Photo thanks to Sun N’ Fun RV Park
Sun N’ Fun RV Park at Bolivar
A 22-site RV park on the Gulf side of TX-87 in Gilchrist, with full hookups, a fire ring at every site, front-row spots behind the dunes and the beach steps away.
Gilchrist, Texas · on the beach side of TX-87, about 10 minutes east of Crystal Beach
Season
Year-round
Nightly stays booked on Campspot
Elevation
Near sea level
On the beach side of TX-87, right behind the dunes
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water and sewer
Big rigs
Up to 50 ft
All back-in; RVers report rigs to 35 ft
Updated October 13, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Gilchrist, right on the beach
The Sun N’ Fun experience
A small, 22-site park on the beach side of TX-87 in Gilchrist, with full hookups, a fire ring and picnic table at every site, and the Gulf right over the dunes.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water and sewer at all 22 sites
BeachfrontOn the Gulf side of TX-87; no highway to cross
Front-row sitesTwo sites right behind the sand
Fire ringsAt every site, with a picnic table
ShowersNew shower house, plus an outdoor rinse
Golf-cart rentalsTwo carts on site
Pets welcomeOn a leash at all times
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: RVers love the beach steps away, the quiet and the hosts who help them back in, and the gripes are no Wi-Fi, no laundry and the mosquitoes.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report35 ft Aug 2026
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 5G
Last reported nightly rate$50 Aug 2026
As reported by Campendium, Campspot and RV LIFE users. Campendium’s scores come from four reviews (2024–2026), and Campspot’s 5.0 comes from 139 verified stays, where Wi-Fi is the lowest-rated category. Confirm rates and policies with the park before you go.
On TX-87 in Gilchrist
Getting there
Sun N’ Fun is on the Gulf side of TX-87 in Gilchrist, across the highway from The Palapa and about 20 minutes east of the free Galveston ferry.
From Houston via I-10: exit 828 at Winnie, TX-124 south to High Island, then TX-87 west down the peninsula (no ferry)From Galveston and I-45: the free Galveston–Port Bolivar ferry, then TX-87 east
TX-87 · GILCHRIST
Set your GPS
720 State Hwy 87, Gilchrist, TX 77617
To the beach*Steps away
To Crystal BeachAbout 10 min
To High IslandAbout 20 min
From downtown HoustonAbout 2 hr
Back-in sites only. The park lists rigs to 50 ft, but the longest RVers report is 35 ft, and the sewer hookup is at the back of the site, so bring an extra length of hose.
Coming from Houston? I-10 to Winnie and TX-124 to High Island skips the ferry line; Sun N’ Fun is about 20 minutes west of High Island on TX-87.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; the ferry adds its crossing and any wait. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around the peninsula
Around the Bolivar Peninsula
High Island’s bird sanctuaries are about 20 minutes east, and the ferry, Fort Travis and Bolivar Flats are about 20 minutes west.
Photo thanks to Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0)
Galveston–Port Bolivar Ferry
Free TxDOT ferries cross to Galveston around the clock in about 18 minutes; watch for dolphins, and expect long lines on summer weekends.
Photo thanks to Jim Evans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Fort Travis Seashore Park
A free Galveston County park at Port Bolivar with the concrete gun batteries of a historic coastal fort, picnic shelters and a playground; day use only.
Photo thanks to Bettina Arrigoni (CC BY 2.0)
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Houston Audubon’s tidal flats at the tip of the peninsula, where huge flocks of shorebirds feed; park at the vehicle barrier and walk in.
Photo thanks to Bettina Arrigoni (CC BY 2.0)
High Island bird sanctuaries
Houston Audubon’s Smith Oaks and Boy Scout Woods sanctuaries, famous for spring songbird migration and a rookery of spoonbills and egrets.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Three more Bolivar Peninsula places to stay, by drive time.
Photo thanks to The Palapa RV Beach Resort
The Palapa RV Beach Resort
A small, gated Gilchrist park with a raised “sky pool,” a clubhouse and a private golf-cart path over the dunes to the beach.
Photo thanks to Bolivar Peninsula RV Park
Bolivar Peninsula RV Park
A 40-acre park on TX-87 with grassy pull-thru and lakefront sites, a big dog park and a pavilion, a quarter mile from the beach.
Photo thanks to Lazy Pelican RV Park
Lazy Pelican RV Park
A quiet, owner-run park off Sea Spray Drive with level concrete full-hookup pads, a palapa and pergola, and the beach a short walk away.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Sun N’ Fun fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the simple, beach-first choice on the peninsula: 22 full-hookup sites on the Gulf side of TX-87, a fire ring at every site and the sand over the dunes, at about $50 a night. There’s no Wi-Fi or laundry and some sites are gravel, so it suits self-sufficient RVers who want to hear the surf more than they want amenities.
Nightly ratesFrom the park’s Campspot listing · checked Oct 13, 2026
Front Row BeachsideFrom $75 /night
BeachsideFrom $50 /night
Second Row BeachsideFrom $50 /night
“Starting at” prices for a night; Campspot shows the exact rate and any taxes and fees for your dates. The park doesn’t publish weekly or monthly rates. Up to six people per RV.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s Campspot page or call (409) 203-3740.
Typical July afternoon
Galveston91°
Phoenix107°
Mild winters: January highs average about 63°, which is why Winter Texans fill the Bolivar Peninsula’s parks; July runs about 91° and humid, with a Gulf breeze.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers keep coming back.
Open
Site types
From $50 a night, or $75 on the front row.
Open
Rates & policies
Cancellations, pets, fires and park rules.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
Open
Sun N’ Fun RV Park at Bolivar is a 22-site RV park on the beach side of TX-87 in Gilchrist, on the Bolivar Peninsula. It suits RVers who want the surf outside the door and are happy to bring their own Wi-Fi and do laundry elsewhere.
Best for
- Beach lovers: the park is on the Gulf side of TX-87, and the front row sits right behind the sand.
- Campfire evenings: every site has a fire ring and a picnic table.
- Value: beachside sites start at $50 a night with full hookups.
- Shellers and anglers: a quieter stretch of beach east of Crystal Beach.
Consider this
- RVers report no Wi-Fi and no laundry on site.
- Some sites are gravel rather than concrete, and all are back-in.
- The sewer hookup is at the back of the site; bring extra hose.
- Mosquitoes can be fierce after rain, and the beach path isn’t wheelchair-accessible.
Summer on Bolivar
Typical July afternoon
91°
Galveston
Galveston station
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
16 degrees cooler than Phoenix, but humid, with nights near 80°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
All 22 sites are back-in, with 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, a fire ring and a picnic table. Twelve have concrete pads; the rest are gravel.
Front Row Beachside $75/night
The two sites closest to the beach.
Beachside $50/night
Most of the park, a short walk over the dunes.
Second Row Beachside $50/night
Two sites a row back from the front.
Longer stays Ask
Weekly and monthly rates aren’t listed online.
Cancellation48+ hours: $20 feeFull refund less $20
Late cancellation24 hours: 50%No refund within 24 hours
OccupancyUp to 6Per RV
PetsWelcomeLeashed at all times
Quiet hours10 p.m.–7 a.m.A family park
CampfiresFire rings onlyNo bottles, cans or butts in the ring
FireworksNot allowedIn the park
Speed limit10 mphVehicles stay on your site
TrashBag it nightlyDon’t leave it out overnight
Not allowedClotheslinesNo washing vehicles, carts or boats
Checked against the park’s Campspot listing and policies on October 13, 2026. Book online, or call (409) 203-3740 with questions.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Is there Wi-Fi now? Recent reviews say no; plan on your own hotspot.
- Concrete or gravel? Twelve sites have concrete pads.
- Is a front-row site open? There are only two.
- Can I rent a golf cart? The park has two.
- Weekly or monthly rate? None is published; ask the hosts.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to wake up to the surf?
Back in behind the dunes, light the fire ring and walk to the beach. Book online on Campspot, or call the park with questions.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Sun N’ Fun RV Park, with our thanks, and the drone video is by DRONE WURX. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Larry D. Moore (the ferry Robert C. Lanier; CC BY 4.0), Jim Evans (Fort Travis; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Bettina Arrigoni (shorebirds at Bolivar Flats and a roseate spoonbill at Smith Oaks; CC BY 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: The Palapa RV Beach Resort, Bolivar Peninsula RV Park, Lazy Pelican RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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