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South Beach Campground

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Padre Island National Seashore

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1 site · RV, Tent

The South Beach Campground is very similar to North Beach Campground, but it’s south (obvi.), and runs along the Gulf of Mexico from the end of Closed Beach to Mansfield Channel. All camping in this area is primitive, and open to RV and tent camping. There are no marked sites, so just close your eyes and pick a spot! If you’re looking for facilities, head over to the Malaquite Campground. Last but not least, unless there is a fire ban in effect, go wild and light ‘em up! Translation: fires are permitted in barbeque grills or a pit dug in the ground.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

Sewage hookups

No electric hookups

First come, first served

RV, Tent

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Sunny Days Farm and Ranch

15mi from South Beach Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Corpus Christi, TX

Enjoy the peace on our little farm. You will certainly enjoy the abundance of nature with free-roaming cattle on our property, which has a beautiful 5-acre private lake. Pet and feed the farm animals with me. We have mini highland cows, alpacas, goats, chickens, guineas, and ducks!

A Pirates' Paradise

47mi from South Beach Campground · 1 site · RV · Fulton, TX

A Pirates' Paradise is a RV lot in the small, cozy downtown of Fulton, which is along the Texas Tropical Trail and a significant stop along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. You are only three blocks to the bay, harbor, fishing pier, bars and restaurants. You have exclusive use of a 50- by 125-ft lot with water, sewer and electric included in the rate. The driveway and RV pad are grass over a hard-packed, crushed limestone base. Nearby attractions include the Fulton Fishing Pier (0.5-mile), Fulton Mansion (0.5-mile), Rockport Beach and Harbor (3-miles), Rockport Center for the Arts (3.5-miles), Port Aransas (23-miles), Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (45-miles) and quite a few bars and restaurants within walking distance.

Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

46mi from South Beach Campground · 1 site · RV · 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.

Portland RV Park

31mi from South Beach Campground · 1 site · RV · Portland, TX

Portland RV Park offers convenient access to the US-181 highway, making it easy to explore nearby attractions. Enjoy stunning views of the bay while being just a short drive from beautiful beaches, exciting water parks, and the Texas State Aquarium. It's the perfect spot for a fun-filled getaway with plenty of family-friendly activities right at your doorstep!

North South Padre Island Paradise

13mi from South Beach Campground · 1 site · RV · Corpus Christi, TX

30' foot camper (no larger)/ RV with electric (50 A), water, and septic hookups. We have a pool and hot tub. Hot tub has strict curfew of 9:30 PM. You can park your car / boat street side. Our house is canal side. We have a private dock for pulling up boat, and a fish cleaning station and cutting board. Boat ramp at end of canal. Bring your golf cart. Tons of amenities, better restaurants and beaches nearby. Port A is 17 minutes away. We also have kayaks and crab traps. Bring your boat and golf cart. Enjoy.

Aloha Beaches RV

43mi from South Beach Campground · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rockport, TX

-Aloha Beaches RV Park- ALOHA, ROCKPORT FRIENDS! Tropical RV Living Awaits You! NOW AVAILABLE: 2 RV Slots just one mile from beautiful Cove Harbor Location: 1520 S Kossuth St, Rockport, TX 78382 FEATURES: • Huge 12x50 lot — plenty of space for RV & vehicles • Private 8x15 patio — perfect for soaking up the sun • Water & Garbage services included • Electricity at just $0.20 per kilowatt PRICING: • Vacation/Short-Term Stay: $400 per month • Long-Term Stay: $450 per month • Weekly stay: $175 per week • Daily stay: $55 per day Don’t miss your chance to live the coastal dream! Limited spots available — reserve yours now! Call or Text: 830-521-9806 Live where others vacation — your paradise is waiting!

Cormorant Landing

47mi from South Beach Campground · 1 site · RV · Rockport, TX

1/4 acre private RV lot with 40'x20' fishing deck over the canal waters leading to Copano Bay. Launch your kayaks (provided) or enjoy fishing right from the deck. Sports fishing light and fish cleaning stand complete the full fishing experience. This pet-friendly property boasts full hookups and WiFi. Lot is fenced on 3 sides, water side is not fenced, so you can let your dogs run and play. Concrete driveway is 20' wide and goes from the street to the deck. Hookups are conveniently located next to each other and everything is provided at no additional expense. Fire pit doubles as a grill, and there is also a big charcoal grill suitable for cooking a brisket or the catch of the day. For larger groups the house next door, Cormorant Crossing, is a vacation rental that is capable of sleeping 8 guests.

On The Beach RV Park

30mi from South Beach Campground · 84 sites · RVs · Port Aransas, TX

On The Beach RV Park is located on the beautiful shores of Port Aransas just outside of Corpus Christi, TX. All of our sites are full hookups with high-speed wireless internet. You can’t get any closer to the sandy shore than On the Beach RV Park. All the amenities you look for are present at our family-friendly park with direct trails to the beach, public bathhouses, a fish-cleaning house, and award-winning landscaping. If you stay with us, you won’t want to go anywhere else!

BayRock Retreat at Copano Bay

47mi from South Beach Campground · 1 site · RV · Rockport, 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 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. **Max RV or Fifthwheel lenght is 40ft and Max travel trailer lenght for easy and safe access to property is 35ft. Follow us on Facebook at "BayRock Retreat on Copano Bay" and on Instagram at @bayrock_retreat.

Freedom Harvest Farms

42mi from South Beach Campground · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · 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

Lafittes Hideout RV Resort

33mi from South Beach Campground · 93 sites · RVs · Port Aransas, TX

LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort is located in Port Aransas, Texas, on beautiful Mustang Island. The resort is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi and roughly three hours from San Antonio. We are situated on seven secluded acres deep in the heart of the island, a walk or a golf cart ride away from all that Port Aransas has to offer. At Lafitte’s, you are within walking distance of great restaurants, nightlife, and a short golf cart ride to the beach. Named after the real pirate/smuggler James LaFitte, LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort is on seven acres in Port Aransas and nestled on the secluded Mustang Island. It’s located about 30 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi, and about three hours from San Antonio and is considered by many as the “Best RV Resort” on the island.

Community RV Resorts - Corpus Christi

35mi from South Beach Campground · 115 sites · RVs · Gregory, TX

Our Luxury Amenities are Perfect for Nightly Stays Our safe, gated park offers many exceptional amenities to enhance the comfort and convenience of your stay, especially longer stays. Whether you’re enjoying a dip in our resort swimming pool, using our grills and gazebos, doing laundry, taking a hot shower, or just staying connected with our free WiFi, you’ll feel right at home.

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· April 2017

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Matthew P.

8 years on Hipcamp

November 2016

Who knew Texas beaches could look like this! Came down from Fort Worth on a whim and fell in love with this place. Malaquite campground was full but no worries, south beach was exactly what I needed. Easy to drive out and snag a spot even with a non 4WD vehicle ( I have a Nissan cube). You have a gorgeous front row seat to the ocean no matter where you settle. It can get pretty windy so be sure to secure all your gear, and maybe leave your tent fly off to check out the crazy awesome view of the night sky while you fall asleep to the sound of the waves

Emily C.

10 years on Hipcamp

October 2015

We ADORED this National Seashore. A couple of friends and I tent camped here over Spring Break. Besides the weather being a little chilly and mostly overcast, we had such a good time. The primitive camp sites along South Beach are completely free, you just drive down until you see a place to call home for the next few nights and set up camp. One of my favorite things about this camp site/beach was that it never got crowded the whole time we were there. And even with the people who were there, it was very quiet. If you are looking for a place to camp on the beach, this is seriously it. (side note: showers in the visitor center are at subarctic freezing temperatures...)

Lindi B.

10 years on Hipcamp

LocationSouth Beach Campground, Padre Island National Seashore, Texas, United States

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What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

Sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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