities cleanliness. Not very primitive or private, but near the water is a BIG draw!

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 15, 2018

  Malaquite Campground — Padre Island National Seashore

  Beach on a budget

  Just outside of Corpus Christi in a slightly more remote stretch of Texas coast rests Padre Island National Seashore, a beachfront land preserve operated by the United States Park System that offered a variety of camping and recreation options.

  Amongst those, Malaquite Beach Campground, a small but nice facility less than a quarter mile up the beach from the visitors center. This campground boasts around 50 campsites, many featuring a picnic table, BBQ and shade structure.

  No reservations can be made so the facility is a first come first come Campground which uses a camping kiosk or account for availability. Campsites are $8 per night and do include handicap options.

  While the individual sites do not offer amenities such as running water or electricity, there is a nice bathroom and shower facility located mid-camp. These showers are free and boast cold water showers, something you will more than crave in the humid Texas air.

  Campsites are located amongst the grassy dunes about 200 yards from the coastal waters but upon paying you can park in your designated site and set up your tent anywhere within the area including beachside.

  We arrived late in the evening just before sunset. Following sunset Campground is very dark, no security lights to disrupt the coastal star views so it can be a bit tricky to navigate. Do not forget a flashlight if you are camping here for sure!

  The humidity of the coast was intense so it made for a bit of a hot evening camping though the breeze passing through the tent was very helpful. Make sure your have a fully venting tent when camping here to keep cooler at night and pack lightweight items for sleeping.

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  All in all I would give Malaquite Campground 4 of 5 Bunnies. The facilities were clean, Campground host was helpful and location was ideal for beach combing away from some of the crowds. I do suggest this to be a weekday excursion however as they did mention because of the low cost it does fill up quickly on weekends.

  The only downside, lighting is sparse at night which makes it a bit difficult to navigate the grounds. Again for safety remember to bring a flashlight! And this campsite is very windy, nothing you can do about this though because it is nature, but that can make for difficulty in setting up or using bbqs.

  For a video of the campsite and a little more about Malaquite Beach check out this video:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFW9mi4iE2Y&t=8s

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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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  Lisa B.

  Guide

  

  May. 26, 2020

  Malaquite Campground - Padre Island National Seashore

  Miles of amazing beauty

  Make sure to fill up on gas, water and ice before heading out on the 63 miles of available beach! You can drive for hours along sparkling waves with shell laden sand, passing isolated camps and groups fishing. If you want privacy, this is it! You must take all you need The cell reception is spotty, around mile 25.5 if you walk towards the bayside you’ll get a signal best with Verizon, and at Mansfield Cut. Any Texas beach camping is not for the inexperienced... BEACHES ARE WINDY, CAMP LIKE YOU’RE IN A TORNADO! METAL POLE TENTS WITH SAND RATED STAKES, & SECURE EVERYTHING!! Solar yard lights are great to set perimeters to late night drivers. There are jellyfish, wear long pants or bring meat tenderizer for the stings!! The Turtle Patrol passes several times a day. Yes there is strewn garbage, it’s deposited every high tide from all around the world, bring a rake, garbage bag and a reality check. People do speed, pay attention. Showers, dumpsters and toilets are only at the entrance to the beach/Malaquite Visitors Center. This is our favorite place to go because of the privacy, beauty and the fishing. Nights are gorgeous with starry skies, waves, and a fire. Make the time to check this place out, sit and pretend you’re the only person on your private island, you will be hooked!

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  evelyn

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 4, 2022

  Padre Balli County Park

  Great spot near national park

  Easy campsite, good amenities, office open until 10:30pm. walk to the beach from your tent! Lots of beautiful birds - ibis, spoonbill, pelicans

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  Stacy H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 2, 2018

  Mustang Island State Park Campground

  It’s ok

  It’s not bad for a Texas beach campground. Very little shade, picnic areas could be a bit bigger- it’s texas a s it’s hot, shade is a must.

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 23, 2016

  Malaquite Campground — Padre Island National Seashore

  Just you

  Best thing about this camping area is day use people are Not Allowed! Both tent and RV , WITH a shower right there. Well maintained area and not far from the visitors center. Enjoyed this area.

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  David S.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 1, 2023

  Bird Island Basin Campground — Padre Island National Seashore

  Windy

  It’s windy most of the time. Perfect for windsurfing and fishing. There’s about a 50 foot waist high depth off of your campsite which is right next to the water. the wind is brutal to tents so be weary.

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  Jeff

  Guide

  

  Sep. 28, 2020

  Goose Island State Park Campground

  Hidden gem near the coast - Sept. 2020

  Goose Island SP is a great little hidden gem of a park on the Texas Gulf Coast.  The camping area is small, but they've arranged the spots very well, with good vegetation between each spot that hides your spot from your neighbor.  They offer both 30 amp and 50 amp service, water, fire ring, table on cement pad and nice flat spots.  Good day use spots and excellent boat ramp with a fish cleaning table.  Yes there are bugs, but this is in the middle of reclaimed wetlands, so be prepared!  This is their world and we must adapt.  The bay-side camping area is the island part of the park and is still being renovated (as of Aug 2020), but according to park staff, they should be open by Nov 2020.  There is also a brand new, huge pier with boat access and fishing that will be open soon.  Near-by there is "The Big Tree", purported the oldest tree in Texas (1000-2000 years old!) and Rockport beach and all the other Texas coast attractions.   Highly recommend and we will be returning soon.

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  Gretchen N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2016

  Mustang Island State Park Campground

  Mustang Beach Camp

  This spot gets 4 stars based on location, though it does have limited sites. If you prefer your space, book in advance and secure one of the few beach primitive spots where you can pick your tent pitch locale. Great location for sunset/sunrise with fun adventures close by: walk the jetty, ride a horse along the beach, or visit the Sea Turtle Rescue site further down the coast.

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  Bree W.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2020

  Karankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Lots of bugs

  The sites weren’t too bad, but there were a lot of ants and insects around that’s even more than usual. Definitely bring a tent screen. I don’t think it’s specific to the campsite as there were insects all around town, or probably due to the time of the year. Other than that, campgrounds were clean and easy to enter. Historic sites were close by and interesting.

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  richard S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2021

  Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  goliad

  Historic Texas and Mexican sites within a quaint little park.

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  Kayla M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 26, 2016

  Mustang Island State Park Campground

  Fantastic!

  Spent a week in the developed campsite area of the park in December of 2015. Wonderfully maintained table, grill, and tent area. The showers left something to be desired, but I had never been beach camping - so that might be normal.

  Loved that the beach was walking distance from camp, but the sites were guarded by the dunes. Really helped fend off the wind.

  One of my favorite places in the park was the recreational area further inland. Beautiful sunset (see picture) and lots of crabs to catch!