Camping on the Gulf Coast

Camping on the gulf coast

Are you looking for advice on where to camping on the gulf coast? You’ll find the answer to this question in this post! If you’re looking for advice camping on the west coast, check out our other post here.

Malaquite Campground, Padre Island National Seashore

Paved sites in the dunes are available at Malaquite Campground for about $8 per night! Although there are no connections, there are water and dump stations next to the campground’s entrance road. The bathrooms and cold water showers are only a short stroll from the campsites.

The majority of the campsites face the lake, while the other half face the dunes. Additionally, sites on the Gulf side feature grills for barbecue and shade from the Texas heat.

Galveston Island State Park

This state park on Galveston Island has a little something for everyone: go swimming, fishing, take your kayak or canoe out for a few hours, or walk/bike along the park’s four miles of trails. You can find the website here.

For RVers, the campsite offers bayfront and oceanfront sites. Their bayside campsites are closer together and farther from the road, but they are still close to the park’s restrooms and hiking trails. You may easily reach the beach in the dunes if you choose a position on the Gulf side. There are patios and picnic tables at the coastal locations. We strongly advise making reservations in advance because the park might fill up quickly.

Visit the Galveston museums, stores, and eateries while you’re nearby, as well as the Moody Gardens aquarium and pyramids. Houston, home to sights like the NASA Johnson Space Center, is only about an hour away.

Gulf Waters RV Resort

The Port Aransas region was largely destroyed by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, yet this beachfront property escaped unscathed. The town has recently undergone reconstruction, and businesses have begun to reopen, making this a better time to travel than ever. More than 150 big-rig-friendly sites with concrete pads and space for tow vehicles are available at Gulf Waters RV Resort.

With palm trees, a pond, and a boardwalk that extends to the beach, they are in a tranquil environment. Each campsite includes 30/50 amp power, water, sewer, cable TV, and free WiFi. Additionally, guests can relax in the hotel’s sizable heated pool and Jacuzzi or do their laundry on-site.

Quintana Beach County Park

On the Upper Texas Coast, Quintana Beach County Park is located south of Galveston. Paved roads lead to the pull-through and back-in RV sites and rental cabins at this coastal campground.

The sites have complete connections and are close to the playground, grills, picnic tables, bathrooms, and showers. Here, you may also go fishing, explore historic homes and WWII relics, play volleyball, and take a boardwalk to the beach.

Grand Isle State Park

To find some peace and quiet on Grand Isle, travel all the way south on Louisiana’s Highway 1 and over the Grand Isle Bridge. One of the best locations in the nation for saltwater fishing is this barrier island, which features a state park on the very eastern edge near the Gulf of Mexico.

Their pull-through campsites have power and water hookups and are spacious, long, and well-spaced. Anglers have access to a fishing pier that juts out into the Gulf and offers them a spot to catch speckled trout and other fish. The park features clear, black skies at night that are perfect for stargazing.