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I.B. Magee Beach Park
Nueces County’s full-hookup RV park at the north end of Port Aransas beach, rebuilt after Hurricane Harvey, with long concrete pads a short walk over the dune from the sand, the jetty and Horace Caldwell Pier.
Port Aransas, Texas · Nueces County’s beach park by the jetty and Horace Caldwell Pier
Season
Year-round
Monthly stays October–March only
Elevation
Near sea level
Just behind the dune at the north end of the beach
Hookups
Full hookups
20/30/50 amp, water, sewer and Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Long concrete pads
RVers report rigs to 43 ft; hookups are at the back of the pad
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the county’s website
By the jetty and the pier
The I.B. Magee experience
Nueces County’s RV park at the north end of Port Aransas beach, rebuilt and reopened in 2020 after Hurricane Harvey, with long concrete full-hookup pads a short walk over the dune from the sand, the South Jetty and Horace Caldwell Pier.
Full hookups20/30/50 amp, water, sewer and Wi-Fi
Long concrete padsLevel, with hookups at the back
Steps to the beachJust over the dune
Pier & jetty fishingHorace Caldwell Pier and the South Jetty
BathhouseRestrooms and showers
LaundryPaid machines on site
Dump & water fill$10 for campers staying elsewhere
Walk to townRestaurants and the harbor nearby
Winter monthly stays$825 a month, October–March
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 location, the level concrete pads and the clean bathhouse, and the gripes are about hookups at the back of the pad and the no-refund policy.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report43 ft Jun 2023
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$50 Sep 2026
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Google’s rating covers the whole beach park, not just the RV sites. The county lists 64 RV sites; Campendium lists 75. Confirm rates and policies with the county before you go.
On On The Beach Drive
Getting there
I.B. Magee Beach Park is at 321 North On The Beach Drive, where Avenue G and the beach road meet at the north end of Port Aransas beach.
From Corpus Christi and the south: Park Road 22 and the JFK Causeway to Padre Island, then TX-361 north up Mustang Island into Port Aransas (no ferry)From Aransas Pass, Rockport and the north: TX-361 to the free Port Aransas ferry, then south through town
ON THE BEACH DR · PORT ARANSAS
Set your GPS
321 N On The Beach Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373
To the beach & pier*Walk over the dune
To the Port Aransas ferryAbout 5 min
To Mustang Island State ParkAbout 25 min
From downtown Corpus ChristiAbout 55 min
Hookups are at the back. RVers say the power, water and sewer sit at the back of the pad, so bring extra hose and cord, especially for a fifth-wheel.
Everything must fit on the site. Up to 8 people and 3 vehicles per site, with no parking on the grass or road, and no rental-trailer drop-offs.
*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Port Aransas
Around Port Aransas
The pier and jetty are in the park, downtown restaurants and the harbor are a few minutes away, and Mustang Island State Park is about 25 minutes south.
Photo thanks to dwh1974 (CC BY 3.0)
Port Aransas Beach
Miles of wide, drive-on Gulf beach, with the Horace Caldwell Pier and its fishing, sunsets and beach-access parking.
Photo thanks to Alan Schmierer (CC0)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
A free boardwalk over a wetland, where birders look for herons, ducks and the resident alligators, on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Photo thanks to Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0)
Port Aransas Ferry
Free TxDOT ferries cross the ship channel to Aransas Pass around the clock; watch for dolphins in the channel.
Photo thanks to Jonathan Cutrer (CC BY 2.0)
Mustang Island State Park
About five miles of undeveloped Gulf beach down the island, with paddling trails on the bay side and a beach campground.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Three more Port Aransas RV parks, by drive time.
Photo thanks to LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort
LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort
A 96-site resort in the middle of town, two blocks from the free ferry, with concrete sites for 45 ft rigs, a pool and a clubhouse.
Photo thanks to Port A RV Resort
Port A RV Resort
A large resort on TX-361 at the south edge of town, with a heated pool, a hot tub, a gym and a catch-and-release pond.
Photo thanks to On The Beach RV Park
On The Beach RV Park
A long-running park right behind the dunes, with trails to the sand, a bathhouse and a fish-cleaning house.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether I.B. Magee fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the best-located public RV sites in Port Aransas: long, level concrete pads with full hookups, a short walk over the dune to the beach, the jetty and the pier, at a flat county rate. There are no refunds and booking is by phone or request, so plan ahead.
County ratesFrom nuecesbeachparks.com · checked Oct 12, 2026
Daily$50 /night
Weekly$275 /week
Monthly (Oct–Mar)$825 /month
Dump & water fill$10 non-guests
Rates cover a full-hookup site with 20/30/50 amp electric, water, sewer and Wi-Fi, for up to 8 people and 3 vehicles. Monthly stays are offered October–March only. Check-out is at noon, and there are no refunds.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the county’s park page or call (361) 749-6117.
Typical July afternoon
Port Aransas88°
Phoenix107°
Mild winters: January highs average about 62°, which is why Winter Texans fill Port Aransas’s parks; July runs about 88° and humid, with a steady Gulf breeze.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers keep coming back.
Open
Site types
$50 a night, $275 a week or $825 a month in winter.
Open
Rates & policies
Booking, refunds, site limits and check-out.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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I.B. Magee Beach Park is Nueces County’s beach park at the north end of Port Aransas, with an RV area that reopened in 2020 after Hurricane Harvey. It suits RVers who want full hookups steps from the beach and pier at a fair, flat price.
Best for
- Beach and pier fans: the sand, the South Jetty and Horace Caldwell Pier are steps away.
- Value seekers: $50 a night or $275 a week, with full hookups.
- Winter visitors: $825 a month from October through March.
- Walkers: downtown restaurants and the harbor are a short walk or cart ride.
Consider this
- There are no refunds once you book.
- Hookups sit at the back of the pad; bring extra hose and cord.
- Booking is by phone or online request, not instant online booking.
- The beach park is busy on summer weekends and holidays.
Summer in Port Aransas
Typical July afternoon
88°
Port Aransas
Port Aransas station
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
19 degrees cooler than Phoenix, but humid, with nights near 80°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Every site has full hookups (20/30/50 amp electric, water and sewer) and Wi-Fi on a long concrete pad. The county charges flat daily, weekly and winter monthly rates.
Daily $50/night
A full-hookup site for one night; check-out is at noon.
Weekly $275/week
Seven nights for $275.
Monthly $825/month
Offered October through March only.
Dump & fill $10
Campers staying elsewhere, including on the beach, can dump and fill here.
Daily$50Full hookups and Wi-Fi
Weekly$275Year-round
Monthly$825October–March only
BookingPhone or request form(361) 749-6117
RefundsNonePer the county
Check-outNoonAsk about arrival time
PeopleUp to 8 per site3 vehicles maximum
ParkingOn your site onlyNo grass or road parking
TrailersNo rental drop-offsBring your own rig
Dump & water$10For campers staying elsewhere
Checked against nuecesbeachparks.com (rates and reservations) on October 12, 2026. Call (361) 749-6117 or send a reservation request; there are no refunds.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Is a site available? Call or send the request form, then wait for confirmation.
- What if my plans change? The county says there are no refunds, so ask before you pay.
- Will my rig and vehicles fit? Everything must fit on the site; no parking on the grass or road.
- Are pets allowed? The county’s rate page doesn’t say; ask when you call.
- Can I stay a month? Monthly rates are offered October–March only.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to camp by the pier?
Walk over the dune for sunrise, fish the jetty and the pier, and stroll into town for dinner. Call the county or send a reservation request.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The RV-site stills come from KRIS 6 News and Boondocking with Dennis, with our thanks. Park photos via Wikimedia Commons: AudreyIski (Horace Caldwell Pier; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Spheroidite (South Jetty; CC BY-SA 4.0). Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: dwh1974 (Port Aransas beach; CC BY 3.0), Alan Schmierer (northern shovelers at the birding center; CC0), Larry D. Moore (Port Aransas ferry; CC BY 4.0) and Jonathan Cutrer (Mustang Island State Park; CC BY 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort, Port A RV Resort and On The Beach RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
Disclaimer
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