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Isla Blanca Park is located on the southernmost tip of South Padre Island and is the crown jewel of the Parks system. Located within the park, there is over a mile of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico that offers an abundance of water-front recreational facilities. Our beachfront facilities make the clear gulf waters accessible to all. Isla Blanca Park offers two large beachfront pavilions with onsite food and beach rental concessions, ample parking, walking trail, jetties and surf fishing, a jetties bait stand, over 600 full hook-up R.V. sites, cabana rentals, tent sites, a boat ramp, numerous restroom/shower facilities and shaded picnic areas. The park also offers a number of concessions that provide an array of recreational amenities. Some of these amenities include a world class water park, an assortment of restaurants, bay and offshore fishing trips, water sports (e.g. snorkeling, diving, jet skis, parasailing, etc.) and a full service marina.
$20 - $100 / night
Retreat to South Padre Island KOA Holiday® for top-of-the-line camping amenities, friendly staff and endless opportunities for adventure on the gorgeous Gulf Coast. Known for its lovely beaches and calm waters, South Padre Island is the perfect vacation destination for campers both young and young at heart. Whether you enjoy sunbathing, fishing or experiencing local wildlife, there's something for everyone. Plus, with tropical weather all year round, any time is a good time to visit SPI, Texas. Let us be your basecamp for exploring the tall sand dunes and clear, warm Gulf waters found at the finest coastal resort in Texas.
At South Padre Island KOA Holiday®, we have accommodations for every kind of camper, whether you like roughing it or prefer the luxury of South Padre Island rentals. For a home away from home, try our fully furnished Deluxe Cabins or Vacation Rental. Park your RV at our Pull-Thru RV Site with KOA Patio®, all with free cable and Wi-Fi. Pitching a Tent? We have you covered with sites conveniently situated with a bridge view. Whatever accommodation you choose, you can rest assured that you will enjoy your stay in this beautiful island location.
We are a new 240 acre RV site just having opened in January 2020. All concrete sites, full hookup, and free high speed fiber optic internet. Amenities include a large resort style pool, pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, fitness center and more. We are only 20 minutes from South Padre Island.
$40 - $65 / night
$38 / night
2020 Tripadvisor Hall of Fame! Tropic Winds RV Resort, your home away from home, is an age-qualified RV resort in Texas. Located in the city of Harlingen, in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley and just 45 minutes from South Padre Island, Tropic Winds is the RV resort that puts you in Texas for the fun of it all. At Tropic Winds RV Resort in Texas, you'll find the climate and conditions for year-round vacationing. Harlingen has a friendly spirit and tropical weather that especially appeal to travelers and retirees in the winter months, but tourists are always migrating to the area no matter what the season. It could be because of the sandy beaches of South Padre Island, where fishing, boating and water skiing are in abundance. Or it could just be Tropic Winds and the abundance of RV resort amenities. In Texas, you won't find a better place to call home while you're away! Age-Qualified RV Resort in Texas Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Tropic Winds RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
2020 Tripadvisor Hall of Fame! Fun-N-Sun RV Resort is an age-qualified RV resort located in the southern tip of Texas in the heart of Rio Grande Valley. Travel through our safe and clean Texas highways to a destination of cultural history, art and foods. We take pride in Rio Grande Valley's fresh citrus fruits, beautiful sandy beaches, bird lover's paradise, warm climate and clear Texas skies! Fun-N-Sun RV Resort is well known for its vast array of activities, amenities and nearby attractions that have drawn many winter visitors from across the United States. Whether you enjoy a fun-filled calendar of events or prefer relaxation, our Encore Rio Grande Valley RV resort is the place to be! Also at this Rio Grande Valley RV resort : tour a Park Model that could be your home away from home, or rent a cottage for 3 months. All cottages are fully furnished with full size kitchen appliances, queen size bed, linens, towels and television. Don't forget to check out our beautiful pull-thru sites! Brand New State of the Art Fitness Center Now Open!_ An age-qualified Rio Grande Valley RV resort in South Texas Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Fun-N-Sun RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Sunshine RV Resort is located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, a land of startling beauty, just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. This area is blessed with an incredible climate and a relaxed and friendly way of life. The "Deep South" is famous for its warm hospitality. Fascinating historical sites, natural wonders, and cultural attractions surround this Encore RV park in Rio Grande Valley. The area's medical facilities are among the very best and our hospitals and physicians are readily available. The fishing and bird watching here is legendary. Our beautiful and newly expanded Texas RV community awaits your arrival. Fantastic weather, exciting activities and a terrific social life ensure your stay with Sunshine RV Resort is a memorable experience. Our extensive recreational opportunities and superb hospitality make our RV park in Rio Grande Valley one of the most desirable in the area! Don't forget to check out our beautiful pull-thru sites! RV resort in Rio Grande Valley minutes from the Gulf of Mexico Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Sunshine RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Lakewood RV Resort in Harlingen is located in the sunny Rio Grande Valley just minutes from the spectacular vistas of the Padre Island National Seashore. This RV resort in Texas is the perfect place to settle down for some rest and recreation. Located in the square-dancing capital of the Rio Grande Valley, Lakewood RV Resort is where you'll find our charming community and a value-oriented RV resort in Texas that caters to the extended-stay traveler. The plentiful amenities and the warmth of our staff provide all the comforts of home. Immerse yourself in the fun and excitement of the community, visit local attractions, or maybe learn a thing or two about square dancing. Give us a month, and we'll give you a lifetime of memories! Charming RV Resort in Texas Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Lakewood RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Guide
Stayed an entire month and loved every single day! Beach area is one of the best and well maintained. Sites are small in certain areas, but others are generous.
TravelerStayed here for about a week in July 2023. Very nice pool, hot tub, showers and bathrooms. Verizon was about 1 bar 4g
Scout
Loved all the activities/entertainment they offered. DID NOT like the daily winds of 13-40 mph.
Scout
All considering this park needs a lot and is neglected and over rated. Stayed her for a week based on reviews and is not what we expected. First the park is in the middle of no where and I mean no where. Nothing within biking distance or walking distance, the winds are non stop windy. The grass is still, well there isn’t any nor do they water to grow any, was all weeds which they don’t keep trimmed or cut. Dust and dirt in the trailer everyday. The water is incredibly hard and stains everything. The pool(only 1 pool for the size of this park) get full quick. If you don’t have your seat or chair by 9am bring your own. Oh yah, though they do offer good rates on gold carts, you will need it because it’s a long drive to the pool. There is also a daily resort fee per person for whatever reason they tack onto your bill. The park is way over rated and way over priced considering all the conditions I listed. And the funny part of this, if you go to there website they claim it’s a 9.5 star according to good sams reviews, yet when you go to good sams reviews to look up there park it isn’t listed. Definitely don’t recommend this park nor will we ever return.
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. This resort has been in business for over 40 years. Come check them out and leave them some love.
GuideNew park, not many trees, otherwise a great place to stay. Service was excellent, maintenance even helped set up our router, exceptional speeds too. I'd go back!
ScoutWe love this park but the sites are in disrepair
GuideSo 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.
Scout
Clean, lots of activities, decent facilities
Scout
We enjoyed our stay as Isla Blanca. Some sites are spacious, some are a little cramped but I've seen worse for sure. 5 minute walk to the beach so thats pretty hard to beat. Lots of stickers around is about the only bad thing.
ScoutGreat location and great beach. Good for viewing spacex launches too. Roads, sites, and lawns are poorly maintained and quite varied in condition from site to site. Checkin procedures are odd, where you have to supply all the info they already have when you made the reservation. Then you have to read like 6 pages of rules and agree to them and don't get a copy (I asked). They don't enforce rules and there's noone to call anyhow (neighbor had 5 cars in his 2 car site and played loud music until midnight).
Traveler
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ScoutGreat park! It is worth paying the daily fee to spend time here. Beach is clean and lifeguards on duty.
TravelerThe sites were fairly level, but with some broken concrete areas the need for levelers were necessary. Sticker burrs were legit and everywhere. I liked the fact that you could easily access the beach or the bay. The beach was not too busy during the week when I was there. Umbrellas and beach chairs were available for $30. I’m not sure there are any sites that can actually see the water, maybe a couple. The dunes and the other 599 campers block most all views. Close to neighboring campers, but to be expected I guess. My particular site did not have a picnic table.
ScoutCan't beat the price and the location! Nearby to South Padre Island Bay, amenities offered were very nice (pool, laundry room, game room, store). Would definitely stay here again, even with the tight spaces, since our RV neighbors are typically very friendly.
LegendWe spent 8 days here for a vacation. The sites are small, but level and include FHU's and cable. It was very crowded, but still relatively quiet. A lot of winter Texans spend the season here, as the weather is really nice in winter. There are not many places to walk your dog, but they do provide waste pickup bags and there is a small dog park. The campground is right on the bay and there is a wonderful restaurant on a pier that is walking distance. You can also take tours of the bay via boat here. The county beach is pretty close, and you can walk or ride the free city bus to the end of the line (a few minutes ride) and get off and walk to the beach. Very nice beach with modern facilities. You can also take the free city bus (bus stop is at campground entrance) into S Padre island or over the bridge to the mainland.
GuideWe 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.
RangerEasy streets to navigate. Beautiful beach. Clean city.
RangerOur 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.
GuideThis 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.
Traveler
Check-in was a breeze. The lady in the front office was very nice, and told us everything we needed to know about the resort.
The one thing I absolutely love about Tropical Trails(if I had to pick one) is that the spaces between sites are some of the largest I've seen. It's so refreshing not to be right on top of your neighbor, even if they are super nice(which ours were).
Some of the other benefits that I thought were noteworthy:
High Speed Internet(ethernet from the pedestal) was very fast(over 100mbit). No issues with multiple 4k stream, and/or Zoom/Teams calls. It's been an absolute joy to carry out my daily work without any network disruption.
Cleanliness of the park is incredible, staff is more than welcoming and ready to address any needs.
Gated access with PIN code entry is a plus, even though the area seems very nice, and somewhat remote.
They provide you with a newer(and clean) picnic table and a nice covered fireplace(and wood!).
If I had to find something negative to say it'd be that I wish there was more grass and less dirt between the sites.
That said, it's a pretty new park, and I am sure they're working on that. Also, this is TX, not MN. I bet it's harder to get grass to grow due to lack of precip.
They have planted a lot of palm(and other) trees, but they're still growing so there isn't much shade at the moment.
There are train tracks on the north end of the resort, and we were very close(as close as you can be) to them. Train seems to roll through at about 1030pm every night, but you honestly don't even notice after the first night.
We kept extending our stay by a few days here, a few days there as we didn't want to leave, but alas, people are finding this place, and we weren't able to keep our spot any longer.
We're heading to FL very soon, but we'll definitely be back to Brownsville and we won't even consider another RV resort.
TravelerGreat new RV resort close to everything, easy access, and Fiber optic internet.
We really enjoy the large heated pool. Our dog enjoys his walks to the dog park.
It's a short drive to the beach and SpaceX is close, we just watched the latest test flight.
A big plus is a space between lots here, your neighbors are not 5 ft away like the island parks, here it is more like 50 feet.
Our lot has room for our truck and a picnic table.
We learned how to play Pickle Ball- what a hoot and good cardio also.
Plenty going on to stay busy-we took a dolphin watching trip and saw plenty of them.
Next up is fishing from the pier,
GuideWe 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.
GuideBeautiful area. Pull thru site was level and not too close proximity to the neighbors. Great staff. Clean facilities. The sunset was gorgeous. Close proximity to all SPI has to offer. I would definitely stay here again.
ScoutThe trip we planned months was to relax at the KOA in South Padre Island, Texas. My wife and kids were looking forward to stating at the KOA with our new camper.
Upon arrival, things seemed normal for the COVID-19 check-in. Things went well until after renting a golf-cart. My children and I were going back to the camper when a KOA employee yelled at me to "Slow Down" and "Yes, I work here." The woman followed to my campsite yelling and threatening to kick my family "to the curb". When asking for management I was told "I am the manager". When I notified that I will contact corporate I was told "they will just kick it back". Indeed they did. To note this "manager" was the only person who felt they needed to treat me and my family this way.
With this said, I contacted our attorney who began working on escalating the issue. Our vacation went down from there. My wife and I were unhappy with the campground due to the mistreatment by management.
The campground itself is large but spots are very close to one another. The restrooms are clean, there is a decent-sized laundry, and there is an on-site store for your basic tv supplies. The pool was large at a maximum depth of (4) feet and had a hot tub onsite. The pool at the time of my visit was overtaken by mosquitos.
There is a restaurant in walking distance which is very good. They service breakfast also and can have a long wait at times. Even if you do not stay at the KOA stop by here.
The city/county campgrounds at Isla Blanca Park are just a mile further down and have better access to the beach. The prices are cheaper also. The KOA I felt was overrated and overpriced in this case.
In retrospect of the stay, I will not stay at this KOA nor can I honestly suggest anyone else to. Some may have a better experience but with the way management treated me I feel they deserved the one-star review.
Guide
If you are near the border and are looking for a great place for your furry companion, Lakewood RV Resort is a great stop. It's near South Padre Island, and the border. If you're looking for a location where you can stay and experience nice amenities though, this is great for that as well.
Don't expect rustic or run down locations here. Full RV hookups, pools, billiards, and outdoor activities for all ages, but especially seniors. I can't recommend this place enough!
GuideIf you're looking for a spot to be a Winter Texan, this should be in the top of your list. With over 300 RV spots. Near South Padre Island, but nestled in the town of Harlingen, you're able to immediately see the back life, but also be in "regular, non-touristy" towns.
This camp is filled with any amenities you're looking for in a camp site. It's worth your visit!
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