Best Cabin Camping near South Padre Island, TX

Several cabin accommodations exist near South Padre Island, Texas, offering waterfront and inland options for visitors. South Padre Island KOA provides cabin rentals with full hookups, air conditioning, and basic furnishings. "Clean, lots of activities, decent facilities," notes one visitor about the KOA cabins. Isla Blanca Park also offers cabin options with proximity to both the Gulf and bay waters, providing electricity and water hookups. Most cabins include indoor plumbing and showers, though amenities vary significantly between properties.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The KOA cabins tend to be more standardized with bedding accommodations and climate control, while other properties offer varying levels of amenities. Pet policies differ between locations - South Padre Island KOA allows pets in designated cabins, though additional fees may apply. Reservations are essential, particularly during winter months when "winter Texans spend the season here, as the weather is really nice in winter," according to one review. Most cabins stay open year-round due to the region's mild climate.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwaves to full kitchenettes with refrigerators, depending on the cabin type and location. South Padre Island KOA has an on-site store for basic supplies, while other properties may have limited or no provisions available. Grocery options exist on the island and mainland, making it feasible to stock up before arrival. Cabins near the water typically have picnic tables outside, allowing for outdoor dining options when weather permits.

Best Cabin Sites Near South Padre Island, Texas (16)

    1. Isla Blanca Park

    15 Reviews
    South Padre Island, TX
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (956) 761-5494

    $20 - $100 / night

    "This campground is on the South tip of South Padre Island. You are on the Gulf and also on the inter coastal waterway. You are just a short walk to a beach or fishing."

    "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."

    2. South Padre Island KOA

    11 Reviews
    South Padre Island, TX
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (956) 761-5665

    "Can't beat the price and the location! Nearby to South Padre Island Bay, amenities offered were very nice (pool, laundry room, game room, store)."

    "Well-run RV Park."

    3. Long Island Village

    2 Reviews
    South Padre Island, TX
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (956) 943-6449

    "An enjoyable place next to South Padre Island that offers golf swimming pools hot tubs social events and a lot of friendly people"

    "While the location is still open, it appears that each individual site is individually owned now and you must book through a 3rd party site - like Air BNB - for each one."

    4. Tropical Trails RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Brownsville, TX
    19 miles
    Website

    $40 - $65 / night

    "Great 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."

    "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."

    5. Palmdale RV Resort

    1 Review
    Olmito, TX
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (956) 399-8694

    "Very nice pool, hot tub, showers and bathrooms.  Verizon was about 1 bar 4g"

    6. Brownsville Texas Mobile Home and RV Resort

    1 Review
    Olmito, TX
    24 miles
    Website

    $38 / night

    "Check out this review of Breeze Lake Mobile Home and RV Campground on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/GmcDRxb1aSH6fcpD6"

    7. Tropical Trail Mobile Home & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Harlingen, TX
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (956) 399-3186

    "New 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!"

    8. Encore Tropic Winds

    2 Reviews
    Harlingen, TX
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    9. Encore Fun-N-Sun

    1 Review
    Harlingen, TX
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Close to Mexican border town. The park has a lot of activities during the winter season. Most activities end March 31."

    10. Encore Sunshine

    1 Review
    Harlingen, TX
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The park has many amenities, including, mail room, pool, spa, showers, laundry, pickle ball courts, horseshoe courts, and shuffleboard courts.  "

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Cabin Reviews near South Padre Island, TX

40 Reviews of 16 South Padre Island 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
    Jun. 6, 2019

    South Padre Island KOA

    Nice Place for Big RVs

    KOA do a nice job catering to the RV and family camper community. This location is no exception and is loaded with amenities and a great location as a full service RV resort. This place is nearly full most of the year. So, reservations are a must here. The campground is located on the Laguna Madre side of the island near the bridge leading to South Padre Island. They have a variety of camping option for RVs, campers, tents, and cabins. The site has a great boat dock for those wanting to try their luck at fishing. The ocean is about 1/2 mile walk across a couple of busy roads. The sites have sewer, water, and power for even the largest RVs. They even have spaces to walk your dog and a pet playground. Like many RV resorts, you do not have any privacy and most of the sites are in the direct sun. Tenters and campers without AC will need to time their visit around the hot spring and summer temperatures. The night time temps average around 85 degrees and over 90 in the daytime in the summer. The Pier 19 restaurant is next door. Otherwise, you will need to bike or drive to restaurants.

  • Melissa
    Jun. 3, 2021

    South Padre Island KOA

    Crowded RV sites but close to the bay

    Can'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.

  • Gerard  K.
    Jan. 7, 2020

    South Padre Island KOA

    WeWillReturnHere

    Well-run RV Park. Excellent support team/staff, excellent utility hookups, located literally near/on the sound side, our site has plenty of room for our 43’ ClassA and tow/suv, site trash pickup, community center/bldg with a social calendar of things to do, great pool, satellite friendly, good WiFi, good cellular reception, pet walk with waste bags and trash container, small dog fenced pet park, overall clean and friendly place to park the rig for awhile. You're on South Padre Island here and it feels good!

  • L
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Isla Blanca Park

    Great location

    This campground is on the South tip of South Padre Island. You are on the Gulf and also on the inter coastal waterway. You are just a short walk to a beach or fishing. We love it here and there is so much nearby to check out. There is not much shade here.

  • Jeremy C.
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Encore Lakewood

    Very Pet Friendly. Great amenities

    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!

  • Meandering Life
    May. 9, 2019

    Encore Sunshine

    Nice amenities, quiet for off-season

    We stayed here a month in April 2019. We originally were going to stay two weeks, but we extended due to the great birding in the area. It was off-season and the park was very quiet. Many times, it felt like we had to place to ourselves. We are not 55+, but according to the office staff they are an 80/20 park so up to 20% of occupants can be less than 55. They do, however, restrict people with kids. Doesn’t hurt to call and ask if you are interested in staying. The park has many amenities, including, mail room, pool, spa, showers, laundry, pickle ball courts, horseshoe courts, and shuffleboard courts.  Many of the occupants are full-time residents or winter-only with permanent structures, but they had numerous sites available for short-time stays. Our site was nice and level and we had full hook-up. The staff was very nice and accommodated our last-minute stay and our change to a monthly visit. This was a great spot for us because we were close to many good birding spots. Estero Llano, South Padre Island, Santa Ana, Hugh Ramsey Park, and Laguna Atascosa NWR are within an hour drive. The park is also close to grocery and other stores. Nearby is everything you need. As I said, the park was quiet, but there is a train nearby that would come through in the early morning sometimes which was annoying. The park was well maintained, but there were some potholes that need to be fixed. They were doing some sewer pipe construction when we were there, so hopefully some of those roads will be patched. The price for a month stay plus electricity was reasonable. It was starting to get a bit warm while we were there, but they do have a nice breeze most of the time, so mosquitoes were not an issue. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will stay here again.

  • R
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Long Island Village

    Great place for winter Texans

    An enjoyable place next to South Padre Island that offers golf swimming pools hot tubs social events and a lot of friendly people

  • Jeremy C.
    Aug. 20, 2020

    Encore Tropic Winds

    Texas Has tropics?

    If 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!


Guide to South Padre Island

Cabin camping near South Padre Island, Texas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and coastal relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts alike.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $150

  • Enjoy a comfortable stay at Isla Blanca Park, where cabin rates are budget-friendly and the beach is just steps away.
  • Experience the amenities of South Padre Island KOA, with cabin rentals that provide easy access to local attractions and activities.
  • For a more secluded experience, consider Tropical Trails RV Resort, where cabin prices are competitive and the atmosphere is tranquil.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Isla Blanca Park, guests can enjoy beach access, fishing, and birdwatching, making it a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • The South Padre Island KOA offers a variety of activities, including swimming in the pool, playing pickleball, and exploring the nearby bay.
  • Tropical Trails RV Resort features a heated pool, dog park, and organized events, ensuring there's always something fun to do.

Cabins are available at Isla Blanca Park

  • Isla Blanca Park provides cabin accommodations that are well-maintained and close to the beach, perfect for family vacations.
  • The South Padre Island KOA has cozy cabins that cater to both families and couples looking for a relaxing retreat.
  • For those seeking a more spacious option, Tropical Trails RV Resort offers cabins with ample room and modern amenities, ideal for longer stays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near South Padre Island, TX?

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

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