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    3.2 (6 reviews)
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    South Padre Island KOA

    South Padre Island KOA

    3.7(69 reviews)
    35.7 mi

    We usually stay at Isla Blanca next door, but it's closed for renovations, so we ended up here. The…read moreKOA is roughly twice the price, which stings a little, but you do get something for it. The sites are all crushed gravel, which isn't as charming as grass but stays clean and drains well. The pool is a decent size, hot tub works, and the bathrooms are genuinely good; four individual rooms, each with their own shower and toilet, real AC that actually functions. No waiting in line, no communal chaos. That's worth something, especially in South Padre heat. There's a rec room that sits mostly empty during the day, a small gym, and laundry on site. The spot where Pier 19 used to be before it burned down now has premium RV spaces with better water views if that matters to you. Staff was friendly across the board, every interaction. It's a well-run park. Nothing blew us away, but everything worked, and that's more than you can say for a lot of places. Would come back.

    Oh my goodness, what a fun and beautiful KOA! We've been to our fair share of KOAs and this one was…read moreon the water, had friendly staff, and even though we don't have children, they had SO many activities to keep camping children entertained. We stayed in one of their smaller cabins (sleeps 4) and it did the trick for our stay. We didn't use their rental services, but they had multiple water equipment and toys for rent during your stay. There's a large pool, recreation center, laundry, and clean restrooms. The KOA is also a short walk to beach access and hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. We would 100% would venture back.

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    South Padre Island KOA - Community fire pit!

    Community fire pit!

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    South Padre Island KOA - On the point from 313 spot

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    Adolph Thomae Jr County Park

    Adolph Thomae Jr County Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    20.3 mi

    Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park is a gated recreational area located within and surrounded by huge…read moreLaguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Boasting lighted fishing piers, picnic areas and a playground, boat ramp with fish cleaning stations, and nature trail, there are also 35 full-hookup RV sites. These waterfront spots attract many "Winter Texans" a.k.a. "Snowbirds who drive their RV's down to Texas during the cold months and hang out. The park was created by Cameron County, Texas to enhance boating and fishing on the river, which it has done. When I came by on a boat touring the Arroyo River area, the parking lot was full of big trucks who had towed in some boats to launch. My tour guide told me the trout was biting like crazy this time of year. Also the area hunting is pretty good too: wild turkey and pigs, deer, and the exotically tasty nilgai, among others. Despite the ideal location for all kinds of outdoor activities, the Adolph Thomas Park is a little on the small side. This is a multi-use park and there's the rub: on weekends the place is heavily used by anglers, boaters, and locals for picnics and hiking. During the week, it can be quiet. The RV park is nice but I have heard that some RV-ers complain it is smallish- and cramped. Also, when I used the restrooms, I noticed RED ANTS all around! Yikes! For those reasons, I deducted 1 YELP STAR. But the mesquite growing along the river give the Adolph Thomae Park a scenic feel and the staff keeps a pretty good eye on the area. Looks like a perfect place to come recreate in the great outdoors to me.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE and its my secret weekday hideaway. You won't get much of a cell signal so don't…read morebe surprised. The fishing is awesome with plenty of places either on the 2 small piers or along the banks.... and please PICK OF YOUR DANGED TRASH! These folks really try to keep the place clean, but there are always a few dirtbags that litter. I've also camped out here and love love love it. Every so often late at night you might even get to hear the donkey that is kept across the arroyo. It cracked us up. DO keep the lid on your icechest bungeed down or you will wake to an enterprising racoon or two helping themselves. I love this place, Its beautiful and whether you want to fish in the day or under the lighted piers at night, you can't go wrong. There is a charge for pitching a tent, but pay it... you get the code for the showers and save the park ranger from hassling you if you have pitched a tent.

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    Adolph Thomae Jr County Park - Seagulls atop the restroom roof.

    Seagulls atop the restroom roof.

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    Adolph Thomae Jr County Park - Mesquite trees line the riverbanks in the park.

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    Mesquite trees line the riverbanks in the park.

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