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Copano Bay RV Resort

Copano Bay RV Resort in Rockport, TX, offers full-hookup back-in RV sites carrying water, sewer, and electric, with site-delivered WiFi. Contact the resort for site count, amp service, and maximum rig length, since those specifics aren't published here, though the resort is rated big rig friendly and open all year. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a business center, a library, a clubhouse, a recreation center, a community fire pit, a pet washing station, and boat storage cover the practical side. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. The amenity list is one of the deepest in this batch: an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a game room with billiards and ping pong, a fishing pier, boat docks, a boat ramp, a beach, a pavilion, sport courts, volleyball, basketball, corn hole, walking trails, and a lake, with fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, birding, stargazing, and planned activities. Rockport sits on Copano Bay in Aransas County on the Texas Coastal Bend, near the whooping crane wintering grounds of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, the Fulton Mansion, Rockport Beach Park, the Connie Hagar refuge, and the Big Tree. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Call ahead to confirm your rig's fit; winter fills with snowbirds and birders.

from $69/night

Woody Acres RV Resort

52 RV Sites, 3 Cabins

Woody Acres RV Resort in Fulton, Texas, offers 52 full-hookup back-in RV sites and three cabins seven minutes from Rockport Beach, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, open all year. A fitness center, hot tub, library, clubhouse, and recreation center serve a comprehensively equipped resort on Aransas Bay. Fifty-two back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 45 feet. A single back-in category means every guest gets the same spec. Three cabins round out the lodging. A laundry, restrooms, showers, personal mailboxes, and on-site dining handle the practical side. Two policies to know: permanent monthly stays require a $200 deposit for RVs and $500 for mobile homes, and in accordance with the Rockport-Fulton ordinance there are age restrictions on units, so confirm with the resort if your rig is older. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a fitness center, recreation center, clubhouse, library, billiards, shuffleboard, horseshoes, biking, a lake, pond, beach, and dog park filling the grounds. Fishing, swimming, and planned activities round it out, with a golf course and a state park nearby and genuinely exceptional birding. Fulton and Rockport sit at one of the most ecologically significant points on the Texas coast — the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge's whooping crane wintering grounds are close, and the redfish and speckled trout fishing is among the state's best. Winter Texans fill the coast November through April. Reserve well ahead.

from $40/night

Rockport RV Resort

185 RV Sites, 3 Cabins

Rockport RV Resort in Texas offers 185 full-hookup RV sites and three cabins on the Coastal Bend, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 100 feet. Deluxe and premium back-in and pull-through categories join a standard tier, with a boat ramp, outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and library. One hundred eighty-five sites span standard back-in, deluxe back-in 30/50-amp, deluxe pull-thru 30/50-amp, premium back-in 30/50-amp, and premium pull-thru 30/50-amp categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 100 feet. One hundred feet is exceptional capacity and accommodates the longest coaches with a tow — a genuine advantage in a market full of winter Texans in large rigs. Three cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, firewood, RV storage, and boat storage handle the practical side. A boat ramp opens the water for boating and fishing, with an outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, fitness center, clubhouse, game room, library, billiards, shuffleboard, horseshoes, walking trails, hiking, biking, a pond, pavilion, and dog park filling the rest. A state park is nearby. Pets are welcome. Rockport and Fulton sit at one of the Gulf Coast's most celebrated points for birding, fishing, and waterfront living. The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge's whooping crane wintering grounds are close, and Aransas Bay's redfish and speckled trout draw anglers from across the state. Winter Texans fill the Coastal Bend November through April. Reserve well ahead for that window and for summer weekends.

from $50/night

Quilly’s Big Fish RV Park

59 RV Sites

Quilly's Big Fish RV Park in Rockport, Texas, offers 59 full-hookup RV sites beneath live oaks, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 65 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Categories include a deluxe site with a private dog pen and a wooded view site with its own hot tub, alongside pond view, deluxe pull-through, and overnight tiers. Fifty-nine sites span 30/50-amp deluxe dog pen, 30/50-amp deluxe pull-thru, 30/50-amp pond view, 30/50-amp wooded view, 30/50-amp wooded view with hot tub, and overnight categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 65 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Two categories are genuinely rare: a site with a private dog pen, and a site with its own hot tub. A laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, firewood, and RV storage handle the practical side. One safety note the park states plainly: during hurricane season, June 1 through September 30, RVs should be ready to pull out at any time. The WiFi password is bigfishwifi. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a clubhouse, recreation center, beach, fishing pier, pond, walking trails, dog park, pickleball, and cabins filling the rest. Founded in 2021, the park is clean and well kept, and Rockport's fishing lives up to the name — Aransas Bay, Copano Bay, and the whooping crane refuge are all close. Winter Texans and the fishing season drive demand. Reserve well ahead for November through April.

from $55/night

Portland RV Park

22 RV Sites

Portland RV Park in Texas offers 22 full-hookup RV sites just north of Corpus Christi, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet. Standard waterfront back-in categories at both amperages join pull-through and water-and-electric tiers, with a beach, lake, and walking trails. Twenty-two sites span standard pull-through 30-amp, standard waterfront back-in 30-amp, standard waterfront back-in 30/50-amp, and water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet. Confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric category does not carry sewer at the site. Two of four categories are waterfront and worth requesting. Check-in is 3pm and checkout noon. A beach, lake, and walking trails fill the grounds, with swimming and genuinely productive birding. A state park is nearby. Pets are welcome. The birding deserves particular mention. Portland sits on the Coastal Bend where Nueces Bay meets the mainland, right on the Central Flyway, and the shorebird and wading bird concentrations through spring and fall migration are among the best in North America. Indian Point Park's boardwalk and the Corpus Christi Bay shoreline are minutes away, with Mustang Island, Port Aransas, and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge's whooping cranes all within reach. San Patricio County's position also makes this a practical base — Corpus Christi's beaches, the USS Lexington, and the Texas State Aquarium are a short drive across the bay. Winter Texans and spring migration drive the heaviest demand, with summer bringing beach traffic. Reserve well ahead for November through April.

from $40/night

LaFitte's Hideout RV Resort

96 RV Sites

LaFitte's Hideout RV Resort in Port Aransas, TX, offers 96 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 50 feet. Sites come in six categories — standard back-in and pull-thru, premium back-in and pull-thru, a premium pet site, and deluxe back-in — all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, and ADA-accessible sites are available. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a dump station, on-site dining, golf cart rentals, and both RV and boat storage cover the practical side. The property is privately owned and campers accept camping privileges under the resort's standard liability terms, which are posted. Pets are welcome. An outdoor pool, a clubhouse, a recreation center, a game room, a library, boat docks, a beach, horseshoes, and paddle boats fill the grounds, with fishing, boating, kayaking, water sports, swimming, hiking, biking, and birding. Port Aransas sits on Mustang Island at the edge of the Gulf — a fishing village turned coastal resort town that has held onto its saltwater identity. Rates by site category are on the booking page. Summer and spring migration both fill the resort.

from $52 $45/night

Tropic Island Resort

138 RV Sites, 20 Cottages, 14 Hotel Rooms, 1 Apartment

Tropic Island Resort in Port Aransas, Texas, offers 138 full-hookup RV sites and 35 apartment, cottage, and hotel room units in the heart of Mustang Island, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 48 feet. A motorhome pull-in category joins deluxe, premium, standard back-in, and transient pull-through tiers, with a pool, hot tub, bar, and beach. One hundred thirty-eight sites span standard back-in full hookup, deluxe back-in full hookup, premium back-in full hookup, motorhome pull-in full hookup, pull-thru full hookup, and standard pull-thru full hookup on the South Campus, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 48 feet, with picnic tables. The dedicated motorhome pull-in category is a useful distinction for coaches that would rather not back or unhitch. Thirty-five apartments, cottages, hotel rooms, and bunkhouses round out an unusually broad lodging mix. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a clubhouse, beach, walking trails, golf cart rentals, a dog park, on-site dining, a bar, and a snack bar filling the rest. Fishing, boating, biking, swimming, picnicking, and live music round it out, with a state park nearby and productive birding across the island. Port Aransas is one of the most entertaining small coastal towns in Texas. Summer and spring break fill the island. Reserve well ahead.

from $35/night

On The Beach RV Park

81 RV Sites

On the Beach RV Park in Port Aransas, Texas, offers 81 full-hookup RV sites steps from the Gulf, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Oversized premium back-in, deluxe pull-in, and deluxe pull-through categories join premium back-in tiers on Mustang Island. Eighty-one sites span deluxe back-in 30/50-amp, deluxe pull-in 30/50-amp, deluxe pull-thru 30/50-amp, premium back-in 30/50-amp, and oversized premium back-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 45 feet, with picnic tables. The oversized premium back-in category is the one to request if you need the room. A laundry, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. Contact the resort before your arrival date to confirm the check-in procedure. The beach is the amenity — guests walk from their site to the sand in moments, which eliminates the driving and shuttling most coastal camping requires. A recreation center, lake, walking trails, and dog park fill the rest, with boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and productive birding besides. Walk to the Lydia Ann Channel, take a golf cart through downtown to the jetty, or charter a boat. Pets are welcome. Mustang Island is part of the barrier chain protecting the Coastal Bend, with the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge nearby. Summer beach season and the spring and fall fishing runs drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $44/night

Arrow RV Park

54 RV Sites

Arrow RV Park in Luling, TX, offers 54 full-hookup back-in RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 69 feet. Every site is a 30/50-amp full-hookup back-in carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi. At 69 feet the sites take a long coach. Pets are welcome. This is a straightforward park built around clean hookups and quiet rather than an amenity program. The property covers 30 tree-covered acres with scenic hiking trails around the perimeter and a pond, with a lake, a river, and boating nearby. Luling sits on Highway 90 in South Texas between San Antonio and Houston, at an agricultural and petrochemical crossroads. Palmetto State Park, the San Marcos River, Zedler Mill Park, and the world's largest Buc-ee's are all close. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Ask about weekly and monthly rates if you're working the corridor.

from $50/night

San Marcos River Resort

186 RV Sites, 18 Cabins, 21 Tent Sites, 3 Treehouses

San Marcos River Resort in Fentress, Texas, offers 186 full-hookup RV sites, 21 cabin and treehouse units, and 21 tent sites among pecan trees on the San Marcos River, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 60 feet. Covered Elite, Prime Elite, and Riverview Elite categories join standard back-in and pull-through tiers, with a pool, mini-golf, and fitness center. One hundred eighty-six sites span covered Elite, Elite back-in, Elite pull-thru, Prime Elite, Riverview Elite, and standard categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The covered Elite sites put a shade structure over the pad — a real benefit through a Central Texas summer — and Riverview is worth requesting. Twenty-one cabins and treehouses and 21 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. RV and tent check-in is 1pm, cabins 3pm, with checkout at noon for everything. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, a fitness center, clubhouse, sports courts, basketball, horseshoes, walking trails, a playground, pavilion, and dog park filling the grounds. The river carries swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The San Marcos is one of the clearest and most consistently beautiful rivers in Texas, spring-fed and cool year-round. The resort was known for decades as Leisure Resort. Summer river season drives demand hard. Reserve well ahead.

from $51/night

Lake Falling Star RV Resort

40 RV Sites

Lake Falling Star RV Resort in Dale, Texas, offers 40 full-hookup RV sites across 44 acres of privately developed lakefront, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 92 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, behind a gated entrance. Extra large luxury covered concrete and luxury corner categories join deluxe full-hookup sites, with a hot tub, pool, and library. Forty sites span deluxe full hookup, extra large luxury full concrete covered, luxury full concrete covered, and luxury full hookup corner categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 92 feet. The covered concrete categories are the standout — a shade structure over a full concrete pad, which through a Central Texas summer is worth more than almost any other upgrade, and 92 feet handles the longest coaches with a tow. Cabins round out the lodging. A laundry and on-site dining handle the practical side. In an emergency call 911 and then management, using address 735 so responders can be escorted in. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a library, lake, and planned activities filling the rest. Fishing, hiking, swimming, and productive birding round it out. The family purchased Tinney Lake and spent 17 years turning it into this — sunset views over the water and genuinely dark rural skies are the result. Caldwell County sits southeast of Austin, with Lockhart's barbecue and San Marcos close. Spring and fall are most comfortable. Reserve ahead.

from $55/night

Waterside RV Resort

11 RV Sites

Waterside RV Resort in Sargent, TX, offers 11 full-hookup back-in RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 50 feet. Every site is a 20/30/50-amp back-in carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Eleven oversized sites is the entire inventory, and the resort is rated big rig friendly — this is a small, deliberately boutique property rather than a volume park. Pets are welcome. Private canal frontage runs along the resort with boat docks at the water, and guests fish, kayak, paddle boat, and run out to the bay directly from the property. Horseshoes, corn hole, hiking, and planned activities fill the rest. Sargent sits in Matagorda County on a sheltered canal system threading the Texas Gulf Coast — open water and unspoiled beaches without the city crowds or the traffic of the bigger coastal towns. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Eleven sites on the canal means fishing season weekends book out early.

from $45/night