Photo thanks to Southern Oaks RV Resort
Southern Oaks RV Resort
A big, gated RV resort on the SH-35 Bypass with 186 concrete sites, paved roads, four catch-and-release ponds, a pool and spa, and a 10,000 sq ft clubhouse with a dance hall, gym and billiards.
Aransas Pass, Texas · on the SH-35 Bypass, about 5 minutes from downtown
Season
Year-round
Daily, weekly and monthly stays
Elevation
Near sea level
On the SH-35 Bypass at the north edge of Aransas Pass
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water, sewer and Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Up to 80 ft
Concrete sites on paved roads; premium pull-thrus available
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Gated resort, north side of town
The Southern Oaks experience
A gated, 186-site resort with paved roads, concrete sites up to 80 ft, four stocked ponds, a pool and spa, pickleball and a 10,000 sq ft clubhouse, about 5 minutes from downtown Aransas Pass.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water, sewer and Wi-Fi
Sites up to 80 ftConcrete pads on paved roads
Back-ins & pull-thrusStandard and deluxe back-ins, premium pull-thrus
Pool & spaNew pool with a spa
10,000 sq ft clubhouseKitchen, dance hall, lounge and library
Billiards & gamesTexas Hold ’Em, bingo and dice games
Four fishing pondsStocked, catch-and-release
Pickleball & shuffleboardPlus basketball courts
Fenced dog parkRoom to walk around the property
24-hour bathhouseRestrooms and showers open around the clock
24-hour laundryOpen around the clock
Workout room24-hour fitness center
ActivitiesWater aerobics, jam sessions, karaoke and potlucks
Gated, staffed 24/7On-site management around the clock
Weekly & monthly stays$350 a week or $650–$725 a month
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a clear story: RV LIFE and Google reviewers love the big sites, the clubhouse and the activities, while the gripes mention grass burrs and, in one recent review, upkeep that didn’t match the polished look.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report34 ft Jul 2019
Cell signal reportedVerizon 5GAT&T 4G
Last reported nightly rate$70 Jul 2022
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Campendium’s scores come from four reviews (2019–2022); an RV LIFE member reported paying $70 a night in September 2026. Confirm rates and policies with the resort before you go.
On the SH-35 Bypass
Getting there
Southern Oaks is on the SH-35 Bypass at the north edge of Aransas Pass, a few minutes from downtown.
From Corpus Christi and the south: US-181 and SH-35 over the Harbor Bridge, then SH-35 north to the SH-35 Bypass in Aransas PassFrom Rockport and the north: the SH-35 Bypass south to the resort
SH-35 BYPASS · ARANSAS PASS
Set your GPS
1850 Highway 35 Bypass, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
To downtown Aransas Pass*About 5 min
To Conn Brown HarborAbout 9 min
To the Port Aransas ferryAbout 15 min
From downtown Corpus ChristiAbout 26 min
Know the cancellation rules. Cancel less than 30 days out and you lose the reservation fee; site fees and early departures aren’t refunded.
Pick your site type. Nightly rates are the same for every site; for a monthly stay, a premium pull-thru costs $75 more than a standard back-in.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Aransas Pass
Around Aransas Pass
Lighthouse Lakes, the Port Aransas ferry and Rockport Beach are all within about 20 minutes, and Corpus Christi is under half an hour south.
Photo thanks to Jon Lebkowsky (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Lighthouse Lakes Park
A kayak launch on the causeway to Port Aransas, with marked paddling trails through Redfish Bay’s seagrass flats, named for the historic Lydia Ann Lighthouse nearby.
Photo thanks to Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0)
Port Aransas Ferry
Free TxDOT ferries cross the ship channel to Port Aransas around the clock; watch for dolphins on the short ride.
Photo thanks to dwh1974 (CC BY 3.0)
Port Aransas Beach
Miles of wide, drive-on Gulf beach across the ship channel, with the Horace Caldwell Pier, beach access roads and big sunsets.
Photo thanks to dwh1974 (CC BY 3.0)
Rockport Beach Park
Rockport’s sandy, family-friendly beach on Aransas Bay, next to the harbor, with picnic areas, fishing and bird-watching.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Three more Aransas Pass RV parks, by drive time.
Photo thanks to The Palms RV Park
The Palms RV Park
A gated, palm-shaded park on Wheeler Avenue with a pool and hot tub and sites from $55 a night.
Photo thanks to Seagrass RV Resort
Seagrass RV Resort
A renovated resort on SH-188 with concrete sites, palapas, a resort pool and a lazy river.
Video still: Boondocking with Dennis
ICW RV Park
A no-frills park on a narrow peninsula on the Intracoastal Waterway, with a fishing pier and mostly monthly guests.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Southern Oaks fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a big, social resort with paved roads, roomy concrete sites, four fishing ponds and a clubhouse that keeps the calendar full, a few minutes from downtown. Its cancellation and early-departure rules are strict, so book only dates you’re sure of, and expect a mix of Winter Texans and long-stay workers.
Park ratesFrom the resort’s website · effective Oct 1, 2026
Daily$70 /night
Weekly$350 /week
Monthly$650–725 /month
Reservation fee$200–250 weekly/monthly
Every site type is $70 a night and $350 a week; monthly rates are $650 (standard back-in), $700 (deluxe back-in) or $725 (premium pull-thru). Stays of 14 days or longer pay electric. Daily stays are paid in full; weekly and monthly stays need a $200 or $250 reservation fee.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the resort’s rates page or call (361) 758-1249.
Typical July afternoon
Rockport92°
Phoenix107°
Mild winters: January highs average about 66°, which is why Winter Texans fill Aransas Pass’s RV parks; July runs about 92° and humid.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers keep coming back.
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Site types
$70 a night, $350 a week or $650–$725 a month.
Open
Rates & policies
Cancellations, early departures, electric and site types.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Southern Oaks RV Resort (listed as Southern Oaks Luxury RV Resort on some sites) is a gated, 186-site resort on the SH-35 Bypass in Aransas Pass, with on-site management around the clock. It suits RVers who want big sites, lots of organized activities and a winter community, and it also hosts traveling workers on long stays.
Best for
- Big rigs: paved roads and concrete sites up to 80 ft, with pull-thrus.
- Social RVers: water aerobics, pickleball tournaments, jam sessions, karaoke, Texas Hold ’Em and potlucks.
- Anglers: four stocked catch-and-release ponds on site, with Conn Brown Harbor 9 minutes away.
- Winter Texans: monthly rates from $650, plus electric.
Consider this
- Cancel within 30 days of arrival and you lose the reservation fee; site fees and early departures aren’t refunded.
- Leaving without 30 days’ notice adds a $200 early-departure fee.
- Stays of 14 days or longer pay metered electric.
- Reviewers mention grass burrs, and one recent review faults the upkeep.
Summer in Aransas Pass
Typical July afternoon
92°
Rockport
Rockport station
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
15 degrees cooler than Phoenix, but humid, with nights near 79°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
All 186 sites have 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer and Wi-Fi on concrete pads along paved roads. Nightly and weekly rates are the same for every site type; monthly rates vary.
Standard back-in $70/night
The resort’s most common site type.
Deluxe back-in $70/night
The same nightly rate; $50 more for a month.
Premium pull-thru $70/night
Pull-thrus for big rigs; $725 a month.
Electric Metered
Stays of 14 days or longer pay electric on top of the rate.
Daily$70Paid in full
Weekly$350$200 reservation fee
Monthly$650–$725$250 reservation fee
Electric14+ daysBilled separately
Cancel 30+ days out$100 feeKept from the reservation fee
Cancel laterNo refundOf the reservation fee
Early departureNo refund$200 fee without 30 days’ notice
Date changesNo penaltyMove to a later date
Referral credit$50For a friend’s 30-day stay
ManagementOn site 24/7Gated resort
Checked against sorvresort.com (rates effective October 1, 2026, and amenities) on October 12, 2026. Book online or call (361) 758-1249.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which site type fits my rig? All sites cost the same per night; give your full length and ask for a pull-thru if you need one.
- What’s the cancellation policy? Cancel 30+ days out and pay a $100 fee; later and you lose the reservation fee.
- Is electric included? Only for stays under 14 days.
- Is my dog OK? The website doesn’t list breed rules, so ask; there’s a fenced dog park.
- Can I move my dates? Moving a reservation to a later date carries no penalty.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to join the fun at Southern Oaks?
Park on a big concrete pad, fish the ponds at sunset and fill your calendar with pickleball, potlucks and jam sessions. Book online, or call Southern Oaks about monthly stays.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The resort photos come from Southern Oaks RV Resort, with our thanks, and the video review is by Tina and Cory. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Jon Lebkowsky (Lydia Ann Lighthouse; CC BY-SA 2.0), Larry D. Moore (Port Aransas ferry; CC BY 4.0) and dwh1974 (Port Aransas beach and Rockport Beach; CC BY 3.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: The Palms RV Park, Seagrass RV Resort and Boondocking with Dennis (ICW RV Park video still). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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