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Great pool, hot tub and lazy river. Very attentive staff. Only downside was dirt roads and gravel sites. Friendly people enjoyed my stay
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Galveston Island and the surrounding coastal areas provide a range of cabin and RV camping options along the Texas Gulf Coast. Multiple established campgrounds operate year-round, including Galveston Island State Park Campground, Jamaica Beach RV Resort, and Stella Mare RV Resort. These facilities offer various accommodation types from basic cabins to full-service RV sites with hookups. Most established campgrounds in the area provide beach access or waterfront views. Limited dispersed camping is available at Bolivar Flats, which requires a permit and offers more primitive conditions compared to the developed resorts.
Camping in this coastal region requires consideration of weather patterns, particularly during hurricane season from June through November. Most campgrounds feature concrete pads with full hookups, though site availability becomes limited during peak summer periods and holiday weekends. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for waterfront locations. The coastal environment means campers should prepare for consistent winds, salt spray, and occasional mosquito activity near lagoon areas. A visitor noted that "even when crowded, Stella Mare is secure and quiet" with well-maintained facilities, though "we had a constant 15mph wind, so awnings were flapping, and your car and camper get covered in a salty residue."
Beachfront and bayou-adjacent camping locations constitute the primary appeal for visitors to Galveston area campgrounds. Several campgrounds provide direct beach access, creating convenient opportunities for swimming, fishing, and shoreline recreation. Family-friendly amenities feature prominently in reviews, with multiple resorts offering pools, splash pads, and organized activities. Many camping areas remain open year-round, with winter months attracting longer-term guests. According to one visitor, Stella Mare RV Resort hosts "events for all ages multiple times a week including kid and adult only crafts, candy bar bingo, wine night, s'mores, and golf cart parades for holidays." Proximity to Galveston attractions while maintaining a quieter setting represents a consistent theme across user reviews of the area's mixed-use campgrounds.
Best Campgrounds near Galveston (181)
1. Galveston Island State Park Campground
"Campground Review Galveston Island State Park](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island) is a really beautiful, peaceful stretch of land south east of Galveston (the city) straddled"
"You are within easy walking distance to the beach and while Galveston beaches may not be the best in the world, it is hard to have a bad day on the beach. Just sayin’"
from $15 - $250 / night
Check Availability2. Jamaica Beach RV Resort
"About 10 to 15 minutes from Galveston."
"No easy access to the beach. 15 minute drive from main part of Galveston."
from $45 - $54 / night
Check Availability3. Dellanera RV Park
"Very clean, spacious, and literally steps from a private beach. Great location, close to the fishing pier and all Galveston has to offer"
"It is as close to the beach as you would want. Nice cement drives and pads! The beach is away from the crowds. Not far from stores and piers in Galveston. I will be returning to this little gem!"
4. Stella Mare RV Resort
"We love this place, quiet, and close to all the Galveston attractions."
"This last winter we stayed for 2 months and really enjoyed Galveston. The campground is well maintained. The staff is super friendly."
from $45 - $532 / night
Check Availability5. Galveston Island KOA Holiday
"Pretty easy Bach access across quiet highway. A bit far from restaurants (30 min) but we’ll away from the crowds in Galveston."
"I recently stayed at the Galveston Island KOA during a much-anticipated getaway, and I have to say, it was a delightful experience overall!"
6. Bolivar Flats Dispersed Camping
"From Galveston take the ferry across it's really convenient and free! We took our 26ft Class C RV on the ferry no problem. Pick a spot of the beach and just set up camp!"
"Great place to stay in the beach in Texas."
7. Sandpiper RV Resort
"Easy walking distance to the beach and short drive to Galveston attractions. Pool and hot tub were a hit with the kids."
"We wanted to be close to the city so we could cycle around the sights of Galveston. The cheaper sites are actually on the street, with no fence around them and it was very noisy."
8. Galveston RV Resort and Marina
"Bike riding around Galveston was easy."
"This campground is on the water of Offatts Bayou which makes it a more reasonable price than the locations on the beach. Many sites have a water view. "
from $45 - $125 / night
Check Availability9. Galveston, state park, TX
"Galveston state park has been in operation fir over 50yrs. Offers restrooms, shower, electricity, dump stations. You can camp on the beach side or on the inlet side."
10. Tiki Tom’s RV Park, Galveston Texas
"The staff is great, the location is great, and if you can get in then you should go."
from $50 - $65 / night
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Drive Time
- 59 min from Houston, TX
- 1 hr 42 min from Beaumont, TX
- 2 hrs 8 min from College Station, TX
- 2 hrs 32 min from Lake Charles, LA
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Recent Reviews near Galveston, TX
416 Reviews of 181 Galveston Campgrounds
Chris C.
TravelerGalveston, state park, TX
Camping
Love this campground. Well kept and clean! Right in the Gulf. Can hear the ocean from campsite.
TheaphScoutBrickhouse RV Resort
Park manager is not friendly to guests
I do not recommend staying here. I was bothered by park manager repeatedly. When I stayed here manager was nosy. He only cares about his reputation and how his park looks, he does not like kids and sent out messages to the people staying here recommending them to call Child Protective services if they see any kids playing outside. Bathrooms were frequently dirty, especially on Saturday and Sunday. I am never staying here again. I stayed with my wife and four children. This park is NOT family friendly. We would get mass text messages detailing various different authorities to call to complain about things as simple as children playing outside. The policing by the manager and Clear Lake Shores/Kemah was very excessive. Police would stop at people's homes at midnight to ask for directions to calls where guests should not be bothered by police absent involvement in the call. I saw this happen multiple times. A friend of mine who used to stay out in the park alleged she was assaulted and reported it and retaliation/harassment twice. The manager did not want to assist her by making the man leave or provide video evidence to have the man prosecuted for making it appear he was going to ram her ebike coming up the driveway. There is a convicted sex offender in the park. There were recently criminals staying in the cabins on and off as they do not do background checks. I do not reside in the park anymore. Lee is only concerned about maintaining a resort-style image and his own reputation and ignored significant guest safety concerns, allowing people to be touched against their will and harassed with slurs and name calling. Someone should not be called a B or F by another guest and then that harassment is ignored by management. Management should be addressing those situations. They need to address the steel rebar and unsafe wood hand railing on the docks before some gets seriously injured by the metal rods sticking out of the shore line. A child is going to fall off that pier and there will be a lawsuit to follow if that happens. One guests was even firing a projectile weapon out of his cabin door. The person later disappeared. I observed it when I was taking trash out. The park is not lgbtq friendly. If you take concerns about someone calling you by homophobic slurs to the park manager, the park manager will not get involved or assist you in preventing further anti-gay or lesbian insults being spoken against you by other ill spirited guests. I saw this happen to someone. It was mostly Republicans and rich people passing through. Edit: after I left the manager asked another guest that is staying there where I live. The manager appears to be trying to get at me personally since I have left 2 reviews for his park staying my experience.
Real E.
GuideBeachside RV Park
Walking to the Beach
We stayed at Beachside RV Park& Self-Storage at Crystal Beach because we wanted to be as close to Crystal Beach as possible without actually camping on the sand, and it turned out to be a great choice. Oh yeah and Margaritaville wasn't in our budget. One of the best parts was how easy it was to get to the beach. We walked down several times, and we also drove our beach cart from the park straight to the beach, which made hauling coolers, chairs, and fishing gear incredibly convenient. Being that close meant we could come and go throughout the day without any hassle. The park itself was clean, quiet, and well maintained. The concrete pads were a nice touch after spending time on the beach, and the Starlink Wi-Fi worked great when we needed it. Check-in was simple, and management made everything easy from start to finish. If you're looking for an affordable RV park that's just a short walk or quick beach cart ride from Crystal Beach, I highly recommend Beachside RV Park& Self-Storage at Crystal Beach. It's a great home base whether you're spending the weekend relaxing on the sand, fishing, or exploring the Bolivar Peninsula.
- EElizabeth D.Traveler
Jus Passn Thru RV Park
Worst place ever
I have been staying here about 2 years and the man is a slumlord his name is Vijay Patel he failed to mention my spot where he put me means he’s in building code violation so he had to have an inspection done and has tried to run me off he refused to give rent money back he cut the power cord to my trailer. He is continuing to damage my property. Lawsuit is already being filed. DO NOT COME HERE
- AAdrian C.Scout
Houston Leisure RV Resort
Great experience
From management to residents and pets, it was an overall great stay. Great conversations, and very welcoming. They were helpful when help was needed even gave advise on other RV locations and travel spots. I recommend this location and will be back in due time. Safe travels everyone!
- DDavid M.Scout
Surfside Beach Dispersed Camping
Amazing
Somos una comunidad de latinos en Dallas y fuimos aquí para tener un campamento y la verdad que todo estuvo increíble, fuimos más de 100 personas
- sscott Q.Traveler
Gulf Side Oasis Beach Dispersed
Camping on the beach. Great view and quiet evenings.
Camping on the beach is permitted along the dunes but do not park our camp on the dunes. Fires are permitted as long as there's no fire restrictions at the time. Please follow the trash in trash out rules as well and if you do have a fire please be sure to bury the fire. The sand is silty along the dunes so please be careful to not get stuck and if you do it'll take awhile for any trucks to get out there. Please mind the speed limit it's 15 mph on the beach you're supposed to go from west to east as well. And remember that this is an actual road that your tax dollars pay for so please be kind.
- ppaul S.Traveler
Little Thicket RV Park
Plenty of better options
I stayed here for a month and noticed quite a bit. For starters, the landscapers leave the grass longer than it should, thus allowing insects and mosquitoes everywhere. The first week i was here, my camer was hit by the mowers, like wtf! The showers/restoom facilities are completely destroyed. Literal pieces of the walls missing. Only one of the three showers were useable the restrooms looked like they have never been clean, what with all the bugs crawling around as well as the toilets being disgusting. You have to leave the property to throw away your trash in a bin. Luckily my spot was right near the dumpster so i just walked over.
The worse part is they charge the same amount as their competitors, but their competitors have much higher standards.
Guide to Galveston
Galveston camping options range from beachfront sites to bayside accommodations across a 32-mile barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast. The climate features hot, humid summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and mild winters averaging 50-65°F. Coastal camping in this area requires preparation for persistent salt exposure, which can corrode metal components on RVs and camping equipment.
What to do
Beach activities: Access varies by location. At Galveston Island State Park Campground, the oceanside campsites are within walking distance of shoreline recreation. "The beach had clear water really nice sand. The only downside? The mosquitoes!! Right at dusk they attacked with a vengeance. Be prepared for that!" notes Ashley C.
Fishing: No additional license needed in state parks. The bay side of Galveston Island offers protected waters for fishing. "During the day we took our inflatable boat out on the bay, went fishing (no license needed at a state park) and went to the Oceanside beach," reports a visitor to Galveston Island State Park.
Kayaking: Access from bayou locations. The protected waters around the island provide calmer conditions for paddling compared to the Gulf side. At Jamaica Beach RV Resort, campers enjoy "kayaking on the bay" with easy access from the campground.
What campers like
Concrete camping pads: Level sites at most established campgrounds. These paved surfaces help campers stay level despite coastal conditions. According to Jim P., the beachside sites at Galveston Island State Park are "nice and wide and level" and the park has "recently (past few years) been redone and they did a fantastic job!"
Private shower facilities: Individual bathrooms at some locations. Galveston Island KOA Holiday offers "clean restrooms and showers that were well-kept" and "private bath and shower rooms" according to reviews, with several campers noting the cleanliness of facilities.
Winter camping: Milder temperatures draw long-term visitors. The offseason provides a quieter experience with lower rates. One visitor at Stella Mare RV Resort noted, "We stayed at Stella Mare for 2 months while working a project. Could not be happier. The lots are reasonably spacious and everything is clean, clean, clean!"
What you should know
Salt exposure: Vehicles and equipment require extra cleaning. The coastal environment causes rapid corrosion and residue buildup on equipment.
Insects: Prepare for mosquitoes and biting flies. These are particularly active near lagoons and bayous, especially at dusk. One camper at Bolivar Flats Dispersed Camping noted they "only gave 4 stars because of the biting flies... They were swarming our dog, we had to keep her in the tent most of the time."
Ferry access: Required for Bolivar Peninsula locations. The free ferry from Galveston to Port Bolivar runs 24 hours but can have long waits during peak periods. A visitor to Sandpiper RV Resort appreciated the "great location" with "right on the beach and only 30 minute walk to the ferry."
Tides: Monitor forecasts when beach camping. Tidal patterns affect beach width and safety at waterfront sites. A Bolivar Flats camper reported, "We worried a little about the tide this time, but we kept an eye on it and it didn't come near us."
Tips for camping with families
Splash pads: Available at several resorts. Dellanera RV Park and Jamaica Beach RV Resort offer water features specifically designed for younger children. One family reported that at Jamaica Beach "we enjoy the lazy river, putt, putt, and kayaking on the bay. It is an easy walk to the beach."
Organized activities: Scheduled events at larger resorts. Some campgrounds organize regular social events for all ages. According to a visitor, Stella Mare "have events for all ages multiple times a week including kid and adult only crafts, candy bar bingo, wine night, s'mores, and golf cart parades for holidays."
Beach access considerations: Distance varies by campground. Not all beachfront campgrounds offer direct beach views or access. A visitor to Dellanera noted it is "as close to the water as you can get" while another camper pointed out that at Galveston Island State Park "the beach is not visible from any electric campsite- but it is a close walk to the beach."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Corner locations provide more space. End sites typically offer additional room and sometimes better views. A visitor to Galveston Island KOA noted they "had a corner site with dog pen" which provided more privacy than interior spots.
Hookup access: Some locations require longer hoses/cables. Position in relation to utility connections can affect setup. One camper at Sandpiper RV Resort mentioned, "Moving the RV wasn't an option because the electric wouldn't reach if I moved forward any further."
Leveling challenges: Some pads require significant adjustment. Despite concrete pads, some sites may still present leveling difficulties. A camper at Sandpiper RV Resort reported, "When I set the RV to level it jacked it up so high the tires came off the ground."
Frequently Asked Questions
What beach camping options are available on Galveston Island?
What beach camping options are available on Galveston Island?
Galveston Island State Park Campground offers beautiful beachfront camping with sites straddling both Galveston Bay on the north side and Gulf of Mexico on the south. The park provides restrooms, showers, electricity, and dump stations, making it suitable for various camping styles. For those seeking a more remote experience, Follett's Island Beach provides dispersed camping with ample space for privacy. Campers report fabulous sleeping conditions with sea breezes, excellent stargazing, and the joy of waking up to morning swims. The packed sand creates a solid foundation for camping, while still offering the full beach experience.
Where are the best RV parks and campgrounds in Galveston, Texas?
Where are the best RV parks and campgrounds in Galveston, Texas?
Galveston offers several excellent RV parks with diverse amenities. Dellanera RV Park stands out for its prime location steps from a private beach, clean facilities, cement pads, and proximity to Galveston attractions while remaining away from crowds. Bay RV Park provides a quiet atmosphere just two blocks from Galveston Bay with spacious Texas-sized sites, full hookups (20/30/50 amp), and easy pull-through access on concrete pads. Other notable options include Sandpiper RV Resort with easy beach access, and Jackie's Place RV Resort in nearby Bacliff featuring a fenced dog park and pool to combat Gulf Coast heat.
Are there glamping or cabin accommodations available in Galveston?
Are there glamping or cabin accommodations available in Galveston?
While traditional cabin options are limited on Galveston Island itself, Jamaica Beach RV Resort offers upgraded camping experiences with amenities that elevate your stay beyond typical camping. The resort features pools, a lazy river, putt-putt golf course, and splash pad - ideal for families wanting comfort while maintaining a camping atmosphere. For those willing to venture just across the water, Bolivar Flats Dispersed Camping provides a unique beach camping experience accessible via the convenient (and free) Galveston ferry. While not glamping in the traditional sense, Galveston Island KOA Holiday offers clean facilities and easy beach access in a more developed setting.
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