As our country becomes evermore developed and congested,places like Padre Island National Seashore…read moreare more important than ever. Created in 1962 this 60+ mile strip of virgin barrier island is one of the last places you can " be alone" in short order. Easy to get to but,you have to be aware, this is wild. The waters and sand moving just as they have for centuries. You will see a few people out for the day up until the 5 mile marker warns you to use only a 4 wheel drive vehicle to procede. As I passed the warning sign I immediately began to strategically drive the sand. It could be easy for the uninitiated or less cautious to get stuck. As I drove further,10,15,20 miles the occasional long term primitive camper and/or fisherman gave way to the pristine unaffected coastal area. Magic! Go....if you can

National seashore that stretches for a distance. Fishing available both sides of the island and…read moredecent to hang out with the family.

We stayed one night on a Southern Texas road trip with another couple who had found and booked the…read moreplace for us. We arrived to one of the most genuinely warm welcomes ive ever experienced at a campground. The staff was excellent, the bathrooms spotless, and the location and price right for our visit to the area.

A very nice park to spend the winter! Came all the way from Oregon! First time in fifteen years!…read more Used to come in early 2000's for 5 years when we were full time! Facilities are well kept and the park is kept clean!

What a terrific find. Canyon Lake is so beautiful -- the only park we've ever stayed at with their…read moreown private island on their own large private lake. We really enjoyed strolling out to relax under the gazebo on the island, and paddling around in the resort's (free) paddle boats. Plus, the (Texas-shaped) swimming pool directly overlooks the lake. The whole place is neat and clean and the staff was really nice in helping us decide the best local places to visit (there's lots to choose from). We did great day trips to the coast, and to Mexico. We'd come back here again in a minute.

The new owners are liars and horrible! Saying I signed a one year agreement when I didn't, then…read morethreaten to take me to court for charges that are not valid! I have screen shots and recorded calls to prove they are lying and steal from people! They lie about contracts, date moved, and will not cut down trees that have been in work order for years! Never come to this place, I hope they bankrupt! They deserve too!

I was in the area for the 2023 Texas Master Naturalist annual meeting. I don't like to stay in…read morehotels, so I turned it into a camping trip and brought my RV down. I usually stay in State Parks. Unfortunately, the Benson Rio Grande State Park, which was immediately across the street from this lovely RV park, does not have camping. After carefully studying the area for good RV places to stay, I decided on this one. Two other couples from the Alamo Area chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists also stayed there. I can't say a whole lot about the facilities, as I had no time to enjoy any of the luxurious amenities available. I can tell you that this was the most beautifully laid out RV park I have ever seen. The entire place is landscaped with Texas natives. The varieties of flowers that were blooming was nearly overwhelming. The birds flying all over were equally enchanting. I probably could've thrown a rock from my camper to the border wall. That was interesting for me. I watched several border patrol vehicles passing by on the street just outside of the fence. I felt 100% secure the entire time I was there. The park is only 9/10 of a mile from the National Butterfly Center. as I mentioned before, it is also right across the street from the state park. In fact, there is a gate that takes you directly to the visitors parking for the state park. The resort was extremely quiet. I don't know if that would be true when it is filled to capacity with Winter Texans, but I wouldn't be there. The seasonal price is really high. The location is only about 8 miles from downtown McAllen. It was very convenient to get to all of my field trips and the conference at the convention center. The RV park is under new management. The couple that runs it are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. They are extremely accommodating and welcoming. They have a wonderful place, and they really know how to run it. I will stay at this particular location anytime I am in the area in the future. Since most of my time was taken up with conference activities, there is still a lot of exploring I would love to do in that area. The Rio Grande Valley is an amazing place for birding. I would love to do more of that.

This Rv resort is what i thought all RV camping would be like! We absolutely loved & recommend…read morethis park, the spread out sites, the beautiful landscaping, the birds, butterflies, palm trees, friendly people and adjacency to many great birding sites in this area. The cleanest and nicest bathrooms,showers and laudry area. Thanks for a great visit! We will be back!

1950's size RV park, scary looking electrical wiring…read more Extremely tight RV spots. Seriously tight! We were hit by the guy pulling in next door! Not much there for us..

Nice place to stay. Needs some work though. Bathrooms are outdated and the vents don't work in the…read moremens room. Toilets don't flush well had to plunge before I could use them on two occasions. When showering if someone else runs the water you will get scorched by the hot water in your shower. I had to call the police once for a guy walking in the park that appeared intoxicated. Price was very reasonable and the people we met were absolutely awesome . Many things to do and all were very enjoyable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I did enjoy our stay overall.

We usually stay at Isla Blanca next door, but it's closed for renovations, so we ended up here. The…read moreKOA is roughly twice the price, which stings a little, but you do get something for it. The sites are all crushed gravel, which isn't as charming as grass but stays clean and drains well. The pool is a decent size, hot tub works, and the bathrooms are genuinely good; four individual rooms, each with their own shower and toilet, real AC that actually functions. No waiting in line, no communal chaos. That's worth something, especially in South Padre heat. There's a rec room that sits mostly empty during the day, a small gym, and laundry on site. The spot where Pier 19 used to be before it burned down now has premium RV spaces with better water views if that matters to you. Staff was friendly across the board, every interaction. It's a well-run park. Nothing blew us away, but everything worked, and that's more than you can say for a lot of places. Would come back.

Oh my goodness, what a fun and beautiful KOA! We've been to our fair share of KOAs and this one was…read moreon the water, had friendly staff, and even though we don't have children, they had SO many activities to keep camping children entertained. We stayed in one of their smaller cabins (sleeps 4) and it did the trick for our stay. We didn't use their rental services, but they had multiple water equipment and toys for rent during your stay. There's a large pool, recreation center, laundry, and clean restrooms. The KOA is also a short walk to beach access and hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. We would 100% would venture back.

Not good at all. My electric service was damaged by a utility provider, management failed to retain…read moreservices is a reasonable time frame. I have been with-out site power for over 7 days now and they said it will take a few more days. Ughhhhh!

Great facilities and variety of activities with welcoming residents and office staff. Reasonable…read morelot rent. No need to leave the resort because the weekly entertainment and on-site options such as putt-putt golf, billiards, RC track, puzzle room, library, quilting room, pickleball court, tennis court, electronic darts, exceptional exercise facility, and so much more keeps us busy!

Cons: Note* These are all external observations and website investigation when I was looking for a…read moreplace for my winter texan parents in the fall of 2023 to come down and visit for a while I went during the day and passed by at night to see if they had security lights for tenants ( very scarce ). It floods when there is heavy rain (Facebook) . There are no visible fire hydrants and some units that are rentals ( small and a few stink ) or dependent trailers do not have paved driveways for vehicles to park. Moreover, some of the units look way older than the 10 year limit according to the cities building code and in need of repair. The park bills your electricity and water ( as per rental application online). This indicates one would be at the mercy of the management as to how much you are billed .Some of the concrete slabs that are available for travel trailers are quite dated, cracked, and in need of repair (website and observation). I don't know if a licensed plumber, electrician, or handyman is on site or just contract labor is used. However, a tenant did advise me to be careful of speed because management will issue citations. The very few speed limit signs say 10 mph, so one can't even pedal their bike too fast much less their motorized wheelchairs. The washing and drying facility is very small and unattractive. The washeteria down the road is open 24 hrs 7 days a week and cleaner ( stopped and checked ). Pictures on facebook show that roofs came off some of the trailers during the last tropical storm, tree branches fell damaging the trailers and park. Therefore, the landscaping and maintenance is below average. Definitely a safety issue. There is no swimming pool, tennis court, or walking path. The nearest golf course is 5 miles away as well. Where the park is gated there is no call button to reach the front office and the code box is not functional. In Addition, The park sign was broken off by the last storm and has not been replaced as of yet. So it was hard to locate if not for Google. Facebook shows little participation in park events other than socials (very limited). Same people over and over in the pictures. Many of the lots are vacant. Pros: Gated community, over 55 +, quiet area, small community , dog friendly, has a ample dog park, affordable. (you get what you pay for), close to shopping ,grocery store, and restaurants. Too many issues are present to even think about considering as even a temporary residence.

This place needs to be shut down. When it rains the city sewer system overflows into the park and…read morethe owners even pull the sewer caps to allow the sewage to run out of the pipes and into the park and it eventually goes into the lake. It stinks for days because of the sewage. They pull the caps off because if they don't the sewage will back up into the rec Hall. They do not have Wi-Fi, they do not keep the grass mowed, there is no AC in the rec Hall, they do not have a swimming pool, they do not have activities, and the managers are rude. Mosquitoes are absolutely horrible because they don't keep the grass mowed. But the main thing is the sewage. When I was there the sewage ran nonstop out of the pipes and into the lake for more than 72 hours and the smell was horrible! And it did this every time it rained! They do not allow the residents to work on their own units. If work needs to be done you have to choose someone from their approved list of contractors. There are a lot of parks in the area to choose from and the others are much nicer than this one.