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96% (16 reviews)
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Barbara
2 weeks ago
12 ft travel trailer
Maybe the happiest and most helpful ever!
Location is super!
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Toby
2 weeks ago
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location. Easy walking distance to dinner. Will stay here again.
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Beth Anne
2 weeks ago
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautifully quiet and private with the water right at our fingertips! Pups able to swim and play!
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Gilbert
3 weeks ago
32 ft travel trailer
With pets
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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Marc
September 2025
26 ft Class C
With pets
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
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
Awesome place to get away. The views were beautiful. The site was clean and as promised. We will be back.
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george
September 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
John was an amazing host. This is just what we were looking for, a quick 5 min drive to the beach, no sand in the travel trailer, and access to a pool. Just a heads up, the connection for the electric is in the garage and the sewer hook up and water are on the entry side to the rear of the trailer which was no problem for us,. we have a 22’ RPod 192. Our 20’ sewer, 25” fresh water hose and 25” electrical cord was just perfect in reaching the connections, just be aware that you may need longer accessories if your trailer is larger than ours. I highly recommend John’s spot.
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Liz
August 2025
16 ft car
I dry camped at a ranch among cows facing a good size pond. It was amazing ! Cows run free at this private ranch and surrounding my campsite, no fresh dung on the grass (dry ones here and there), no flies and no farm smell. A gentle wind at a good flat grassy area, look out for the Texas fire ants, bring pecaridin sprayed long socks. Your amazing host Jennifer will greet you. I met the nicest host ever! In the evening she invited me to feed the animals: beautiful highland cows from Scotland, goats, alpacas and so many other animals. I enjoyed my visit very much. Thank you so much. I recommend this place ! There is a small air field nearby - I watched a biplane practice touch and go. I will return here and read and do crafts for a couple of nights. I did see someone on a kayak.
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Bonnie
August 2025
25 ft toy hauler
Great spot to watch the sunset. Hook up was easy.
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Rod
August 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
We enjoyed our stay very much at On The Beach, The folks who ran it were very friendly and the park was very well kept. The beach was terrific, clean and not too crowded. We look forward to our next stay with them very much!
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Kellie
August 2025
45 ft toy hauler
Great set up, quiet neighborhood and an overall super easy transaction.
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Kara
August 2025
35 ft Class A
Group trip
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
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
Absolutely loved it. Great place! Fishing was fun and it was beautiful
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Shannon
July 2025
26 ft travel trailer
John,
Thank you so much for being the perfect host!
My husband and I truly enjoyed ourselves.
From walking on the beach to Kayaking the channel, we also really loved swimming in your pool every evening until dark to watch the stars. Honestly your beautiful place had it all!
Thank you for the recommendations for the best fishing spots.
The locals always know the best places…
The neighborhood is really nice. Next time we will bring our bikes.
Pros; quiet, beautiful and tons of things to do
Cons; we had to leave😢
Thank you John for your hospitality and we will definitely be back!
Michael and Shannon
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sharon
July 2025
22 ft Class B
With pets
My rv went into the shop before my trip. John was accommodating and will visit soon when the rig is ready. The area is fun and I will return.
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Brenda
July 2025
Tent
With pets
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
Had another great stay at Patrick’s land in Rockport!
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Rob
June 2025
31 ft travel trailer
With pets
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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Camping in Mustang Island State Park, TX guide
Overview
About
Golden sandy shores, sloping dunes, and coastal lagoons stretch along the coast of Mustang Island, and five miles of it lies within the state park. Head down to the ocean for a swim, cast a line off the shore to fish for trout and flounder, or bring your kayak or canoe to follow part of the Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail. Campers can book a spot at the Mustang Island State Campground, where all sites have electric hookups. Alternatively, pitch a tent right on the beach at one of the 50 primitive sites.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- You can reserve one of the 48 developed campsites at Mustang Island State Campground via the Texas State Parks website. Primitive sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
- Online reservations open five months in advance.
- Campsites can book up fast, especially over summer weekends and holidays, so plan ahead and book as soon as possible.
When to go
Peak season at Mustang Island State Park runs from April through October, and the park often reaches capacity, so it’s a good idea to book ahead. Arrive early to snag one of the beach campsites and expect the beach to get crowded on summer and holiday weekends. Bird-watching is popular throughout the year, but sightings are most common during the spring migration.
Know before you go
- Mustang Island State Park is set on a barrier island between Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. From Corpus Christi, it’s a 25-mile, 30-minute drive across the causeway.
- Park entrance fees apply in addition to camping fees.
- Facilities include a park store, restrooms, picnic areas, a fishing pier, and a dump station. Several porta-potties sit along the beach.
- You can fish along the coast and marshes, but fishing licences are required.
- There is no lifeguard patrol at Mustang Island, and swimming is at your own risk. Watch out for stingrays and jellyfish, and never swim after sunset.
96%
16 ratings · 8 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2017
There are no substantial shade structures at the campground and it is obvious it is geared towards RV camping. If tenting bring plenty of bug spray as the summer time is when the mosquitos are out. During the day the off shore breeze keeps them at bay but towards dusk as the winds die down is when they come out to play. Close to the beach and has good shower facilities but it is a bit of a walk to the restrooms. Also, your tent will get sand in it and it's unavoidable. It's just part of camping along the coast.
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Kelsie L.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2017
4x4 recommended. Watch the tide. Mosquitoes are horrible near the dunes; otherwise, this place is fantastic!
Paul B.
8 years on Hipcamp
January 2017
Mustang Island is a great spot to enjoy the beach. It's clean, quiet, and always has plenty of space. There are shower spickets on the beach, so you can rinse off if needed, as well as porta-potties. Every time I've been, it's been a bit windy at night. So be prepared for some flying sand.
Molly H.
9 years on Hipcamp
May 2016
We've camped twice at MISP. The first was in July 2013. The sand was so hot it burned the pads of our feet but we didn't mind at all! We originally reserved a spot in the numbered campsites not realizing you cannot see the ocean because of the dunes. If you have an RV it's great but we opted to move to the primitive sites directly on the beach. We arrived on a Wednesday and loved the quiet seclusion. However by the weekend the beach was overflowing with day use guests. Don't worry though, they all seem to clear out just in time to enjoy a tranquil sunset and dinner by the campfire. However, it's the sunrises that are really spectacular...wake early and enjoy.
Leanna S.
9 years on Hipcamp
November 2015
We had a great experience at Mustang Island State Park. The beach was clean and there was plenty of space for a private campsite. In fact, it was as if we had the entire beach to ourselves. My girls loved the freedom of accessing the surf and sand directly from our camp. You can see some highlights from our trip here... https://vimeo.com/channels/texasstateparks/140013238
Guy D.
10 years on Hipcamp
September 2015
Mustang Island SP offers camping in a developed camping area directly behind the dunes, OR primitive beach camping (review left by Ryan Jordan below is actually incorrect). SP entrance and camping fees apply to both. While there are plenty of people, it's a nice alternative to the more crowded (& dirtier) beaches of nearby Port Aransas.
Lisa R.
10 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Actually, the previous tip is incorrect. Mustang Island SP is like big parking lot behind the dunes for RVs. You can camp on the beach and it only requires a $12 yearly beach parking sticker for your vehicle., but it is unrelated to Mustang.
Ryan J.
10 years on Hipcamp
January 2015
Mustang Island is a great place for beach camping. They do not have designated sites, you just drive right onto the beach and pick where you want to pitch your tent. You should not have trouble keeping good distance from your neighbors, which gives you a sense of having your own private beach! Disclaimer though to some cars with low clearance..you may get stuck in the sand! Rangers are on hand to pull you out though in case it happens!
Sarah V.
10 years on Hipcamp
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