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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.

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

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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.

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

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

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Reviewed Jan. 3, 2025

Padre Island Paradise

We came down for a 2 week vacation and decided to stay 3 months instead! Will definitely be making Isla Blanca our new home for the winter!

SiteS30
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Isla Blanca Park by Nick & Allyssa S., January 3, 2025
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
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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.

SiteS47
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.

Sitec388
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
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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

Are there cabanas available at Isla Blanca Park and what amenities do they include?

Isla Blanca Park offers pavilions near the beach area that provide shade and gathering spaces. While not specifically called cabanas, these structures offer shelter from the sun. The park has undergone renovations to improve these facilities. Beach umbrellas and chairs are available for rent along the shoreline. The pavilion areas include picnic facilities, making them ideal for day use and gatherings. For specific information about cabana or pavilion reservations, it's recommended to contact the park directly before your visit.

What activities and beach access are available at Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island?

Isla Blanca Park offers excellent beach access with clean, lifeguard-supervised beaches just a short walk from camping areas. The park is uniquely positioned on the southern tip of South Padre Island with access to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. Fishing is particularly popular, with access to a jetty for fishing enthusiasts. The park features pickleball courts that see regular morning use, and there's plenty of shoreline for beach walking. The location is ideal for surfing, swimming, and beach activities. Some visitors even note it's a good spot for viewing SpaceX launches. Beach amenities include rentable umbrellas and chairs, and the beaches are typically less crowded on weekdays.

Is tent camping allowed at Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island?

Tent camping options at Isla Blanca Park are limited as the facility primarily caters to RV camping with its approximately 600 designated sites. The park's focus is on providing full hookup sites for recreational vehicles rather than tent camping areas. While the official park policy may vary, the infrastructure and amenities are designed with RV campers in mind. Visitors interested in tent camping on South Padre Island might find better options at the northern end of the island where beach camping is permitted. For the most current information about tent camping possibilities, it's best to contact Isla Blanca Park directly before planning your trip.

What are the operating hours and entrance fees for Isla Blanca Park?

Isla Blanca Park charges a daily entrance fee for day visitors in addition to camping fees for overnight guests. The check-in office is located in a small white building approximately 1/4 mile before the main entrance on the right side, with a dedicated parking area for registration. The check-in process can be time-consuming during busy periods, sometimes requiring waiting in line. The park is open daily year-round, though visitor traffic is significantly reduced during off-season months like January. For day visitors who just want to enjoy the beach amenities, the daily entrance fee provides access to all park facilities including the clean beaches and amenities. For current hours and fee information, contacting the park directly is recommended.

What are the RV site options and rates at Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island?

Isla Blanca Park features approximately 600 RV sites spread across multiple loops, making it one of the largest RV campgrounds on South Padre Island. Sites include full hookups, though quality varies across the park. Premium sites are available with some offering better locations, though site conditions can be inconsistent with some areas showing concrete damage requiring levelers. The park offers both daily and monthly rates at competitive prices for a county park with beach access. Sites are typically close together, especially during peak seasons. Reservations can be made online where you can select specific sites from a map, and booking well in advance is strongly recommended, particularly for premium locations.