Isla Blanca Park
★ 4.5 ｜ 4,512 reviews
Beachfront RV camping · Scenic jetty views · Popular park
📍 33174 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
About
Vast motorhome campsite offering access to the beach, fishing areas & shops/restaurants.
The full picture
This expansive coastal park at the southern tip of South Padre Island features a large RV campsite, fishing jetties, and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
It suits families seeking well-equipped beach facilities, fishing enthusiasts, and RV travelers.
Visit on weekdays to avoid the heavy crowds common during peak season and weekends.
💡 There is a daily vehicle entry fee that covers access to the park's restrooms and showers.
Visitors love
- well-maintained facilities
- handicap accessibility
- prime fishing locations
- clean turquoise water
- available beach rentals
Some note
- lack of shade at RV sites
- traffic noise near entrance
- active renovation areas
- crowds during peak times
Good to know
- Is it good for kids?
- Yes, the park features family-friendly beach areas and pavilions.
- Is it OK on a rainy day?
- Not mentioned in reviews.
- How long to stay?
- Visitors typically spend a full day at the beach or stay overnight at the RV sites.
- Is a reservation needed?
- Not mentioned in reviews.
Visitor reviews
★★★★★
Beautifully done. This is the ideal spot for vacationing - food, restrooms, shade. You cannot ask for more from a public beach.
Well taken care of.
Handicap accessible.
I love everything about this place.
I can only imagine it is slammed during peak season.
★★★★★
This is one of our favorite fishing spots and a place we keep coming back to. It’s peaceful, relaxing, and a great place to spend time with family and friends. Whether we’re fishing for a few hours or making a day of it, we always enjoy being here.
The area is well maintained, easy to access, and offers beautiful views. We’ve made a lot of great memories here over the years, and it’s become our go-to spot whenever we want to get outdoors and unwind. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to fish and enjoy nature!
★★★★★
It was the closest beach from where we stayed. Entrance fee $12 (all day), It has they side and the pavilion / family friendly beach side. On the weekend we visited, the pavilion had the rental cabana and chairs $40 close to the parking area. We stayed on the beach all day and it was wonderful. Clean beach and facilities. Several showers and restrooms available. The parking pass is good for the day and some other public beaches (check further at the entrance which ones they are good for). Visited on a weekday.
★★★★
Most of the park is under renovation. I was lucky enough to get a spot just outside the entry gate, #60. A pull thru with FHU.
Lots of traffic from the charter business next door and gate entry/exit.
Site are pretty close together & no shade. My site had no cover for sewer, but it all worked.
★★★★★
The water in the Gulf at Isla Blanca park is so beautiful. A great turquoise blue. I visited the park to watch the Starship 13 launch. The launch was aborted but the beach was a blast!