Best Glamping near Rockport, TX

Wilderness Oaks RV Resort and Karankawa Camping Area at Goliad State Park offer glamping accommodations near the Texas Gulf Coast. Wilderness Oaks has glamping-style yurts with concrete pads and picnic tables, while Goliad State Park provides more upscale glamping options in a scenic setting. Gulf Waters RV Resort and Coleto Creek Reservoir also feature glamping accommodations for visitors seeking elevated outdoor experiences. These locations provide comfortable beds, electricity, and a blend of natural surroundings with modern comforts, creating an elevated camping experience without sacrificing amenities. The glamping sites offer varying levels of privacy, from wooded settings to waterfront views, depending on the specific location. According to a visitor at Goose Island, "The wooded area camping loops wind through lovely groves of Texas Live Oak and Loblolly Pine, which make great habitat for winter warblers."

The glamping sites near Rockport serve as excellent bases for exploring the region's natural attractions. Visitors enjoy fishing from designated piers, kayaking in the bays, and wildlife viewing, especially bird watching during winter months when endangered Whooping Cranes, Sandhill Cranes, and Spoonbills inhabit the area. Hiking trails wind through wooded areas, offering opportunities to spot local wildlife like deer. The proximity to Rockport Beach and Port Aransas (about 30 minutes away) provides additional recreation options, including swimming and dolphin watching. One reviewer noted, "We watched dolphins right in front of us every day." Many glamping sites remain open year-round, though visitors recommend spring or fall visits to minimize mosquitoes and humidity. The glamping locations maintain clean bathroom facilities with hot showers, and several sites offer convenient access to local stores and restaurants in nearby towns.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rockport, Texas (6)

    1. Goose Island State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Fulton, TX
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 729-2858

    $10 - $75 / night

    "I visit a lot of the state parks in Texas. Goose Island is a good one. It's a great area for fishing because it's really close to rockport."

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

    2. Wilderness Oaks RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Fulton, TX
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 729-2307

    3. Gulf Waters RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Port Aransas, TX
    19 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"

    4. Karankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park

    5 Reviews
    Goliad, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 645-3405

    $25 / night

    "Lots of trees and shade for South Texas. Bathrooms were ok. Lots of bugs but clean."

    "Goliad is next to a historic site for Texas history. The river is beautiful and during the spring time there are tons of blue bonnets that bloom."

    5. Coleto Creek Reservoir and Park Guadalupe-Blanco River Auth

    3 Reviews
    Fannin, TX
    48 miles
    +1 (361) 575-6366

    "Camped with all 5 of our little ones, great campground, staff was friendly and helpful and the store right by the park gates sells hard wood firewood for a decent price"

    6. Angels In Goliad RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Goliad, TX
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (361) 349-9777
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Glamping Reviews near Rockport, TX

65 Reviews of 6 Rockport Campgrounds


  • Susan L.
    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.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 14, 2022

    Coleto Creek Reservoir and Park Guadalupe-Blanco River Auth

    Gravel Roads

    PROS 

    Security gate closed at midnight and reopens at 6am 

    Moveable wooden and metal picnic table 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    Site 82 level 

    Trash pickup at each site 

    One washer & one dryer in toilet/shower facility

    Lots of deer roaming the FHU campground

    Park WIFI sufficient to live stream TV 

    CONS 

    Obvious HOMESTEADERS in FHU loop

    No senior discount 

    Overpriced for a park with gravel roads 

    Gravel roads throughout park 

    FHU loop wide open so no privacy 

    Little shade 

    LOTS of fire ant hills throughout site 

    Campsite grass needs mowed 

    Tiny campfire ring 

    No toilets/showers in 64-83 Campground so closest is 1/2 mile round trip

  • Red S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 8, 2025

    Goose Island State Park Campground

    Great place

    I visit a lot of the state parks in Texas. Goose Island is a good one. It's a great area for fishing because it's really close to rockport. While most of the state parks do not have WI-FI, they say they do. It's very poor. I have T-Mobile, and the cell service at Goose Island was great. 5G was great. Also, the digital TV signal was excellent. The park staff was very friendly and helpful. Goose Island is close to Walmart. HEB and many other stores in restaurants. The park all around is great. I will definitely return.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • T
    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.

  • Jeff
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Goose Island State Park Campground

    Hidden gem near the coast - Sept. 2020

    Goose Island SP is a great little hidden gem of a park on the Texas Gulf Coast.  The camping area is small, but they've arranged the spots very well, with good vegetation between each spot that hides your spot from your neighbor.  They offer both 30 amp and 50 amp service, water, fire ring, table on cement pad and nice flat spots.  Good day use spots and excellent boat ramp with a fish cleaning table.  Yes there are bugs, but this is in the middle of reclaimed wetlands, so be prepared!  This is their world and we must adapt.  The bay-side camping area is the island part of the park and is still being renovated (as of Aug 2020), but according to park staff, they should be open by Nov 2020.  There is also a brand new, huge pier with boat access and fishing that will be open soon.  Near-by there is "The Big Tree", purported the oldest tree in Texas (1000-2000 years old!) and Rockport beach and all the other Texas coast attractions.   Highly recommend and we will be returning soon.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • J
    Oct. 25, 2022

    Goose Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful site surrounded by woods

    I camped here 25 years ago and it was just as lovely as I remembered. Lots of walking trails, some bird feeders and a great place to stay to go out to Aransas Reserve with Rockport Adventures boat tour. Captain Tommy knew his birds, not just Whooping Cranes.

    The tent site is a "walk-in" but it was only a few feet to the site. The bathrooms and showers were clean.

  • Lisa B.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!


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