Trying to find a spot in Aransas, Rockport area. Every place so far is already full. I guess I started looking too late. Might have to come up with a plan "B". Never had a problem finding a spot for a couple months anywhere else, didn't think this could be as hard as it is...B.O.

Try something Near South Padre Island, Will be warmer too.

There is a new RV park opening Oct. 1 called Coastal Paradise. It at 188 and the 35 Bypass. Also try Wilderness Oaks, Hidden Oaks (By Goose Island SP) and Bayview. Our RV Park has a waiting list for next year. We are here now if we can be of any assistance feel free to PM us! The area has become extremely popular and there are Winter Texans streaming in already to hit the beach and the great fall salt water fishing!

For some odd reason when you call parks in Texas they are all full for the winter. When you show up with your nice rig, a genuine smile, and cash in hand, a spot always seems to opens up. :hIf you want a little more laid back just north is Port Lavaca. They have everything a snowbird needs without the internet hype.People winter in their RV's along the Gulf from Galveston Island to SPI. Ever think about just doing all of it?

Come on down to the RGV. Warmer, cheaper, and plenty of vacancies.

I've been to Rockport for a few overnights on the way to the RGV. What is there to do in that area for a long-term stay (not fishing)?

Rockport Aransas area too late? | Good Sam Community

42 Replies

John_Joey
Explorer
Nov 22, 2015
B.O. Plenty wrote:
..snip.. Changed our plans and we're moving on. Decided to just wander through some of TX and on through AZ and into Utah. Plenty of places we haven't seen. It's nice to have wheels under us..

B.O.

:B

Do it while you can. Time will come all too fast when you may not be able too.
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Nov 21, 2015
Called/e-mailed most of what looked like the nicer parks to no avail. There might be some openings in some of the less desirable places. Changed our plans and we're moving on. Decided to just wander through some of TX and on through AZ and into Utah. Plenty of places we haven't seen. It's nice to have wheels under us..

B.O.
LynnandCarol
Explorer
Nov 11, 2015
Try Wilderness Oaks. Also, near Goose Island SP there is a RV park called hidden oaks. You will to really call around as winter texans started arriving last week.
joebedford
Nomad II
Nov 11, 2015
Anybody care to recommend a park in Rockport, TX area for a couple of nights around second week of December? Big rig.
joebedford
Nomad II
Oct 14, 2015
Checked accuweather yesterday. Forecast for the winter in Rockport is colder and wetter than normal. Interestingly, the LR forecast for the valley is normal.
John_Joey
Explorer
Oct 14, 2015
empty_nest, I remember those days, and I think I even posted those exact same words on this very forum.

We'll leave the light on for you. :)
empty_nest
Explorer
Oct 14, 2015
Rain showers mixed with some wet snow flakes forecast for this weekend. "Highs" in the low 40's around here. And so it begins again! Dreaming of retirement and warmer winters in Rockport.
LynnandCarol
Explorer
Oct 14, 2015
Yes, near 90 yesterday with high humidity here in south-TX :( Forecast is for upper 80's most of the week and we are ready for some cooler temps! Snow showers yesterday in WI. We will be wearing shorts and flip-flops till Thanksgiving, no doubt. But eventually the wind will swing from the north and we may get to have a bonfire:) Safe Travels!
John_Joey
Explorer
Oct 13, 2015
We decided to push our departure date late this year to sometime in mid November based on the nice northern El Nino weather forecast. Due to a family illness down south, we'll now leave late October.

I really didn't want to leave that early, but now that the leaves are starting to come off the trees, it's get me out of here time!!!

Just too darn bleak and gloomy at these upper latitudes when the days become short. As the song goes "Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes" is still true even when the weather is being a bear down in Southern TX.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Oct 13, 2015
According to this morning's news the southern states will be colder and rainier than the northern states. Time to head north!