rfsod48 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 As Bill says, Texas Trails is a good park in Pharr on the border of Edinberg . It is a 1 hour 15 minute drive from South Padre Island. First time rate is $295 + electric for a month. The parks on or very near to the Gulf near Corpus Christi leave a lot to be desired in my opinion. Gulf Waters RV Resort is very nice but expensive. Off shore Majestic Oaks is very nice as well as Southern Oaks. So far this year the weather in the valley has been warmer and drier than the coast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 If you are wanting to stay near Gulf you need to make reservations now, Majestic Oaks is already full for 2020, they say that they might have a few cancellations but not to count on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 26, 2019 Ian. Pioneer RV Resort, has been mostly re built since Hurricane Harvey blew it away. By next winter, everything will be back to normal. Have been to the old one, many times for Rally's and your just behind the dunes from beach! Everyone has their own opinion's on RV Parks/Resorts...try one, try 2. 3. You'll find the one that the 2 of you think about each year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted February 26, 2019 Carl, I agree. Thanks for your thoughts on Pioneer, they pretty much match up what I have read from other's reviews. Roland, yes, time is of the essence. I called around over the weekend and many parks are either booked, filling up or just a few days away from taking reservations for next winter. I checked with Pioneer and they told me to call back on March 12th and they would be "happy to make our reservation". I hope this means that they have availability. ☺️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 27, 2019 Ian. They will, just make sure you call. Very popular area, all year! When your there, take a drive to Port O'Conner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 We are back at Aransas Pass for 2 weeks. Cloudy and light drizzle. Fog tomorrow but comfortable temperature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txiceman Report post Posted February 27, 2019 Bill we are in Port O'Connor and to day was light drizzle and fog. Can't see across the road now. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 27, 2019 Galveston Island, same weather. current 62 & wind, drizzle, no fog. Unless it's August, you'll have wind on TX coast. Wayne and Brett, has a bad weather system right now, with big hail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 It basically bypassed us. I can remember in the days of golf we would be playing at TX GC and the thunderstorms and other storms would be all around us, but like miles and miles away. We could see the ominous cloud systems but we were dry as could be. We went to a soccer game at Dickinson High School and left at half time. Got into TC and the roads were dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 27, 2019 That's good to hear, it looked bad from here! Then I got the large hail warning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted February 28, 2019 IAN, I visited Pioneer RV Park today. It is a very nice park with cement roads and site pads. The units are somewhat tight but doable. From the back of the park there is a walkway path thru the dunes to the beach and Gulf. The staff seemed friendly and the park was clean.they are going to build a new rec hall, laundry and restrooms soon to supplement existing facilities. There were several sites available now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 28, 2019 Haven't stayed there but have stayed at Lagoons RV Resort, nice park and at Mustang Island State Park. Mustang Island is nice but basic. I don't know what condition it is in after the last storms. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted February 28, 2019 Bill, Mustang Island State Park was a little rough when we looked in January of this year. I am sure it will improve over time. Lots of building going on in area, new restaurants and stores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 28, 2019 Go look at Lagoons RV Resort and tell me what you think. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 28, 2019 Bill, they just re built most of Lagoons (The Hurricane did them a favor), Lone Star will have a Rally there in May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks everyone! Especially to Roland who stopped by yesterday, WOW, and Carl who has been to Pioneer RV Resort previously. I'll be calling first thing on the 12th to reserve! Bill, Lagoons looks nice, but its not close enough to the beach, according to the DW,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, IanBullock said: Bill, Lagoons looks nice, but its not close enough to the beach, according to the DW,, Well, you better do what makes the DW happy. 6 hours ago, manholt said: Lone Star will have a Rally there in May. Carl, I looked up the dates and we will be headed north about then. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 28, 2019 Lone Star Rallies coming up and all are welcomed. Contact either myself or Carl with a PM in you are interested. April 4th - 6th, 2019 Whistle Stop RV Park...........Abilene, TX May 16th - 18the, 2019 Lagoons RV Resort.......Rockport, Texas Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 We are leaving Corpus Christi tomorrow and heading to Castroville and Hill Country. Staying at the Alsatian RV Resort, it has a good golf course. We have fog again today at Aransas Pass, Sea Fog. Seems almost every day it is present and lasts until noon. Keeps humidity up. I have been told by those who have been coming here for years that this year and last year are aberrations from normal as far as weather. Hopefully Hill Country will be drier and sunny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 You should have less sea fog there. That is more a suburb of San Antonio than the hill country. You are on the southern edge of The Hill Country" https://hill-country-visitor.com/hill-country-map/ Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 Yes, on southern edge but has a good golf course! We will make day trips to Hill Country towns and resturants 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 One of maney places you should check on near Fredericksburg is Wildseed Farms. It should be a good time of the year to go look at the wildflowers. Everywhere down there the road sides should be covered with bluebonnets. https://www.wildseedfarms.com/ "Wildseed Farms has been growing fields of wildflowers for the production of seed for over 35 years. We are the nation's largest working wildflower farm with over 200 acres in Fredericksburg Texas alone." Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfsod48 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks Bill, my wife will love that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 12, 2019 Roland. When in Fredericksburg, take a trip to Lady Birds State Park on Hwy 16, it's 5 miles South of town...The golf course is very impressive & cheap and the RV park is full H/U, also cheap! LBJ's family don't need $$$ and the trust that Lady Bird set up is more than enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 12, 2019 Lots of LBJ sites out that way including the ranch and boy hood home. Last time I was at the ranch it was like a time capsule. Everything was just like he had flown in on his plane(parked outside) even the 3 tvs so he could keep an eye on all 3 networks when he ate supper. I remember seeing it on the news one time and it looks exactly like it did. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
