Fireman's Park is connected to the 2nd St (McColl) Bike and Walkway. It goes from 83 to a half mile…read morepast Trenton! We've been walking and recently running this every day since March when we moved to McAllen. Everyone that we chat with is so friendly. The dogs have become regulars with their green LED collars, everyone can see them! With the number of bikes on the trail, it keeps them safe at night when we run. There are water fountains along the route and almost all of them have low fountains for dogs. There are many parking places along the route as well, including several parks with playgrounds (from Trenton to Dallas Street)! This is really a hidden gem in McAllen. Most local people don't even know it's here because most of it is hidden front the steer by the canal. But come check it out early in the morning or once the sun goes down and it cools off. During the day they rent paddle boats and they offer fishing classes, and yes, people actually fish here every day. It really is quite a great spot!

Great park! Just exploring around McAllen and this is a stop you should definitely make while…read moreyou're out here. There are boat rentals that you can get to go out on the lake and gigantic swan boats too. Get here early so it's not as hot out and the experience will be even better! I was here on a Saturday morning at 8am and it was already busy with families, running clubs and fisherman by the lake.

South Padre Island, Texas, was not somewhere my family went for a little R&R while I was growing…read moreup. That was more the Corpus Christi and Port Aransas areas. I always wondered why not further south? I think it just meant more driving for my dad. Lol. This resort town is incredibly laid back. If you're searching for upscale dining and shopping, go elsewhere. Head to Dallas! Lol. The people are mostly friendly. The beaches weren't pristinely clean, but most areas we went to were not waste-ridden. These waters were very calm and soothing when we were here in late May 2025. There is tar, but not to the extent that Kaitlyn B. complained about in her Jun 1, 2025 review. Not in my experience. If it gets on your skin, use an old wash rag or a paper towel and baby oil. Clothes are a little tougher. Just don't put them in the dryer because the stains will set even deeper. In the area that I can recommend for nature lovers: + Butterfly Garden + Isla Blanca Park + Sea Turtle Inc. + Whaling Wall + Bonus: Sea Shell Beach (so many shells + free parking, but no restrooms!) Take the State Park Rd 100 (aka Ocean Blvd) all the way north past the South Padre Island Convention Center. You can't miss it. The road ends. Don't be scared. Be cautious of standing water and lots of sand in the roadway, though. Be adventurous, have fun, and please manage your damn trash properly & dispose of it when you go back into town!

6.00 for vets for 24 hrs camping, jeeping and playing on the beach. Best deal aroundread more

I can't say enough good things about Karyn and her lovely beachside condo!…read more I'll tell you everything that I always want to know about a private home rental: *The condo was clean. No funky smells, linens were fresh and of excellent quality. Pillows smell fresh, were plump, and there were a generous amount for each sleeper. Beds were sturdy and very, very comfortable. *Ample towels, also of excellent quality. Not threadbare or skimpy. *Very close to the elevator, and there was plenty of parking nearby. *There is a toaster, a microwave, and a big fridge with ice maker. The kitchen is fully equipped to make a meal. *The dining table is large and sturdy. We spent many hours playing games with the playing cards provided in the drawer near the TV. *The A/C is strong and cold. *Close to restaurants, and a 2 minute walk to the pools and beach. *Enormous balcony with different seating options. *The whole condo is well-appointed and very homey. I cannot think of one need that we had all week that wasn't met, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

From the owner: Our luxurious, penthouse, beachfront, 3 bedroom condo has fabulous views of the ocean from the…read moreoversized balcony as well as from almost room! We provide everything you would need for a vacation on the beach! Boogie boards, beach towels as well as a fully stocked kitchen!

My kids were NOT happy when I told them we were gonna do sand castle lessons on the beach. But it…read moredidn't take them long to change their mind. It was aweaome!

Entry fee $12. Open 6 am to 11 pm. Great staff. Beautiful clean space with a lot of fishing spots…read moreand plenty of parking. Amphitheater is great place to bring lunch and hang out while enjoying the beautiful beach. Vibe here is very relaxing.

Isla Blanca Park in South Padre Island, TX, is home to El Cristo de los Pescadores or "Christ of…read morethe Fishermen" statue. My first thought was how huge the statue was. This depiction of Jesus Christ was created in the late '90s in memory of Gustavo De La Lastra and Jose Edwardo De La Lastra. Their June 1988 deaths by asphyxiation aboard a shrimp boat occurred "after using a chemical preservative on their catch." A lawsuit by the parents against chemical's manufacturer, General Chemical Corporation, ensued. I didn't know about this tragedy beforehand, however, the statue remained absolutely beautiful. I wish that the island wasn't so trashy on May 28, 2025 when my daughters and I visited. If that wasn't enough, daily vehicle passes were $12. I'd probably go here to view SpaceX launches from afar, but not to RV camp. It looked so crowded! Works Cited https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/general-chemical-corp-v-891520387 https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/how-the-statue-of-the-christ-of-the-fishermen-got-to-south-padre-island/

It was very peaceful love the atmosphere there people are nice and it's close to the borderread more

is literally a dump--there is trash everywhere. It's shameful, and on top of that, they charge you…read moreto get in. It's an absolute disgrace.

Isla Blanca Park $10 fee $2 for trash deposit. Save your receipt to enter beach access #6…read more Beach Access #5 is FREE. Has parking and you walk to the beach. Beach Access #6 is $10. This access allows you to drive on the beach. You must be aware of tide times not to get stuck. You can also camp there for free. No fee. But you camp at your own risk of course. It is currently being renovated so no bathroom facilities as of now. Theres another beach access with FREE access to drive on the beach. But, sand is very soft in that section and you may get stuck if you are not driving a truck high enough to not hit the sand underneath. Be safe, theres no reception out there at times and if no one helps you if your stuck. Price to get pulled out ranges up to 3k depending on difficulty. The further you drive keep in mind that ACCESS 6 and Andy bowie have the last restroom stops. Its a beautiful place. And, its been abused by litter so the $2 you pay for trash awareness is a SMALL price to spread the word of keeping the area clean. Plastics are being eaten by the flock of birds that make the beach majestic and is killing them day to day. Isla Blanca Park: This is the only State Park that has tent sites for camping. Beside KOA but they are private. There is over a mile of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico that offers an abundance of water-front recreational facilities. Beachfront facilities make the clear gulf waters accessible to all.  Isla Blanca Park offers two large beachfront pavilions with onsite food and beach rental concessions, ample parking, walking trail, jetties and surf fishing, a jetties bait stand, over 600 full hook-up R.V. sites, cabana rentals, tent sites, a boat ramp, numerous restroom/shower facilities and shaded picnic areas.  The park also offers a number of concessions that provide an array of recreational amenities.  Some of these amenities include an assortment of restaurants, bay and offshore fishing trips, water sports (e.g. snorkeling, diving, jet skis, parasailing, etc.) and a full service marina.

I was taken aback when the attendant told me $12 when we go to the Cameron County Parks and…read moreRecreation entrance. It was 7:55 pm on May 28, 2025, and we just wanted to look around, particularly at the Jesus statue. But no, we had to pay the full price! Scattered all across the loop we drove was litter. It was sad. Tons of RVs were at the campground. Several folks in single vehicles still enjoying the sunset. But those single day use areas weren't crowded by that point. Be very careful driving. I encountered many dog walkers who just didn't care or didn't know I was approaching, me in the right of way, but I digress. Also, watch out for kids just playing in the middle of the parking lot. Their parents oblivious to me trying to exit. That also happen... but there was a perfectly good beach area for them to play on just a few yards away. *sigh* Never again unless I am here much earlier in the day. I would never see myself camping here.

We spent a week in south Padre We soon Got bored I found this place by accident. It was the BEST…read morepart of our vacation BEAUTIFUL and wild We set and looked at Mexico under a covered overlook that was So remote we were the only guests at that spot for a long time The Desk clerk Pablo Was Great in every way GO THERE!! you'll be amazed

THICK WITH THE REGIONS FLORA AND FAUNA! This place is simply jaw-dropping beautiful! I took the…read morefamily out to this phenomenal place for a day hike and we discovered a lot more than we thought we would! We were received right away by the all too friendly staff and volunteers at the Beautiful Historic Rabb Plantation House. It's such a marvel of how well this 1892 Plantation Home has been restored and preserved. Walking through those doors you truly step back into time. The location: right on the most Southern Point in all the country. Sabal Palm Sanctuary literally lies against the southernmost point of the US-Mexico Border, along the Rio Grande. It was established to preserve one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. In this endeavor, over the years, it now showcases what the land of this sub-tropical area would look like as if untouched by the hands of man and left to mother natures own devices. The result is ASTOUNDING!!! This Sub-Tropical Forest now attracts... hundreds of bird species which makes this a not-to-be-missed destination. Sabal Palms Sanctuary is by far one of the country's premiere birding hot-spot with hundreds of species that migrate through this region every year. "The Sanctuary sits on a 527-acre tract of land on the Rio Grande in Brownsville, Texas and is one of the most uniquely biodiverse habitats in the country, containing one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. The Sanctuary provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-priority birds and is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species." --SabalPalmSanctuary.org

The Bayside Beach is much calmer and very shallow clear waters throughout. A great spot for those…read morewith young kids. Popular amongst kite Surfers.

We stayed one night on a Southern Texas road trip with another couple who had found and booked the…read moreplace for us. We arrived to one of the most genuinely warm welcomes ive ever experienced at a campground. The staff was excellent, the bathrooms spotless, and the location and price right for our visit to the area.

A very nice park to spend the winter! Came all the way from Oregon! First time in fifteen years!…read more Used to come in early 2000's for 5 years when we were full time! Facilities are well kept and the park is kept clean!