Stayed here for the winter and the management is nice and on top of any issues can't beat the view…read moreof the bay and if you have a boat they have lots of lifts

We have learned this trip that if it's a mobile home park, your designated space may just be…read moresomeone's front lawn. On our visit there was a large sewage problem and we couldn't use showers or laundry. Host moved us to their sister facility which we were very grateful for, but it seems like the second one may have waste problems as well. Hosts at both facilities were helpful and accommodating. The laundry utilized an app that you had to seed with$15 to use. We didn't use that much, so we lost $10 at that attempt. But we still have the app...$3 for wash/$3 dry. Just make sure you indicate @normal or price can rise to $5 for load which will take several hours. Showers were clean. We stayed here awaiting Space X launch.

Way too crowded, probably because of the security features and age limits , the wi fi system sucks…read more, spotty weak and incapable of streaming off of it inside your trailer, the managing couple was / is very friendly and helpful , Brownsville is about to explode because of space X and it could definitely use a few more RV parks with better roomier layouts and a stronger WI FI system and more showers and working laundry facilities , for the price though it's ok

If your a winter Texan don't go to this rv park. We had a life and death family emergency and…read morestayed five days of a six month stay and the management has refused to refund any of our paid in full stay. This makes our five night stay over $500 a night. Owners only care about the money. Word has it from others still there they have even re-rented our spot to someone else. Nothing like a little double dipping and capitalizing on others misfortune. Will never stay at this rv park again. Also was advertised as 55 plus community and screaming kids all over the place, our site was a dirt bit and electrical box had weeds growing in it and was very corroded.

Great RV park in Rio Grande valley. Large sites, many with concrete patios. Paved streets. Fair tv…read morereception. Many activities. Nice pool. Hot tub. Few permanent residents. Many Winter Texans. Most are real friendly

I was taken aback when the attendant told me $12 when we go to the Cameron County Parks and…read moreRecreation entrance. It was 7:55 pm on May 28, 2025, and we just wanted to look around, particularly at the Jesus statue. But no, we had to pay the full price! Scattered all across the loop we drove was litter. It was sad. Tons of RVs were at the campground. Several folks in single vehicles still enjoying the sunset. But those single day use areas weren't crowded by that point. Be very careful driving. I encountered many dog walkers who just didn't care or didn't know I was approaching, me in the right of way, but I digress. Also, watch out for kids just playing in the middle of the parking lot. Their parents oblivious to me trying to exit. That also happen... but there was a perfectly good beach area for them to play on just a few yards away. *sigh* Never again unless I am here much earlier in the day. I would never see myself camping here.

Yay!! First time taking a vehicle onto the beach. It's a great experience. People bring food and…read moregames for a fun family day. I enjoyed running up and down the dunes which was great.

Went to see my hubby for a week with kids . Front desk lady was friendly , little hiccup on check…read moreout- no biggie . The regular clients were super nice , went to Bingo night with kids - oldies loved them BUT not the manager Willy . Officially been blacklisted . I wondered why there were NO kids there , so no not kid friendly. Did my 7 year old got in trouble once - yes , and I parented him accordingly. Not allowed to ride bikes around or to be too loud at the pool ( that was quite dirty to be honest) . Over all people who stayed there were all very lovely and had 0 problems with my little rascals.

We were long-term guests at this RV resort for a month. One evening around 8 PM at the pool, we…read moreforgot our wristbands--our mistake. We immediately admitted it, apologized, gave pool manager Marc our RV site number, explained we were staying a month as compliant long-term guests, and mentioned we'd spoken to the manager just an hour earlier who was fine with us using the pool. We tried to reason with Marc about staying since it was obvious we belonged there, but he was completely unreasonable from the first moment, refusing to listen or consider any of it. His tone was rude and unprofessional right away. When I told him directly that he was being rude and unprofessional, he completely lost his cool. His attitude turned hostile--he escalated aggressively, getting confrontational while we were gathering our belongings and trying to exit. I told Marc multiple times--clearly and repeatedly--to leave my wife and me alone so we could leave peacefully. He refused every time. His ego was bruised from being called out (which he fully deserved), so he kept antagonizing us, following us, and pushing to argue. This wasn't rule enforcement; it felt personal and like he was looking for a physical fight. No rational person ramps things up that far over a simple wristband issue after being accurately called rude. Even after we left the pool area and returned to our RV site, Marc tracked us down again--this time with his supervisor--in what looked like another attempt to drag out the confrontation. The supervisor didn't add fuel, but nobody acknowledged that Marc's behavior had crossed way over the line. Marc bragged during the incident about being an ex-police officer. It makes sense: there's a clear reason he's now playing tough guy as pool "security" instead of wearing a badge. His macho, unnecessarily aggressive style makes him a real liability for the park--turning minor issues into tense, hostile encounters that feel like they could turn physical. Rules like wristbands matter, and we followed them once reminded. But staff need to enforce calmly and professionally, especially with cooperative guests who are trying to explain and resolve things reasonably. Marc's approach creates unnecessary risk. Future visitors: be ready for interactions that might get aggressive and personal rather than respectful. This experience with Marc was unacceptable and made the whole stay feel lousy. Management needs to remove or retrain aggressive employees like this immediately before someone gets seriously hurt.

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!

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.

Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. There are public bathrooms, outdoor showers and parking. I…read morelove the area with tables and umbrellas which make it a great family friendly place.

Isla Blanca Park in South Padre Island, TX, is home to El Cristo de los Pescadores or "Christ of…read morethe Fishermen" statue. My first thought was how huge the statue was. This depiction of Jesus Christ was created in the late '90s in memory of Gustavo De La Lastra and Jose Edwardo De La Lastra. Their June 1988 deaths by asphyxiation aboard a shrimp boat occurred "after using a chemical preservative on their catch." A lawsuit by the parents against chemical's manufacturer, General Chemical Corporation, ensued. I didn't know about this tragedy beforehand, however, the statue remained absolutely beautiful. I wish that the island wasn't so trashy on May 28, 2025 when my daughters and I visited. If that wasn't enough, daily vehicle passes were $12. I'd probably go here to view SpaceX launches from afar, but not to RV camp. It looked so crowded! Works Cited https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/general-chemical-corp-v-891520387 https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/how-the-statue-of-the-christ-of-the-fishermen-got-to-south-padre-island/

I only stay during the summer and therefore don't participate in activities. I always feel…read morewelcome. It's an older facility but it's kept well maintained. I use the shower house and it is spotless which is important to me. All the people are very nice and friendly. Close to grocery store, shopping and movies.

We felt right at home here. Ruth, the new manager, was so welcoming, and introduced us to some of…read morethe other residents, who we became fast friends with. This is the way to snowbird - with a group of really nice people who know how to welcome newcomers. The sites and the park facilities are really clean and well kept too.

This is a fun and challenging course. Greens and fairways are in great shape in January. It has a…read morenice pro shop and new carts. There is a lot of water on the course so bring a lot of balls.

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