Campgrounds and RV parks near Refugio, TX

Refugio sits in the coastal plain of South Texas, roughly a half-hour drive from Copano Bay and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. The town is small, but its position on US-77 and Highway 35 makes it a practical staging point for RV trips along the Coastal Bend, with easy runs to Rockport, Fulton, and Port Aransas. RV options in the immediate area lean toward small, full-hookup parks. Evans RV Park sits closest to town, while Copano Bay RV Resort, Island Breeze RV Resort, and Bahia Vista Waterfront RV Park cluster around the bay shorelines south of Refugio. Rockport KOA offers a larger, amenity-heavy alternative about 30 minutes down the highway. Goose Island State Park lies about 10 miles north of Rockport in Aransas County, covering over 300 acres known for large coastal live oak trees and excellent bird watching, including the chance to see the endangered whooping crane, giving Refugio-based renters a nearby public-land option when private parks are full.

Private parks near Refugio, including Evans RV Park, Copano Bay RV Resort, Island Breeze RV Resort, Rockport KOA, and Bahia Vista Waterfront RV Park, take reservations directly through their own websites or phone lines. Rockport KOA also books through the KOA reservation system. Winter Texan season runs roughly November through March, and monthly sites go quickly, so book several months ahead for long stays. Goose Island State Park reservations can be made online through the Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation system or by calling the park, and it is advisable to book well in advance, especially during peak seasons or holidays. A day-use entrance fee applies on top of the site fee. Day trips to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge do not require a camping reservation, only the standard entrance pass.