Not your typical beach in more ways than one. Sand is a shell beach that only occurs naturally in…read morea few other places that here in the states. A beach you can still drive on, and you camp on which are far and few remaining that are not privately owned. The county has made many improvements to the public facilities, but so much more needs to be done because of erosion. People are friendly and helpful because all enjoy the beauty of the area of the central coast of Texas.

Magnolia beach is a beach close to Port Lavaca that is a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of…read morecity life. I enjoy riding electric bikes on the beach and down to the Indianola beach with the historical marker and monument. It is a great place for fishing and crabbing. Also the beach allows camping and there are several bed and breakfast spots if you need a place to stay. It is pet friendly.

Matagorda bay nature park is one of the best rv parks we have been to. camping right next to the…read moreColorado river is one of the best experience. We love going down ther. Great fishing as well.

Nice rv spaces Misrepresent available grills…read more Only grills are with the Airstream campers, so don't come expecting a grill at the campsites. Also- don't expect much hospitality! Not friendly at "welcoming center". Got the feeling that they could care less -

Small tranquil. Chill out family Spot. And let's keep it that way. I didn't see someone taking care…read moreof spots. So I'm guessing it's first come first served. But families don't stay long at the beach. Oh. And it's not deep here. For very far out!!!

Sand is sharp with glass and shells water dried all the way muddie honest scam. If you come here…read morenature walk is mainly bird poop and glass bottles would rather go to an oil rig.

Haven't been to the park or duck pond in decades. Mom wanted to drive through and walk around the…read moreduck pond. There were a few people there already, and everyone was incredibly nice. Wish the people in the city where I live where this friendly. Trade you?! Ha ha! The grounds were well-kept and beautiful. Please come check out the park the city offers through your wonderful tax dollars. You will be glad you did.

Great birthday venue. Plenty of room, plenty of tables and pretty scenery by the river.read more

From the parking lot by the marina you'll enter what looks like a bait and tackle shop with some…read morereally nice souvenir style gifts. You place your order at the cash register then go to the next room which has outdoor seating and very scenic views. The outdoor section also has an open air bar. The burger came highly recommended and was delicious. They'll ask you how you want to cooked and offer various items to add so you get exactly what you want. It was pleasant that you paid at the cash register before receiving your meal then had your seating choice and they brought the food out to you. Everybody was really friendly and down to earth.

About a year ago and before that this place was amazing now it's way more expensive than it should…read morebe $84 dollars plus a mandatory tip of %10 so $9 so right around $95 for three meals back then they didn't force you to leave a tip and it would have been right around $45 for what we got and their bait is way overpriced as well

Used a cabin for about a week and it was absolutely wonderful! The cabin was clean and spacious…read moreenough for everything we wanted to do. A great way to de-stress and just enjoy the outdoors. Highly recommend this camp ground!!

A very nice park. Clean with great staff, they allow pets. Good for tents or RVS. we were in…read more"overflow" which is an area they leave open for people like us, who who didn't reserve anywhere on a holiday weekend (4th of July). They have restrooms and showers.

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.

My adventure to Matagorda Island was grand indeed - I love stories of the history of a place as…read moremuch as I love exploring and that is what Matagorda Island is all about. Six of us arrived in Port O Conner on a Friday night at Captain Bob Hills guest house and Saturday morning he shuttled us via private boat the 4.5 mile bay ride to the north shore of the island. Capt Bob told us the history of the island on the boat ride over and if you are also intrigued by history I highly suggest you you read the history of the island on the website www.matagordaisland.com in short the land that is now a state park was seized by the government from the original settlers during WWII. On the island there is no longer any permanent residents but you can camp by permit, there are numerous hiking trails and lots of birds and other wildlife and fishing (we caught enough fish for 3 dinners for 6 -red fish and a baby shark). On the N shore is a lighthouse from the 1800's and a grave site of the original settlers. The Island is managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife and if you want to camp you need to get a permit through them. This island is a must visit for any trip to the coast.

Nice location - you have free and total access to "Carl Park", boat ramp and a nice fishing pier on…read morethe river (it's a pretty deep river) for your outdoor pleasures like fishing, kayaking, canoeing and etc... Also, you can cruise to the Gulf of Mexico VIA the river in a short time. The river is literally a short walking distance from the RV Park. The owners Eddie and Renee are very nice people and live on the premises. You can do your laundry here as well. Check this place out!

Excellent location next to the Palacios River and a pier for catching huge fish. Owner very…read morepersonable.

This is my dog's favorite dog park she has a blast, looking for squirrels and running the Dog…read morePark. They have a good water station and the little pool for them to dip their paws in and they have a lot of trees that keep it nice and cool The dog park is good walking areas it's just a very enjoyable experience.

I absolutely love this park! It is one of my absolute favorite places in South Texas…read more The city of Rockport does an immaculate job maintaining the park, from trimming grass on the side of the paved paths to making sure that the natural trail is always trimmed low. There is a group of people who walk/jog in the early mornings here. The park opens at 6 AM. The part that is paved near the soccer fields and the playground is well lit. But the part that is closer to the ponds towards the back of the park is not. So if you do decide to walk here in the early morning, for safeties concerns, I always kept to the front half of the park. But the dog park is on a whole other level! Between the small and dog park it has to be a little over an acre. It is extremely well shaded with lots of trees. There are obstacles for your dog to play on. They have a fresh source of water as well as a self filling water station. I absolutely love that they have a pretty significantly long natural trail. My joints don't love pavement but they do love natural trails and oftentimes parks they are overlooked or paved over. This park is a gem for the people of Rockport and those who visit.