Photo thanks to On The Beach RV Park
On The Beach RV Park
A long-running, family-friendly RV park right behind the dunes in Port Aransas, with full hookups, trails to the beach, a bathhouse, a camp store and a fish-cleaning station.
Port Aransas, Texas · behind the dunes at Beach Access Road 1A, south of downtown
Season
Year-round
Nightly, weekly, monthly and snowbird stays
Elevation
Near sea level
Right behind the dunes on Mustang Island
Hookups
Full hookups
20/30/50 amp, water, sewer and Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Big-rig sites
RVers report rigs to about 41 ft; ask for a big-rig site
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Behind the dunes
The On The Beach experience
A 58-site park with full hookups right behind the dunes at Beach Access Road 1A, with trails to the sand, a bathhouse, a camp store and a fish-cleaning station, a few minutes south of downtown.
Full hookups20/30/50 amp, water and sewer
Beach accessTrails over the dunes to the sand
Big-rig sitesLong concrete sites in the newer section
Restrooms & showersPublic bathhouse
LaundryLaundry facility on site
Camp storeBasics and beach gear
Fish-cleaning stationFor your surf and pier catch
Free Wi-FiHigh-speed wireless internet
Community areaPicnic tables, corn hole and beach games
Golf cart friendlyDrive a cart to town
Pets welcomeWalk them in designated areas
Snowbird staysWeekly, monthly and seasonal rates
Groups & ralliesUp to 100 people
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 steps-to-the-sand location and the friendly staff, and the gripes are about tight older sites, prices and wind.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report41 ft Mar 2020
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$62 Apr 2025
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Campendium’s scores come from 13 reviews; the park uses dynamic pricing, so the rate you’re quoted may differ from the “starting at” rates. Confirm rates and policies with the park before you go.
At Beach Access Road 1A
Getting there
On The Beach is at 907 Beach Access Road 1A, off TX-361 (11th Street) on the south side of Port Aransas.
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
BEACH ACCESS RD 1A · PORT ARANSAS
Set your GPS
907 Beach Access Rd 1A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
To the beach*Walk over the dunes
To the Port Aransas ferryAbout 7 min
To Mustang Island State ParkAbout 18 min
From downtown Corpus ChristiAbout 55 min
Ask for a big-rig site. The newer concrete sites are the roomiest; give your full length, including any tow, when you book.
Electric is extra on longer stays. Stays of 7 days or more pay for the electric they use; monthly and seasonal stays are billed at 12.5¢ per kWh.
*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 beach is a short walk over the dunes, downtown and the ferry are about 7 minutes away, and Mustang Island State Park is about 18 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 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.
Video still: LivingOurDreamNow
Port Aransas Beach Camping
Free dry camping on the sand with a $12 beach parking permit, for up to three nights in any three weeks.
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.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether On The Beach fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the closest you can park to the sand with full hookups in Port Aransas: trails over the dunes, a bathhouse, a fish-cleaning station and friendly staff, a few minutes from town. The older sites are tight and prices use dynamic pricing, so ask for a big-rig site and expect wind.
Park rates“Starting at” rates from the park’s website · checked Oct 12, 2026
Winter nightlyFrom $57 /night
Winter weeklyFrom $42 /night
Winter monthlyFrom $23 /night
Summer nightlyFrom $77 /night
Summer weeklyFrom $60 /night
Winter runs Sept 16–Mar 14 and summer Mar 15–Sept 15. The park uses dynamic pricing, and its daily table lists $67–$70 in winter and $87–$104 in summer by site type. Monthly and seasonal stays (from $20 a night in winter) pay electric at 12.5¢ per kWh; electric is charged on all stays of 7 days or more.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (361) 749-4909.
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.
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Site types
From $57 a night in winter, less by the week or month.
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Rates & policies
Check-in, cancellations, pets, rigs and electric.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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On The Beach RV Park is a 58-site park behind the dunes at Beach Access Road 1A, run by USA Camping Company. All ages are welcome, and it suits RVers who want to walk to the sand and fish the surf more than they want resort amenities.
Best for
- Beach walkers: trails cross the dunes to the sand right from the park.
- Anglers: a fish-cleaning station for your surf and pier catch.
- Snowbirds: weekly, monthly and seasonal rates from about $20–$42 a night in winter.
- Families: all ages welcome, with a community area and beach games.
Consider this
- Older sites are tight; RVers rate site quality lower than location.
- No pool, and the beach is windy.
- Electric is extra on stays of 7 days or more, and prices change with demand.
- Rigs built before 2010, homemade RVs and bus conversions need approval, and UTVs aren’t allowed.
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.
All sites have full hookups with 20/30/50 amp electric, water and sewer, plus Wi-Fi, a picnic table and an extra vehicle. The park uses dynamic pricing by site type and season.
Standard $68/night
The basic full-hookup site; rates move with demand.
Deluxe $67/night
A roomier site; the park’s daily table lists $67 in winter.
Premium $70/night
The top site type in the park’s daily table.
Snowbird From $20/night
Seasonal winter stays, plus electric at 12.5¢ per kWh; call for availability.
Check-in1 p.m.Check-out 11 a.m.; late check-out for a fee
Cancellation20% depositFull charge within 14 days of arrival
Holidays3-night minimumFull deposit in advance
Electric7+ days: metered12.5¢ per kWh on monthly stays
PetsWelcomeNever unattended; pick up after them
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.Max 6 people per site
Rigs2010 or newerOlder, homemade and bus rigs need approval
UTVsNot allowedCity law bans them, including on the beach
Golf cartsLicensed driversKids under 16 ride up front with an adult
BoatsDesignated areaNot on your site
Checked against onthebeachrvpark.com (rates, amenities and resort policies) on October 12, 2026. Book online or call (361) 749-4909 for weekly, monthly and seasonal rates.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which sites fit my rig? Ask for a big-rig site in the newer concrete section.
- What’s the cancellation policy? Cancel within 14 days of arrival and you pay the full stay; earlier, you lose the 20% deposit.
- Is electric included? Not on stays of 7 days or more; monthly and seasonal stays pay 12.5¢ per kWh.
- Is there a minimum stay? Holidays and events need 3 nights and a full deposit; May–August weekends need 3 nights.
- Where do I park my boat? Boats and trailers go in the designated parking area, not on your site.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to wake up next to the beach?
Walk over the dunes for sunrise, fish the surf and clean your catch at the station. Book online, or call On The Beach for weekly, monthly and snowbird rates.
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 On The Beach RV Park, with our thanks, and the video tour is by Adventures with a Retired Guy. 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: Port A RV Resort, LivingOurDreamNow (video still) and LaFitte’s Hideout RV Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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