Best Glamping near Port Aransas, TX

Gulf Waters RV Resort in Port Aransas offers luxury glamping accommodations with private outdoor cooking areas under tiki hut structures. This resort features privately owned lots with distinctive character, providing upscale amenities for glampers seeking comfort near the coast. Each glamping site includes full hookups, resort-quality landscaping with mature palm trees, and easy beach access via a private boardwalk. The beautiful sites are well-maintained, with many featuring custom outdoor kitchen spaces, wet sinks, and private gathering areas. According to one guest, "Sites are privately owned and owners build their own character. We have stayed twice and will be back again. Our sites both had outdoor cooking areas with a tiki hut like structure to protect from rain and sun. Really awesome."

Goose Island State Park Campground, located in nearby Rockport, provides a more nature-immersed glamping experience with waterfront and wooded accommodation options. Visitors enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing with frequent dolphin sightings, bird watching opportunities including endangered Whooping Cranes, and convenient fishing from the large pier or directly from bayfront sites. The park maintains clean, well-groomed sites with modern bathroom facilities and private shower stalls. The wooded glamping area offers significantly more privacy with sites tucked among Texas Live Oak and Loblolly Pine trees. One camper noted, "We stayed in the woods and met some really interesting people. Even though the wooded sites were close together, they felt private and the Live Oaks are beautiful. Bathrooms are clean and nice, everything in the park seems pretty spotless."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Port Aransas, Texas (3)

1. Gulf Waters RV Resort
5 Reviews
Port Aransas, TX
4 miles
Website
+1 (361) 749-4978
$91 / night
"The site I stayed in was level, sewer 30/50 amp, water, and had a tiki hut with a wet sink, but I didn’t use the latter much because of the cold snap. "

"Sites are privately owned and owners build their own character. we have stayed twice and will be back again. our sites both had outdoor cooking areas with a tiki hut like structure to protect from rain"
2. Goose Island State Park Campground
30 Reviews
Fulton, TX
23 miles
Website
+1 (361) 729-2858
$10 - $75 / night
"Plenty of space between sites if you park away from the seafront. I personally wouldn’t want to be right by the ocean as it’s just a 5 min walk from the more peaceful sheltered sites."

"The wooded area camping loops wind through lovely groves of Texas Live Oak, and Loblolly Pine, which make great habitat for winter warblers."

3. Wilderness Oaks RV Resort
2 Reviews
Fulton, TX
21 miles
Website
+1 (361) 729-2307

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Glamping Reviews near Port Aransas, TX

55 Reviews of 3 Port Aransas Campgrounds

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Stuart G.
Guide
May. 4, 2024
Goose Island State Park Campground
Beautiful park at the right time of year
Very clean and scenic campground. Plenty of space between sites if you park away from the seafront. I personally wouldn’t want to be right by the ocean as it’s just a 5 min walk from the more peaceful sheltered sites. We had campsite 115 and were very happy with it. Close to bathrooms and easy access in and out. Lots to see in the area, and if you want the beach we’d recommend Port Aransas which is only about 30 mins away. That beach is dog friendly and nicer than the closer Rockport. The short ferry ride across is also fun and free. Dolphins alongside the ferry. The only negatives would be mosquitos and humidity. Both were manageable given when we went, but only just. I’d aim for early spring or late fall to try to minimize these.
Susan L.
Legend
Jan. 27, 2022
Gulf Waters RV Resort
Steps from the beach
Stayed here when a freak cold front came through complete with gale force winds. Although the internet service was effected, all other utilities remained online thankfully! As other reviews may have mentioned, this resort is comprised of privately owned lots, upgraded by the owners, and these are rented out when available. The site I stayed in was level, sewer 30/50 amp, water, and had a tiki hut with a wet sink, but I didn’t use the latter much because of the cold snap.

The resort sits in the middle of Mustang Island, so no walking to Padre or Port A. However, this makes it quiet and it is well cared for. I especially appreciated the beautiful mature palm trees, landscaping and the clean bath house with nice showers. There’s a laundry on site. $2 per load and the office has quarters. It’s quiet and friendly. If you stay 1 week or more, then there is a meter reading for the electric, on top of the rental fee.

The highlight for me was the proximity of this resort to the beach. Just a short walk to the boardwalk over the dunes and you’re there! Just beautiful. Very clean beach with portable potties available.
Deborah C.
Ranger
Jun. 18, 2020
Goose Island State Park Campground
Goose island state park June 2020
The park itself doesn’t have much to do as they are still recovering and renovating from Hurricane Harvey a couple of years ago(this was my rationale for a lower rating). Having said this,it’s a great park and I highly recommend it and we would surely return. The bathrooms are above average, clean with nice showers. Our campsite was nice and shady with a picnic table and water. We saw deer and one snake (too quick to identify it). We hiked the trail in the park which was nice and well maintained. The next town over is Rockport which has million dollar mansions on the water. We rented a kayak for half day and kayaked in and out of the canals gawking at the boats and houses. There is a bird sanctuary on the island in little bay where we kayaked and in addition to all the birds we saw two dolphins swimming around. We were close enough to port Aransas to drive over and took the ferry (had to stay in the vehicle due to corona virus). We ate seafood at our favorite seafood restaurant “Snoopys”.
Shari G.
Legend
Jan. 8, 2021
Goose Island State Park Campground
Quieter & Private in the Wooded Area
The wooded area camping loops wind through lovely groves of Texas Live Oak, and Loblolly Pine, which make great habitat for winter warblers. The sites are spacious and set reasonably apart from each other to offer some privacy. Most campsites offer water and electricity. These sites are MUCH quieter than the Bayfront sites, which are plagued by loud boat engine traffic. This area is much for secluded, thus not alot of walk/drive by traffic going through.

The bathroom building with internal hot-water shower stalls was relatively clean and updated. The area is great for all kinds of low-key activities like fishing, biking, walking, paddling etc. I wouldn’t go here if I had my heart set on swimming, though. The water is relatively shallow and in the middle of a massive oyster colony, pretty sharp edges on those bi-valves, so be careful.

One of the best activities, especially during the winter months, is birding. The area is the winter home to the endangered Whooping Cranes, Sandhill Cranes, Spoonbills and many, many more. Grab your binoculars and your birding guide!
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Tammy C.
Guide
Jan. 1, 2024
Goose Island State Park Campground
LOVED this campground
I’ve been to about 10 different campgrounds this year on several different states. Goose island state park is by far the best. This time we stayed in the wooded area. I didn’t think I would like it (I loved the waterfront sites) but I loved it. The sites are a good distance apart and have new paved driveways that are very level. There is a pole for hanging lightning and a campfire pit. There is electricity and water. We are in site 115 and I have cell service which makes me very happy. I don’t think the site numbers 200’s have cell service as they are father in. It’s quiet and dark at night. The site has woods and trees behind so it’s very private. It can hold a pretty big rig. Ours is only 26 ft but it can hold much bigger. This site is fabulous. The weather is great and there are tons of things to do in the area. Book it! We are coming back.
Lisa B.
Guide
May. 26, 2020
Malaquite Campground - Padre Island National Seashore
Miles of amazing beauty
Make sure to fill up on gas, water and ice before heading out on the 63 miles of available beach! You can drive for hours along sparkling waves with shell laden sand, passing isolated camps and groups fishing. If you want privacy, this is it! ~~You must take all you need~~ The cell reception is spotty, around mile 25.5 if you walk towards the bayside you’ll get a signal best with Verizon, and at Mansfield Cut. Any Texas beach camping is not for the inexperienced... BEACHES ARE WINDY, CAMP LIKE YOU’RE IN A TORNADO! METAL POLE TENTS WITH SAND RATED STAKES, & SECURE EVERYTHING!! Solar yard lights are great to set perimeters to late night drivers. There are jellyfish, wear long pants or bring meat tenderizer for the stings!! The Turtle Patrol passes several times a day. Yes there is strewn garbage, it’s deposited every high tide from all around the world, bring a rake, garbage bag and a reality check. People do speed, pay attention. Showers, dumpsters and toilets are only at the entrance to the beach/Malaquite Visitors Center. This is our favorite place to go because of the privacy, beauty and the fishing. Nights are gorgeous with starry skies, waves, and a fire. Make the time to check this place out, sit and pretend you’re the only person on your private island, you will be hooked!
Kimberly S.
Scout
Nov. 20, 2018
Malaquite Campground - Padre Island National Seashore
Convenient to beach and nearby turtle hatchlings.
Toilets & showers on site. No food nearby. Purchase supplies before entering island.
andrew
Ranger
Mar. 20, 2025
Gulf Waters RV Resort
Forever Campground
Sites are privately owned and owners build their own character. we have stayed twice and will be back again. our sites both had outdoor cooking areas with a tiki hut like structure to protect from rain and sun. Really awesome.
Shari G.
Legend
Jan. 8, 2021
Goose Island State Park Campground
Beautiful Views but Loud Boat Engines (Bayfront Area)
This island state park is dedicated to getting out on the water and putting out a fishing line. I think there were more sport fishing folks than birds– and that’s saying something. The Bayfront area camping loops are set right up to the shore and offer amazing views of the bay, sunrise and sunset. The sites are packed rather close together, but there is certainly enough room for trailers and tents of all size. All campsites offer water and electricity. The bathroom building is relatively clean and updated, has flush toilets, and external access individual shower stalls. Pro-tip: third shower from the left has good enough pressure to remove a tattoo!

The area is great for all kinds of low-key activities like fishing, biking, walking, paddling etc. I wouldn’t go here if I had my heart set on swimming, though. The water is relatively shallow and in the middle of a massive oyster colony, pretty sharp edges on those bi-valves– so be careful.

One of the best activities, especially during the winter months, is birding. The area is the winter home to the endangered Whooping Cranes, Sandhill Cranes, Spoonbills and many, many more. Grab your binoculars and your birding guide!

The only real downside is that the boat launch is extremely popular with airboat enthusiasts and their engines are crazy loud. If being awoken at 4am by some hunter/fisherman launching his boat isn’t your thing, then I’d suggest choosing the wooded area of this state park, away from the water and noise.