Sea Rim State Park Campground

Great place other than the mosquitoes Lucky it was windy when we arrived but left the next morning

The Mosquito Coast Dec 2022•  We had RV campground reservations for 3 nights but left after one because of the mosquitoes. I had read reviews and came prepared with Thermacell repellent and DEET spray but were overwhelmed by the mosquitoes. My Labrador had mosquitoes swarming him. The campground and park is surrounded by a marsh. The mosquitoes are not bad on the beach where there is a breeze. The park rangers are very nice and the campground itself is nice with spacious flat spots with electric and water hook ups. A dump station is available. Verizon coverage is poor. About half the RV spots were used however I only saw one other camper outside of their RV while we were there. I guess everyone else stayed inside their RV because of the mosquitoes. If you are a first time beach camper to the Texas Gulf Coast, try boondocking on the beach here or further down the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. You need to be away from the marsh where the breeze keeps the mosquitoes away.

Not a great beach to camp on in stormy weather. No rock/sea wall to slow the surge or wave action. Price is right at $10 plus day use fee. RV camp with paved pads is nice. Reserve far in advance if you want to see bird migration activity. The drive through the LNG plants is interesting.

This was a great spot on the gulf - we needed a winter get-a-way.  

Our campsite #12 was right on the marsh and very private.  The kayak trails are really fun to navigate - check the tide tables before paddling out at low tide!

This was a spur-of-the-moment trip from NW Arkansas so we could dip our toes in the ocean in the middle of winter. It's unfortunate that you have to go through Port Arthur to get to the state park, but totally worth it once you get there. WARNING: the mosquitoes are serious here. We have an Aliner and although we use pool noodles to seal gaps in the A-frame's roof, they found a way in--hundreds of them. We only stayed the one night because of it. Having said that, if you have a class A/B/C camper, you should be fine. I wouldn't recommend it to tent campers even with the best bug spray...and we went in December! Clean, beautiful facilities. You can park in a site, or if you don't want/need utilities, you're allowed to camp on the beach.

We wanted to see the ocean and chose Sea Rim. It was interesting to drive through the oil refineries. Our check in by a park volunteer was helpful in choosing a beach spot and she informed us about tides and fishing. The wind pushed High tide a foot higher than expected but that didn’t scare us… too much. Checked weather and winds were going to die down for the next high tide so we stayed…. With the wind less… the MOSQUITOES swarmed and they were tiny!! They found spots to come through on our screens and we were eaten alive !! If you have a rig that has no crevices that the buggers can find a way in… you should be fine… shut your rig up before they come out!!!

This is a nice park, but it has a lot of mosquitos so bring your bug spray.

Spending our 3rd night at Sea Rim tonight. The beach goes on forever; sand is packed hard enough to drive your RV out to camp on the beach and some do. Facility is well-maintained, staff go above and beyond call of duty and are friendly besides. We didn’t see any alligators (but it’s December) but saw plenty of evidence of wild hogs. It’s beautiful here but be warned that the mosquitos are horrendous!

The campsite is wonderful! We’re here in mid December and it’s been foggy both days, but beautiful. I would recommend that you bring a camper versus pop up due to the mosquitoes which are viscous.

We went for 4th of July and there was no one there. The black was clean and the water was clear! We saw a few alligators on the way in and there was a lot of fish!

Just over the sand dunes from The Gulf of Mexico. Small but clean. The park office has ice and firewood. If you are a birder, like me, you will be in heaven. So many great locations to check out.

The park is nice. Well kept and clean bathrooms. But the Mosquitoes are out of control, so bring plenty of repellent or prepare to be eaten alive!

Nice place with a short walk to the beach.

Campground is nothing special, but we mostly hung out on the beach. We drove the RV out on the sand & had a campfire out there.(Didn’t sleep out there) Probably not allowed.

 Real bad mosquitoes at dusk!!!

I cannot speak to the actual park because we chose to stay on the beach.

Other than proximity to the lavatories, I cannot see why people would choose to stay in the reserved spots when you can wake up with a clear, secluded view of the ocean. We were one of two campers on the beach- and it’s HUGE. Lots of privacy, beautiful sunset. Do yourself a favor and wake up for the sunrise as well. Can’t beat it.

If you’re looking for amenities, probably not the spot for you. If you’re looking for a secluded experience with nature, stop on by.

The park was full, but I'm so glad it was! For $13 you can drive right out and stay on the beach. There was so much room, the sunset and sunrise were amazing. There were wild hogs in the evening... so avoid those. Sleeping with the sound of the ocean right outside your door is amazing! Bring a shovel to dig a hole for your fire... it was windy!

I’ve been camping around the country for four months straight now and this is the only park - national, state, regional or otherwise - that I’ve encountered that literally locks their gate at night.

The time listed on google or their website is a hard closing time, not just when the ranger goes off duty.

There is no way in, no way out until the next morning.

I arrived around 11 pm, only to realize they close at 10 pm, so I did not have the chance to stay here.

We camped on the beach. It was pretty nifty! Sparse of people. Got to watch the sunrise and sunset. Not too much to do here though, other than beach activities. This place was recommended by a friend, and I enjoyed my stay.

We stayed here for a few nights and enjoyed it.  Unfortunately tropical storm Imelda flooded the marshes so we didn't get to kayak.  The beach was clean and nice and the campsites are close.   The only downside is the mosquitoes!! Bug spray is a must!

This location is close and convenient and one of our favorite spots! Admission for primitive camping is under $20. You WILL need mosquito repellant and the beach is fairly clean. The bathroom is a simple hole in the ground, similar to a port a potty and there are no showers on site.

Get bug spray from office ..PRIOR TO DOING ANYTHING!

We love camping here. The last time we camped we did so in primitive tent camping. The area was clean and everything was as it was supposed to be. Love being able to camp right on the beach.

Sea Rim State Park is a strange but nice place. Having to pass by the refinery on the way in to the state park, the campgrounds make up for it by being right along the water with every camping necessity for a night on the beach!

Not too bad all around. My family just stayed here for a night when we we're passing though, but it seemed pretty nice. The sunset on the beach was awesome. We stayed in an RV site, but it seemed like they had some little sites right on the beach to stay in too.

The fishing in this area is great, and the kayaking as well. Seemed like a neat little place.

Before Hurricane Rita, there used to be a wildlife center here. Now theres just a pier and a shack. Careful parking because the light sand will leave you stuck. Its a typical Texas beach. The summer drought has left the nature walk dry and without nature. Hopefully the recent rains will fill it back in and the gators will return.

wonderfully different!! beautiful beach, but even better is the 2 mile paddle to a secluded, floating campsite, with fish, jumping shrimp, birding, and a gorgeous sunset....just watch out for the mosquitos!! (Be prepared to bring or purchase a bucket and waste bag, there is a built in privacy area on the raft to create a toilet)

We camped here last week right off the beach. They had the BEST staff. Clean facilities. Tons of privacy. Storms came in and left it was beautiful.