Best Glamping near Olmito, TX

Isla Blanca Park and Countryside Mobile Home & RV Park house glamping accommodations on the Texas Gulf Coast near Olmito, featuring enhanced canvas structures with upscale amenities not typically found in traditional campsites. Both locations provide climate-controlled spaces with quality bedding, electricity, and private outdoor areas for guests seeking a more refined outdoor experience. "This place is too beautiful to get crammed into the local KOA," mentioned one visitor who extended their stay at Isla Blanca Park. While accommodations vary between locations, all glamping options maintain a boutique camping atmosphere with comfortable furnishings, convenient access to restroom facilities, and proximity to natural attractions including beaches and wildlife viewing areas.

Directly on South Padre Island, the glamping sites at Isla Blanca Park offer exceptional access to beautiful beaches and marine activities while providing eco-friendly glamping experiences with minimal environmental impact. Guests can observe SpaceX's Boca Chica launch facility across the channel—a unique feature highlighted in multiple reviews. According to a camper, "Great location and great beach. Good for viewing SpaceX launches too." The park provides convenient access to horseback riding on the beach, fishing opportunities off the jetty, and water-based activities. Winter visitors particularly appreciate the comfortable accommodations during the January-March season. Reservations are essential, especially during peak seasons, as these boutique glamping experiences maintain high occupancy rates year-round due to their combination of natural setting and upscale amenities.

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Glamping Reviews near Olmito, TX

19 Reviews of 5 Olmito Campgrounds


  • Steve & Ashley  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 8, 2019

    Isla Blanca Park

    Large County RV and Day Use Park

    The park is located on the southern end of South Padre Island. It’s a very popular RV campground with hundreds of sites and multiple loops. This very large site is a little overwhelming in size but offers a number amenities for the RV and camper community. The park has a new outdoor picnic pavilion with the bathrooms, outdoor showers, grills, and a huge picnic table area under a large canopy. They offer parking areas for boats and the camp has ample restroom and shower facilities. The sites have picnic tables, water, and electric. The sandy beach is huge and great for families. They provide lifeguards during the summer months. This park is very crowded on weekends and holidays and reservations for RV sites are highly recommended. Just outside the cafe they have pub but most of the restaurants and other sites are a few miles to the north by car or bike. This is also the dock for ocean site seeing boats. This may be a good choice for RVs looking for long term stays or locals enjoying a day at the beach.

  • Steve & Ashley  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2020

    Boca Chica Beach

    Desolate Texas Beach

    Boca Chica Beach is the end of the road for South Texas. The beach is about 15 miles outside of the Port of Brownsville Texas and very close to the Mexican Border. The beach is a wild and desolate place. It’s quite a contrast from the overly commercial and manicured beaches to the north on South Padre Island. The beach has a lot of debris from river run off and storms. The amount of trash and plastic waste can be overwhelming at times. The campsites are primitive and only include metal trash barrels. This is a good day trip for locals or a place for visitors who really want to get away. Of note, the beach is currently closed due to Covid 19. However, locals are exercising and walking their dogs despite the closure. When it’s open, you can drive on the beach but will need a 4x4. They don’t allow atvs or RVs on the beach. You will be able to see the Space X facility on the road near the beach.

  • M
    May. 23, 2019

    Isla Blanca Park

    Beach camping

    600 sites but you better book early. This park is being renovated so expect construction. Lots of beach to walk, pavilions, showers and a jetty to fish off of.  Besides the campground, you can also go to the north end of town, access the beach and camp right in the Gulf.

  • S
    Feb. 1, 2021

    Isla Blanca Park

    People liked it, check-in terrible

    We arrived at check-in time & was told to sign in on a waiting list. They called names by yelling out the door. Waited about an hour to finally check in & was told to fill out 3 pages of info (I could have been doing during the wait time). However staff was friendly & obviously overwhelmed.

    Campground was okay. We were in D26 which was alright. Slight leveling of the RV needed since no concrete pads on Dodson St. No trees or shade. Everything got pretty dirty. Windy & hazy in January. We work remote & data service was tough to get. Lots of people seemed to always be changing sites as they said they extended their trip longer.
    Overall it was a decent campground but I’d prefer to head to Florida.

  • K
    Nov. 5, 2020

    Isla Blanca Park

    More than a beach

    We stayed here a couple nights. Close proximity to the beach with full hookups and close to all the SPI has to offer. Restroom and showers were clean and in good repair. Sites are not too close together and an easy walk to the beach. Can’t beat the price for a county park. Check in could have been easier. Spent almost 30 minutes for the process. Overall though, very satisfied and will stay here again.

  • Rocco
    Jan. 14, 2021

    Isla Blanca Park

    Surprisingly nice

    Our specific site was probably what influenced my five star review. This is a huge rv park where they cram rigs very close together, which is not my usual idea of a good time. But we decided to try it out anyways, and we chose our own site off the map on their website. It’s off-season in January, and still it’s packed. site S24 offered much privacy. We could see the water and were surrounded by cactus and agave instead of other RVs. It’s clean and quiet. Really a nice place. Dog friendly. Right on the beach and board walk. It’s a couple miles away from most of the restaurants and shopping, yet still walkable.

  • A
    Mar. 3, 2022

    Isla Blanca Park

    Close to beach

    So close to the beach. Bathrooms were clean and they have a lock so only campers can use. Pickle ball courts were used every morning. They did not allow wood fires.

  • Shane M.
    Aug. 23, 2019

    Isla Blanca Park

    4 star stay on a 5 star budget

    The park was nice, close to the beach, and had pretty low traffic compared to the rest of the island. The roads weren’t great and needed to be resurfaced. I picked a premium site that didn’t happen to be very premium. While the location of the site was perfect, all of the sites around me had concrete pads but mine... (I guess they hadn’t upgraded my site pad yet) the online map was showing a finished park with a boardwalk, showers and restrooms right behind my site (hints: the reason I chose this site) but it was all still under construction and not available for access. Other than those minor issues, it was an okay experience and for the size of the park, it was pretty quiet.

  • B
    Jan. 7, 2021

    Isla Blanca Park

    Beautiful and a Must Do

    This park has it all. Top notch fishing, easy access to beautiful beaches and surfing. The check it was easy, but be warned that the little white building is a 1/4 mile before the entrance on the right. There is a parking area at the office to park while you register. You need to sign in and they call your cell when its time to come in due to covid. The only single complaint is the tiny burrs that are all over the grass area and dunes. They get tracked in an hurt when finding them with bare feet. Our youngest screamed bloody murder the first time walking in flip flops over the grass. Shoes required for most of this park. Lots of winter texans and most were really friendly. You have an excellent view of Spacex' Boca Chica launch facility across the channel. We ended up staying a few extra weeks, and we plan to return as often as we can. The horseback riding on the beach by Island Adventures is expensive but well worth the money. This place is too beautiful to get crammed into the local KOA.


Guide to Olmito

Glamping accommodations near Olmito, Texas offer a variety of upscale canvas structures and cabin-style options throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The subtropical climate creates year-round camping opportunities with mild winters attracting seasonal visitors from northern states. Yurt camping in Olmito provides a comfortable middle ground between traditional tent camping and resort accommodations, with most sites featuring electricity and climate control systems.

What to do

Beach exploration: At Isla Blanca Park, visitors can access expansive Gulf shorelines with various water activities. "The sandy beach is huge and great for families. They provide lifeguards during the summer months," notes one camper who appreciated the safety measures in place.

Fishing opportunities: The southern tip of South Padre Island offers exceptional fishing access. "You are on the Gulf and also on the inter coastal waterway. You are just a short walk to a beach or fishing," reports a regular visitor who found the convenient dual-water access appealing.

Space observation: Boca Chica Beach provides unique opportunities to observe space activities. "Nice beach to visit, especially to see starship prep activity," mentions one camper who visited specifically for the rocket viewing opportunities, noting that camping availability varies due to launch schedules.

What campers like

Extended stay potential: Many visitors find themselves extending their planned stays at Countryside Mobile Home & RV Park, where structured activities keep campers engaged. "No pool but lots of activities available. Which include shuffle board, horse shoes, billiards, card games five nights a week, live entertainment and country jam weekly," reports a satisfied camper who found the social calendar comprehensive.

Winter accommodations: The region's mild winter climate makes it particularly appealing for seasonal campers. "We came down for a 2 week vacation and decided to stay 3 months instead! Will definitely be making Isla Blanca our new home for the winter," shares one couple who converted their short vacation into a seasonal residence.

Beach maintenance: Campers consistently note the well-maintained beach areas. "Stayed an entire month and loved every single day! Beach area is one of the best and well maintained," writes one long-term visitor who appreciated the continuous upkeep of public beach areas during their extended yurt camping stay near Olmito.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Peak season demands advance planning. "600 sites but you better book early. This park is being renovated so expect construction," warns a visitor who found the popularity sometimes outpaces availability.

Site variations: Quality and amenities differ significantly between sites within the same property. "I picked a premium site that didn't happen to be very premium. While the location of the site was perfect, all of the sites around me had concrete pads but mine," reports a camper who found inconsistencies in site quality.

Check-in process: Multiple reviewers mention administrative challenges. At D&L RV Park, campers find economical rates but potentially frustrating arrival procedures. "We arrived at check-in time and was told to sign in on a waiting list. They called names by yelling out the door. Waited about an hour to finally check in," one visitor reported about their arrival experience.

Tips for camping with families

Beach safety considerations: Properties directly on the Gulf provide dedicated family amenities. "The check it was easy, but be warned that the little white building is a 1/4 mile before the entrance on the right. There is a parking area at the office to park while you register," advises a family who found the check-in logistics challenging but appreciated the beach access.

Nature hazards awareness: Parents should note potential natural irritants. "The only single complaint is the tiny burrs that are all over the grass area and dunes. They get tracked in an hurt when finding them with bare feet. Our youngest screamed bloody murder the first time walking in flip flops over the grass," warns a family who learned to keep proper footwear on children.

Activity planning: Families staying at Natures Resort and other area campgrounds should research property-specific rules and expectations, as some locations have adult-oriented policies or clothing-optional areas that may not be suitable for all family groups.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Experienced RVers recommend studying campground maps carefully. "Our specific site was probably what influenced my five star review. This is a huge rv park where they cram rigs very close together, which is not my usual idea of a good time. But we decided to try it out anyways, and we chose our own site off the map on their website," explains an RVer who found strategic site selection critical to enjoyment.

Surface considerations: Many RV sites lack concrete pads. "The roads weren't great and needed to be resurfaced. I picked a premium site that didn't happen to be very premium," notes one camper who found site quality inconsistent despite premium pricing.

Weather preparedness: January through March brings variable conditions. "Windy and hazy in January. We work remote and data service was tough to get," reports a winter visitor who found both climate and connectivity challenging during certain seasons.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Olmito, TX is Isla Blanca Park with a 4-star rating from 15 reviews.

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