The owner of the establishment was very nice and helpful and very patient with us helped us out and…read moreguided us to where to go fishing and we're not to. We had an amazing time with his pontoon boat. We fishing all day. We had an amazing experience and we were very grateful for him as well for giving us the opportunity to rent one of his pontoon boats and enjoy it. We will be going back out there. We look forward to going back. Went with my buddy and his kids took them out Fishing so they can have a good memory.

Rented for second time. Excellent service. Craig knows his stuff. This is a real review.read more

Fantastic! This is definitely a hidden gem. Fishing is on point. You can really go a long way on…read morethis beach, great spot to relax and get away from it all for awhile.

What a better way to cool off yourself! Matagorda Beach is a 58 mile of beach. You can choose to…read morestay for the day or up to 72 hrs. All you need is to buy the annual pass at any store for $10. We got our pass from the visitor center and the gas station nearby also sells them. There are part of the beach that has soft sand, so a 4wheel drive would nice but not necessary. Bring a shovel incase you get stuck. Also, no bathroom by the beach and the closest one I saw was by the visitor center. There is an RV park next to the visitor center if you plan stay longer and comfortable. It's a 3.5 hr drive from Killeen which is way closer than San Padre and get the same experience. Will definitely take the kiddos for camping when the weather cools off and hurricane season is over.

We initially planned a trip here to camp of the beach and once we arrived, we discovered that…read moregetting an RV on the beach here is impossible, even though other online sites recommend it, you heard the truth here on Yelp... it's nearly impossible to pull an RV onto the beach without risking getting stuck in the sand of the entrance. They do allow you to overnight camp in the parking lot area. And there is a campground (for a fee) that is basically the same thing, but with water and electric hookups. We came expecting to boondock, so we had our own power and a full water tank, so the parking lot area was fine for us. There was one other RV in the same area, so we weren't the only ones and it definitely wasn't crowded. The beach area here runs along the Colorado River. The one lane entry point to the beach area from the parking lot has soft sand. It seems like a lot of the sand was placed there to deter people from driving onto the beach area. Once you reach the beach, the sand is solid and can easily withstand an RV. It's all in that entry point that made it iffy and we just didn't risk driving across, getting stuck and blocking in all of the people who were already parked there, on the beach just before sundown. The most amazing thing about the park is the view of the Colorado River, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. I'm not sure what they call it, but there are huge square boulders placed as a dam of sorts. I walked all the way to the end right at sunset and watched the waves crash from the ocean onto the pier area, into the river. It was one most memorable moments of my entire two week road trip. The park itself has several covered pavilion/picnic areas. Each has a picnic table and a trash can. There is another pier area to the left of the park, I didn't walk along that way. Also, there is Matagorda Beach about a mile up the road. There you have access to the Atlantic Ocean, but you have to have a parking pass and it was super crowded. Here, at Jetty Park, you don't have to have a parking pass. There's also a nature center in the same parking lot area. It also has a gift shop. The attendant lady was super nice and informative about the area... she was the one who told me that I would need a parking pass to go to Matagorda Beach and that the closest place to purchase a parking pass was at Stanleys Grocery, just before the bridge.

This place is amazing! It's has good sized lots so its enjoyable to set out a few patio chairs and…read morebbq with friends and family. The RV park also has a very nice Rec Hall with a kitchen, shuffle board and a private boat launch and small marina to keep a boat at. Only 4 minutes from the white sands of Magnolia Beach and 3 from the Indianola Fishing Marina that has live music every weekend in the summer for free. Powderhorn is the perfect place to stay for a weekend to enjoy the world famous fishing or to stay a few months on a longer contract job. The community it's in is quite and friendly. Another bonus is that Mike the owner is always available with a hand shake and a smile. Couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in the Port LaVaca area now.

Great place to camp, fish, swim, and boat. We love that they have a playground for the kids as well!read more

Right behind the Rio Colorado golf course. Wonderful tree filled campground that borders the…read moreColorado river. You can't see the river for all the trees, but there is a very nice sandy beach to hang out on. Spacious campsite and staff is super friendly. Robert Carlisle the park ranger is amazing! Dog friendly! 15 minutes outside of Bay City, Texas.

My first trip to Matagorda and I lucked out being able to stay at JJB Cabins, with my dog, as the…read moreAirbnb I'd rented turned out to be a nightmare. Patti, the owner, personally rushed to clean up one of the lovely cabins for me, which wouldn't normally have been available as guests had just checked out after the Fourth of July weekend. I wanted to come here for a little writing retreat because of the chill vibe I'd heard about--small fishing town, beautiful beach and nature, friendly people, not super touristy. (As much as my family loves Port Aransas the vibe in the summer is anything but chill.) The neighborhood where the cabins are is the kind of place where everyone waves as you're passing each other on the road. There are some beautiful cows across the street that came RUNNING to greet my dog and me, miniature horses, lots of birds, chickens, and a cat or two roaming around. The cabin is super comfortable in every way, with multiple places to work on my laptop (porch, dining table, couch, chairs on the porch, bed) and even in the heat of summer it's been cool and comfortable with multiple air conditioners and ceiling fans. I love that JBB is family-owned and operated, and Patti is just one of the best people you'll ever meet.

this place and the ladies that own it. Only place I will ever stay in Matagorda. I highly recommend…read morestaying there. Very Clean and so close to the beach.

Along the highway we saw a sign for this place as a birding area and pulled off. It was a nice…read morelittle boat ramp spot on a creek where there was odd floating vegetation that was pretty cool. We saw several birds here including egrets, a heron, a Broad-winged Hawk, Bank Swallows, a Northern Harrier, and an Eastern Kingbird. Worth the stop if you're a birder looking for a quick little viewing area, but there are a lot more spots on the Calhoun Loop that are even better so don't fret if you miss it.

Went to Rawlings bait camp with my amazing son in law to buy cut bait for our kayak fishing trip…read more The young lady and gentleman taking care of us were super helpful and gave us spot on advice about where to go and what kind of bait to use. Amazing place.

As a first time visitor to Matagorda Bay NWA, I was somewhat at a loss as to where to go, what to…read moredo, and how to do it. I must say that Jean made my visit much more enjoyable with her advice and friendly attitude. Not only did she recommend the right rigging and bait with which to catch fish but she also threw in a couple of good discounts on the equipment I bought from her. She's a very sweet and courteous woman who deserves your business. Thanks so much for your help, Jean. :-)