Cabin Camping near Matagorda, TX

Cabin Reviews near Matagorda, TX

64 Reviews of 14 Matagorda Campgrounds

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  Napunani

  Legend

  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

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  Stuart K.

  Guide

  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.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  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.

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  Jon L.

  Traveler

  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.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  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.

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  Dan D.

  Traveler

  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.

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  Karissa D.

  Traveler

  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! (:

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  Juliee B.

  Traveler

  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

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  John E.

  Traveler

  Jul. 3, 2025

  KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay

  Nice small RV Park

  Port Lavaca KOA Review Rating: 5 stars.  I recently spent a few days at the Port Lavaca KOA, and overall, it was a great experience with just a couple of minor drawbacks. 

  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. The peaceful atmosphere made it easy to relax and unwind. I particularly enjoyed the serene surroundings; it's a fantastic spot for fishing, and I was able to catch some great fish right from the shore and pier. 

  Accommodations and Service: 

  One of the highlights of my stay was the generous upgrade to my site at no extra charge! 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. 

  Fishing: 

  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. It was great to have such easy access to fishing right from the campground. As a bonus a pod of dolphins visited the site in the evening adding to the atmosphere.  

  Drawbacks: 

  The only issues I encountered were related to the journey and the campsite itself. The road leading to the KOA was a bit rough in places, which can be a concern if you’re towing a trailer or driving a low-clearance vehicle. At the time the roads were being worked on, so maybe its better now.  Additionally, the sites along the water can feel a bit tight, making it difficult for larger RVs to maneuver comfortably. If you're planning to stay in one of these spots, be prepared for a close quarters experience. On the plus side I made friends with the neighbors easily.  Also I did choose to take the upgrade from a much bigger site, just to have the water in your back yard.    

  Final Thoughts: 

  Despite the minor inconveniences, I would recommend the Port Lavaca KOA to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with excellent fishing opportunities. The friendly service and beautiful surroundings more than make up for the rough road. I left feeling refreshed and eager to plan my next visit!

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