Checking Out Other Mustang Island Campgrounds

Posted by hankster

Didn't do a whole bunch today. Mainly just checked out some other campgrounds in the area to see where I may want to move to once my week is up here at Gulf Waters RV Resort.

Just down the road a couple of miles is Pioneer Beach Resort. They are mostly full but do have one space available for two weeks. I drove through and the RVs are packed tighter then sardines. They have a lot of activities, are located a short walk away from the beach and they have a lot of good reviews from others. Just not sure I'd like being that tight but it's always something to fall back on.

I then drove down to the northern tip of Mustang Island to check out IB Magee Beach Park. This is a county park that has just had a new office and bath house built recently. This is located right next to the beach on one side and the Port Aransas boat channel on another side. They even have primitive camping right on the beach. They do have about 75 "improved" campsites with electric and water but they are pretty rough. Some are in low land and have a lot of water on them, other are a bit better but look like they could get pretty muddy. The closeness to the beach makes it attractive but not sure I want to rough it that much. Lots of spaces available and at $125 a week it's not out of the question.

Last stop was Mustang Island State Park located on the southern side of the island. They have 48 improved campsites with electric and water plus 300 primitive campsites right on the beach. The improved sites are only about 50 yards from the beach. Each improved site has a covered picnic table and enough room between RVs as not to feel cramped. Price is about $150 per week but found I most likely would have to make a reservation as spring break is coming up the 2nd week of March and they start filling up the 1st week of March.

I may pick Mustang Island State Park to stay in as it is a bit roomier, still close to the beach and inexpensive. I'll have to decide soon.