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Guests playing shuffleboard among palm trees at Rockport RV Resort

Photo thanks to Rockport RV Resort by RJourney

Rockport RV Resort by RJourney

Google rating 3.9

An RJourney resort with 100-plus full-hookup sites on concrete pads, a pool, hot tubs, saunas, a fitness center and a busy social calendar, about 10 minutes from downtown Rockport.

Rockport, Texas · off Business 35, about 10 minutes from downtown

Season

Year-round

Snowbird season is the busiest

Elevation

Near sea level

On the southwest edge of town

Hookups

Full hookups

20/30/50 amp on concrete pads

Big rigs

Pull-thru & back-in

Concrete pads; reach Smokehouse Rd from Business 35 only

Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website

Off Business 35, southwest Rockport

The Rockport RV Resort experience

An RJourney resort with 100-plus full-hookup sites on concrete pads, a pool, hot tubs and saunas, a fitness center and a social winter crowd, about 10 minutes from downtown Rockport and the beach.

Full hookups20/30/50 amp at 100-plus sites

Concrete padsPull-thru and back-in, with ADA sites

PoolPlus hot tubs and saunas

Fitness centerOn site

Clubhouse & game roomBilliards and group activities

Shuffleboard & horseshoesOutdoor games

Catch-and-release pondsFishing steps from your rig

Dog park2 pets per site, no standard fee

LaundryOn site

Cabins & lodgingOne cabin is pet-friendly

Monthly staysFrom $500 a month

What guests say

The park report card

We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are middling: RVers like the amenities, concrete sites and activities, while complaints mention management and maintenance.

Off Business 35

Getting there

Rockport RV Resort is on Smokehouse Road off Business 35 on the southwest side of town; big rigs should reach Smokehouse Road from Business 35 only.

Map: getting to Rockport RV Resort in Rockport, TexasLocator map of Rockport, Texas. Rockport RV Resort by RJourney is on Smokehouse Road off Business 35 on the southwest side of town. From Corpus Christi, drive SH-35 north to Rockport and follow Business 35 to Smokehouse Road; don’t use 18th or 16th Street, Monkey Road or Stuart Road. From downtown Rockport, take Business 35 south to Smokehouse Road. Downtown is about 10 minutes away.3535B188Aransas BayCopano BayPort BayDowntown RockportHarbor & beachRockport RV Resort1401 Smokehouse Rd1 miN

From Corpus Christi and the south: SH-35 north to Rockport, then Business 35 to Smokehouse Rd (don’t use 18th or 16th St, Monkey Rd or Stuart Rd)From downtown Rockport and the north: Business 35 south to Smokehouse Rd

BUSINESS 35 · SMOKEHOUSE RD

Set your GPS

1401 Smokehouse Rd, Rockport, TX 78382

To downtown Rockport*About 10 min

To Rockport BeachAbout 12 min

To Goose Island State ParkAbout 27 min

From Corpus ChristiAbout 28 min

Ignore your GPS shortcut. RJourney says to reach Smokehouse Road from Business 35 only; 18th St, 16th St, Monkey Rd and Stuart Rd aren’t suitable for big rigs.

Two pets per site. No standard pet fee; more than two need manager approval and a $25 fee. Pets stay out of the pool area.

*Drive times are from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.

Around Rockport

Around Rockport

Rockport Beach and the harbor museums are about 10–12 minutes away, and Goose Island State Park about 27.

Rockport Beach Park curving along Aransas Bay, seen from above
12 min northeast

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.

The Texas Maritime Museum building in Rockport with a large anchor out front
10 min northeast

Photo thanks to Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0)

Texas Maritime Museum

Exhibits on the Texas coast’s seafaring past, from early explorers and shipbuilding to fishing and offshore oil, by Rockport Harbor.

The 1870s Fulton Mansion, a Second Empire house with a mansard roof, in Fulton, Texas
15 min northeast

Photo thanks to Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0)

Fulton Mansion

An 1870s Second Empire mansion on the bay in Fulton, now a Texas Historical Commission site with guided tours.

Three whooping cranes standing in a marsh at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
49 min north

Photo thanks to Klaus Nigge / USFWS (CC BY 2.0)

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

The winter home of endangered whooping cranes, with a wildlife drive, trails and an observation tower.

More places to stay

Other parks worth a look

The three closest RV parks to Rockport RV Resort, by drive time.

Fifth-wheel trailer and pickup on a site shaded by oak trees at Ancient Oaks RV Park in Rockport
7 min northeast

Photo thanks to Ancient Oaks RV Park

Ancient Oaks RV Park

A big, oak-shaded park on Business 35 near downtown, with a heated pool and hot tub, a stocked pond and lots of Winter Texans.

Travel trailer and pickup parked on a shaded site among oak trees at Enchanted Oaks RV Park
7 min west

Photo thanks to Enchanted Oaks RV Park

Enchanted Oaks RV Park

A quiet, family-run park in 60 acres of live oaks on the SH-35 Bypass, with 52 roomy full-hookup sites from $55 a night.

Couple fishing from the pier on Salt Lake at Rockport / Corpus Christi KOA Journey
14 min north

Photo thanks to Rockport / Corpus Christi KOA Journey

Rockport / Corpus Christi KOA

A KOA on Salt Lake with two heated pools, a lighted fishing pier and concrete sites up to 105 ft.

Before you book

Plan your stay

Everything that decides whether Rockport RV Resort fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.

Our take: a full-amenity resort with concrete pads, a pool, hot tubs, saunas and a fitness center, popular with snowbirds who come back winter after winter. Reviews are middling and the access road matters for big rigs, so follow RJourney’s directions and look for the frequent discount codes.

Park ratesFrom rjourney.com · checked Oct 12, 2026

RV sitesFrom $40–$45 /night

RV monthlyFrom $500 /month

Lodging monthlyFrom $925 /month

RVers paid (2024–25)$39–50 /night

RJourney prices sites by date in its booking system; its Rockport page shows a starting rate of $40 in one place and $45 in another. Check the deals list for midweek (20% off Sunday–Thursday arrivals), military and first-responder (10% off) codes.

Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s booking page or call (361) 356-4220.

Typical July afternoon

Rockport92°

Phoenix107°

Mild winters: January highs average about 66°, which is why Winter Texans fill Rockport’s parks; July runs about 92° and humid.

4 + 4 points

Is it right for you?

Who it suits, what to consider, and what reviewers say.

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4 rate rows

Site types

From about $40 a night or $500 a month.

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10 details

Rates & policies

Access, pets, discounts and booking.

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5 questions

Before you book

Questions to ask before you reserve.

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Rockport RV Resort is part of RJourney, a chain of RV resorts. It suits snowbirds and long-stayers who want resort amenities and a social crowd, and short-stay visitors who want a pool and hot tub after a day on the bay.

Best for

  • Snowbirds: monthly sites from $500 and a crowd that returns every winter.
  • Amenity lovers: a pool, hot tubs, saunas, a fitness center and a game room with billiards.
  • Pet owners: two pets per site with no standard fee, and a dog park.
  • Anglers: catch-and-release ponds in the park and Aransas Bay nearby.

Consider this

  • Reviews are middling: Google 3.9, RV LIFE 7.0, Tripadvisor 3.5.
  • Big rigs must reach Smokehouse Road from Business 35, not by the GPS shortcuts.
  • Published starting rates differ ($40 vs. $45), so check the total before you book.
  • It’s about 10 minutes to downtown and the beach, not walkable.

Summer in Rockport

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.

Sites are full-hookup on concrete pads with 20, 30 or 50 amp service, in pull-thru and back-in layouts, with ADA-accessible options. Cabins and lodging are also available.

Nightly From $40–$45/night

Full hookupsConcrete padDiscount codes

RJourney’s published starting rate varies on its own page; deals can lower it.

Monthly From $500/month

Snowbird favoriteLong staysAsk about electric

The resort’s long-term rate for RV sites.

Midweek 20% off

Sun–Thu arrivals2–5 nightsCode MIDWEEK20

RJourney’s midweek offer at participating parks; blackout dates apply.

Lodging From $925/month

CabinsOne pet-friendlyMonthly rate

A non-RV option for visiting family or long stays.

NightlyFrom $40–$45Varies by date and site

MonthlyFrom $500RV sites

AccessBusiness 35 onlyNot 18th, 16th, Monkey or Stuart Rd

Pets2 per siteNo standard fee; more need approval

Pet fee$25For extra pets, with approval

BookingOnline or phone(361) 356-4220

Discounts10–20% offMidweek, military, first responders

SitesPull-thru & back-inConcrete pads; ADA options

LodgingFrom $925/moCabins; one is pet-friendly

Pool areaNo petsKeep pets out of the pool area

Checked against rjourney.com on October 12, 2026. RJourney’s page lists overnight rates starting at $40 in one place and $45 in another; book online or call (361) 356-4220 for current rates.

Good to know before you pull in

Five things that change your booking

Ask these on the phone before you reserve.

  • What will my total be? Get the price with fees for your exact dates and site type.
  • Which discount applies? Midweek, military, first-responder and long-stay deals change often.
  • Is my site pull-thru? Both layouts exist; give your length when booking.
  • Are the pool and hot tubs open? Ask about seasonal hours and maintenance.
  • What’s included monthly? Confirm how electric is billed on long stays.

Know before you go

Frequently asked questions

A few details before you hit the road.

At 1401 Smokehouse Road off Business 35 on the southwest side of Rockport. Downtown and the harbor are about 10 minutes away and Corpus Christi about 28.

Reach Smokehouse Road from Business 35 only. RJourney warns that 18th Street, 16th Street, Monkey Road and Stuart Road aren’t suitable for big rigs, even if your GPS suggests them.

On October 12, 2026, RJourney listed overnight RV rates starting at $40 (and $45 elsewhere on the same page), monthly RV sites from $500 and monthly lodging from $925.

Yes, two pets per site with no standard fee. More than two need manager approval and a $25 fee. Pets aren’t allowed in the pool area, and there’s a dog park.

A pool, hot tubs, saunas, a fitness center, a game room with billiards, shuffleboard, horseshoes, laundry, a dog park and catch-and-release ponds.

No. Rockport Retreat, Rockport Ranch and Rockport Oaks are separate parks. This page is about Rockport RV Resort by RJourney at 1401 Smokehouse Road.

RJourney runs changing deals: 20% off midweek stays (code MIDWEEK20), 10% off for military (SERVE10) and first responders (HEROES) on 1–6 night stays, and fall savings on longer stays.

Season: Year-round

Ready for a resort stay in Rockport?

Swim, soak in the hot tub and play a round of shuffleboard, then head to the beach about 10 minutes away. Book online with RJourney for current rates and deals.

or call (361) 356-4220

Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos and the video come from Rockport RV Resort by RJourney, with our thanks. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: dwh1974 (Rockport Beach; CC BY 3.0), Larry D. Moore (Texas Maritime Museum and Fulton Mansion; CC BY 4.0) and Klaus Nigge / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (whooping cranes; CC BY 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Ancient Oaks RV Park, Enchanted Oaks RV Park and Rockport / Corpus Christi KOA Journey. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.

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