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Goliad Campground

58 sites · RVs, Tents In Goliad State Park & Historic Site

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Dead End Creek

10 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Goliad, TX

South Texas off-grid camping at its most rugged. No running water, no paved roads, no electricity.... but you get total privacy! Get away from it all and pitch your tent, hang a hammock or boondock your camper van in total seclusion. Approximately 20 acres on a creek to explore with lots of curious wildlife including turkey, deer, and armadillos. Walking trails abound with 2 reservable campsites with firepits, and an unbeatable sunset view overlooking a quiet creek. Contactless check in, unique gate code provided prior to arrival. Centrally located shared outhouse, just a 1-2 minute walk from any campsite.

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Oxbow Paradise

4 sites · RVs, Tents886 acres · Victoria, TX

Owned and operated by the same family for over 100 years.

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Hansler Eye Of The Water Camp

5 sites · Tents100 acres · Runge, TX

Welcome to our diverse camping haven! Spanning 100 acres, our camp boasts a variety of terrains and water features. Explore forested areas teeming with wildlife, including a mile of winding creek and over 250 yards of San Antonio Riverfront. Fishing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities abound, offering top-notch outdoor adventures. While our sites are currently extremely primitive, we provide drinking water at the entrance and a convenient port-o-potty near the camping sites. Each campsite is equipped with log benches and a sandstone fire-ring, ensuring a comfortable and cozy experience amidst nature's beauty.

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Cypress Valley RV

3 sites · RVs1 acre · Cuero, TX

Learn more about this land:RV sites in a park like setting, located on the beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing Guadalupe River. There is a shared covered eating area with shared backyard area. For your enjoyment there is a shared dock on the Guadalupe River that makes for some relaxing fishing. We are accustomed to the abundant wildlife that lives in the area. It is not uncommon to see deer, raccoons, opossums, turkeys, fox, snakes, and other natural wildlife. Come and enjoy some relaxing time with us.

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Nueces River Retreat

35 sites · RVs4 acres · George West, TX

Nestled along the Nueces River with huge live oak trees and some of the best fishing and hunting in Texas, Riverfront RV Park is the place to stay! The park was built in 2012 and owned by a family of avid fishermen, who now live in Rockport and enjoy their careen as guides. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Nueces Paddling Trail is about a quarter mile up river from the park and features a public boat ramp. The terrain along the river has some nice rolling hills and nature lovers will appreciate the wildlife in the area. Learn more about this land:Right on the Nueces River with huge live oak trees, providing plenty of shade. Quiet and peaceful with lots of wildlife. Free WiFi provided for all! Come Enjoy!

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Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

1 site · RV2 acres · Rockport, TX

Adventure Bay, an exclusive and spacious RV site that is truly one of a kind. (RV not included, no tent camping, no bathroom facilities) Are you tired of overcrowded RV parks and tight spaces. Enjoy the peace an quiet of Copano Bay. A private, waterfront RV spot with water, 12v, 30amp or 50amp hook-ups, can accommodate up to a 40ft rig. Perfect for fishing, crabbing, or just relaxing. The site has a concrete slab, picnic table, yard and even a little beach. Fenced on 3 sides except the waterfront. Plenty of space to park your RV, boat, and the vehicle you tow it all with. Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of Copano Bay with extraordinary sunsets. You won’t want to miss this! Pets may never be left unattended outside or create a noise disturbance. No Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Chows and or wolf hybrids are allowed.

The Texas Rose RV Park

62 sites · RVs50 acres · Beeville, TX

Welcome to The Texas Rose RV Park, where your camping experience is elevated to a whole new level! As the proud new owner of this exceptional RV park in Beeville, TX, I invite you to come and experience the difference. Tired of the cramped, impersonal feel of a mall parking lot? Look no further than our spacious lots, which are designed to give you ample room to spread out and relax. With soft grass and crushed limestone underfoot, you'll feel like you're truly in nature, not surrounded by harsh concrete. But that's not all we offer. Our park is equipped with: A fantastic dog park Community charcoal grills Picnic tables Horse shoes On-site laundromat You can spend your evenings gazing at the stars while you enjoy the sweet taste of s'mores by the fire. We are just 7 minutes from downtown Beeville, 2 minutes from TDCJ Garza, and 3 minutes from Chase Field. You'll never be late for work, and you can even come home for lunch!

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Freedom Harvest Farms

4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Taft, TX

A 10 Acre Family Homestead. We grow food to feed our family here. While doing that we have developed a lovely farm to host on. Freedom Harvest Farms is a sanctuary for wellness and healing. Life, diversity and resources are respected here. This is a place of learning and teaching a constant interaction with vitality. On property there are humans, dogs, pigs, cows, chickens, ducks, rabbits and a diverse parade of wildlife, plants and insects! Several large gardens, a pond, picnic tables, outdoor bathroom, kitchen, tv, fireplace, fire pits

Pecan Grove RV Resort

37 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Kenedy, TX

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55 sites · RVs, Tents27 acres · Kenedy, TX

We accomdate all eagle ford shale oil gas and energy workers! Quiet,wildlife, horseback,ATV,long term,short term Pet friendly,kid friendly Learn more about this land: Away from highway,quiet, wildlife, mancamp, dry camping, wifi,free laundry,eagle Ford shale workers welcome Not a resort,ATV,bird hunt. Free laundry, full hookups, room for dogs to run. Kids allowed with supervision,pet friendly. Semi trucks allowed (additional fee) $150 a week,$35 a night, $415 a month. Just 25 miles away you have Goliad State Park. Enjoy the singular experience of camping on historic grounds at Goliad State Park, the site of Mission Espíritu Santo, a Spanish mission, and Presidio La Bahia, a fort used to protect the mission that played a role in the Texas Revolution. Park rangers lead historic talks and guided hikes at Goliad, which also offers spacious, pet-friendly camping. Hipcampers will enjoy fishing, a hiking and biking trail, and launching kayaks and canoes to paddle the six miles of Goliad Paddling Trail on the San Antonio River. Nearby is the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza, the Mexican general who led the charge against French troops on what is now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. Goliad State Park is located two hours southeast of San Antonio and within an hour’s drive of the Texas Gulf Coast. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.

Stagecoach RV Park

48 sites · RVs10 acres · Cuero, TX

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BayRock Retreat at Copano Bay

1 site · RV1 acre · Fulton, TX

Beautiful Copano Bay waterfront single site with privacy fence and full RV hookups. Definitely more of a glamping experience with level pull through concrete pad with lots of space for setting up your site, fishing, kayaking and enjoying the cool sea breeze right on the water. Picnic table on site and 2 kayaks available for guest to use with easy access in and out of bay. Outdoor shower, grill and fish cleaning station on property. Lots of gorgeous sunsets and fishing off the pier. High speed internet is included. Minutes drive into Rockport. Get away from the crowded RV parks and come enjoy a relaxing, fun and private getaway on the bay. *RV is not included. Follow us on Facebook at "BayRock Retreat on Copano Bay" and on Instagram at @bayrock_retreat.

The best camping near Goliad State Park & Historic Site guide

Overview

About

Enjoy the singular experience of camping on historic grounds at Goliad State Park, the site of Mission Espíritu Santo, a Spanish mission, and Presidio La Bahia, a fort used to protect the mission that played a role in the Texas Revolution. Park rangers lead historic talks and guided hikes at Goliad, which also offers spacious, pet-friendly camping. Hipcampers will enjoy fishing, a hiking and biking trail, and launching kayaks and canoes to paddle the six miles of Goliad Paddling Trail on the San Antonio River. Nearby is the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza, the Mexican general who led the charge against French troops on what is now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. Goliad State Park is located two hours southeast of San Antonio and within an hour’s drive of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Notable campgrounds

Best overall camp experience: The water-only Longhorn Tent Camping Area is near restroom facilities and offers plenty of shade near the river.
Best for hikers: The water-only sites of the Vaquero Tent Camping Area are nicely shaded and close to the San Antonio River Trail.
Best for RVers: The Karankawa Camping Area offers RV camping with full electrical hookups, as well as five screened shelters near the playground.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Campsite reservations can be made up to five months in advance on the Texas State Parks reservation website.
Jacales offers the most spaces, and those sites tend to be more frequently available, but if you’re looking for a shaded campsite, you may wish to hold out for a more scenic spot along the river in Longhorn or Vaquero.

When to go

The park’s busiest season is December through March. The summer months in south Texas can be very hot and humid. Consider visiting during shoulder seasons of October and November or April and May.

Know before you go

Rising levels of the San Antonio River occasionally mean closures of that portion of the campground. Check for notices before you arrive.
Visitors enjoy fishing for sunfish, bass, and catfish on the San Antonio River. No fishing license is required. You may borrow gear from the camp headquarters.
Canoes and kayaks cannot be rented here, so bring your own.
During rainy months, mosquitoes can be pesky along the river, so bring insect repellent.
Pets are allowed at this campground