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Carly's Bait And Boondocking

Hosted by Marc · Port Lavaca, Texas
5 sites · RV, Tent
100%
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14 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Beautiful off grid dispersed camping on Lavaca Bay, steps away from the beach and marsh. Sunrises and sunsets are unobstructed from this location. Quiet and peaceful, yet just close enough to the local marina, shopping, and restaurants. Easy access to camp from Ocean Drive. Zero overhead hazards on property, ex. no overhead power lines or tree limbs. Excellent fishing on both the Lavaca Bay/ beach side, and the marsh side of the property. Bring your own kayak or small boat. Launch from the property or anywhere else near by. Shore fishing can be excellent at times. Bird enthusiasts will love the Magic Bird Sanctuary located directly behind the property. Bring your binoculars to get closer to the action. If you are looking for space, relaxation, beautiful scenery and the chance to wet a line, this may be the place for you. Carly's Bait and Boondocking will soon have a small bait shop. Until then, your host will provide you with bait, fish, and crab traps that will be located in the marsh. Feel free to take as much bait from the traps until the actual bait shop is up and running. We are just starting here, and more amenities will be available soon. Until then, please enjoy your stay, and "tight lines" to everyone.Beautiful off grid dispersed camping on Lava Bay, steps away from the beach and marsh. Sunrises and sunsets are unobstructed from this location. Quiet and peaceful, yet just close enough to the local marina, shopping, and restaurants. Easy access to camp from Ocean Drive. Zero overhead hazards on property, ex. no overhead power lines or tree limbs. Excellent fishing on both the Lavaca Bay/ beach side, and the marsh side of the property. Bring your own kayak or small boat. Launch from the property or anywhere else nearby. Shore fishing can be excellent at times. Bird enthusiasts will love the Magic Bird Sanctuary located directly behind the property. Bring your binoculars to get closer to the action. If you are looking for space, relaxation, beautiful scenery, and the chance to wet a line, this may be the place for you.

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 100 ft
Beautiful off grid dispersed camping on Lava Bay, steps away from the beach and marsh. Sunrises and sunsets are unobstructed from this location. Quiet and peaceful, yet just close enough to the local marina, shopping, and restaurants. Easy access to camp from Ocean Drive. Zero overhead hazards on property, ex. no overhead power lines or tree limbs. Excellent fishing on both the Lavaca Bay/ beach side, and the marsh side of the property. Bring your own kayak or small boat. Launch from the property or anywhere else nearby. Shore fishing can be excellent at times. Bird enthusiasts will love the Magic Bird Sanctuary located directly behind the property. Bring your binoculars to get closer to the action. If you are looking for space, relaxation, beautiful scenery, and the chance to wet a line, this may be the place for you.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$30
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

100% Recommend15 ratings · 14 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Fishermen’s paradise
Tent ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Great place to stay. Good fishing. And a great host who goes out of the way to make the stay more comfortable.
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Braden J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Relaxing camping and fishing spot
Tent ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
My Girlfriend and I had a great time camping and fishing under the stars. Marc was very nice and helpful; even setting a bait trap for us prior to arrival which was much appreciated. Thank-you!
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Bryan D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
18 ft campervan ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Always a great stop, Marc is a great host, always willing to help.
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Ian C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
18 ft campervan ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Awesome host, great site, hopefully back next year.
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Ian C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
15 ft pop-up camper ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
I was impressed with Marc’s friendliness & location of his spot
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Phil S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Lots of 🎣 spots nearby
Tent ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Please Note: We tent camp to fish so our experience was based on mostly fishing. We had a great time! This spot is about 100 yards from the beach. There is a public bathroom and outdoor showers nearby. There are piers and small jetties to fish from close by. There is a boat ramp about 5mins away at Indianola. Marc has a nice little setup on the back end of the camp for some fishing and we were easily able to launch kayaks into the saltwater lake/marsh. Saw tons of big reds. Unfortunately, the wind (20s sustained & 40mph gust) limited our time and range on the kayaks. Even so, we were able to catch a nice slot red in the marsh that we gifted to Marc. Definitely don't recommend wade fishing back there due to the soil being very muddy/soft and is a major safety hazard. 1 step and your leg is calf deep in the mud (wouldn't wanna get stuck or sucked into the deeper parts of the lake). Marc was great and we definitely plan to revist in the summer.
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Rolando R.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
18 ft campervan ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Loved the peace and quiet. Spacious camp site practically on the beach Marc is a great host. Will definitely be back if back in the area.
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Ian C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Phil
15 ft pop-up camper ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Greatest host & views are fantastic! Area has “lots” of history & bird life. Don’t pass on this spot 😎
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Phil S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
A little bit of paradise
21 ft campervan ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
This is a tranquil spot where you can see the sunrise over the ocean in front of the property and the sunset over an estuary behind the property. Quiet base from which to walk the beach, bike on Ocean drive, fish, and more. Marc is a great host and knows the local scene very well.
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Karen Janice M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Peaceful spot
21 ft Class B ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
The front side of the property has great views of the ocean and sunrises, while the back side looks over an estuary and peaceful sunsets. Marc is an excellent host with interesting knowledge of the local scene.
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Karen Janice M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Little bit of paradise.
18 ft campervan ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
It was as awesome site as cross from small beach, but beach ran for the miles up and down. Quiet, relaxing. Marc and Laura were great hosts. I'm going back.
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Ian C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Good camping and fishing spot!
Tent ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Beautiful view on both ends of the property! Highly recommend for a spot to sleep. Bring bug spray the mosquitoes are baaaaaaad
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Thomas R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Great location along in quiet town
42 ft fifth wheel ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
What a great property to relax and enjoy the beautiful Texas Coast! My pup and I enjoyed a long walk along the beach and from my camp I watched the sun rise over the bay and set into the wetlands (a bird sanctuary!). The property is private and surrounded by nature, yet it is close to beach parks, nature trails, and the marina bar/restaurant. I am already looking forward to my next stay!
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Laura G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Magnolia Beach and Carly’s!
20 ft campervan ·
Carly's Bait and Boondocking
Marc has an amazing spot on the TX coast!! It’s right across the street from the beach/ocean and there is a bird sanctuary/pond on the other side! It’s absolutely beautiful, clean and peaceful. Marc is a wonderful host and was helpful with directions and setting up a few things on my van. He has lots of boondocking experience. The town is small and friendly. Most people know each other. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets!! I’ll definitely be back!
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Tyler D.
7 reviews

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Port Lavaca, Calhoun, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Marc J.

Joined in August 2024
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