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Be aware of the tides and high tide line when choosing a beach campsite. Strong winds or storms can significantly elevate tides and create hazardous conditions along the Gulf Coast.
Be aware of the tides and high tide line when choosing a beach campsite. Strong winds or storms can significantly elevate tides and create hazardous conditions along the Gulf Coast.
TravelerThe apartment provides full slope amenities, I am really satisfied.
ScoutI find that mastering the skill of filling rows or columns makes the game of Block Blast easier.
Scout
No sand, only rocks. One set of bathrooms was very dirty and the other set were locked. All the best area say no camping.
TravelerRight by the gulf and on shell and coral covered beach. Free camping for all types up to 14 days.
Scout
Wow, I recently had the most incredible stay at Brackenridge Park& Campground! this service helped me with this: https://andersenlab.com/services/security-management. I cannot stop raving about this hidden gem nestled in nature's lap. From the second I arrived, I was captivated by the serene environment and the welcoming atmosphere that enveloped me.
The campground itself is a true oasis for nature lovers like me. The lush greenery, towering trees, and the gentle flowing river created an idyllic setting that instantly put me at ease. Whether it used to be a leisurely stroll alongside the scenic trails or simply basking in the splendor of the landscape, I observed myself completely immersed in the tranquility of this place.
The amenities were top-notch too! The well-maintained campsites had all the necessities for a comfortable stay, and the clean restroom facilities were an added bonus. But what truly blew me away were the recreational activities available. From fishing and kayaking to bird-watching and star-gazing, there was once never a dull moment.
The first-class part was the pleasant and helpful staff who made me experience like a valued guest throughout my stay. I left Brackenridge Park& Campground with unforgettable memories and a rejuvenated spirit. I highly recommend this haven to anyone seeking a peaceful escape and a chance to reconnect with nature. This place truly changed my perspective on camping, and I can't wait to return!
TravelerRandomly found this campground. There are some shaded spots and some wide open areas. All of the rv area is behind locked gates with codes that change. There is a police car that patrols the area. There are trails, a dog park, the lake, wildlife, an event center up the road, a small ball field and .... Wish I had found this earlier in our travels
TravelerGreat place to stop at county park $10 a night $25 for water electric $10 for dry camp and golf course 
Guide
A minimum of water and electric at every site (which we don’t need) The feel is more community park with camping. There is a 12 mile equestrian trail which bikes are allowed to ride on. Other flat trails are around the park and water. It is completely full this Saturday and there are lots of families, music and fires burning. I do not consider this to be a serene wilderness/wildlife area but a Camping area full of activities. Looks like a great place for a family reunion or wedding. Complete with frisbee golf, boating, swimming, dog park, playground and more. The grounds are very well kept.
Guide
They are closed for bridge repairs. Sent down the road. There is no access to trails due to construction
TravelerGreat staff in the office to work with. Easy reservation and access to it after hours. Good security. Gate code required and security passes through frequently. Beautiful morning views of the lake and many deer in the field every night.
Guide
Quiet well maintained park. Owners very nice and available when needed. Wifi works without issue. Nice quiet area to spend the winter.
TravelerCampground no longer has cable TV, but they tell you to stream TV from the wifi. They also have dinners in the clubhouse with lots of seafood. Great place to go fishing!
Scout
This is a very beaten up part of a beach, but great for free camping! I would come here again for the camping part, not for a beautiful scenery(there's a factory right over the water on the other side which meant I did not want to swim in this), definitely not for the showers or restroom, but I would to sleep. The showers are absolutely horrendous. I told myself even if they were cold I'd use them, but these don't look to have been used in years and are DIRTY. Same as the bathroom, but those I'd have to use. It's beautiful to wake up to a beach no matter what and the best thing is that you don't need 4x4 to go here. It's hard shell beach, so there's no way you're getting stuck. Me and my friend used the outdoor shower made to wash off sand to rinse our bodies, but I wouldn't do a full wash in it. I also loved the fact that I could go to San Antonio and Houston then come back to the beach! I know it's about 2 hours away, but I definitely do not want to stay in a hot city. The best part about this place is if you keep your windows open at night a very nice breeze will keep you cool.
GuideKind of an off the beaten place but a real gem for Boondocking.
Ranger
We had a good time at this fairly new and well kept KOA for a weekend getaway, the kids loved being so close to the water and digging on the beach, they also enjoyed the outdoor foosball table and the fishing pier. When we visited in April it was very windy and we couldn’t rent the trikes or the kayaks, but we’d come back and do that next time.
Guide24/7 security. Gated access to camp areas. 4 clean bathroom/bathhouse. Putt putt golf. Great fishing lake access. No swimming spot - rumor of gators in water
ScoutPlenty of space water is very calm not much noise especially at night definitely would go back Free 👍
GuideWe stayed here through January & February of 2022. Its a large park with tons of trails and the amenities from Breckenridge across the street are included (I played a lot of Disc Golf). We highly recommend this campground. Site 98 is the best in the entire park in my opinion.
Legend
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
GuideThis park is about 7 miles from Bay City and is between the Colorado River and Hossey Slough. There are two camping loops. The Wilderness loop has electricity and water on the Hossey Slough and is accessed on a gravel road and the sites are also gravel. It has a very rustic feel and is beautiful. The only downside is the showers and bathroom are about a quarter mile away at the office. The bathrooms are older, but spacious and clean. The other loop is on the Colorado River and has full hook-ups. The sites are very close together. We were here on a February weekend and there was only one other camper in the Wilderness loop. Would definitely stay here again.
GuideBeautiful views, but the weekends get very busy. I stayed the full 2 weeks and loved my time there! Free bathrooms and showers if you are willing to brave the cold water. No warm water - But it’s free! Definitely glad I stayed.
ScoutGreat setting on the beach with water at your back door. Site is ground seashells (hardpacked) for a great road surface to drive on and park your rig. There are shower/ bath houses at the east end of the camping area. Did I mention that it is FREE?!
LegendReserved 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.
GuideThis is the 2nd time we’ve stayed at Brackenridge. Sites are level. Asphalt. Nice views of the lake. We stayed in the pull through sites (124 and 125) but the other lots are shaded by beautiful live oaks. No motorized scooters/hoverboards allowed.
Traveler
Arrived, Beautiful place. A few other ppl here. Boat launch, Porta potties. Besides the highway being so close, it's really nice. Can't complain...it's freeeee! Happy New Year everyone.
TravelerMainly RV Camping but a few tent campers. Clean showers. Pizza restaurant, hot tub, firewood. Classic family friendly glamping.
TravelerCamping or BD is free. There's a bathroom with running water, trash cans, peaceful but it's windy and small. Charming.
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