Port Aransas on Mustang Island boasts 18 miles of shoreline along the Texas Coast. Pioneer RV Beach Resort is a nice RV stay with beach access. Area attractions include Padre Island National Seashore and the city of Corpus Christi.
Key Takeaways:
- Mustang Island and Padre Island are part of the largest barrier island in the world with 115 miles of beaches
- Port Aransas sits on the north end of Mustang Island
- The Padre Island National Seashore includes 61 miles of unspoiled coastline
- The Pioneer Beach RV Resort features a boardwalk to the beach
Campground Review:
Pioneer RV Beach Resort is a full-amenity campground on Mustang Island in Port Aransas. With swimming pools, full hookups, cafe, clubhouse and a boardwalk to the beach, this resort is a favorite for return guests. The boardwalk to the beach was great for walking the dogs each morning. The beaches on Mustang Island are flat, wide and perfect for walking, driving, fishing or lounging. The location provides easy access for dining options in Port Aransas and Corpus Christi. Padre Island National Seashore is a short drive south. The route to the campground from the North through Port Aransas includes a ferry; we opted to take the longer route through Corpus Christi.
What to do:
- Walk, lounge, fish and drive on the wide open beaches
- Visit Padre Island National Seashore
- Enjoy seafood at many seafood restaurants in Port Aransas; we enjoyed dockside dining at Virginia’s on the Bay
- Visit Corpus Christi for more dining and entertainment options
- Take a pirate ship cruise to learn more about Port Aransas’ rich pirate history
Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore
Pirate Cruise Port Aransas
Chili & Cedar’s Review:
Everyone was very friendly in this park. We loved are morning walks on the beach. We didn’t go to the dog park – the rattlesnake warning sign on the fence scared us. Lots of green space in this park and many friendly dogs.
Campground Rating: 4.8 PAWS out of 5 PAWS
We loved our drive through the Padre Island National Seashore. The beaches on Mustang Island and Padre Island are all dog friendly – woof!