Best Equestrian Camping near Rockport, TX

Goose Island State Park Campground near Rockport lacks dedicated horse corrals or equine-specific facilities based on the available data. The park features both wooded and bayfront camping areas with water and electric hookups suitable for RV and tent camping. The wooded campsites offer more privacy with vegetation between sites, though some areas have low-hanging branches that may present challenges for larger rigs with horse trailers. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and water access, but no specialized horse amenities are mentioned in the facility listings.

Located near wildlife refuges and coastal areas, the park provides opportunities for outdoor recreation but doesn't offer designated bridle trails or horse-specific amenities. Visitors regularly observe local wildlife including deer and various bird species. The park's proximity to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge makes it popular for birding, especially during winter months when endangered Whooping Cranes migrate to the area. Boat ramps and fishing piers accommodate water activities, but equestrians should note the absence of horse-friendly facilities such as trailer parking areas, round pens, or designated equestrian campsites that would typically be available at horse-oriented campgrounds.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Rockport, TX

30 Reviews of 2 Rockport Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Frankee C.
    May. 29, 2021

    Goose Island State Park Campground

    Nice site, great for fishing

    It is a great spot for anyone wanted to fish with a HUGE pier. The sites were well groomed. We were on Live Oak Circle with a nice view of the fields. One thing I’d say is BRING STUFF FOR MOSQUITOES. One bottle of bug spray won’t work. Bring more. There is a Walmart in Fulton if you underestimate. Short trip to Rockport beach as well

  • Deborah C.
    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.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!

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • H
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Goose Island State Park Campground

    Not an island but still pretty

    Right next to wildlife refuge, convenient to lots of beaches. Visited in winter for birding. Range of camping facility options, we used the most basic and they were adequate. Amazing sunrises. Make sure to see “The Big Tree”which is a short drive/bike ride away.


Guide to Rockport

Horse camping in Texas offers a unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts, combining beautiful landscapes with facilities tailored for both riders and their horses.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Richard M Borchard Fairgrounds, you can find accommodating features like reservable sites and access to toilets, making it a convenient choice for horse camping.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails

  • Bay View RV Resort provides spacious sites that are tree-shaded and widely spread apart, perfect for setting up your horse camping area.

Tips for equestrian camping near Rockport, Texas

  • Consider visiting Magnolia Beach for free camping options right by the gulf, where you can enjoy a shell and coral-covered beach while accommodating your horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Rockport, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Rockport, TX is Goose Island State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 30 reviews.