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Isla Blanca Park, near South Padre Island, Texas, is a vibrant campground that offers a unique blend of beach access and outdoor fun. With a variety of accommodation options, including tents, RVs, and cabins, it caters to different camping styles while providing essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups.

The park is just steps away from a beautiful beach, making it a favorite for sunbathers and swimmers alike. Many visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms, which are accessible only to campers. As one happy camper noted, “The beach area is one of the best and well maintained.”

For those who enjoy activities, Isla Blanca Park features pickleball courts that are popular among guests, adding a fun twist to your stay. While some sites may be a bit close together, the park's lively atmosphere and proximity to the beach make it a great choice for families and friends looking to create lasting memories. Whether you're fishing, soaking up the sun, or just relaxing by the water, Isla Blanca Park has plenty to offer for a memorable getaway.

Description

County

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.

Reservation Info

The registration office is open seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during peak season and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during off season.

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Location

Isla Blanca Park is located in Texas

Detail location of campground

Directions

33174 State Park Rd 100,, South Padre Island, TX 78597

Coordinates

26.07530801 N
97.16282597 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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14 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 1, 2024

Beach beautiful

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.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Ellen A., April 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Ellen A., April 1, 2024
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Reviewed Mar. 3, 2022

Close to beach

So 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.

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Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Ann , March 3, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

Nice location, poorly maintained

Great 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).

SiteS16
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Tom L., September 12, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2021

Great park

Great park! It is worth paying the daily fee to spend time here. Beach is clean and lifeguards on duty.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2021

Huge park

The 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.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Emily B., June 24, 2021
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2021

People liked it, check-in terrible

We 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.

Reviewed Jan. 14, 2021

Surprisingly nice

Our 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.

  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Rocco , January 14, 2021
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Reviewed Jan. 7, 2021

Beautiful and a Must Do

This 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.

SiteC16, S51, C141
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2020

More than a beach

We 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.

  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Kelly S., November 5, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2019

4 star stay on a 5 star budget

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. I picked a premium site that didn’t happen to be very premium. While the location of the site was perfect, all of the sites around me had concrete pads but mine... (I guess they hadn’t upgraded my site pad yet) the online map was showing a finished park with a boardwalk, showers and restrooms right behind my site (hints: the reason I chose this site) but it was all still under construction and not available for access. Other than those minor issues, it was an okay experience and for the size of the park, it was pretty quiet.

  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Shane M., August 23, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 8, 2019

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.

  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Steve & Ashley  G., June 8, 2019
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Steve & Ashley  G., June 8, 2019
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Reviewed May. 23, 2019

Beach camping

600 sites but you better book early. This park is being renovated so expect construction. Lots of beach to walk, pavilions, showers and a jetty to fish off of.  Besides the campground, you can also go to the north end of town, access the beach and camp right in the Gulf.

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

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.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Linda V., August 11, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Isla Blanca Park?

    Camping at Isla Blanca Park can cost between $20.00 and $100.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Isla Blanca Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Isla Blanca Park has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Isla Blanca Park?

    Isla Blanca Park allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Does Isla Blanca Park have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Isla Blanca Park does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Isla Blanca Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is good.