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 -

Beautiful place and very clean. Would visit again We were…read morehere at Thanksgiving g so weather was cool

this is a nice park. there's a decent walking path. there's a pavilion and a deck by the water.read more

Took my 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son here today and there was stuff to do for both of…read morethem. Two playgrounds and both are very nice. Big swings and a tire swing for older kids and one baby swing. My daughter loves to climb and there was a few really good trees to climb as well as all over the playground too :)) we'll be back for sure

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.

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.

Really enjoyed the large park with scenic views of the lake. Not entirely dog friendly depending on…read morethe breed and there are stickers in grass everywhere! Would I come back? Maybe but not for awhile

We love Brackenridge Campground Stay here all the time…read more The staff is friendly yet professional I love the constant security patrol and the fireworks show last night (7-4) was awesome! My only complaint is that the laundry needs to be upgraded

I love Brazos bend state park. It can be a drive depending on where you live in "Houston" but I…read morethink it can be eye worth it for the entire day or even a weekend trip. I come here for a short half day trip to walk some trails with my kids 5&7. Nothing is too strenuous here for the kiddos. The facilities are typically pretty clean too and there are picnic tables to be able to have a nice lunch or snacks. The park has plenty of trails, picnic areas, fishing spots, and gators! The observatory is always a hit too!

I was surprised on my visit to Brazos Bend State Park. After hearing and reading about people's…read moreexperiences, and seeing pictures online, I thought I knew what to expect...but I was wrong. This park is far away enough from Houston but still close enough for a day trip, which is what I did. It took me about 30 minutes to drive here from Sugar Land. As I approached the entrance gate, I saw that they had two lines of cars with gate booths, just like the national parks. A ranger came out to my car and I registered myself as a day visitor. A park map was given to me and off I went to explore! Brazos Bend SP is larger than I thought it would be. There was a large parking lot and a few trailheads not too far away from the entrance, but I decided to drive past it to the next lot. 2 miles on the road later, the next parking lot was equally large but with much less cars and visitors. There's an interpretive center that was closed when I went, but a water fountain was nearby where I refilled my water bottle. I ended up walking along a combination of trails to get a feel for the place. The trails are mostly flat with asphalt, dirt, and light gravel. The peacefulness of this park is what really convinced me of the gem that this place is. Along the way, I witnessed many birds, including several vulture roosts in the trees. I also saw the American alligator in a pond, which I viewed from a safe distance. It would be quite difficult to reach the river and the ponds because of the natural vegetation in the area, so there weren't any wild alligators on the trails. I didn't get the chance to fully explore this park, but I wouldn't mind returning here another day. The gift shop offers a variety of items to purchase and the rangers seemed knowledgeable about the history of the park. Overall, I enjoyed my time here!

Great playground with lots of slides and climbing for my 4yo! It's also not too big, so I can…read moreeasily watch my kiddo and find her! They have plenty of swings (6) and 2 baby swings with nice AstroTurf so you're not stuck in mulch. They have 3 covered pavilions with 2 picnic tables underneath each one. There are also several benches surrounding the playground for parents to rest and watch their littles.

Located somewhere behind Jolibee and McDonald's. This park offers a fun area for your little ones…read moreto climb, slide, and swing. The playground is still in good condition and almost nothing was broken. Isn't it nice when things just work? They have public restrooms and disc golf. Restroom was somewhat clean.

A few of us took our Trailers to Lake Texana and although the weather started a bit chilly…read morerequiring us to wear long sleeves next to the campfire it ended with us in shorts and tank tops. The campsites were spacious so no one felt like their neighbors were flipping our burgers. The lake is down about 9 ft due to them sending water to Corpus Christi. No one did any fishing but our fur babies loved to run in the water. Had decent WiFi away from Restrooms. We saw lots of stars at night! Definitely check out Lake Texana, thoroughly enjoyed the week.

This is a great park, most campsites on or near the lake water. We were there in April. Had a very…read morenice time. There are very spacious cabana type shelters. Reasonable prices. This park is fairly remote but right near Hwy 59 near Edna and Ganado. Plenty good restaurants in both towns; check out KW Dairy Mart in Ganado, TX. Excellent burgers.

Truly enjoyed Sea Center Texas. Very inviting and personal. The children enjoyed the…read morescavenger hunt. Fish were very active

Love the Sea Center! The staff are friendly. It's really small but free. The tanks are clean and…read morethe fish seem to be well taken care of. My grandson loves the touch tank. The wetlands walk is nice before it gets too hot. If you're lucky you might see a gator or two.

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.