This campground is located in Crystal Beach, Texas which is located on a island across the channel from Galveston. The island has two names. Bolivar Peninsula and also called North Padre Island, not to be confused with more famous South Padre Island. One must take a ferry crossing the channel to arrive in Galveston. The ferry's run 24/7 between Crystal Beach and Galveston. It's approximately 20-30 minutes crossing the channel each way. Waiting time to board the ferry is dependent on traffic. The city of Crystal Beach is very nondescript, small with few services. There is one main general store that combines as a grocery, hardware, gas-station and electronics store. Prices across the board for food, fuel, restaurants, just about everything runs 15-20% higher than in the city of Galveston. The campground is located right off the main highway running the length of the island. The campground is 15-miles from the ferry loading dock. The website to this campground is misleading. There are 4-photos showing the campground, one photo being of a marina or boat dock. This campground is located no where near the river or the ocean. The marina/boat-dock with the boats in the water are of some other place or campground. This is not part of Bolivar Peninsula RV Campground. The ocean beach is 3-blocks away and the river is far behind this campground. Although the staff are friendly and they do provide all utilities; water, sewer, electric the campground has absolutely no amenities at all. There is one small trailer near the back of the campground with 2-washing machines and 2-dryers. There is no club-house, no swimming-pool, no spa/jacuzzi, no bath-rooms, no toilets, no showers, no cable television. It's absolutely imperative one have a fully self-contained unit to stay at this campground. The sites are gravel and uneven. They do have a small man-made lake but no swimming is allowed. The owners are trying to extend the size of this campground and are building to the rear. There are many snakes located in this area and when disturbed can and will come into the campground area and sun near the lake. I cannot in good conscious recommend this campground. Although it is family friendly I would fear for children with so many snakes and wild-life present. There is absolutely nothing on this island for entertainment. No shopping, no malls, no movie-theater, not even a bowling-alley. One must run over to Galveston for just about everything. Crystal Beach does have some nice sea-food restaurants but they cannot compare to the restaurants located on Shore view Drive in Galveston. The island in and of itself is quiet and peaceful. There are other campground located on this island that offer far better services and amenities than this campground. The island is extremely crowded during the summer time, especially during Spring-Break. The ocean beach being the draw. The beach is hard ground and people can drive their vehicles right up to water's edge. The beach is great for surf fishing or running up and down with an off-road ATV's. I would either recommend staying in a campground located in Galveston or staying at the Triple "R" Resort RV Park located in Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula, Texas. I am rating the Bolivar Peninsula RV Park as a (1) POOR. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This natural campground is a little gem in the middle of not much. It is right along the Nueces River, has much open space and grass, and many very large shade trees. Many back-ins available along the river or overlooking the river. Several pull-throughs as shown on their website. If you want a quiet, peaceful, natural setting with birds, wildlife, and lots of walking area, this lovely campground should be considered. Sites are spacious and not all side-by-side. Picnic tables and fire rings with a big box of wood for $3. What a delight after staying in the crowded RGV! We camped here in a Motorhome.

A terrific find, with wonderful, friendly folks in charge. Large level sites with lots of room between rigs. Each site has a grassy area, and ours had a great little cover over the picnic table. Situated outside of the crummy little town, out in the countryside, the peace and quiet was a welcome respite from traveling the highways. They have their own critters on site, including their own little wildlife zoo. Also, lots of wildlife walking by and passing through. Lots of activities to choose from: fishing, boat/canoe/paddleboat rentals, video rentals, croquet and bocce ball, nature trails, shuffleboard, horseshoes, book exchange -- just a delightful place all around. We'll definitely stop in again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

My wife thinks this is too far away from anywhere but it is quiet. Located on the Nueces River you can use your boat or rent one to go fishing. Also an oxbow fishing pond on site. The people in charge are friendly and helpful. The park is gated and safe. Their laundry pavilion is exceptionally nice. I wouldn't visit Crystal City after dark, otherwise this is a 10. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.