Best Cabin Camping near Matagorda, TX

Cabins at Matagorda Bay Nature Park provide convenient waterfront accommodations with full utilities including electricity, water, and climate control systems. Most units feature basic furnishings with tables, chairs, and bed frames supporting mattresses for multiple guests. "Very nice and provided a beautiful sunset! The beach is within walking distance," notes one visitor describing the cabins at Matagorda Bay Nature Park. Additional cabin amenities typically include small refrigerators, microwaves, and access to central bathhouse facilities with showers and flush toilets.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay offers cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, while Serendipity Bay RV Resort includes cabins among its accommodation options. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when waterfront units fill quickly. According to one camper, "The staff were friendly and accommodating, which definitely enhanced my experience. I appreciated their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure I had a pleasant stay." Most properties maintain pet-friendly policies for cabin guests, though additional fees may apply.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between properties - some units offer kitchenettes while others provide only basic outlets for small appliances. The nearest grocery stores and major retailers are located in Bay City, approximately 20 minutes from Matagorda, making advance meal planning important. Lighthouse RV Park, Stonebridge RV Park, and Brazoria Lakes RV Resort all offer cabin options with varying levels of furnishings and amenities. On-site markets at some locations provide basic supplies, though selection is limited to essentials.

Best Cabin Sites Near Matagorda, Texas (14)

    1. Matagorda Bay Nature Park

    9 Reviews
    Matagorda, TX
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 863-2603

    $27 - $50 / night

    "This park is located inside the Matagorda Nature Preserve and located directly on the ICW with a beautiful view from pretty much every camp site."

    "My family and I really enjoyed this park. Every lot has a concrete slab as well as a picnic table area!"

    2. Matagorda Bay Nature and RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Matagorda, TX
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 863-7120

    ".• Large parking area that is rig-friendly for check-in.

    • Knowledgeable park personnel

    • Nature center with interactive exhibits and gift shop

    • Well maintained."

    "Nice spacing between sites. Big rig friendly, level and full hookups. Clean and well kept park sitting along the canal. Quick walk to beach. Very quiet and peaceful."

    3. Lighthouse RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Matagorda, TX
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 863-7773

    4. Serendipity Bay RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Matagorda, TX
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 972-5454

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Nicely equipped RV park right on water. Paid a few more dollars to have a pull thru site with FHU, cable & level concrete pad to pull on to."

    5. 60 North RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Bay City, TX
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 245-6605

    $60 - $475 / night

    "Hi, guys

    My name is Riya, I was looking for the some best RV parks near me in sweeny texas, I found many but this 60 North RV park were poping with good reviews on Sam Good Club."

    "I just took my 5 days holiday to enjoy with my family at other location away from our home. So I thought to do some research and come with at 2-3 location so that my kid can choose."

    6. KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay

    6 Reviews
    Edna, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 893-5120

    "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."

    "Clean showers. Pizza restaurant, hot tub, firewood. Classic family friendly glamping."

    7. Brazoria Lakes RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Brazoria, TX
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 798-1000

    "I genuinely appreciate the valuable content you consistently provide. animekhor.me"

    "This is one of the nicest rv parks in the county."

    8. Stonebridge RV Park

    1 Review
    West Columbia, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 245-1200

    "Will start with the bad

    Tight spots, could be harder for longer trailers,not a lot of parking when full

    The good Very clean,full hookups, good price,friendly people,fishing pond,food/drink truck, concrete"

    9. Texana Park & Campground

    10 Reviews
    Edna, TX
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 782-5718

    "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."

    "Diverse environments to explore by kayak or hiking trail, plus horse trails, fishing, nature center, historic buildings, and a full event center.

    **Yay: Camping includes typical tent/RV sites or cabins"

    10. Quintana Beach County Park

    11 Reviews
    Freeport, TX
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 233-1461

    "Also have nice looking cabins for rent. A short walk over a nice boardwalk to the beach. Also half mile walk to the bird sanctuary, which is awesome for bird lovers."

    "Nice campground that has cabins and day use pavilions. There is pedestrian beach access and you can fish off the channel wall. Nice hidden gem."

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Cabin Reviews near Matagorda, TX

65 Reviews of 14 Matagorda Campgrounds


  • Napunani
    Mar. 14, 2022

    Matagorda Bay Nature Park

    Parking Lot Camping Along the Colorado River

    Reserved 68 nights prior to arriving. Campground had 78% occupancy during our 3 night stay. 

    PROS Able to clearly hear the ocean roar from all campground 59 FHU sites 

    Campsite concrete pad level and in good condition 

    Park roadways good condition with no speed bumps and easy to maneuver 

    Lantern pole at some sites 

    Some sites have two sewer connections 

    Picnic table located on oversized concrete pad 

    Combo lock on toilet/shower entrance doors 

    Toilet/shower facility very nice

    Laundromat on site with 3 washers and 3 dryers.$4.25 

    Wood campfire allowed in off-ground fire pit with screen cover you provide and placed away from any grass 

    Fairly good dark sky viewing as campground street lights are limited 

    2 large wooden Colorado River fishing piers which are lighted from dusk to dawn 

    Putt-putt golf$10 

    Bagged ice machine across road from Park 

    2 bars VERIZON signal 

    CONS 

    Toilet/shower door combination changed during our stay and was not notified and had no access until we tracked down park personnel 

    Dog poop in the mens handicap stall Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday so obviously no one monitoring toilet facility

    $6 reservation fee for self made on-line reservation 

    10 campsites were reutilized to build elevated beach cabanas 

    Park quiet hours not enforced 

    No park officials or host cruising patrolling campground

    No entrance gate locked overnight. Lots of fishermen cruising through campground

    No shade what so ever. Some sites had a pergola over their concrete picnic table; Our site had no table covering. Brisk ocean"breezes", made it impossible to deploy our trailer awning

    No privacy from any other campsite

    Sites fairly close to each other

    No campsite campfire pits

    No on-site firewood sales

    Concrete picnic table unmovable No ocean"view" from any of the campsites

    No camp store in Park. Closest H‑E‑B, Walmart and Tractor Supply in Bay City. No grocery stores in Matagorda but there is a Dollar General store. Park WIFI poor; could only connect at toilet/shower facility

    No playground, basketball or tennis courts

    No pool or splash pad

  • S
    Mar. 19, 2023

    Serendipity Bay RV Resort

    By the water

    Nicely equipped RV park right on water. Paid a few more dollars to have a pull thru site with FHU, cable & level concrete pad to pull on to. Nice big bathrooms with showers, laundry, pool, playground, gym room, small fenced dog run and large heated community room. No pets allowed in laundry/community room.

  • Napunani
    Jan. 24, 2022

    Texana Park & Campground

    Watch for Gators!

    Reserved 89 days prior to arriving. 

    PRO 

    Extremely nice park registration staff.

    Registration info was available outside of gatehouse upon arrival.

    Security gate that closes during overnight hours.

    Quiet except for Hwy 111 traffic noise.

    Campsites along lake with wide open view of lake. VERY NICE.

    Nice space between campsites with brush between some sites for privacy

    Clean and well stocked toilet/shower facility.

    Dark sky friendly.

    Brand new Nature Center!

    Campsite with picnic table, lantern pole and fire ring.

    Campsite 125 partially shade

    $35/night camping fee

    CON

    $3.50 transaction fee Former Texas State Park so most campsites are short in length.

    We saw numerous 25ft and bigger rigs struggling to back into sites and then the front of their rig was right on roadway.

    Campsite 125 uneven side-to-side.

    Alligators in lake!

    2 bars AT&T.

    No Park WiFi.

  • J
    Jun. 2, 2021

    Serendipity Bay RV Resort

    Peaceful but sites too close together

    Very well-maintained and pet-friendly RV park with various amenities such as a pool, fishing pier, and dog park. Sites are very close together with little room to set up outside between RVs. Very little room to park vehicle once RV is in place and limited space to back in. Enjoyed the peaceful sunrises and sunsets and the constant breeze was a plus to keep the humidity and heat down. Take plenty of anti-mosquito repellent, as around mid-morning and late afternoon, the mosquitoes come out in force. A good location for those wishing to fish, but not sightseeing. The town has very few amenities and only a couple of restaurants and small stores.

  • Napunani
    Jan. 1, 2021

    Matagorda Bay Nature and RV Park

    Colorado River Waterfront Camping

    Pros:

    • Quick and friendly check-in

    .• Large parking area that is rig-friendly for check-in.

    • Knowledgeable park personnel

    • Nature center with interactive exhibits and gift shop

    • Well maintained. Daily we saw the camp hosts working diligently, even hosing down and scrubbing bird poop from campsites.

    • Saturday morning 1.5 hour guided Gulf beach walk($5/pp) by Paige and Whitley. Paige knew her“stuff” as she was pelted continuously with questions and she never missed a beat!

    • Complimentary early Saturday morning coffee and pastries.

    • Along the Colorado River but you can hear ocean roar where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico.

    • Level concrete parking pad surrounded by grass. Back-ins and drive-thrus.

    • Two sewer hook-up outlets.

    • Large concrete picnic table.

    • Very nice and clean toilets/shower building in an elevated building accessible by a ramp. Must have code to enter.

    • Laundry facility in toilet/shower building with code entry.

    • Nice Colorado River fishing piers with fish cleaning tables with freshwater spigot and a super pier over the beach/ocean.

    • Primo sunsets

    • Bay City, 20-minute drive, for the closest Walmart, HEB and other retailers and restaurants.

    Cons:

    • LCRA $6 on-line reservation fee.

    • Absolutely no trees or vegetation between sites which equals NO SHADE and NO PRIVACY.

    • Ocean“breeze” made it impossible to deploy trailer awning.

    • No fire pits, but if you bring your own with a screen cover, you may have a fire, if you bring wood as no wood is sold at this park.

    • NOT A DARK SKY FRIENDLY CAMPGROUND due to way too many street lights throughout the campground, along the river bank and on the fishing piers.  This would be a 5 star campground if there was more darkness!

    • Complimentary LCRA WIFI was weak and unreliable.

    • When the ocean"breeze" died down and the humidity was up, we were attacked by swarms of mosquitos which required us to heavily apply repellent in mid-February

    • Not much in the town of Matagorda, basically a fishing village, and of those businesses, not many operating in mid-February.

  • Dan D.
    Sep. 27, 2019

    Matagorda Bay Nature Park

    Pretty Cool

    This park is located inside the Matagorda Nature Preserve and located directly on the ICW with a beautiful view from pretty much every camp site. The sites have electric and water hookups and their is a restroom located directly in the middle of the ground. Their is a self-service ice machine right across the street and that a plus because their is virtually nowhere to buy ice on the island and the closest convenient store is about 15 minutes away. It’s 27$ a night to camp and they allow tents and RVs which is pretty cool. I set my tent up in the grass and enjoyed a beautiful sunset over the water. The public beach access is about 5 miles away and it’s a pretty nice beach but you need 4 wheel drive to access. Showers are a little outdated and their is absolutely no shade at all but other than that it’s a beautiful little spot.

  • K
    Jul. 10, 2019

    Matagorda Bay Nature Park

    Nice Park, Awesome Time!

    My family and I really enjoyed this park. Every lot has a concrete slab as well as a picnic table area! They don’t have a grille area that we saw but there are some at the pavilion, we brought our own. Close to the beach which made it easy to take a break to allow my toddler to take a nap. My only complaint is that the showers could use some updating and cleaning. I refused to allow the kids or myself in the camper with all the sand on us so we showered in the park showers. Due to all the salt in the air all the bathroom locks are corroded and the women’s wouldn’t work so they had the bathroom door propped open for anyone to come in which made me uncomfortable while showering. If you book early enough you can reserve a lot right on the water wish is awesome! We will camp there again! (:

  • Riya G.
    Aug. 21, 2019

    60 North RV Park

    Best To Be Found RV Park Near Sweeny Tx-60 North RV Park

    Hi, guys

    My name is Riya, I was looking for the some best RV parks near me in sweeny texas, I found many but this 60 North RV park were poping with good reviews on Sam Good Club. Its not too expensive for as I have stayed with my friends for 4 days and one night.

    it good as said by other members of sam good clubhttp://www.baycityrvpark.com/rv-parks-near-rentals-sweeny-texas.php

    You will experience here good environment, fresh air

  • Juliee B.
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Texana Park & Campground

    Wildlife, fishing, kayaking

    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. There is a little climbing playground for little ones. Fishing piers and a nature center currently being built and it is going to be huge! We've been here three days and have seen 4 armadillos, 5 squirrels, 7 deer and 1 raccoon. The neighbor said she has camped here 6 times and only seen 1 teeny tiny gator. Only thing missing for my likes is a swimming pool. You can't get into this water, pretty murky and lily pads


Guide to Matagorda

Cabins near Matagorda, Texas provide access to coastal activities and waterfront views along the Gulf Coast. The area sits at sea level with high humidity levels and average summer temperatures around 90°F. Winter temperatures typically range from 45-65°F, making fall through spring the most comfortable times for cabin stays in the Matagorda area.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Matagorda Bay Nature Park, visitors can fish directly from the Colorado River. "Well maintained campground with friendly people clean restrooms and showers. Fishing right outside your RV. Walk to the beach or there is access to drive on the beach," notes Ricky B.

Bird watching excursions: The coastal location offers excellent bird watching, especially at Quintana Beach County Park. "Also half mile walk to the bird sanctuary, which is awesome for bird lovers," explains Debbie J. Morning hours typically yield the best sightings during migration seasons.

Wildlife spotting: Texana Park provides natural encounters with various animals. According to Juliee B., "We've been here three days and have seen 4 armadillos, 5 squirrels, 7 deer and 1 raccoon." The park offers hiking trails that increase wildlife viewing opportunities.

What campers like

Water access: Cabin rentals at Port Lavaca KOA Matagorda Bay offer water activities. "If you're into fishing, this spot is a dream! The waters are teeming with fish, and I spent several enjoyable hours casting lines and reeling in my catches," shares John E., who adds, "As a bonus a pod of dolphins visited the site in the evening adding to the atmosphere."

Beach proximity: Proximity to beaches ranks high among cabin renters. At Quintana Beach County Park, Laura F. reports, "It has nice facilities and a nice boardwalk to the beach. The weekends get a lot of day visitors to the beach but the weekdays were very quiet."

Nature exhibits: Educational opportunities enhance cabin stays. Crystal E. describes Jetty Park: "Clean and spacious lots, not over crowded. Nature center with interactive exhibits, gift shop, snacks, mini golf and 5 minute walk to beach. Great sunset viewing."

What you should know

Weather considerations: Coastal cabin lodging experiences rapid weather changes. "The ocean 'breeze' made it impossible to deploy trailer awning," reports Napunani at Matagorda Bay Nature Park. Prepare for potentially strong winds that can affect outdoor activities.

Insect preparation: Pack insect repellent for cabin stays. At Serendipity Bay RV Resort, Jon L. warns, "Take plenty of anti-mosquito repellent, as around mid-morning and late afternoon, the mosquitoes come out in force." This applies throughout the Matagorda area.

Limited shopping access: Stock up before arriving at cabin accommodations. "Bay City, 20-minute drive, for the closest Walmart, HEB and other retailers and restaurants," notes Napunani. The town of Matagorda offers minimal shopping options with just a Dollar General store.

Tips for camping with families

Playground facilities: Texana Park & Campground provides child-friendly activities. Jessica C. mentions, "They have deer and bathrooms and showers parks for the kids fishing you can bring a small pool for the little ones." Cabin rentals with play areas keep younger visitors entertained.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Matagorda, TX is Matagorda Bay Nature Park with a 4.3-star rating from 9 reviews.

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