The best campgrounds near Rockport, Texas with wildlife watching

96% (210 reviews)

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Rockport, Texas? Hipcamp has over 100 camping options that cater to wildlife watching enthusiasts. Whether you prefer RV camping, tent camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With options starting as low as $25 per night and an average price of $34 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like Oxbow Paradise (113 reviews), Dead End Creek (52 reviews), and Cypress Valley RV (14 reviews) for highly recommended camping experiences. Popular amenities include pet-friendly sites, trash disposal, and campfire pits. While wildlife watching is the main activity in the area, you can also explore historic sites, engage in snow sports, or go horseback riding. Get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

Popular camping styles for Rockport

Top-rated campgrounds

96% (210 reviews)

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Rockport, Texas? Hipcamp has over 100 camping options that cater to wildlife watching enthusiasts. Whether you prefer RV camping, tent camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With options starting as low as $25 per night and an average price of $34 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out top campsites like Oxbow Paradise (113 reviews), Dead End Creek (52 reviews), and Cypress Valley RV (14 reviews) for highly recommended camping experiences. Popular amenities include pet-friendly sites, trash disposal, and campfire pits. While wildlife watching is the main activity in the area, you can also explore historic sites, engage in snow sports, or go horseback riding. Get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

Popular camping styles for Rockport

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Dead End Creek

100%

(88)

48mi from Rockport · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · 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.

2. A Pirates' Paradise

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(17)

0.9mi from Rockport · 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.

3. Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

96%

(35)

4.5mi from Rockport · 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.

4. Magnolia Beach RV Park

91%

(16)

46mi from Rockport · 2 sites · RVs · Port Lavaca, TX

Welcome to Magnolia Beach RV Park in Port Lavaca, Texas! We are a small RV park that offers electric, water, sewer, trash, and WiFi. All sites are 50, 30, and 20 Amp and have water and sewer hookups. Pets are welcome! We are close to Magnolia Beach, Port Lavaca business district, and Indianola. When you feel the gulf breezes, you know you've made it to Goose Island. Nestled near St. Charles and Aransas Bays, this Texas state park is all about the water. We're talking boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching along the coast. The only thing you can't do is swim. (Sorry.) That said, there's plenty of luck to be had on the 1,620-foot fishing pier. A boat launch and kayak/canoe launch are also available. Remember to bring your own boat! No stay is complete without visiting the main attraction—a 1,000-year-old oak lovingly dubbed The Big Tree. (Don't worry, it's still standing strong in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.) We primarily cater to month to month guests working in the area so there's not a ton of activities around, but my wife and I are full-time RV'ers so we are hosts as a way to give back to our awesome community. We are located super close to Magnolia Beach though where there is free beach camping for 14 nights! Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. We offer discounted rates to HipCampers at $25/night (usually $30) and $150/week (usually $175). We also now have golf carts available for rent!!

5. BayRock Retreat at Copano Bay

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4.5mi from Rockport · 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.

6. Freedom Harvest Farms

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(15)

20mi from Rockport · 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

Stories from the community

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Glynette

1 week ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dead End Creek

We had a great time! Lots of space at Coyote Corner for a large group and Skull Tree is a pretty cool more intimate spot with a lot of shade. There was a nice peaceful spot to sit overlooking the creek. Outhouse was solid and had a solid toilet to sit on, very clean. It was nice seeing the cows up close and our dogs had a blast out there. Alana was a five star host and went above and beyond to take care of our needs. We look forward to booking there again soon.

Your site provides you exclusive use of the whole 50-ft wide by 125-ft deep lot.

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Toby

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at A Pirates' Paradise

Great location. Easy walking distance to dinner. Will stay here again.

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Beth Anne

October 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

Beautifully quiet and private with the water right at our fingertips! Pups able to swim and play!

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Gilbert

October 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to A Pirates' Paradise

We were pleased with our weekend stay. The neighbors are close but not a bother to us, in fact we only had seen them out on one occasion. We loved the convenience of having everything close by to us. The owner was available to answer some quick questions we had and that’s always a plus in our book! All hookups work well. We will stay here again in the future. I give this little spot a 4 out of 5 stars!

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Lauren

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Dead End Creek

Was a great experience at the skull tree. Loved how many butterflies were around and the creek was nearby. Such a secluded site which id exactly what I wanted. The outhouse was also very convenient. Only issue I had was some noisy neighbors at the coyote corner that were playing loud music until 2ish in the morning.

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Ernesto

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Dead End Creek

I had an amazing experience at Dead End Creek. It's a very private location and lots of wildlife to observe.

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Marc

September 2025

26 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

Such a great spot. Lots of jelly fish at night but the fishing was still fun and we were visited by dolphins in the morning!

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Marc

September 2025

26 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

Loved the spot and stayed for an additional day for a bit more fishing. Kids had fun, which is always the end goal.

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Suzanne

September 2025

38 ft travel trailer

3 nights at BayRock Retreat at Copano Bay

Awesome place to get away. The views were beautiful. The site was clean and as promised. We will be back.

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Bonnie

August 2025

25 ft toy hauler

4 nights at Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

Great spot to watch the sunset. Hook up was easy.

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Kellie

August 2025

45 ft toy hauler

3 nights at A Pirates' Paradise

Great set up, quiet neighborhood and an overall super easy transaction.

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Kara

August 2025

35 ft Class A

Group trip

8 nights at Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

We booked this site at the last minute, so we're very thankful that it was available. We absolutely loved having our own quiet campsite right on the water! Our teenage son fished for hours; he loved night fishing the best. We had a few questions and messaged Titus, he was swift to respond. We will definitely be booking again in the future.

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Allison

July 2025

39 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

Great views and a private site. We very much enjoyed the stay.

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Heather

July 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to BayRock Retreat at Copano Bay

Absolutely loved it. Great place! Fishing was fun and it was beautiful

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Brenda

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Freedom Harvest Farms

Cute place! Small space under a Mesquite tree provides some shade for your tent (don’t bring a big tent). On the adjacent property there were some cattle nearby and we had the pleasure of watching them take a swim in a small pond. My daughter loved the Longhorn on the property and the chicken coop. Nice little farm great for novice campers.

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Cheryl

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at A Pirates' Paradise

Had another great stay at Patrick’s land in Rockport!

Taken from the bank of the site looking west. Mullet is jumping out of the water.

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Rob

June 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

Spot has epic sunsets, peaceful and quiet, and some curious ducks. We have a 31 ft bumper-pull, and we were able to swing it in, but a shorter rig or a fifth wheel (or a better driver than me) might be able to align better. It's in a neighborhood but still feels private.

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Jenifer

June 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Freedom Harvest Farms

My 2 dogs and I had a wonderful time camping on their farm. They were super friendly and we felt really welcomed there. They offered great amenities but my favorite things had to be the bathroom as funny as that may sound. Overall very pleasant

Mike

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Dead End Creek

Had a blast at the Skull Tree campsite! Quiet, secluded, plenty of shade, and lots of greenery! Also, if you want a break from camp food for a meal, check out McMillan’s World Famous BBQ in Fannin just down the road!

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Lynn

June 2025

11 ft pop-up camper

5 nights at Adventure Bay Private RV Campsite

Nice waterfront spot. Relax. Kayak. Fish. Nice waterfront spot. Relax. Kayak. Fish.