Discover the best campgrounds near Crystal Beach, Texas with swimming

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Bay Area RV Park

25 sites · RVs3 acres · San Leon, TX

New Remodeled RV lots (30/50 AMP) and Mobile Home lots are available in San Leon, Texas. - Available for Short-term & Long-term - Quite, Safe, Fenced - Laundry Room - Minutes to the ocean, beach, excellent local restaurants, and more. - 15 mins to Kemah Boardwalk - Enjoy walking on the beach, fishing, and taking your boat out. - Water and sewer included in the lot rent

Texas Thai Gardens

2 sites · Lodging, RVs11 acres · Hardin, TX

A great Thai restaurant is hard to find. In the search authentic Thai food, My Wife realized she would have to cook her own Thai food. Being born and raised in Thailand, great Thai food was was on every corner. She went to the Asian Markets and bought the ingredients and cooked. Something was still missing. Of course what is missing is the Thai fresh food markets that are very common in Thailand. She then realized she would have to grow her own ingredients also.Learn more about this land:Texas Thai Gardens is an Agritourism site. We have cattle and chickens and gardens. You can fish in both small lakes. There is one that is safe to swim in. We have 5 RV sites with full hook ups. You can tent camp any where on the property that the cattle are not grazing.

Highland Bayou Kayak and SUP Palapa

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Hitchcock, TX

Off grid Palapa kayak and stand up paddle board out to the lake. There's a private bath with a basic shower. No hot water. Child sup, single kayak and one tandem. Pet friendly. Telescope to view stars. Hammocks to used. Some small games for entertainment. Small Margaritaville BBQ need butane hasn't been used in 3 years so not sure if the works.

Salty Paws

1 site · RV1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Check out this small slice of paradise! Salty Paws is a wonderful stop on the Bolivar Peninsula for all of your beach needs. We are currently adding amenities each month and we hope that you stay with us now and in the future! Just a few houses from the beach with so much fun in store! With Margaritaville just 5 minutes away with many other local restaurants and stops. We are close to the stops but a nice quiet neighborhood. Walk the beach with your coffee and search for shells or just take in the waves!

Magnolia Gardens Park

60 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Sheldon, TX

Located steps from the San Jacinto River Historic Magnolia Gardens Park. Have your coffee riverside as the steam rises off the warm water. Observing the abundant wildlife. If a secluded GREEN space is what you're looking for, you fond it!Learn more about this land:Located on the sandy beaches of the San Jacinto River, Magnolia Gardens park. We offer a family environment you can picnic, camp, swim, fish, kayak, and rent jet skis. Set up your tent on the beach, or in the wooded areas. You can drive around the property till you find the perfect spot. There are areas near electric plugs 🔌 not Available in all areas of the park. If u wish for secluded camp site. We have plenty of space away from The world. Disconnect to reconnect

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Magnolia Gardens Park

60 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Sheldon, TX

Located steps from the San Jacinto River Historic Magnolia Gardens Park. Have your coffee riverside as the steam rises off the warm water. Observing the abundant wildlife. If a secluded GREEN space is what you're looking for, you fond it!Learn more about this land:Located on the sandy beaches of the San Jacinto River, Magnolia Gardens park. We offer a family environment you can picnic, camp, swim, fish, kayak, and rent jet skis. Set up your tent on the beach, or in the wooded areas. You can drive around the property till you find the perfect spot. There are areas near electric plugs 🔌 not Available in all areas of the park. If u wish for secluded camp site. We have plenty of space away from The world. Disconnect to reconnect

Highland Bayou Kayak and SUP Palapa

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Hitchcock, TX

Off grid Palapa kayak and stand up paddle board out to the lake. There's a private bath with a basic shower. No hot water. Child sup, single kayak and one tandem. Pet friendly. Telescope to view stars. Hammocks to used. Some small games for entertainment. Small Margaritaville BBQ need butane hasn't been used in 3 years so not sure if the works.

Texas Thai Gardens

2 sites · Lodging, RVs11 acres · Hardin, TX

A great Thai restaurant is hard to find. In the search authentic Thai food, My Wife realized she would have to cook her own Thai food. Being born and raised in Thailand, great Thai food was was on every corner. She went to the Asian Markets and bought the ingredients and cooked. Something was still missing. Of course what is missing is the Thai fresh food markets that are very common in Thailand. She then realized she would have to grow her own ingredients also.Learn more about this land:Texas Thai Gardens is an Agritourism site. We have cattle and chickens and gardens. You can fish in both small lakes. There is one that is safe to swim in. We have 5 RV sites with full hook ups. You can tent camp any where on the property that the cattle are not grazing.

Salty Paws

1 site · RV1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Check out this small slice of paradise! Salty Paws is a wonderful stop on the Bolivar Peninsula for all of your beach needs. We are currently adding amenities each month and we hope that you stay with us now and in the future! Just a few houses from the beach with so much fun in store! With Margaritaville just 5 minutes away with many other local restaurants and stops. We are close to the stops but a nice quiet neighborhood. Walk the beach with your coffee and search for shells or just take in the waves!

Bay Area RV Park

25 sites · RVs3 acres · San Leon, TX

New Remodeled RV lots (30/50 AMP) and Mobile Home lots are available in San Leon, Texas. - Available for Short-term & Long-term - Quite, Safe, Fenced - Laundry Room - Minutes to the ocean, beach, excellent local restaurants, and more. - 15 mins to Kemah Boardwalk - Enjoy walking on the beach, fishing, and taking your boat out. - Water and sewer included in the lot rent

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The Tiny Turtle

4 sites · RVs1 acre · Crystal Beach, TX

We are a 5 minute walk to the beach on Bolivar Peninsula. Has water, sewer, and electric with new 50 amp panels. 3 Covered RV spots with access to the upper deck. There is a dining table with chairs on the deck, as well as two loungers and some addtional chairs to use. They are really great to sit on the deck and enjoy the ocen views for you to use.

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Gulfview RV Port

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Newly built RV port with deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and Rollover Bay. Sand, surf and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico await. Just 400 feet to sand and shells. Fully fenced 1/4 acre perfect to let your dogs run. Bring your own RV or motor home and lawn chairs. No trash pickup so please pack it out and pick up after your pets. Learn more about this land: Gilchrist Texas on Bolivar Peninsula, nice beach just across road. Beach and ocean view and breeze from newly built RV Port. Property is entirely fenced. 30 and 50 Amp service. Water and septic on site. Accessible from Interstate 10 via Winnie Texas or from Galveston via Ferry. Great seafood restaurants in Crystal Beach Texas down the road and Galveston across free ferry. Watch the dolphins and large ships from Fort Travis or the ferry. 1/4 acre fenced property. Please pack out your trash as there is no trash pickup. NOTE: You must bring your own RV. RV in photos is not part of listing. This is an empty RV Port.

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Serene Camping on Trinity Bay

60 sites · RVs15 acres · Anahuac, TX

Escape to Trinity Bay RV & LodgingEnjoy sunsets over Trinity Bay, explore the outdoors in Ft. Anahuac Park, and visit nearby cities and museums in Houston. When you book your stay at Trinity Bay RV Park & Lodging, you have access to a variety of attractions. Pick your adventure, explore and relax back at your cabin or RV in Trinity Bay.Learn more about this land:Since 1998, Trinity Bay RV Park & Lodging has combined southern hospitality with an ideal location to offer guests the perfect place to stay throughout the years. Located next to Ft. Anahuac Park, we’re near countless cities and attractions. From Houston to Baytown, Trinity River Island Recreation Area to Cedar Hill Park, it’s the optimal place to enjoy both city and nature. Whether you’re hooking up the RV or looking for a cabin, bringing the entire family or just the dog, Trinity Bay RV Park & Lodging has what you need.

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USA RV Resorts

21 sites · RVs10 acres · Kemah, TX

Enjoy multiple locations with fishing, swimming pools, a dog walking area, and picnic areas at USA RV Resorts. Our family friendly RV resorts feature free cable & Wi-Fi, a community rooms/business centers, as well as new laundry facilities, showers, and a fitness centers. We are pet friendly and some have a dog washing stations, too! Our all concrete pads and wide driveways can accommodate pull-throughs and big rigs, and we have 30/50 hookups to power your stay. We have tables, lounge chairs, and umbrellas so you and your family can relax around the pool and some locations with lakes. Relax and take in the beautiful views of our private, quiet RV park properties. We have covered picnic tables, and barbeque grills throughout the park for you and your family. Shower, bathrooms and laundry facilities on site for your convenience. Our exercise room features a nice view overlooking the lake, and is fully equipped with free weights, a treadmill, elliptical and weight bench. Many of our locations have a full kitchen for you to use with brand new appliances: stove, refrigerator and microwave. Nature Lover’s Paradise near us! Only a 15 minute drive away, Seabrook is a bird sanctuary on one of the largest migratory paths in North America. With a diverse habitat of both fresh and salt marsh, bay shoreline, riparian and upland woodlands, 291 species of birds have been identified. Seabrook is on the Clear Lake Loop of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and has four designated sites along Todville Road. Click here to see the Seabrook Tourism site. Armand Bayou Nature Center offers a variety of nature programs, from pontoon boat field trips to summer day camps for the kids. Click here to see the Armand Bayou Nature Center site. Spend the day at Moody Gardens. With attractions including an indoor rainforest, aquarium, ride-films, 3D Imax and more there is always something to do at Moody Gardens.

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Stowell Away Farm

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Stowell, TX

Two acres nestled between cattle and hay fields. Yard full of kids activites like swings and slack lines, a great sunset view and trails in the woods. Fifteen miles from six bird sanctuaries in High Island, the Gulf of Mexico at Bolivar Peninsula and Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. Town has restaurants and a grocery store.

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Bella's Place on The Bayou

1 site · RV2 acres · Angleton, TX

Imagine your own private, waterfront, two acres on Bastrop Bayou with just a short fifteen minute drive to one of the best beaches on the Texas coast. Surfside beach is just a thought away from this quiet, secluded RV campsite, tucked away from the crowds. Enjoy the fifty foot boat dock, and RV hook ups with both 50A and 30A power. Water and septic included. This beautiful property also comes with a fenced in dog yard, so bring the pups.

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Nauti Pelican

1 site · RV1 acre · Crystal Beach, TX

RV PORT with two covered 50/30 amp full hookups ( room for a 50’ and a 30’ RV inside the fence or leave the gates open and park two 50’ Rvs) upper covered deck with fabulous views, fenced in yard for your Pets and children, one block to the beach. Outdoor sand shower to rinse off after a fun day at the beach. This property is private and in a nice neighborhood close to restaurants and bars. Margaritaville resort is just a mile west and accessible by car or golf cart from the beach.

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Bay Area RV Park

25 sites · RVs3 acres · San Leon, TX

New Remodeled RV lots (30/50 AMP) and Mobile Home lots are available in San Leon, Texas. - Available for Short-term & Long-term - Quite, Safe, Fenced - Laundry Room - Minutes to the ocean, beach, excellent local restaurants, and more. - 15 mins to Kemah Boardwalk - Enjoy walking on the beach, fishing, and taking your boat out. - Water and sewer included in the lot rent

Texas Thai Gardens

2 sites · Lodging, RVs11 acres · Hardin, TX

A great Thai restaurant is hard to find. In the search authentic Thai food, My Wife realized she would have to cook her own Thai food. Being born and raised in Thailand, great Thai food was was on every corner. She went to the Asian Markets and bought the ingredients and cooked. Something was still missing. Of course what is missing is the Thai fresh food markets that are very common in Thailand. She then realized she would have to grow her own ingredients also.Learn more about this land:Texas Thai Gardens is an Agritourism site. We have cattle and chickens and gardens. You can fish in both small lakes. There is one that is safe to swim in. We have 5 RV sites with full hook ups. You can tent camp any where on the property that the cattle are not grazing.

Serene Camping on Trinity Bay

60 sites · RVs15 acres · Anahuac, TX

Escape to Trinity Bay RV & LodgingEnjoy sunsets over Trinity Bay, explore the outdoors in Ft. Anahuac Park, and visit nearby cities and museums in Houston. When you book your stay at Trinity Bay RV Park & Lodging, you have access to a variety of attractions. Pick your adventure, explore and relax back at your cabin or RV in Trinity Bay.Learn more about this land:Since 1998, Trinity Bay RV Park & Lodging has combined southern hospitality with an ideal location to offer guests the perfect place to stay throughout the years. Located next to Ft. Anahuac Park, we’re near countless cities and attractions. From Houston to Baytown, Trinity River Island Recreation Area to Cedar Hill Park, it’s the optimal place to enjoy both city and nature. Whether you’re hooking up the RV or looking for a cabin, bringing the entire family or just the dog, Trinity Bay RV Park & Lodging has what you need.

Magnolia Gardens Park

60 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Sheldon, TX

Located steps from the San Jacinto River Historic Magnolia Gardens Park. Have your coffee riverside as the steam rises off the warm water. Observing the abundant wildlife. If a secluded GREEN space is what you're looking for, you fond it!Learn more about this land:Located on the sandy beaches of the San Jacinto River, Magnolia Gardens park. We offer a family environment you can picnic, camp, swim, fish, kayak, and rent jet skis. Set up your tent on the beach, or in the wooded areas. You can drive around the property till you find the perfect spot. There are areas near electric plugs 🔌 not Available in all areas of the park. If u wish for secluded camp site. We have plenty of space away from The world. Disconnect to reconnect

Salty Paws

1 site · RV1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Check out this small slice of paradise! Salty Paws is a wonderful stop on the Bolivar Peninsula for all of your beach needs. We are currently adding amenities each month and we hope that you stay with us now and in the future! Just a few houses from the beach with so much fun in store! With Margaritaville just 5 minutes away with many other local restaurants and stops. We are close to the stops but a nice quiet neighborhood. Walk the beach with your coffee and search for shells or just take in the waves!

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Galveston Island State Park

Camping near Crystal Beach with swimming guide

Overview

The unincorporated community of Crystal Beach (also known as Patton) sits on the Bolivar Peninsula and is a popular destination for camping and water sports in the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers can fish from rocks or designated jetties on miles of beach. Then set up at a nearby beach campsite where campfires are encouraged during safe conditions. It’s also possible to venture into parks like Galveston Island State Park and Sea Rim State Park that have dispersed, primitive beach camping, as well as RV and tent campsites, to spend a few days in nature. Or visit Big Thicket National Preserve to the northeast to explore forest and marshland from a campsite set up on sandbars.

Where to go

Big Thicket National Preserve

Nine different ecosystems and habitats converge in Big Thicket National Preserve and its 113,114 acres. Open to campers year-round, popular activities in the preserve include camping, fishing, and hunting. Free permits are required to camp on-site though. Hiking trails twist alongside waterways and through longleaf pine forests and bayous. Hike-in or paddle-in primitive dispersed camping allows campers to spend the night right next to nature. Some of the sandbars in Big Thicket Bog even have unique primitive backcountry camping options. Just make sure camps are pitched 200 feet from roads, trails, and park boundaries.

Galveston Island State Park

A barrier island between Galveston Bay and the gulf, Galveston Island features dunes, estuaries, and wetlands encompassed by Galveston Island State Park. Campers can bring tents and RVs to campgrounds with electrical hookups and picnic tables. Then spend the day fishing in the gulf, mountain biking through forest trails, or taking nature walks along the beach and its native wildlife. Galveston Island also has dedicated bay and beach camping, each with hookups and firepits, as well as reservable ADA-compliant vacation rentals with full kitchens and air conditioning. For an extra treat, go glamping in a raised tent platform with queen beds and adirondack chairs.

Sea Rim State Park

Sea Rim State Park is a remote coastal park where marshlands meet the Gulf of Mexico, meaning campers can take canoes and kayaks from the gulf to the marshes. However, campers should keep a watch out for alligators. Boat-in to primitive beachside camping on horse-friendly Gulf Coast beach fronts. Then, swim, fish, or hunt around the state park or enjoy a hike along Gambusia Nature Trail Boardwalk for migratory bird sightings. For a more relaxing retreat, stay at a beachside, ADA-compliant cabin adjacent to an accessible boat ramp.

When to go

Bolivar Peninsula experiences average year-round temperatures ranging from 50°F to 90°F. The area can experience longer summers with high heat. In winter, campers can enjoy quieter trips to the beach in mild temperatures. Most campgrounds are open year-round in the area for convenience.