Rate is based on weekly rate of 180.00. A wide variety of sites in this park from lots of trees to no trees, large and small. They are good about showing you the sites and letting you pick the site you like if it is avail. They have a nice doggie park where you can sit and let your dogs run and play ( all fenced ). They have good cable tv but pay wireless internet. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very nice RV park but management needs a little education on how to work with the RVers. That's the only reason I didn't give it a higher rating. Some friends stayed here with us and decided they liked it enough to stay an extra week. They checked with the office to see about an extension of time and, after personnel there hemmed and hawed around for about 20 minutes, they finally told our friends to check back in an hour. Well, during that hour, they found another RV park so moved on. We heard several other campers complain about management, too. That said, they have installed new sites (level, concrete pads) but with no shade. The older sites are not paved but are level and shady. Very nice. Some are longer than others so be sure to indicate the length of rv you have when you reserve your spot. Interior roads a bit narrow but the big Class A’s didn’t appear to have any trouble navigating them. Bathrooms and laundry very clean. Didn’t use the heated pool or hot tub but, although the pool looked a bit on the small side, it was clean. There is an exercise room but the lights didn’t work and there were no instructions on how to use the equipment. Had we gone to an exercise class that was offered, though, we might have learned how to use it. Potluck dinners once a week; crafts, bingo, and other activities. The TV service was good and the high speed Wi-Fi worked well for us. Our dog really appreciated the large dog run. Lots of squirrels to keep you amused and the broad-tailed grackles (or whatever) will provide you with never-ending squawks, whistles, chirps and various other delightful sounds. If you’re parked under a tree, they’ll also give you reason to wash your RV! Even with the management problems, we would stay here again and would recommend it to friends. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We spent 4 nights here. We did not check out modem hookups or telephone hookup but did check everything else including their club house which is an older house complete with kitchen, restrooms, game room, etc. This is an older park but well kept and we enjoyed out stay. The TV service was good and the high speed Wi-Fi worked well for us. The restroom is recently remodeled, all tile, clean and outer doors has a coded lock. Laundry room was well equipped with 12 washers and dryers that all worked. Pool and hot tub looked nice but we didn't use them. One major improvement would be paving of individual pads. Interior roads are paved and newest sites being built have concrete pads. This is the last park in Rockport, on the left. The only store we saw in walking distance was a Dollar Store. The staff we interacted with were all friendly. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The web site registration did not work. I left 3 messages via telephone and none were returned by the staff, this should have told me something. Overall the park was fine, with a new dog run, pool, etc. I stayed 2 months, and paid electric bills that were 50% to 80% higher than I've ever had before. The management's response was pay up or leave. During the 2 month stay 6 other campers and I finally choose to leave, which hard to do in south Texas in Jan. and Feb. Some campsites had older electric meters, but mine was the new and improved model. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a very nice park. Staff were friendly and helpful. The park is clean and well maintained. It's location is ideal because it is only 3 blocks to the water and downtown. The sites are roomy and the trees provide nice shade at many of the sites. The only complaint we had is that the sites are definitely set up better for bigger rigs with the water, electric and cable on one end and the sewer pretty far away on the other. We really had to maneuver about and stretch things to get a full hook-up. The pool is on the small side and closes at 10 p.m. It would be nice if there was no closing time or a much later time so we could have adults-only time in the pool and hot tub area. All in all a really nice place to spend time in Rockport and we will definitely be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The staff was very friendly, they assisted us to our site. The campground is very clean and offered us everything that we look for at a campground. They had a very nice Rec Hall that offered a variety of activities. We talked to and made friends with several other campers, which were also very happy with this park. We, as well as many others, plan on returning and possibly making this one of our winter homes. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
June 2006
$24
When we arrived I went straight where I should have turned to the left. I stopped because I wasn't sure where our spot was and the office was closed, as we got in around 7:00 PM. Two men in a golf cart arrived shortly after that and told me to follow them, but to look out for the low branch over the road. I looked back and found the top of my travel trailer less than a foot from the branch. I worked my way around it and followed the golf cart to the spot. I was going to have to make a U turn on the property to get to my pull through site, but first stopped at our spot to drop off the wife and kids, who had to go to the bathroom. While off loading them the golf cart went down to the end of the road and waited for me. I noticed an older man walk towards the golf cart and the driver of the cart and older man began to argue. The driver of the golf cart came flying out of the cart and confronted the older man, who ended up being slapped in the face and then grabbed by the head. The two men disappeared and a few minutes later the older man returned driving the cart, got me turned around, and into my spot. The campsites seem bunched together and the roads are tight to say the least. The electricity and water is between two sites so one trailer is on the hookup side and the other has to hookup by dragging under the trailer to the off side. In my brother in laws case, who was next to us, he had to plug in his electricity in the front of his camper. Thankfully he had an extension cord. The sewer hook up was slightly below ground level and covered by a split rubber plug and rock. About 2 AM on Sunday morning the wife woke me up saying the AC had turned off. I checked the breakers in the trailer and then at the post, both were fine. Then I noticed the burnt smell, the plug had shorted. Nothing like a trip to Wal-Mart at 2:30 AM for a 30 amp extension cord. We were able to hook up to a vacant site with the extension cord. On the way back from Wal-Mart I noticed something new on the marquis out front, "CAMP WORKER NEEDED". Guess the younger guy from the fight was fired. We were glad to see checkout time come around on Sunday. As we were leaving the wife went in and voiced our displeasure with the campground. We won't stay there again. The older man involved in the fight earlier did come to our campsite on Friday evening and apologized for the altercation we had witnessed. There are several permanent/semi permanent setups, some trailers and some mobile homes. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
New owners (friendly) took over in fall of 2004. Owners are making many improvements. A very nice family atmosphere . I would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The park was a Passport America participant. Upon registering were were taken to our campsite and set up. the park is a mixture of seasonal and non-seasonal campers. The site was large enough to put out our slide and awning and had full service. The amenities were plentiful. The pool was a real treat as our daughter and her boyfriend were in a tent and had to cool off by going swimming. The washroom and laundry was clean and a good size. It appeared as though the owners were selling the park. It did need some TLC but we figured this was due to the selling of the park. We really enjoyed the time we spent at this park and recommend it to anyone who is planning on visiting the Texas Gulf Coast in this area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Although the owners/managers were friendly, the park itself needed attention when we were there. Pros were our site had shade and the park was quiet and away from highway noise. Cons were obvious maintenance issues that need addressing including the restrooms and the grounds in general. We camped for a few nights. We plan to return to Rockport this spring but not to this park. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
A lot of permanent and semi-permanent residents haphazardly arranged under some low trees. They have a waterfront but only one or two get a glimpse. The fishing pier is short and somewhat fish deprived-but a pleasant place to sit in the sun. Probably o k if you want to lay low for the winter, but there are better places in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park roads are in horrible shape, potholes and bumpy. We stayed here using our ROD membership and were charged a $5 a night service charge, which isn't advertised. The park is old and getting run down. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This place has great potential but is falling apart. Roads are a disaster after 2 days of rain - potholes and mud everywhere. Your coach and car gets covered in mud, which the campground will let you wash off yourself if you pay them $8 per day. On the 13th of March Western Horizon has introduced a new scheme that will have you part with at least $5 per day in surcharges. EACH ONE of about 8 items will cost you $4 PER DAY, itmes like f.x. cable, wi-fi, 50 amp, having a pet or extra person in your coach. They will be nice to you and sell you all items for the $5 per day, but they will charge you even before they find out if you want/need any of these services. We don't like this way of extracting money out of people for things that today should be included in your campground fee. Unfortunately there was no friendly staff to make up for the parks shortcomings. There are so many other campgrounds in Rockport so there is no reason to come here again - even if we can use our campground membership. Two newly installed oil rigs are in operation within the campground which does not add to the architecture. Treat youself - go somewhere else. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Drove in. Drove out. Luckily we were in the car, not the motorhome. Road has so many potholes that it's almost impassable. Half the park looks like the sites are okay (not great); half the park looks like the sites are just cleared spots in the dirt with hookups. Unlevel and undefined (no gravel, no patio). Extended our stay at Pioneer instead of moving here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
As stated in other posts, this park is in need of lots of tender loving care. We were happy to find a place where we could use our ROD ($0) plus $3 a day for electricity. The staff was very nice and very helpful. We were told there is an alligator in the lake, but we never saw it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
As mentioned before the campground roads have many potholes with no intention to correct. There are way too many mosquitoes. It is an older park with some open and some treed sites. The best reason to stay here is the Gulf area. We would stay here again but it is not a favorite campground. They are preparing to drill for natural gas inside campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park has a lot of shady sites, fishing available in the park or on the coast nearby, and numerous activities throughout the week. The sites are well maintained and the staff was great.It is close to Rockport where every type of food and service is available. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This probably WAS a nice place LONG ago - but has been neglected. Really poor maintenance. VERY poor roads, lots of mud, sewer plugged (not a fun thing - guess how you discover that!) Won't EVER return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a membership club park. The roads in this park are still in very poor condition. The park condition is poor and needs major upgrading. Our site was one of the nicest in the park with a concrete pad to park on and a patio. We were over looked the lake. Wi-Fi worked well at this site. The restrooms we used were located in a satellite building. Although they have done some repairs on the outside which included a new roof and repairs to the siding, there was no outside lighting on or near the building as of this date, making it difficult to find or see in the dark. The parking area around the Family or Main Club House is very small and in January was a sea of mud. From our site it is a considerable walk to the main building. The Adult Center has a hot tub and heated pool. Pool needs to be refinished to make it more inviting. The bathrooms were clean, but very outdated and the showers may be clean, but the condition is very poor and not attractive.The showers in the out building was in very poor condition. Staff were friendly and helpful and seemed to make regular patrols around the park. Over-all the park is not one that we would consider the next visit to this area in spite of the price per night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Pure crap. STAY AWAY. And, don't bother with a membership in this ridiculous Western Horizons rip off. Filthy, falling-apart restrooms, potholes in the roads so bad that they are almost impassable (filled in with crushed oyster shells), take-it-or-leave-it staff, and the list goes on... We camped here in a Motorhome.
This Club Park is really showing its age. The laundry rooms are in need of serious repair. One has a door that is broken and was nailed shut. The dry rot is evident throughout the building. The roads have serious potholes and haven't been repaired in the past year. We stayed here last January. Very few of the people staying here obey the speed limit. Vendors drive thru the park in excess of 20 miles per hour. Some of the spots have concrete pads, ours didn't. With heavy rain, we were wading in mud. We returned to this park due to a club membership and another location is not available in the area. However, in the future I will strongly consider a public campground. The campers staying at the facility are very friendly. I can't say much for the staff, as they only staff I saw was in the office when I check in. That interface was OK. We are fulltimers in a motor home. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Granted the buildings need some work, and one of the pools wasn't heated because the heater wasn't working. Very quiet and there were deer around in the mornings and evenings. Cell phone service was not available and due to the trees we couldn,t use our satellite. There were a lot of activities at the campground. Would stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is right on the ocean with a 550 ft fishing pier, boat slips and bait house. Sites are small but got my 36' fifth wheel in fine. Very friendly staff. Good cable and free wireless internet. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I spent a month here, everyone is very friendly. The sites are close together, but for being right the ocean you can't beat the price. Clean and well taken care of. Great WiFi. Near restaurants and stores. We camped here in a Motorhome.
There are wooded sited in the back under the most beautiful Live oak trees you have ever seen, but it is difficult to drive a big rig through this area. The premium sites are right on the bay-no shade trees here, but each site has a covered picnic table. With a little maneuvering, any size rig can park right on the bay. It's almost like 2 parks in one. A wonderful sunset, beautiful pelicans, and plenty of room between sites. Would be a 10 if they had sewer. Very friendly staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Good view of the bay from some sites. Some are close together. Manager is friendly. Good cable selection and fishing pier. Walking distance to good seafood. Bait shop across the street. Wi-fi available if you can get the code from a nearby hotel. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a decently nice park with concrete roads and parking. They also have concrete parking spots for your car. They have increased the amount of concrete around some of the sites and hope to continue adding more in the future. There is a fishing pier but you cannot access the lake shore from the campground. They have a swimming pool but it is more like an overgrown hot tub with water jets than a pool. The roads have been patched with a slurry that is either breaking up or has raised part of the road elevation several inches. It appears that the original concrete was not poured deep enough to carry the weight of large RVs. There are no trees in the park so you do not have to worry about satellite reception but it allows the wind to really attack your rig. You will not ever be able to safely put out an awning. They charge extra for cable TV. The Wi-Fi is free and works fine as long as there are not too many people on it as is the case with other parks too. The park was virtually full in the winter but emptied out by April 1st so that it is virtually empty after that date. For their sake, I hope they do not go broke. Three months business per year is not much. The amenities such as clubhouse, library and rec room close on April 14th and you have to get the manager to let you in if you want to use those facilities. There is an activity director but it is just a work camper (not a professional) who leaves about the first of April. There are some real cliques during the winter. It is so bad that one woman told us to use certain washers and dryers and it turned out that they were the worst operating ones in the laundry. She also told my wife to limit her laundry to 2 units even though the park rules did not say this and she was using 4 units herself. It just was not a welcoming environment like we have had elsewhere. Having said that, the managers are on site now and are very nice. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice campground. Couldn’t ask for a friendlier park. Managers and staff are both friendly and helpful. Campground sets on a salt lake with a fishing pier and cleaning station. Campground has pool, laundry facilities, exercise equipment, pavilion and clubhouse. All sites have a concrete pad with grass between each site. Wintertime there is always something going on. Close to shopping. It you like to fish Rockport is the place to be. Price reflects a monthly rate. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2009
$25
There is a manager on site now. The WiFi is great. And they have very large pads now. You can see where they added patios to the existing pads (not the best of work, lumpy)and now there is very little grass between sites!! Trucks and toads can be parked easily by the RVs. Very small pool and is COLD!!! Nice little fenced doggy area. Very friendly people. There is a calendar of activities. Nice exercise equipment and pool table!! Very nice lounge with TV. Sits on a salt water lake with a pier to fish. Just a few shower/restrooms available....most people seems to be by the month. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Big D is 3 years old but already shows signs of wearing as the concrete on the roadways and sites is breaking up. The park and the staff are very friendly and all the staff, except the Manager, are on-site. There are no planned activities and all activities depend on the campers to organize and run. There is always something going on and the campers did a great job. Parking your tow vehicle on your site is almost impossible. Initially, parking was on every other site but as the sites filled, vehicles that could not park on their own site, could not park on the roadways and were directed to park in spaces at the entrance to the park (often quite far from their camping sites). Many of the sites are too short and too narrow for really big rigs. Wifi is free and fairly good but is limited by the number of systems using the service. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Staff was friendly. All concrete pads. Needs more activities, but it is a newer campground so maybe it will get better. The pool needs to be heated so you can use it in the winter months. Wifi is limited in the park. We will go back to this park. We have a 37 foot motorhome and had plenty of room. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was a nice park in many ways.There are a lot of winter activities you can take part in. Lot sizes are not too bad, however parking your vehicles can be a problem on your lots. They really need a live on site manager.There is no one there fulltime. If you come in after hours your not sure where to go or what to do.WiFi works only part of the time. They say they are going to work on it before next winter. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Rate above is for monthly $240 plus metered electric. We enjoyed our stay. This is probably the best priced park in the area. As others mention, the "streets" are very tight with limited car parking, but we did see active tree trimming while we were there. Website advertises patios but our "patio" looked like a sidewalk apx 15 ft long and 3 ft wide, totally broken up to the point it was more a problem than anything else; utilities good except sewer was slow draining; dumpsters could have been better located rather than having only one location for the entire park; WIFI has several access points but none had a strong signal... in the heart of section A apx 100 yards from a tall antenna, reliability was fair to poor, dropping connectivity several times a day; at best, speed was fair. Better for longer stays than short ...for overnight there are two 30a electric only connections near the office. The expansion mentioned by another reviewer is said to be planned for all double-wide trailers rather than RVs. Contrary to item above about children, we saw and heard nothing to indicate children would not be welcome -- but we didn't see any children in the month we were there either! We would stay again if staying for a week or longer. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We found this park through Passport America. The roads in this older campground are very narrow and winding rather than straight lines and rigs are parked very close to the road because of short sites. Maneuvering our 40' motorhome was very difficult. The trees are not adequately trimmed and we ended up with a large scratch on the side of our rig trying to get to the assigned site. After we complained, the office said they would send the manager to talk to us but he never showed up. Most people at the park must leave their rigs year-around because most don't appear to have been moved in a long time. We only stayed one night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Rate is Passport America with additional $3 night for 50 amp. Park is well maintained and the management is very cordial. This is a retirement park with an indoor pool and a very nice hall with planned activities. The down side is this park is older with very narrow roads and short sites. It does not lend it's self to overnight stays, but mostly long term. Parking was very difficult with our 40' unit. The road to the park is narrow and bumpy for about 6/10ths of a mile. There does seem to be some recent expansion happening, with utilities in ground but no streets yet. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed here the winter 2008. We enjoyed the many activities including the Jam sessions and Dances weekly. The inside pool and hot tub is nice especially on cool days. The park is clean and kept up nice. The owner is friendly and out and about in the park daily. We will return next year and recommend this park to all. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We stayed 3 nights on Passport America among the snowbirds. Park is well kept, grass mowed, etc. The owner is very visible and has a good staff. Park worked well for us and two other couples that we met for a few days to explore the area. Would stay there again if we are in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We are spending the winter in this park and love it. The park is gated and at the end of a road so not much traffic. They have good activities and dances ever Sat. night. Rates are great. Check the web site for all activities. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Unlike the previous reviews, we loved this park. It is a nice family owned/run park. Yes, they are still under construction in many areas, but all that takes is time. The swimming pool is, which was just finished, is really nice & there is also a pond w/paddle boat available that you can swim in. Fishing is catch & release. The owners threw a great 4th of July party! All the people staying there that we met were really great, it was like one big family...a summer storm came out of no where & everyone pitched in to help anyone that needed help with awnings & such. We, along with my daughter & her family will definitely stay again & again, just to watch this park grow!!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
We have been staying in this park all winter. In fact, I wrote the first review. I am rating it much lower now than I initially did. Here are some of the reasons for my lowered rating. First, we were promised last November that the clubhouse would be completed no later than than the January of '08. It is still not completed. The laundry facilities and restrooms have not even started construction. They have put in the second set of 25 RV sites, and many of them are very close together, unlike the first phase. The road for the 2nd phase has not been paved and dust has become a problem. This is the owners first park and they have yet to have any rules or regulations about anything. Also the owner and the manager do not seem to communicate well. Last, the 1st and 2nd phases each have their own septic systems and neither seem to be working well. They seem to be leaking and emitting a lot of odors. Maybe they can get this fixed. We will not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed in this park from December through April. When we made our reservation, we asked for a double wide site. On our arrival we were give a single wide site and were told that when a double wide was available we would have it. Did not happen. We were told that the club house would be done by the first of the year. Not even close as of this writing. This means no outside bathrooms or laundry. The first sites are nice with trees and space in between each site. The more sites that are being built the smaller the space between sites. There is still a problem with the sewer gases escaping. Tired of smelling sewer when sitting outside. The camp host and owners do not communicate enough with each other. Too many problems arise that should not be happening that involve the guests. There are no rules as to how to keep your site. There are sites here that have two vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts, outside storage bins, refrigerators and freezers and just junk. Only the main street is concrete, the second street is still sand. There is no special place to pick up your mail, so the camp host delivers your mail to you. No rules on dogs. People do not keep dogs on leash or pick up after them. This park is not being run, it just runs! It is definitely not a resort by any stretch of the imagination. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I like this park as it has concrete pads and because it is new. It doesn't have all the amenities that I don't use most of the time anyway. I have reserved a spot for next winter, and hope the laundry will be completed by then. Several reviewers have complained about one thing or the other at this new park, but no one has mentioned the monthly rate has been adjusted to a third less than what you would be paying at other parks in Rockport. While the club house, laundry, and pool are not finished you get a bargain, that suits me and Jake, the wonder dog. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We contacted the park to see if they had space available and agreed to stay in the overflow for a couple of days until the new sites were ready. Five days later we moved onto a site where others were away and then a week later, the sites were still not ready. We decided to leave rather than move from pillar to post waiting for a site. The park is well treed and what sites there are, are well laid out. The sites and roadways are concrete but the surrounding neighborhood is questionable. The clubhouse, bathrooms or laundry were just in the process of being built and there were no activities. The owner tends to overbook the sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Coastal Oaks RV Resort is Rockport's newest RV park. In fact, as of December 1, 2007, only the first 25 sites are ready to go. But what great sites they are! Complete cement pads and patio. The next 25 sites (now under construction)are to be ready to go before Jan. 1, 2008. Also, every site has trees on it, and great amount of space between the sites. There is a man made lake. Clubhouse is now almost completed overlooking the lake. Pool and laundry are to be completed after the 1st of the year. On site owners and manager are very nice and helpful. Though still under construction, this is Rockport's best RV Park! 50 amp service. Cable TV and WiFi were free! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Drifters. The owners and staff are very accommodating. Memorial Day weekend they provided a band, everyone had a great time. People danced on the porch of the Rec Center, kids swam, some people ordered pizza from the mobile pizza trailer. It was a great way to kick off the summer season. Everyone seemed to have a good time while respecting the 11PM quiet time. The resort was full on both the RV side and the Cabin side. A great place to take a family. I couldn't count the number of kids riding their bikes. Quite a few groups gathered to pitch washers and bean bags. We would highly recommend this park !!! By the way...they hooked up to city water this spring...huge investment on the part of the owners but so wonderful for the guests and the new fitness center is open with 4 great pieces of equipment, just the right size !!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a very nice park. The layout, space, grass and trees make for a great environment. They have also just opened a new section of 20 spaces. The owners and campground hosts are very friendly and accommodating, and visible around the park daily. The monthly rate is currently $275 plus electric at .14 per kilowatt hour. There is only one drawback to this park, and that is a small laundry room of two washers and two dryers. This park is located 1/2 way between Rockport and Aransas Pass, on Highway 35. I highly recommend this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We have been here two weeks and are about to leave, wish we could stay longer. We will be back as soon as we can. Employees are friendly and helpful and accommodating. The sites are easy access and wide with concrete pads. The restrooms and showers were clean every time we used them. The laundry room was clean. Nice grass areas and a lot of shade trees. Nearby propane, stores and restaurants. Large pretty pool. There isn't a lot to do for children, but we don't have children so that's okay. I would highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
A really wonderful park that caters to many winter Texans. The owners are in the process of adding 20 new full service sites that will likely be ready by this coming April or May. The RVers who stay at this park are very, very welcoming and open, and treat 'newcomers' with great warmth and friendliness. Some of the long timers have returned to Drifters for 14 years in a row. That says a great deal about how terrific the park truly is! My wife and I were sorry to move on after staying there for two weeks, but have placed our names on the returnees list for the late fall / early winter in 2009. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The park is well laid out although trees are fairly close and you have to maneuver around them to get to your site. The pads are cement and all hookups easy to get to. The only problem is cell phone service has poor reception. We noticed people having to go outside to try and get a couple of bars to talk and it was the same for us. That's the only downside that I can see. They are in the process of adding another 24 sites. We would stay here again if passing through. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Here we are back again. This time for at least 4 months. As we said last time...best RV park we have been in in 29 states. New RV sites built in 2006 are open, new maintenance building under construction. Pool is still as fantastic as when it was new. The owners and staff are very friendly and willing to aid in making your visit fun. The cabins seem to be full most weekends and at least 1/3 are occupied through the week. Seems as though the people in the cabins are enjoying their stay as much as we are. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
My stay here was for 1 month. The park owners live on site. They are very friendly and will do anything they can to help make your stay enjoyable. Some of the other residents have been coming here ever since the park opened 3 years ago. The 2007 monthly rate of $250 + electricity is very reasonable. Rockport, TX, about 5 miles away, has about everything one would need including a Wal-Mart. Padre Island is about 15 miles and a short ferry ride away from the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is the best RV park we have been in in 29 states. Great sites with ample patio, parking, grass and trees. Julie and Earl are wonderful owners. The cabins have a nautical theme. Definitely plan on going back. I really don't know the daily rate as we stayed 3 months at the monthly rates from April to July 2006 (not 2007) We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The Rockport - Fulton - Aransas Pass area has over 30 RV parks listed in the phone book. There are several more that are not listed and many are not in Woodall’s or Trailer Life. We just happened onto this place which is located midway between Rockport and Aransas Pass. It is still under construction as of March 2005 and the owner is allowing sites to be occupied as they are completed. So far there are 28 completed and will be a total of 50. There is a nice clubhouse and spotless restrooms. Swimming pool and laundry facilities are planned but not yet completed. The RV park is being built in a forest of live oaks with every effort being made to preserve as many trees as possible and still have plenty of clearance for the largest RV. Sites are long (plenty of room for our 38’ 5th wheel and tow vehicle with driveway space left over) and are concrete with a concrete patio. While most RV parks in this area are packed in like sardines, each site here has it’s own grass yard of about 35’ to the next site. The owners are very friendly and helpful and will do anything they can to make your stay more pleasant. We are full time Rvers and this is one of the best parks we have found anywhere. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a fairly new park that is working on expansion and fine-tuning. There are cement pads with a small cement patio at each site. Most of the sites have good space in-between. A few of the sites have landscaping. The recreation hall is nice; there was just one planned activity during the 45 days we were there. There is no Wi-Fi or cable service. We would like to see the park offer a place to recycle, especially cans. If you have a rig of any size or height, watch carefully for the gnarly oak trees that are everywhere. The oaks add much to the ambiance of this campground, plus they provide shade and protection from the wind. There is the opportunity to do damage to a rig as we witnessed several times. Even though the work-camper came and trimmed branches at our site, there wasn’t room to use our awning. If you want peace and quiet, this is the place. the $8 rate reflects a monthly stay. Electricity was extra. We would camp here again if we could pick the site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a brand new park, just open a year. The sites are very spacious and shady. Each site has a cement pad and patio. There is a new recreation hall, not quite finished yet. It includes a laundry and full bathrooms, now operational. You are allowed to improve your lot at your cost. The roads are gravel now but they intend to pave them. We have decided to make this our home base. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park has three types of sites available; waterfront, open area, and wooded area. The waterfront sites are a few yards from Copano Bay, and include a 2-sided shelter. The open area is similar to a standard RV park setup. The wooded areas offer a lot of privacy, with a dense copse separating the sites from each other. Sites have water & electric, a fire ring, charcoal grill, and a lantern pole. Some of these wooded area sites can be difficult due to the trees, brush, and narrow roads, so bring your trailer-backing skills with you. Our stay was made less than perfect by hordes of aggressive and hungry mosquitoes, some of which fought their way through dense applications of repellent. Bring plenty! We like this park a lot and will return many times. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park offers bay front sites with water and electric. Our camper was approximately 18 feet from the water. There are also wooded sites that have great shade and lots of space, but those sites are a quarter mile from the water and have no ocean view. Fishing is free (no license) for state park guests and there is a long, lighted fishing pier available. The Texas Parks and Wildlife employees were helpful and the park was very clean. Every space was reserved several weeks in advance for Spring Break. The park is about 30 minutes from Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, where you can see Whooping Cranes during the winter. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Nightly rate is for bayfront site. Very friendly and helpful staff. Two caviats - 1. If you have a big rig, plan to camp in the bayfront sites. Wooded sites are mostly small. 2. Try to get one of the lower numbered sites on the bayfront. The west end (higher numbers) gets more spray during high winds. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This in another quality Texas State Park with a lot to offer. Two areas comprise the park; the water sites, located on the bay, and Wooded, which are carved out of the heavy woods. We passed on the water sites; a bit cramped, not very level, smelled bad (they're right next to "stinky beach") but have nice views of the bay. The wooded sites were very private, with a small entrance that was a challenge getting a 40' MH into, but opened inside into a large area with fire pit, BBQ, and pad with picnic table. The facilities are extensive, with hiking and nature trails, boat launch and fish cleaning stations, and a large fishing pier. Guided bird tours and photo classes are offered, and the staff is very friendly. This is an excellent park for both the retired community and families. The only improvement would be addition of sewer hookups. We'd stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We made a one-night reservation but stayed for three nights. The rate was $20 for the site and $3 for each person plus a internet reservation fee. Our total cost was $81 for three nights. We camped on the bay and enjoyed the site. You can park at the water's edge. There is no beach, only a sea wall. The water was about 2 feet deep but there were lots of jelly fish (non-sting type). We drove across the bridge toward Rockport and found a great swimming beach on the left. You can't miss it. The sign at the entrance to the park said Mosquito Advisory and they were right. We loaded up on bug spray and enjoyed our stay outside. There was some geocaching in the area so we did that too. Lots of fishing going on if you like that. The Rangers were giving talks and letting kids fish. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Absolutely beautiful. Great friendly staff. This is the best State Park I have been in in the past year. Texas really does know how to take care of its State Parks. This one is a must do. You won't want to leave. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed in this park for six nights in March 2008. It is well-known for its fishing and birding opportunities. GISP has two camping areas --- the woods (reputed to be buggy) and the waterfront (infamous for its high winds and salt spray). We stayed in the waterfront and, although we felt the winds and our vehicles got some spray, the experience was terrific. We have friends who camped in the woods and had no problem with mosquitoes. The wooded sites are definitely prettier but the waterfront is an adventure. Free bird walks, led by birding hosts, were held four mornings a week. They were very interesting and beginners felt quite comfortable. The diversity of species and the number of birds amazing. We didn’t get involved in shore fishing but many beachfront campers did and, on a busy morning, there would have been at least 50 fishing boats at the launch. Finding a fishing guide at the boat launch looked very easy. The park also has a nature trail worth walking and there is a beautiful, easy bike loop to the famous, 1000 year old Big Tree. Washroom construction was underway and the one beachfront washroom was under stress from a lot of use. GISP is an another excellent state park. Wi-Fi was a bonus but somewhat tempermental. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Reasonably sized, level and very private sites in wooded area. Be sure to accept their offer to look before you select a site. Some can be very tight because they are so densely wooded. Though dense the trees are short enough a dish will work on many sites. The water pressure at my site occasionally exceeded 95 psi so a regulator was a must. I think they were working on the park water system so this might have been temporary. The WiFi only served one of the beach areas and the immediate vicinity of the office. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This park offers camping on the ocean - with W/E, shelter, and table. Nice large sites with view. Park is quite a distance from town so stock up prior to arrival. We were able to drive in without a reservation but the TX State Park reservation system is great. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park would be a 10 if they had sewers. Nice large sites. Ours was backing on Aransas Bay, clear view of the south for the satellites. The wooded area would have problems accessing satellite in a lot of spots. Lots of birds to see. Jan/Feb/Mar they have a bird walk four mornings a week. They also had slide shows at the rec centre to explain what is happening at GISP, bird identification, all sorts of things. They even have a book exchange program and very close to Rockport for shopping etc. We enjoyed our stay here and would have stayed longer if they weren't full. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We enjoyed our stay in the wooded section of the park. Parking a large rig with slides can be very difficult in this area due to the large trees. You better be good at back-in maneuvering--else head to the bay sites. Our wooded site was very comfortable once we were in. Our picnic table and fire pit was almost completely hidden and private. Suggest you drive around first and find the best spot for you. Bird watching was great! We camped here in a Motorhome.
The beach sites are great. Good firm ground, not like some of the other beach camping I've experience. Even the biggest rigs can park water front here. Its not much of a swimming beach. Though I'm not one myself, I was surrounded by fishermen. I found the park in general exceptionally well maintained. On two occasions I saw park staff stop trucks and get out to pick up a single can. The WiFi only works within a couple hundred feet of the main entrance. That only covers a few sites in the wooded area and a picnic table next to the office. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Very nice park with both wooded sites and bay front sites. The wooded sites can be difficult due to the trees and how they grow, the sites on the outside loop are better and more private. The bay front sites can be very windy. Really nice fishing pier. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
An enjoyable state park - some sites alittle tight because of the way the trees go, but when you find one that fits, it is a lovely place to be. Had all types of birds singing to us all day long. Sites are very level in the wooded area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is very quiet and small. The owners live on site. They won't allow any junk to come into the park. The entrance road is in need of repair, but will be paved as time permits. No cable TV but satellite is available for a fee. Free Wi-Fi. Club house has a free pool table. Very nice place to stay and the price is right. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice place to stay in the Rockport area. Owners are on site and friendly and helpful. Free wifi and cable TV. Grounds are neat and clean. Really low monthly rates. Not really a resort, as such, but a super clean smaller park. Easy access from route 35. Will stay here again! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Rate is based upon a weekly rate. Nice small park in quiet location. Many return "Winter Texans". Very friendly and helpful staff. Only downside is very poor Wi-Fi. The manager said they are going to upgrade this soon. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Once you find it, you will be glad you did. Near Goose Island state park, Hidden Oaks has nice, quiet and large sites just like on their website. Many oak trees, but ample space. Park's only a few years old, but owners making many upgrades, esp recently in the clubhouse- pool table, new washers/dryers, fast/free wifi internet. no organized activities, but plenty of resident organized fun and much to do in the area. Plus, a new friendly onsite manager. We will be back! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Above rate based on monthly at $225. Nice park with lots of trees. All sites are back in; if you have a long Fifth Wheel some sites are challenging. In fact the first site we tried I couldn't get into due to trees. It is a very nice park with really big sites and lots of room. The Wi-Fi is spotty at best but they are working on getting it where it works. The owner is spending a LOT of money on this and other improvements. The people here are extremely friendly. There are no planned activities but the winter Texans are always doing something together. For example last night was an impromptu pot luck and right before we got here they had a shrimp boil. I would definitely stay here again. Cell service is OK with Cingular but I've been told Verizon is spotty. A few Wilson Antennas for Verizon cell and air cards. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a nice park and convenient to everything in Rockport. The sites are paved as are the patios. We found this park to be a little "tight" for space, but was acceptable. The negatives were that WiFi was extra as was electricity. This is the first park we have encountered on our 9 month journey that charged extra for electricity. It was very humid while we were there so needed to run the air conditioners as well as the de-humidifier and at the end of the week, had to pay an extra $29.55. The other negative is that the trees all around are Live Oaks which makes for a mess with leaves everywhere and combined with the very sandy soil isn't so nice. However, the laundry facilities are excellent, large, bright and clean and reasonably priced at $1.25 for both washers and the dryers. The people here were very friendly. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is an absolutely beautiful park! It's in the middle of Rockport, close to beaches, shopping, restaurants. It's very well planned with pull-thrus and back-ins with plenty of space between rigs. Every site has a picnic table. Wonderful staff! Lots of planned activities. The place has 4 full bathrooms instead of restrooms with showers. You are made to feel welcome and at home here. We'll definitely be back here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a wonderful RV park in the town of Rockport.It has easy access off the highway and on arrival as you enter, there is a spectacular fountain where you stop to register. Your first impression of the park is good and it only gets better. There are lots of trees so after check in usually two people help you find your site. One of the nicest RV park we have stayed in. Lots of Winter Texans. Rockport is about 25 miles to Corpus Christi so if you want big city life it is close. We spent two days looking at RV resorts in the area for future long term stays and found Lagoons was the best. It is well managed and everyone very friendly. The weekly rate was $155 plus electricity. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Lagoons is a great place with 100% level concrete streets and pads, a very good rec hall with indoor heated pool and hot tub. It has a small store with some RV items and a small grill and a lot of activities. The park is very clean and well maintained and it is centrally located in Rockport. Why is it not a 10? Only because cable is extra cost (for stays of a week or more) and the wi-fi is also extra cost. Kinda of reminds me of a really nice restaurant but you have to pay extra for the napkin and the silverware. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I noticed the web-site does not advertise the cost of staying at the park. I requested a reservation by email and was never contacted. I made contact by phone but the dates were wrong. When we arrived a site was available, but it was smaller than what we had been told. We asked for assistance helping us back in due to the narrow road, narrow sites and trees and were told the park did not provide that service. We had to ask two neighbors to move their vehicles so we could get into our site. The sites were so narrow when a trailer parked next to us we had to step over their sewer hose. There are very friendly people staying at the park. Our neighbors provided us with more assistance and information than the staff, but hey, that is the great thing about camping! When you walk the dogs you will need a pair of gloves with you to remove all hte stickers they get from the Dog walk. We may research otehr parks in the area for our next trip. Other people may like the park but for this price I expect more. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a very nice park. All the sites are concrete and level. The Rec Center is big and has many activates. Indoor swimming pool. Park has mostly long term residents. Everybody is very friendly. There is a great park adjacent to the RV Park. We walked there most every day with the dog. It has a walking path that is about one and half miles around and is a great nature area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice park with friendly staff. We loved the area! The pull through sites would be better than the backins because we felt crowded in the backins. The lane behind you is at an angle and the rear of the rig behind is close. We felt jammed together. Everything else was great. Nice laundry, rec center etc. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is beautifully landscaped, but that is about all the positives I could find for it. My main complaint is that they don't honor their price commitments. When I got there, they wanted almost $200 more than they quoted me for the month (yes, I had it in writing, but they still wouldn't honor their written price). The woman told me I was free to go elsewhere, and I would have, but this was our first trip to Texas and we didn't know how hard it would be to find another RV park on such short notice. The sites were so close that I actually had to step over the neighbors sewer connection when exiting my rig. In addition, overhanging tree limbs caused a problem trying to just get to the site. One neighbor told me he ripped his rubber roof trying to get in, and they had to cut a tree branch off to accomodate another. The WiFi was so poor that I had to go elsewhere to check e-mail (and you pay $40 per month extra for it, even though I was quoted $30). I would not consider staying there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Lagoons is, in my opinion, by far the nicest RV RESORT in Rockport/Port Aransas area. It is a resort because, among other things, they have an activity director in the winter and a lot of things to be involved in. Everywhere you drive on concrete and they keep it looking sharp. The owners live close by and they are there quite often. They take a lot of pride in the place because they (and their children) built it themselves and have poured a lot of blood sweat and tears into it. It is more expensive than the others in that area, but you get what you pay for. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because they charge extra for cable TV and the Wi-Fi, which only works well very early in the morning when not many are on it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We agree that this is a very nicely kept park. There are drawbacks. Sites are very small and close together. Luckily, we don't have rigs on either side of us or we'd feel VERY cramped. We made reservations months in advance and the price was raised before we got here, they did not honor the quoted price. Also, they charge 2% extra for credit card transactions, they "prefer" personal checks. And, they charge extra for pets, we paid $20 more for a month for 2 dogs. They charge $20 a month extra for cable and extra for wifi. The store is only open from 12 to 4. You can only get your mail from 1 to 4. There is no escort to your site. There are 2 dumpsters located at the back of the park, so if you're not close to them, you have quite a walk. And make sure your dog doesn't have an "accident" on the way to the dog walk! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great park with wonderful amenities. Small site but plenty of space to walk dogs and ride bicycle. Nice indoor pool with small store, pool table, gym, library, and excellent laundry. The staff and guest are very friendly and we did not feel like we were intruding by camping in someone's backyard. Close to all Rockport and Fulton beaches and restaurants. We were going to stay a week and ended up staying 3 months only reason we left was our space was reserved for "Winter Texans". Best RV park in Rockport Fulton area in our opinion We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We have been here for the last 4 mos. This campground is spotless and everything is very well maintained. The activities are varied and numerous. The reason this park did not get a 10 is because management does not air condition the large activity room adequately which is a big drawback in the spring, especially when one want to dance or play ping pong. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$25
Very clean and friendly park. They have a little deli with very good and economical lunches. The town is quaint and has a very nice public beach. We stayed here for only 3 days. We would definitely return and hopefully stay longer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a wonderful clean park with all the amenities one could want. We especially liked the huge, well organised laundry, the well stocked library and the super large indoor heated pool and jacuzzi. The sites are all concrete pad and very clean, the only reason I didn't give this park a 10 was because the sites are a little too close together for our liking and the WiFi advertised is not free. I paid $4.95 for 24 hours. You will love this park, it is also in a great part of town, in a residential area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
In our opinion this is the finest park we have ever visited. All sites, patio and interior roads are concrete. Most sites have Live Oak Trees. The amenities on park are too numerous to mention. It is located next to a city park with wonderful walking paths. Fishing out of Rockport is some of the best in South Texas. The park is located approximately 1 mile from the water. I believe this is a great advantage in that your coach avoids the heavy saltwater dew prevalent at night. Convenient to shopping. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful park. Well kept. Everything quality. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great RV park. We have been coming to this park for 8 years and they are the best in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2006
$30
We actually spent from November 2005 through March 2006 in this park. Everything is concrete--the streets, the pads, and the patios. The dog walk is on a short sandy path with some sandburrs, but it is kept clean. Landscaping is lovely. The entrance features a large fountain with dolphin and sailboat statuary. The recreation building is large enough for dances, dinners, and crafts. The library is well-kept. It is a short bicycle ride to a wonderful city park. I feel that this is the best RV park in Rockport! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Lagoons RV park is the nicest park in the Rockport/Fulton Area. All concerte pads with everything very neat and, best of all, very helpful people, both on the staff and guest in the Park. The sites could be just a tad wider, and it's not super close to the water like some other places, but other than that it's a dandy place on a quiet street and we will be returning. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Level sites, full concrete pads, large indoor pool, good landscaping & trees, very clean showers & restrooms, large laundry room, reading room, large community room, equipped exercise room, billiards room. Easy access into park, good directions to site in TL directory. We camped here in a camper.
This is primarily a fishing resort, with cabins and a motel, as well as concrete RV sites. The sites are nicely sized, and are under the stately old oak trees along the bay. Roads are gravel but have curbs in places. Our site had a lamp post on the drive, which was nice as the park is very dark at night. Wi-fi and cable TV worked well. Showers were next to the office, but we were in the newest part to the back of the camp ground. We had to drive the car or ride the bike to the bathroom. The laundry left something to be desired, as it was not too clean. It was alright to a man's standards, but the wife said we are going into town. This is located on the old business 35 highway 5 miles South of Rockport. The Big Fisherman restaurant is around the corner on Hwy 188. That is an experience in itself. I'm sure we'll be back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
That last reviewer was a grouch! At the risk of being called a "shill", I have to say this is a very nice park, and the staff competent and friendly. Our 4 day stay was enhanced by the rare ducks which visit the ponds, [whistlers] and other bird life. We attended the weekly dinner for residents and were very impressed. We liked the large ponds, and had a pond-side site. We have a large rig, and just fit in as the site was a little short, but very usable. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This place is a dump. Those who rated it a 10 are either on the payroll or shills. It is in a slum area, is tight as I have ever seen, has terribly crowded sites, and is generally not at all a good park. Calling some of the sites "waterfront" is laughable. If you visit this place BEFORE you make a reservation, you will stay somewhere else. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a very friendly park from the owners right down to every guest. Grass, paved streets,very clean and neat, ponds for catch and release fishing, ducks, birds. There are some planned activities and a weekly meal for purchase. I rate this park a 10 but someone that wants a pool and exercise room and lots of activities might rate it a lower number. It is close to local shopping and close to the bypass road to Corpus Christi which is only about 30 miles away. If we are ever back in Rockport we will stay here for sure. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very friendly and helpful. Everyone is escorted to the site, and set-up assistance is offered. Owner knocks himself out to accomodate and be helpful. Staff is competent and friendly. Some sites are grass, and some concrete. Ponds or Lagoons have ducks and other wild life. Excellent parrk for birders. Nice store and laundry. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park has it good and bad points.The bad first the owners make you pay a $60.00 security deposit,which they won't refund when you leave.They say they will refund your credit card when they audit their books.They then make you pay your electric bill separate and charge $6.00 for the last night you stay.The roads and sites are concrete,but very narrow and hard to get into spaces. The water pressure is terrible. The other campers are very nice, and helped us park. The airport is next door and is very noisy day and night with helicopter noise and Navy planes doing touch and goes.The bathrooms and laundry are very clean.The wifi was terrible,a lot of people were complaining about it.They do have a lot of activities and trips going to places around the area.The breakfast on Sat is great for $3.00.The campers here are very friendly and made the stay worthwhile.We stayed for a month.If we return to the area we won't stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Airplane noise unbearable. Helicopter noise unbearable. Airport next door has Navy trainers flying all day and night. No refunds from management if you want to leave because of this. Would not stay again. Beware! We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stay at Rockport 35 RV for 6 months out of the year and every year we look forward to going back there. We have all the conveniences of home . Rockport is a growing community and not far from Corpus Christi. There is many nice people to visit with. We have paved streets and nice shade trees. There is a nice club house with a kitchen,rec room, and dance hall also used for church services on Sunday morning. We have a laundry room all equipped. We camped here in a Motorhome.
As with all parks, there are goods and bads and these vary also by the type of rig you have. The sites (and roads) are concrete but narrow and short. Several are only 30 amp, so check. Fellow campers know parking is a challenge and pop up to help guide you in ... owners do not. People and the activities made this place a real gem and there is a nice blend of trees, palms and openness. Distance between the backs of units on opposing streets is outstanding. WiFi worked well as did the cable. Low city water pressure and questionable septic system. Record your meter reading upon arrival as electric is read and paid monthly - rate acceptable and while our own AC Volt meter rested mostly in the 113 volt area, it did not drop into the red. Have a rubber sewer connector sleeve to get attached to their sewer pipe. The air port next door does have regular traffic of helicopters that service the oil platforms from offices almost next door. They and the Navy trainers from NAS Corpus Christi that use the field for touch and go practice can make it very noisy at times. My guess is the owner that runs the office is the reason for all the negative comments given by others. My advice is to be very neutral when dealing with her and deal with her ONLY when you have to. Having said that, we love the Rockport/Fulton area and we did have a wonderful time for our winter months here but are looking to find something better for next winter. Maybe we won't find all we want. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The owners do not tell the truth regarding the sites, as they are on concrete with not enough room to even put slides outs.The stories they tell on the phone do not hold true, when we get to the park. They charge extra for parking extra cars and cargo trailers and don't have a place to park them.They charge for mail delivered to the park, and also sign for mail knowing that the people are not in the park. Charges have be filed by DHL. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The people are very rude and don't know how to tell the truth.They will charge your credit card without your knowledge if they have the #. I hope no one has to go through all the mess us and our friends have.They will tell you one thing when you call and reserve and something completely different when you arrive. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Old fashioned park that is badly in need of an update. Small sites! Lots of overhanging tree branches. If you have a trailer or MH over 30 feet, you better go elsewhere. All dead end roads and no place to turn around. Heavy airport and road noise. Helicopters taking off and landing constantly. Pull-thru sites very narrow and by the main highway, next to the dumpsters. There are a number of really nice RV parks in Rockport--This is not one of them. Avoid it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We were reluctant to try this park due to previous ratings. However, it was so attractive from the highway, we went in and registered. The park is very clean and neat and all sites are on concrete pads. There was noise from the airport but mostly light planes and we really did not notice them. The sites are small. I would recommend a view of the site prior to registering to ensure that you can get in. We had empty sites across the road that allowed us to back in easier. The pull thru site were easy to get into but as noted, are on the highway and are very narrow. We were happy with the campground and were not inclined to move. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This campground did not care about customer service at all. The airport was right next door so it was noisy. The owners did not try to make you feel welcome. We asked to be in a sunny spot and were put under a tree so it never dried out at our site. We could have moved but they wouldn't work with us. The roads were narrow and were dead ends on each street. They did have a covered heated pool. We were looking to stay 3 months but will not go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Noisiest park I have ever been in. Next door to an airport where the Navy is daily training new pilots by having them circle the airport and do touch and goes. Planes would fly directly over the park about 200' high about every 3 minutes. Also next door to a helicopter charter service which takes off and lands directly over the park. Office staff rude. Small sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I agree with the previous review on all counts. Thankfully, we arrived on New Year's Eve and the office was not staffed, or they would have had our money. There was a packet for us on the porch. The sites are very small, very narrow, and the trees are placed for maximum interference with slides. Even the streets are dead end; a very poor arrangement. Even though we had advised our trailer and truck length, the site was too small. The truck could not be gotten completely off the pavement. Camper next door was surprised we were there - stated that spot usually remained open because it was so small. Very disappointing. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
If you have a small rig then this is the place for you. By small I mean small. Don't try to get a 40 foot motorhome in their spaces as it is like putting a square peg in a round hole. There are a few sites at the front of the park where a large rig will fit but then you are parked so close to your neighbor that there is no walking room between the rigs, if you have a slideout. The owner has not updated this park in years but still insists it is big rig friendly. Very few 50amp hookups. No place to park your tow vehicle. To many rules for a select few. We camped here in a Motorhome.
While checking in the staff was extremely rude. Site that I reserved for a 40 foot 5th wheel and dually truck was way too small, and underwater (it was raining). This park has lots of low hanging trees, narrow roads with no turn arounds. Pull-through sites in the front of the park are right beside a busy road and are very narrow with no place to park. The park did look clean and had lots of campers. There are lots of nice RV parks in Rockport, I will not be back to this one. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very clean, friendly, people are very helpful. If you have a question all you need to do is ask. There are also church services every Sunday Morning right at the park. The owners are the pastors. Allison and Tony are great with the guests.I am very glad I stayed. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2006
$85
The owners and management were extremely efficient, pleasant,and concerned for our comfort. The park is family friendly and maintained perfectly. We felt right at home and would definitely return again should we be in Texas. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2006
$27
We went here on the first trip in our new travel trailer. The owners are very friendly and didn't laugh at us when we obviously didn't know what we were doing when we were trying to set up our site. They helped us find a repair man when we messed up our trailer hitch, and double checked to make sure the rest of our set up was okay. The chili cook off was great, and everyone was friendly. This place is family friendly, but of course if you are in Rockport in March, you are going to find a mix of families on vacation and winter Texans, so you are surrounded by good people. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We had a wonderful stay with all the comforts of home . Nice people in the park and the owners are very nice also. They had cement lots that made it also very neat to stay there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is about a year and one-half old and still in a state of construction. The sites and most of the roads are concrete. They appear wide when you look at them, but appearances are deceiving. Our site was not wide enough for a triple slide to have the awning out because of trees on both sides. Also it was not easy to back into. It took one of the owners five or six tries to get into the site after I was unable to get into it. We stayed here for week and met some nice people. We plan to return next year but to a different site. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
New Park - Phase 1 almost finished, Phase 2 with 50 to 75 additional sites in the works. Cabins, 7 or 8 available located in Phase 1 with lots of shade. Owners working very hard to finish phase 2 and landscape all of park. Watch this one, going to be a great park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This campground has a wonderful location..especially if you like taking walks along the ocean, or if you like biking to and around town. Most spots are quite big and most are shaded. About 1/3 of the sites are clean with concrete pads and roads. The other 2/3 tend to be dusty because the roads and sites are gravel/fine sand. The washrooms and laundry facilites need updating but work for the most part. The park is somewhat 'older' and if you are a stickler for cleanliness and upkeep, then this is probably not a park for you. Sites close to the #35 have a fair bit of highway noise. The Wifi (just over $32/mo) worked well as did the cable. We checked out many of the other parks in the area but would end up staying here again, even with the park's shortcomings, because of its location. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$32
Enjoyed our stay. Check-in was pleasant and friendly. Liked the trees on the park. Swimming pools were clean. Places to sit and look out into the bay. Easy access to local attractions. Laundry room was clean. The only reason we gave an eight on the park rating was due to our campsite was a little too close to the other sites. Not all of the sites are like that however. They have some more premium sites so you may want to ask. Overall, though it was a very good stay, and we have been back since. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We loved this park. It has great roomy sites, paved and grassy, with lots of huge old live oaks and shade trees. Cable worked well, beautiful view of bay from park and dock across the street from the rear entrance. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The facilities do need updating, but given the fantastic sites this was not an issue. Many Winter Texans here. We paid $4 a day for WIFI. We will return and are considering making this one of our destination parks. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Well laid out older park. Level gravel sites that are just a little tight if they well full. Pier across the street with a bait stand. Food at nearby Alice Faye's was really fresh. Honestly this place would have received a 10, however, it is in need of some updating and repairs at its meeting facilities. Anything you could want shopping wise is nearby, Walmart, Walgreens, etc. We will definitely stay here again. One note is if you have a big tall rig there are many oak trees in the park that you will need to be careful of. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Extremely nice owner/operators. Roads packed gravel. Sites grass or sand/grass mix. Clubhouse, pool table house and boat parking while here. Sites are just wide enough and long enough. Really big rigs will have to have certain spots to fit well. Brian, Rhonda, and Mary are the most helpful owners I have ever met. Usual potlucks etc. The Rockport area is very nice and a fisherman or beach persons dream. Monthly rate $185 plus elec. Definitely would come here when in Rockport area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Lots of concrete and not easy to get into the sites. The one way system and the official exit is impossible to navigate and use so the entrance also became the exit. Staff polite and restrooms clean with a combination lock system. I guess if you arrived after hours access would be restricted. This park is absolutely not pet friendly, so many signs saying don't do this with your pet and no pet run. Overall a very cold sterile park. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Park was clean but a complete parking lot with lots of cement. Not pet friendly. About only place to walk your dog was all the way across the street by the water. No beach at all, just big pieces of cement. Sites were really tight. The sites with grass seemed to be given to long term people. Few sites had a view of the water. No place to walk on the beach at all. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Way too crowded with less than 10 feet between rigs on either side. Nice clean park but, unless you want to watch your neighbor eat dinner, this is more about making money per square foot than accommodating the residents. More importantly is the Rockport - Fulton area is in a "Police State" whereby you better not have any alcohol and even ride in a vehicle. It seems that the locals make a pretty good living off of the visitors via traffic stops. One of our acquaintances was riding with someone arrested for a DWI and was taken to jail for suspicion of public intoxication and was made to stay in jail for 8 hours. The only wrong doing was that she was sitting in a car after 1 glass of wine with dinner that was stopped by a cop for things that were totally unrelated. The cops in this area are out of control and it will only be a matter of time before you are forced to contribute to the local economy via a traffic violation of some kind. Stay away from here!!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Just a non busy road between us and the Aranas Bay. Site #23 Very nice and a clear view of the bay and the 500 foot private Pier just across the street. The sites are all concrete and level. Small sites for small trailers, smaller sites for a pop up trailers and large sites for 5th wheels and motor homes. Just about the whole park is cement and nicely done. Very nice and very clean. We reserved a month for next year. We will be back. Restaurants and shopping are close by, The address is both Rockport and Fulton. If your looking for a real nice place. Check this out, you'll like it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
$2.00 per day for wireless access otherwise this could be a 10. Park is clean and sites are adequately sized. 65 cable channels are nice for rainy days. They have a 500' fishing pier and some of the sites have a nice view of the bay. Walking distance to good restaurant and short drive to others. Seemed safe and in a good area of town. A lot of winter residents here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.