Looking for the ultimate RV camping experience near Galveston? Find the best sites near Galveston where you can park your RV with a scenic view. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a place near local attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect spot for your motorhome.
We have a new owner and big plans! You'll see ongoing improvements at Bolivar Peninsula RV Park, including a massive new dog park, all new WiFi system, privacy fencing, a new bath house and washateria (coming in late 2020), flexible online booking and payment, and much more. Please give us an opportunity to earn your business. We have the comfort and amenities just right for your trip to Crystal Beach, TX (Galveston). Bolivar Peninsula RV Park offers spacious supersites and full hook-ups with 30/50 amp service. Choose from lakefront and pull-thru sites. Bolivar Peninsula RV Park is centrally located in Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, TX. Bolivar Peninsula offers miles of sun, surf, and sand with a country-like beach atmosphere that makes this place unlike any other coastal community. Make Bolivar Peninsula RV Park your “home away from home.”
$10 - $65 / night
Jamaica Beach RV Resort is one of Galveston Island's Newest RV parks. Located just past the beautiful city of Jamaica Beach, we are right across the street from the beach and have an unobstructed view of the Galveston Bay area and the Gulf of Mexico. Stop by and take a tour of the park. We offer 181 pull through sites complete with full hookups!
$45 - $54 / night
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Bay RV Park is a luxury RV resort in the Galveston Bay area. We are located in San Leon, Texas and we are about two blocks from Galveston Bay. We are family-owned and Bay RV Resort has a quiet, country-like atmosphere perfect for relaxing. We also have huge, TEXAS-size concrete sites (30' x 75') and easy park pull-through sites, as well as lots of shade trees. Our amenities include two bath facilities, two laundry facilities, community room with kitchen, gated community, free wifi, free cable on deluxe sites, and a picnic area with fire pit. Bay RV is pet-friendly and we have 10 acres of land for pets and their owners to get plenty of exercise! We are in a terrific location just 10 minutes from Kemah and Texas City, and 20 minutes from Galveston. We have great rates and a friendly staff who will cater to your needs and make you feel right at home! Learn more about us at https://bayrvpark.com/.
$40 - $55 / night
$45 - $125 / night
Blue Water RV Resort offers you the finest, most scenic RV Park in Texas, right on the Gulf of Mexico between Surfside Beach and Galveston. Our stunning bay and beachfront resort boasts expansive, sandy beaches with full Galveston Bay access; a private boat ramp; docks for fishing and boating; and lush tropical landscaping. Enjoy our on-site bar and grill along with a wide variety of amenities, on-site activities, and nearby attractions!
$39 - $159 / night
Ready to dip your feet in the ocean? We're the place you want to be! With our beaches just across the road, you can't get much closer! At the Galveston Island KOA Holiday, we offer amenities including an outdoor pool, lazy river, hot tub, basketball court, pickleball court, volleyball, horseshoes, private pond for crabbing and fishing(catch and release please), a Clubhouse, and Golf cart rentals. We have so many opportunities for fun and relaxation. Just a short half-hour drive will take you to Downtown Galveston so you can enjoy the local attractions. Let us be the home base for your beach vibe vacation. Book Your Reservation at the Galveston Island KOA Holiday today!
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Located just minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk, our quality RV resort community is centrally located in Kemah, close to Seabrook and League City. Our luxury RV park features 3 swimming pools with laundry, shower facilities and a dog washing station on site. We have tiny houses for rent too, perfect for workamping! Enjoy lake fishing on our 400 feet of boardwalk on the bayou. Our RV resort has covered picnic areas, bbq grills and fire pits for the entire family to enjoy. We are midway between Galveston and Houston, so you’re never too far away for the local attractions, shopping and memory making adventures!
Beachside RV Park at Crystal Beach Texas is a premier RV park conveniently located on Hwy 87 with less than a 10 minute walk to the beach from your front steps! All sites come with level concrete pads with full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water and sewer) that have been meticulously maintained to ensure you have a comfortable and hassle free stay.
Our amenities includes a laundry facility, WIFI, and a screened in gazebo where you can relax, read, craft, play games, or just enjoy being out in the fresh air without being bugged by mosquitoes. We work hard to ensure a Family Friendly atmosphere which encourages outside gatherings as well as dedicated quiet hours so you can rest easy knowing you are in a safe and welcoming environment.
Crystal Beach has many fun things to do such as mini golfing, site seeing, restaurants, coffee shops, scheduled events, and more! Crystal Beach has, to name a few, Jose’s Cantina, Stingaree Seafood, and Steve’s Landing. When you come to Crystal Beach, you must go see Fort Travis and the lighthouse that are both in Port Bolivar, TX. The annual events that take place at Crystal Beach happen to be Crabfest, Jeep Weekend, Mardi Gras weekend, multiple Competitive Cook offs, and Christmas Parade.
$40 - $50 / night
Scout
We are family owned and we offer a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Bay RV Park is just two blocks away from Galveston Bay. We have huge, Texas-size sites with full hook-ups (20, 30 and 50 amp) and we also offer easy park pull-through sites. Sites and streets are concrete and our park also has lots of grass and trees. Our friendly staff is ready to make you feel right at home!
Traveler
Located between Galveston and Houston, minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk, nestled on a quiet little road you will find Jackie's Place RV Resort. A brand new RV resort that has concrete pads, full hook-up sites, a sparkling pool and guest lounge, general store and a pool table! The managers on-site are professional, knowledgeable and engaging...always willing to lend a hand and get to know you. Their goal is exceed your expectations. Drop in a visit if your in the area and need a spot for a day, week or even extended stay. This is a great place to visit. Not to mention the great food and shopping venues that are within a few minutes drive!
Guide
We chose this RV park because it was one of the few that had power after hurricane. Full hook ups for 25 a night which was half the price of the other RV parks in the area. RV spots are tight but manageable. It appears that a large percentage of RVs are there on monthly rates. We met one person who was working at one of the refineries which explains the early morning activity with cars leaving. Beautiful little pond in the RV park with a little flock of domestic ducks that live in the pond. There is also a dog park surrounded by water. Restrooms are small but clean. Staff was very helpful. If we were planning a return trip we would definitely stay there again.
Ranger
If I'm in the area again, I will be coming back to the Jetstream RV Resort. We stayed here mid-September- December 2022 and the RV park was formerly known as Advanced RV Resort. There seems to be another Advanced and Jetstream RV Park in the area so make sure you are looking at the correct place. During my stay, the RV Park was going through a big remodel. Any reviews you have read prior to 2023, might not apply anymore. This is the correct website: https://jetstreamrvresortpearland.com/
For starters, it's tight getting into the RV Resort from the main road. You do not want traffic on your butt when you are trying to make the turn in from the road. Then when you get in, it's still tight until you make it to the office to check in. The front of the RV Park is by the toll road, and you can hear the traffic. We were in site 223 in the back, by the city park, and we could barely hear any vehicle noise. We couldn’t hear anything when our AC was running. The front and the back of the RV Park seem to be two different experiences. The area is relatively safe. There is a police officer or two, and a police dog, that live at the RV Park. There was one break-in that we heard about during our stay. The RV Park is off a service road so there isn't any foot traffic on the main road. The city park it cleared out and shut down by the police every night so there aren’t any people roaming around after dark. You can walk right out of the RV Park to the city park through a gate in the back corner. The city park has a 2 mile and 6+ mile walking path. It seems to be the only real place to get out and exercise in the area.
The RV Park staff is great, and the property is well taken care of. During the renovations, they are adding tiny homes, a community fire pit, golf putting green, hanging string lights, kids play area, a new dog washing station, gym, and a beer garden. All of this was in the works during our stay, so we didn’t get to see it completed before leaving. They also have onsite laundry with change machines, bathrooms, clubhouse, propane and pick up your garbage. You are allowed get mail delivered. During our stay, all mail and packages were delivered to the office since they were in the middle of renumbering all the sites. Normally, you go to the office to pick up USPS and all over deliveries go to your RV site. The office doesn’t tell you when mail arrives, you need to track your packages or go check the office.
If you don't have an EZ Pass or RV Toll Pass, you'll want one if you must drive during rush hour. The traffic is THICK and there were accidents almost every day on our way to and from work. The toll pass helped us make it to work on time instead of sitting in a daily traffic jam due to the most recent fender bender or rollover. There are plenty of stores to shop at and they are all very close. Walmart, HEB, Kroger, Sam's Club are all within a few miles. Plus, the area has pretty much every other chain store or restaurant you can think of.
Guide
We just started RV'ing and going fulltime all at once. Our backs were starting to feel the road so I looked up, "RV parks with hot tubs" and found Jamaica Beach RV Resort. This place is amazing, it literally has everything! 2 hot tubs, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor, 2 pools, 1 lazy river (so relaxing), 1 miniature golf course, 1 duck pond, 1 outdoor movie screen, 1 Pavillion with grills, and an awesome splash pad for the kids, both young and old. It is right across from the Gulf at the front and a trail to the Bayside with docks for fishing, 2 bench swings, and a nice bike path. We also saw chickens, horses, cattle, ducks, cranes, fish, and a lot of turtles.
It has 2 separate laundry areas and several spots to just relax.
We were wondering where fulltimers go for vacation and we just found it! We will definitely be back!
Legend
This is a nice RV park that was well laid out when built, and it seems they are continuing that as they expand the number of sites. Note that we were there during the transition from the Galveston Island RV Resort to the Galveston Island KOA. So, there's no telling what KOA might do regarding prices, amenities, policies, etc. Therefore, our review is based on the structure and layout of the park.
We found the sites to be large with plenty of room in between rigs compared to many RV parks, including most of the others on Galveston Island. There is electric (50- and 30-amp), water, and sewer on each site. Many of the sites are pull-throughs. The ones along the outside rows are back-in sites but have the advantage of no roads or neighbors behind you.
The roads through the park are nice and wide, so there is plenty of room to maneuver large rigs.
The bathroom facilities are decent; reminiscent of residential bathrooms. It's nice that there are 4 bathrooms with showers and they are unisex. We never ended up waiting. Plenty of hot water, although pressure from the older showerheads seemed lacking at times.
The laundry room was clean and the machines worked reasonably well. There were 5 washers and 5 dryers available (when they were all working).
The location could be good or bad depending on your priorities. It's an easy walk across the road to the beach to reach the Gulf of Mexico and the beach stretches for miles. It's also quieter in this area because you are on the west end and not near the city. However, that could be a downside for some folks. It's a solid 20-minute drive to get to town for restaurants, tourist attractions, etc. That may seem long if you want to go in and out of the city a lot, and it's too far to bike it or walk it, so you have to have a vehicle to drive into town with. There are gas stations and a small grocery store within a few miles.
As I mentioned, this is now a KOA, so I don't know what they're going to do with the pool, hot tub, and lazy river. (All three were closed while we were there in February, so can't really comment much on them.) A KOA representative told us they are looking at adding a playground to the park.
If it had not been bought by KOA, we would have gone back here whenever we are in the Galveston area. Until we see what KOA does with their rates and policies, we simply don't know if we will return.
Ranger
Campground Review
It's incredible that I was born and raised in Houston and have lived here the past four years but haven't made it out to Brazos Bend State Park until now! A quick, 45 minute drive southwest will get you out of the concrete jungle that is the sprawling Space City metropolis and into one of the lushest, greenest parts of Texas. Brazos Bend is a "Nature Lover's Paradise" - there is abundant wildlife. There is great fishing, ample bird watching, and lots and lots of alligators (!). Lots of trails for walking, running, biking, and horseback riding. The George Observatory is a pretty amazing feature of this park (but only open Saturdays).
We arrived at Brazos Bend on a Friday afternoon and were able to walk-in no problem. Walk-in rate is $12/day + the daily park entrance fee ($5 for adults, free for kids). I have a Texas State Parks Pass so we didn't have to pay the entrance fees (saved us $40 for two nights of camping!). Additionally there were several other great options including: Full-Site RV hook-up ($25/night), Standard Camping ($20/night, incl. water & electricity), and 14 Cabins ($80-200/night but have everything you could ever need or want).
We did a lot of nature walks, game playing, and swimming during our two days at Brazos Bend State Park. Summer is probably not the best time to visit any park in Texas - its hot and muggy and the mosquitos are out in full force. Bring your DEET. Seriously. Despite that though, we were very pleasantly surprised by the amenities (swimming pool, screened in picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads!)
Product Review
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - this past weekend at Brazos Bend I tested out the Kameng Mid eVent Waterproof Hiking Boot by Mishmi Takin.
These boots have got it all.
First, these boots are hella comfortable! I was blown away how comfortable they were right out of the box. Over the years, I've owned many pairs of hiking boots and they all required a significant break-in period. Not these!
Second, they're waterproof AND breathable. Not water resistant, like actually water proof.
Third, the look great. All 3 color schemes are fantastic I had a tough time choosing between green, grey and orange.
Fourth, so lightweight. These only weigh 1.5lbs so even though they are boots, they won't weigh you down.
5/5 Would Recommend.
GuideThis is a nice RV park - the sites are close together but they are level and give you full hook ups. There are multiple pools, putt putt golf and a lazy river. Be sure to grab your spot next to the lazy river early in the day if you are wanting to stay all day. There are a few umbrellas but you can bring your own easy up shade tent.
The park runs activities all day for the kids but most are already engaged in one of the pools. We went with another family and got sites that faced each other. Made things really helpful and gave us a little more space than normal.
The gulf side of the beach is a short drive away. You can walk it but you have to cross a busy two lane highway which I wouldn’t recommend. When we were there they were making a path to the bay side of the beach to make it easier to get to.
We have been here twice and will certainly come back again.
Guide
Loving life here at E&J Rv Resort. Very family friendly atmosphere with tons of amenities
Traveler
RV hookups, the tent camping has super beautiful facilities, there's beachfront swimming, salt and freshwater fishing, the state park spans all the way from the forth to south side of the island
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Traveler
Stella Mare RV Resort was very nice. Everything was easy to access, everything was clean, and the pool and splash pad were great for the kids. I did a video which you can see below.
Scout
Great for adults, not really anywhere for little kids to play besides the pool but this is a really cool RV resort in downtown Houston and I would definitely recommend it. It is directly off of the highway so don’t except quite 🙂
Guide
I wanted to make a two day reservation for a business trip. The park has good reviews so I thought I would stay as it is close to my event.
The online system would not work so I called and found they are for long term only.
I am disappointed and did not see long term only on the website when I was researching parks.
Legend
If I were just reviewing this area for the fishing, it would get 5 stars. You can catch such an interesting variety of fish (see photos). The main downside of the campground is how tightly packed the sites are next to each other. If you're planning an overnight fishing trip during weekdays though, then naturally it's less crowded.
Facilities include: full RV hookups, bathrooms, showers, washer/dryer, wifi.
Traveler
This little RV Park in Winnie Texas is a great spot to overnight or take a few days to rest and organize. Management is friendly and helpful. There are spaces empty so there is plenty of room. There is laundromat and showers although we used neither. There are full hookups with fast internet and cable included. There’s not much to do in Winnie but it was a nice place to rest up before we head back to the beach. Inexpensive.
ScoutThis place did not disappoint. Amazing all around! A lot of activities for the little ones and the pool was really nice and heated! There was even a couple residents that got out some kites and bubbles for the kids! The only negative is that this was our very first stay at an RV resort, so the bar is set extremely HIGH! We have now stayed a few others and this is still at the top of the list. It’s close to everything but yet far enough away. Will definitely be back!
ScoutGreat park! More long term tenants than over nighters. But still a good park. Quiet and kid friendly. The new owners are working on improving the appearance, as the previous ones left a bit to be desired.
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this Resort that offers 72 RV Sites to choose from. Full hook-ups available. Check them out and leave them some love!
GuideHas everything I need for a long term stay. Computer room, exercise equipment, showers, laundry. The grounds are well kept. Outdoor kitchens for use. The pool is small and not deep but is still enjoyable. Pretty lakes with fish. A shuttle to the hospitals. It’s right off the highway. Nothing within walking distance though except the convenience store.
ScoutMonth long stay, $730, water, 50 amp. End of October/beginning of November the park is booked out as well as during warmer months. Half of the facilities washers and dryers didn't work. Staff is great about communicating lawn days and other news for long term guests. Trash valet and 2 free parking spots. 2 dogs parks, one for large and another for smaller dogs.
Guide
The park is VERY clean and also quiet! It’s close to everything so thats a major plus. However it does have A LOT of rules. Also, a lot of long term residents live here. The back in spots are a little tight so if you’re not great at backing in just get a pull through. The facilities are immaculate . It’s been worth the price so far.
Guide
Stayed there for 3 months. Campground is divided into 3 sections divided by a fence. Adult only section. Park is well maintained and staff is friendly. 3pools. Fishing dock. Lots of full timers here. No fenced dog area. The location in Kemah is walking distance to several good restaurants and musical entertainment. Across the street is Clear Lake Shores. A bayside community with boats. They also are big into golf carts. See the sunset over the bay. Kemah boardwalk is a short drive down the street. Location is best part of here. The office charges you for mail/package delivery which I don’t like. Typical RV resort amenities. Community room with kitchen, showers, laundry, workout room. (Equipment needs some maintenance).
TravelerWe needed a place to stay for the night, before the ferry. This one was perfect for it. Nothing fancy, but full hook up and a picnic table.
TravelerTents are allowed at Surfside sites but they are more difficult to get reservations then at the tent sites a couple miles from the surf. we stayed in the tent sites away from the surf. Fishing was close by. water at the sites but no electric. Electric and water at Surfside sites. Mosquitoes are worse at Surfside at night. Full hookups available with dump stations for RVs.
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt! Happy to welcome Cyndie to our platform. This host has thought of it all. Concrete pad, games, full hook-ups and more. I love all the personal touches. Book with them today and leave a review!
Traveler
Even though our reservation was last minute, the owners were super quick in getting back to us. The guy who met us at the camp was also very friendly and showed us to our spot. $35 for dry camping, but there’s was also a cool pavilion that we were allowed to use that has a power outlet where you can charge your phone. There’s also a barbecue pit and a fridge too.
There’s plenty of space for dispersed camping and the lake is magnificent.
There seemed to be some long term residents but they won’t bother you at all. Restroom and shower super clean.
T-mobile signal was also strong. Would stay here again!
Legend
This campground is a little way off the main highway so you can still hear quite a bit of road noise but it is convenient and the beach is very close.
We did not have reservations and were a bit confused when we pulled in. There is no office and there is just a row of rigs on a dirt drive. We luckily saw a person staying here and got a number from him to call ((409) 225-2020). We called and the guy was friendly and said there are a few sites available for the night but most of the spots are actually permanent rigs that people just rent out like an AirBnb.
The open sites have full hook ups: 20/30/50 amp, sewer and water. As mentioned before there are permanent rigs here and they all offer full hook ups as well. There is a laundry room which has free washer and dryer but there is no bathroom or showers. There is a dumpster on the property but no recycling. It is walking distance to the beach which is nice and a waterway behind the RV sites. There are also kayaks and bikes here that you can borrow or rent.
We stayed here one night while driving through. Would possibly stay again if we needed another "chore" day but otherwise there is lots of free beach camping nearby.
We chose this place because there's a 50% Passport America discount. Since we arrived on a weekend, our discounted cost came to $34 (after tax), instead of the $24 listed on the PA site. Also, the PA site said there are showers here and we were disappointed that there aren't any, but maybe they meant the showers that are in the trailers that people can rent.
Good cell reception with ATT and Verizon and there is free wifi as well.
RV camping near Galveston, Texas, offers a fantastic blend of beach access, family-friendly amenities, and a variety of activities to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled trip, the area has something for everyone.
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