We would like to stay in some state parks along the gulf. I was checking into state parks in Texas, Miss.,Al, La and Florida panhandle on the gulf. We will be heading down from Wi shortly after the new year and will be gone at least 6 weeks possibly 8-12. We have a 37 ft class A. Are considering moving around a bit even from state to state and was wondering if anyone had any favorite state parks along the gulf in any of these states. The only reason why I mention state parks is the cost factor. Would consider other RV parks if reasonable. Any suggestions appreciated

We have stayed at these, I left off the list the ones we did not like IE Mustang Island in TexasTopsail Hill State Park http://www.floridastateparks.org/topsailhill/ Santa Rosa Beach FloridaGrayton Beach State Park http://www.floridastateparks.org/graytonbeach/default.cfm Santa Rosa Beach FloridaKOA http://www.southpadrekoa.com/campgrounds/south-padre/photos/ South Padre Island 78597 TexasGoose Island State Park http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/goose_island/#fac Rockport 78382 TexasGalveston Island State Park http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/galveston/ Galveston 77664 TexasSam Houston Jones State Park http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ishjones.aspx Lake Charles 70611 Louisiana

We like Galveston Island State Park. It's nice and the beaches are expansive and not crowded. It's not blue pretty water or white sands, but nice in its own nature.Be sure to bring plenty of bug spray to keep mosquitoes off. When we went there were a bunch and the local stores were all sold out of repellent.

Gulf State Park in Alabama is beautiful. Nice size lots and not too close together. Happy Camping

I have to recommend the Ho-Hum RV park at Carabelle, FL. Get a site right on the water and enjoy the scenery of St George Sound.

Also: www.floridastateparks.org/hendersonbeach/ in Destin, FL

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2112
Explorer II
Nov 15, 2014
kiwidancer wrote:
2112, do you have a favorite site or recommendation at Quintana Beach? Thanks!
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kiwidancer
Explorer
Nov 14, 2014
2112, do you have a favorite site or recommendation at Quintana Beach? Thanks!
2112
Explorer II
Nov 14, 2014
I agree with Goose Island SP close to Rockport Tx. We prefer the interior sites in the trees as opposed to the bay front sites.

We also like Matagorda Bay Nature Park. It is not a SP. It is ran by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
And Quintana Beach County Park. This is a Brazoria County Park
Kaz
Explorer
Nov 14, 2014
I can't add much to the reports of others, but I'll second Topsail Hill SP. It used to be a private RV resort and somehow ended up in the hands of the state. Full hook-ups, cable TV, close to Destin, close-enough to the beach, clean, well-maintained, nice people. It's not as warm as places further south (we got snowed on last January during Polar Blast Eight, or whatever it was called) (no kidding), but we've been going there every January for years and have always enjoyed it.
hoopers
Explorer
Nov 13, 2014
prstlk wrote:
Nat seashore park padre island Malaquite FS. Just south of Corpus. Dry camp with heads and showers. Steps to the beach $8 night 14 day max You can also DC on the beach with entry fee. Other state and county parks are also on the island

X2. Probably one of the best beach parks around IMO, though it is dry camping...but they have a dump station and water fill in the campground.

Also, just north of Malaquite are the Port Aransas beaches, where you can drive and camp directly on the beaches. Camp right next to the waves.
I have camped at Goose Island and the beach camping area (and the beach) isn't all that great, but the forested camp area is beautiful.
pnordan
Explorer
Nov 13, 2014
I am currently hosting at Big Lagoon SP in Pensacola. It is on the intra-coastal across from National Seashore Park. It is very near the Naval Aviation Museum which is free and well worth an all day trip.
randallb
Explorer
Nov 13, 2014
2132 US Hwy 98, Carrabelle, FL. The HoHum is not much but the rates are good, $39/night max, and the view is phenomenal. It is not a state park but it made for a fun overnight for us.
Randy
prstlk
Explorer
Nov 12, 2014
Nat seashore park padre island Malaquite FS. Just south of Corpus. Dry camp with heads and showers. Steps to the beach $8 night 14 day max You can also DC on the beach with entry fee. Other state and county parks are also on the island
prstlk
Explorer
Nov 12, 2014
Nat seashore park padre island Malaquite FS. Just south of Corpus. Dry camp with heads and showers. Steps to the beach $8 night 14 day max You can also DC on the beach with entry fee. Other state and county parks are also on the island
aboatguy
Explorer
Nov 12, 2014
Teacher's Pet wrote:
Buccaneer State Park in Waveland MS, across the road from the Gulf. Newly rebuilt since Katrina, most excellent location, with full hookups.

I agree IRT Buccaneer.
The management ensures it remains clean, power is stable, sites are easy to get into. IMO this is my favorite time of year at buccaneer, (it gets crowded during the summer) The only downside is proximity to the rail road.