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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

Edge Of The Waters

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Port Bolivar, TX

Waterfront RV Port on Bolivar Peninsula. Water, sewer, and electric (20-30-50 amp panel) Covered RV spot with a screen porch. Property is fenced and dogs are welcome. The screened has a dining table with chairs, and also stores some patio chairs to use on the property. They are really great to sit on the dock! There is also a charcoal grill and a crab trap for you to use. (You need a fishing license and bait. Chicken bones works great!) Fishing is great here... the canals have been dredged and folks are catching right of the back of their lots. Community fishing area is on the end of both Van Sant and Mabry, Mabry has a boat ramp. These you cast right off a drop to the intracoastal. Beach Access via community gate at end of street. Combination for those will be shared in arrival instructions. Spot is a residential lot... It is 60 x 130. Canal City is a quiet residential area. The back side fronts on the water. You will probably see more seagulls and purple martins than people. We have weekly discounts. Message me and I can go over them because the Hipcamp platform makes them difficult. It works out to approximately 7 nights for the price of 5. Be prepared: Bolivar has mosquitoes. This is the coast. If it has rained they can be really bad. The county sprays on a regular rotation but it can be bad. They tend to swarm when you pull in. Spray helps. We also send recommendations for what sprays work best for us in the arrival instructions. We do not offer refunds for mosquitoes. We have never found them unmanageable, and the screen porch keeps them almost entirely away. We are east of Rollover Pass. Easiest to arrive through Winnie and south on 124. Unless you are coming from Galveston or southeast Houston it is probably shorter. The ferry is fun (dolphins and such) but the waits can be long. Also: Do not bring loose propane tanks or gasoline cans on the ferry, they will send you away. (Propane on RV is fine, but that is all they allow) https://www.txdot.gov/discover/ferry-boat-schedules/ferry-rules.html

Rancho de Gringo

1 site · Lodging4 acres · Crosby, TX

We have several fenced pastures for tent camping, off grid RV spots and parking area with 50 amp shore power and water Horses, goats, cows and chickens can be seen roaming the property. Supervised encounters are available. Plenty of trees for hammocks and shade. We have room for horse trailers as well.

Polly’s Folly RV Spot

4 sites · RVs1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Learn more about this land:Semi private RV sites on the beach side of the Hwy. 5 minute walk to the beach with beach access for your vehicle. These 2 sites are in a quiet neighborhood that is a 5 minute drive to the Galveston ferry. It’s a great place to enjoy the beach, sun and fun of Port Bolivar. Great place to have a great time!

DB² Beverage Barn

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Nome, TX

We own a Drive through beverage barn with 30/50 Amp hook up, accessible water, and right off of two major highways. Two night maximum, unless other arrangements have been made. Welcome to Nome, Texas, fourteen miles from Beaumont. Seventy miles East of Houston. Djdjdjdjdjdjjdd

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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

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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.

Buckhorn Ranch & Lake

10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Sheldon, TX

Learn more about this land:Buckhorn Ranch is a large 100 acre property with a large natural swampy lake. The type of wildlife and animals that live on the property are horses, coyotes, deer, hawks, bald eagles, heron, cormorant, egret, anhinga, owls, crows, raccoons, possums, skunk, fox, alligators, snakes and much more.You can fish on the lake, hike around the lake, stargaze at night, and bird watch. small controlled campfires are permitted (not during the dry season).Property Zones:The Property has many areas which will give your camping experience the most authentic, nature-immersed with privacy with mother nature. There are 4 parts of the property in which are permitted for Camping.East Wing: Access to lake, car access, lake view ,some forest coverageWest Wing: Access to lake, car access, field view, minimal forest coverageCentral Ranch zone: Access to lake, less nature, access to pond, car accessBehind Lake: Most Private, Most Nature, Access to lake, car access (Medium cars X4 wheel drive), Lake view, forest coverage.Front Entrance Field: For RV Parking, Camping not permitted hereHistory About the Property:Property has been owned by the same family for over 40 years, has the oldest graveyard in Harris county and was known for the numerous Bucks that passed through the property.

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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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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.

Back Yard Vacation Oasis w/ Pool

1 site · Lodging42 acres · Crosby, TX

Perfect escape from city life & yet only 30 minutes away from Houston. Guests stay at the "Back House" which has 5 bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, huge game room, full kitchen, full gym, washer/dryer, a newly added outdoor kitchen w/ fridge, sink and island. Cable & Roku, Outdoor TVs by pool, personal sauna, foosball and ping pong! The house is 2-stories with extra-wide wooden stairs. There are two AC units & thermostats, one per floor. There is a whole-house filter for clean water and a reverse osmosis for the best drinking water. We also recently added a water softening system. We have a room with NO windows for those of you, like me, who like the room extra DARK. There are tons of amenities and many things to do: Arcade game, coin operated in FREE mode with 1663 games, the real size game (not the small 1 up version) including: Donkey Kong; Dig Dug; Pac Man; Ms Pac Man; Centipede; Millipede; Tetris; Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe; Space Invaders; Mortal Combat; Galaga; Frogger; Pole Position; Bowling; Tennis; Super Casino; 1941; 1942; 1943 Battle of Midway; Strikers 1945 I, II & III; Ghosts and Goblins; Batman I & II; Aliens; Alien Vs Predator; Jackie Chan; Dungeons & Dragons; Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker; The Simpsons and Simpson’s Bowling and many others Adult games - Never Have I Ever and Slide in the DMs Air fryer Air Hockey Baby gate – to keep children out of the gym Badminton Barbecue grill – Charcoal Barbecue grill - Gas Basketball hoop for pool Bicycles (7 of them) Birds Cardinals, blue jays, bunnies, egrets, occasional deer Blue tooth speakers (for rent $5/day small, $10 medium, $20 large). No need to pack your bluetooth speaker Games – Chess, Checkers, Dominos, Monopoply, Pictionary, Puzzles, Rubik’s Race, Scrabble, Sorry!, Stratego, Tripoley, Trivial Pursuit, Trouble, Watch Ya Mouth Card table Cards for poker, chips Cable TV & Roku/Netflix Central AC systems – one upstairs, one down Checkers for outdoor play Chess for outdoors Coffee Maker AND Keurig machine Coffee & Keurig pods Connect Four - big outdoor version Cornhole & bean bags Crib - available upon request Dining Table that seats 10 Dishwasher DVD player New, smooth cement walkway (easy to roll suitcases) Darts with chalk scoreboard Double padded carpet Floaties for pool Foosball Frisbee Futons for extra sleeping capacity Gym - Full Gym High Chair Horseshoes Hot Tub Ice maker Lawn Darts Lights under palapa Life jackets for children (4 of them) Lounge Chairs New paved walkway Newly added outside TVs by the pool Outdoor kitchen Outdoor shower (just added July 2021) Palapa (aka tiki hut) to enjoy the outdoors, even in the rain Ping pong table Towels, plenty of them Patio Furniture Personal sauna Pool, hot tub, floats Pool Table, full size Reverse osmosis water Roku Salt water pool - 20,000 gallons, 3'6" shallow end to 6' deep end Scales to weigh yourself and/or your suitcases Skeeball (New) TVs in every bedroom, game room & outside Umbrellas Washer and dryer Water softener – to further clean water and make it softer Whole house filter – to clean water before it gets to house Gym - 2 treadmills, 2 stationary bicycle machines, Universal weight machine with overhead pulleys, pull downs, lateral machine, weight bench, leg presses, elliptical machine, inversion table, climber, weight bars, curl bars, individual curl bars, etc. NOTE: Extra charge of $75 to heat the hot tub for 3 hours or $480/day. Sorry, it's expensive but the gas is crazy high now and it uses propane. The jets are free. Also, payment needs to be in advance as we've had guests say they were going to pay, then didn't. We also need a minimum 48 hour notice to heat the pool as it literally takes 24 hours or more to heat it. - The property is two houses connected with a breeze way, you will rent the "back house" as we call it. It's 3,400 SQ FT with a breakfast area, kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, plates, cups, etc. Also on the first floor there is a huge game room, a full bathroom and the gym. On the second floor are located all the bedrooms, two full bathrooms, an office and the laundry area with washer and dryer, also we provide towels. When we have guests you are the only one to use the backyard, pool, hot tub, ping pong table and grill.

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DB² Beverage Barn

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Nome, TX

We own a Drive through beverage barn with 30/50 Amp hook up, accessible water, and right off of two major highways. Two night maximum, unless other arrangements have been made. Welcome to Nome, Texas, fourteen miles from Beaumont. Seventy miles East of Houston. Djdjdjdjdjdjjdd

Polly’s Folly RV Spot

4 sites · RVs1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Learn more about this land:Semi private RV sites on the beach side of the Hwy. 5 minute walk to the beach with beach access for your vehicle. These 2 sites are in a quiet neighborhood that is a 5 minute drive to the Galveston ferry. It’s a great place to enjoy the beach, sun and fun of Port Bolivar. Great place to have a great time!

Edge Of The Waters

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Port Bolivar, TX

Waterfront RV Port on Bolivar Peninsula. Water, sewer, and electric (20-30-50 amp panel) Covered RV spot with a screen porch. Property is fenced and dogs are welcome. The screened has a dining table with chairs, and also stores some patio chairs to use on the property. They are really great to sit on the dock! There is also a charcoal grill and a crab trap for you to use. (You need a fishing license and bait. Chicken bones works great!) Fishing is great here... the canals have been dredged and folks are catching right of the back of their lots. Community fishing area is on the end of both Van Sant and Mabry, Mabry has a boat ramp. These you cast right off a drop to the intracoastal. Beach Access via community gate at end of street. Combination for those will be shared in arrival instructions. Spot is a residential lot... It is 60 x 130. Canal City is a quiet residential area. The back side fronts on the water. You will probably see more seagulls and purple martins than people. We have weekly discounts. Message me and I can go over them because the Hipcamp platform makes them difficult. It works out to approximately 7 nights for the price of 5. Be prepared: Bolivar has mosquitoes. This is the coast. If it has rained they can be really bad. The county sprays on a regular rotation but it can be bad. They tend to swarm when you pull in. Spray helps. We also send recommendations for what sprays work best for us in the arrival instructions. We do not offer refunds for mosquitoes. We have never found them unmanageable, and the screen porch keeps them almost entirely away. We are east of Rollover Pass. Easiest to arrive through Winnie and south on 124. Unless you are coming from Galveston or southeast Houston it is probably shorter. The ferry is fun (dolphins and such) but the waits can be long. Also: Do not bring loose propane tanks or gasoline cans on the ferry, they will send you away. (Propane on RV is fine, but that is all they allow) https://www.txdot.gov/discover/ferry-boat-schedules/ferry-rules.html

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

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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Polly’s Folly RV Spot

4 sites · RVs1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Learn more about this land:Semi private RV sites on the beach side of the Hwy. 5 minute walk to the beach with beach access for your vehicle. These 2 sites are in a quiet neighborhood that is a 5 minute drive to the Galveston ferry. It’s a great place to enjoy the beach, sun and fun of Port Bolivar. Great place to have a great time!

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

DB² Beverage Barn

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Nome, TX

We own a Drive through beverage barn with 30/50 Amp hook up, accessible water, and right off of two major highways. Two night maximum, unless other arrangements have been made. Welcome to Nome, Texas, fourteen miles from Beaumont. Seventy miles East of Houston. Djdjdjdjdjdjjdd

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

Edge Of The Waters

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Port Bolivar, TX

Waterfront RV Port on Bolivar Peninsula. Water, sewer, and electric (20-30-50 amp panel) Covered RV spot with a screen porch. Property is fenced and dogs are welcome. The screened has a dining table with chairs, and also stores some patio chairs to use on the property. They are really great to sit on the dock! There is also a charcoal grill and a crab trap for you to use. (You need a fishing license and bait. Chicken bones works great!) Fishing is great here... the canals have been dredged and folks are catching right of the back of their lots. Community fishing area is on the end of both Van Sant and Mabry, Mabry has a boat ramp. These you cast right off a drop to the intracoastal. Beach Access via community gate at end of street. Combination for those will be shared in arrival instructions. Spot is a residential lot... It is 60 x 130. Canal City is a quiet residential area. The back side fronts on the water. You will probably see more seagulls and purple martins than people. We have weekly discounts. Message me and I can go over them because the Hipcamp platform makes them difficult. It works out to approximately 7 nights for the price of 5. Be prepared: Bolivar has mosquitoes. This is the coast. If it has rained they can be really bad. The county sprays on a regular rotation but it can be bad. They tend to swarm when you pull in. Spray helps. We also send recommendations for what sprays work best for us in the arrival instructions. We do not offer refunds for mosquitoes. We have never found them unmanageable, and the screen porch keeps them almost entirely away. We are east of Rollover Pass. Easiest to arrive through Winnie and south on 124. Unless you are coming from Galveston or southeast Houston it is probably shorter. The ferry is fun (dolphins and such) but the waits can be long. Also: Do not bring loose propane tanks or gasoline cans on the ferry, they will send you away. (Propane on RV is fine, but that is all they allow) https://www.txdot.gov/discover/ferry-boat-schedules/ferry-rules.html

Camping near Crystal Beach 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.