We initially planned a trip here to camp of the beach and once we arrived, we discovered that…read moregetting an RV on the beach here is impossible, even though other online sites recommend it, you heard the truth here on Yelp... it's nearly impossible to pull an RV onto the beach without risking getting stuck in the sand of the entrance. They do allow you to overnight camp in the parking lot area. And there is a campground (for a fee) that is basically the same thing, but with water and electric hookups. We came expecting to boondock, so we had our own power and a full water tank, so the parking lot area was fine for us. There was one other RV in the same area, so we weren't the only ones and it definitely wasn't crowded. The beach area here runs along the Colorado River. The one lane entry point to the beach area from the parking lot has soft sand. It seems like a lot of the sand was placed there to deter people from driving onto the beach area. Once you reach the beach, the sand is solid and can easily withstand an RV. It's all in that entry point that made it iffy and we just didn't risk driving across, getting stuck and blocking in all of the people who were already parked there, on the beach just before sundown. The most amazing thing about the park is the view of the Colorado River, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. I'm not sure what they call it, but there are huge square boulders placed as a dam of sorts. I walked all the way to the end right at sunset and watched the waves crash from the ocean onto the pier area, into the river. It was one most memorable moments of my entire two week road trip. The park itself has several covered pavilion/picnic areas. Each has a picnic table and a trash can. There is another pier area to the left of the park, I didn't walk along that way. Also, there is Matagorda Beach about a mile up the road. There you have access to the Atlantic Ocean, but you have to have a parking pass and it was super crowded. Here, at Jetty Park, you don't have to have a parking pass. There's also a nature center in the same parking lot area. It also has a gift shop. The attendant lady was super nice and informative about the area... she was the one who told me that I would need a parking pass to go to Matagorda Beach and that the closest place to purchase a parking pass was at Stanleys Grocery, just before the bridge.

What a great experience hunting with Captain Dwayne at the arrowhead ranch for spring turkey 2019…read more 1st evening of the hunt Captain Dwayne called in a huge tom with 25 yards of the blind; unfortunately I missed the shot, lol. Much to my surprise, instead of getting angry or upset, he busted his butt for the next two days to get me back on a tom. That's what impressed me the most about this hunt, when my hunt should be over he just worked harder for me. The accommodations were top of the line and we were fed and treated like kings. I can't say enough great things about Captain Dwayne and Tim with how they run their business.

Cons: there is only one and it is a bias so it doesn't count for a wider audience. This is a port…read more"beach". Oyster bed shoreline so no real sand, no current or waves of any sort and what felt like a silty slimy floor similar to a lake (not 100% I was wearing aqua shoes). that being said... Pros: In classic Texas beach fashion you drive on the beach. I know this is outrageous to some but welcome to Texas. This beach attracts all kinds of people. I love diversity. What is remarkable about the beach is the ability to camp for 14DAYS! No fees, nada. There did not seem to be any hook ups or sewer so... But people had generators and there are public bathrooms and outdoor showers. The sunsets are nice. I was there the day before 4th of July, it was crowded but not out of control. The people showed up and showed out. There were some real hard core BBQers. I mean restaurant level set ups! There are some venders and beach house rentals but most came to camp. Mid way down the shore line the beach stops the drive up and has a parking lot so the shoreline is free of cars, much safer. There are covered picnic areas, looks like first come first serve. Overall, I would return. It must be real peaceful on non-holiday height of summer days. See you in September Magnolia Beach!

Not your typical beach in more ways than one. Sand is a shell beach that only occurs naturally in…read morea few other places that here in the states. A beach you can still drive on, and you camp on which are far and few remaining that are not privately owned. The county has made many improvements to the public facilities, but so much more needs to be done because of erosion. People are friendly and helpful because all enjoy the beauty of the area of the central coast of Texas.

Small tranquil. Chill out family Spot. And let's keep it that way. I didn't see someone taking care…read moreof spots. So I'm guessing it's first come first served. But families don't stay long at the beach. Oh. And it's not deep here. For very far out!!!

Sand is sharp with glass and shells water dried all the way muddie honest scam. If you come here…read morenature walk is mainly bird poop and glass bottles would rather go to an oil rig.

Matagorda bay nature park is one of the best rv parks we have been to. camping right next to the…read moreColorado river is one of the best experience. We love going down ther. Great fishing as well.

Nice rv spaces Misrepresent available grills…read more Only grills are with the Airstream campers, so don't come expecting a grill at the campsites. Also- don't expect much hospitality! Not friendly at "welcoming center". Got the feeling that they could care less -

From the parking lot by the marina you'll enter what looks like a bait and tackle shop with some…read morereally nice souvenir style gifts. You place your order at the cash register then go to the next room which has outdoor seating and very scenic views. The outdoor section also has an open air bar. The burger came highly recommended and was delicious. They'll ask you how you want to cooked and offer various items to add so you get exactly what you want. It was pleasant that you paid at the cash register before receiving your meal then had your seating choice and they brought the food out to you. Everybody was really friendly and down to earth.

About a year ago and before that this place was amazing now it's way more expensive than it should…read morebe $84 dollars plus a mandatory tip of %10 so $9 so right around $95 for three meals back then they didn't force you to leave a tip and it would have been right around $45 for what we got and their bait is way overpriced as well

Went to Rawlings bait camp with my amazing son in law to buy cut bait for our kayak fishing trip…read more The young lady and gentleman taking care of us were super helpful and gave us spot on advice about where to go and what kind of bait to use. Amazing place.

As a first time visitor to Matagorda Bay NWA, I was somewhat at a loss as to where to go, what to…read moredo, and how to do it. I must say that Jean made my visit much more enjoyable with her advice and friendly attitude. Not only did she recommend the right rigging and bait with which to catch fish but she also threw in a couple of good discounts on the equipment I bought from her. She's a very sweet and courteous woman who deserves your business. Thanks so much for your help, Jean. :-)

The food is AWFUL! Our kids were complaining and hungry. The facilities were not nice at all, two…read moreof our girl dorms had broken toilets for days before getting them fixed and our boys had broken water fountains. The staff was also very slow and not attentive to the water stations. We had many students come down with heat exhaustion because they weren't refilling the water enough. They didn't properly staff the water activities so the lines were super long and our students didn't get to do things. There also is not a lot to do on the campus, our students got very bored. Overall an awful experience with camp staff being rude and not very hospitable. I will definitely never return and encourage other groups to not attend.

Stayed there 3 summers in the early 1950s . Probably saved my sanity , getting this kid away from…read morean abusive mother and her boyfriend . Took my wife and children to see the camp in the early 1970s when I moved back to Texas after the Army . Place still looked the same , other than the fact that the craft shop had been converted into a gift shop . Loved the place and the people who took the time to spend with us . God bless , all . John Armstrong , Walker , California .