Bolivar Flats Beach Dispersed Camping
County Park
Write a Review Rettilon Road Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650 Official WebsiteGPS: 29.3729, -94.728
Overview of Bolivar Flats Beach Dispersed Camping
Be aware of the tides and high tide line when choosing a beach campsite. Strong winds or storms can significantly elevate tides and create hazardous conditions along the Gulf Coast.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving on sandy beaches.
Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Nearfarwherevertheyare on 2/26/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Running.From.Normal on 3/25/2023
Elevation -32 ft / -9 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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camper-730802 asked on 12/24/2022
Is there a difference between the “permit” beach and the free beach? I’m seeing two different listings here but it lo...
Kathy asked on 1/31/2021
Would a 37’ Class A be able to park on Bolivar Flats Beach without getting stuck in the sand?
Reviews of Bolivar Flats Beach Dispersed Camping 20 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 3/27/2019
“Wow! I Am Total Amazed By The Positive Reviews Of This Place”
Reviewed 6/6/2024
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We did everything that RV people post… stopped at the Big Store to load up for beach dry camping.. great place!!!! Purchased our cheap $10 beach pass for our class C RV and toad (jeep) at the Big Store…Purchase water for $10 at a local RV resort (filled up our water tank)… we head to the beach, west end towards the bird sanctuary…. all... more
We did everything that RV people post… stopped at the Big Store to load up for beach dry camping.. great place!!!! Purchased our cheap $10 beach pass for our class C RV and toad (jeep) at the Big Store…Purchase water for $10 at a local RV resort (filled up our water tank)… we head to the beach, west end towards the bird sanctuary…. all pumped up/excited for a great 3 day beach RV boondocking experience…then the real experience hit us in the face. Yes the beach is hard packed and easily driven on for RVs all sizes but the trash and vagrants living on the beach is ridiculous… so disappointing and exited the beach. Maybe on a major holiday weekends and peak RVing season people overlook the real experience for friends and family. Very trashy, ugly beach and a terrible experience.
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“A good spot to park, couple cons”
Reviewed 2/26/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Big rig friendly (we have a 35' 5th-wheel) as most of the sand is packed, and the stretch of beach butts up to a wildlife reserve, which is great if you like birding! And you can see all the huge number of ships coming in and out of the channel, which can be neat. Negatives are the constant drone of the ships, the weather usually isn'... more
Big rig friendly (we have a 35' 5th-wheel) as most of the sand is packed, and the stretch of beach butts up to a wildlife reserve, which is great if you like birding! And you can see all the huge number of ships coming in and out of the channel, which can be neat.
Negatives are the constant drone of the ships, the weather usually isn't as good as predicted, and especially once you walk into the nature preserve section of the beach (past the pylons) there's an incredible amount of trash, which is very sad.
Overall a good base camp especially if you want to take the ferry over to Galveston, or are into fishing.
If you need anything, The Big Store (and Post Office) is just a few miles north and has everything.
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Nearfarwherevertheyare would stay here again
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“Nice beach location ”
Reviewed 12/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We stayed here twice (tries to, anyway). Both times we were driven off the beach by rising tides after a couple days. The second time, the mosquitos were horrendous. It's next to a bird sanctuary so there is a variety of birds to watch. I like the location but wish you could get a bit farther away from the ocean to avoid the tides. If... more
We stayed here twice (tries to, anyway). Both times we were driven off the beach by rising tides after a couple days. The second time, the mosquitos were horrendous. It's next to a bird sanctuary so there is a variety of birds to watch. I like the location but wish you could get a bit farther away from the ocean to avoid the tides. If you go, have some boards to put under your tires so you don't sink into the sand during your stay.
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GFinn would stay here again
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“Second Time, Still Great”
Reviewed 3/25/2023
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| RV Length: | 43' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This was our second stay here a couple years after our first and it’s still amazing. Pros: - you wake up to the beach! - it’s $10 to park on the permit side or free on the other side - the permit side is a little less busy - hard packed sand, our 43 ft 5th wheel had no issues - we felt safe here - quiet (except for the wind) - port... more
This was our second stay here a couple years after our first and it’s still amazing.
Pros:
- you wake up to the beach!
- it’s $10 to park on the permit side or free on the other side
- the permit side is a little less busy
- hard packed sand, our 43 ft 5th wheel had no issues
- we felt safe here
- quiet (except for the wind)
- porta potties at the entrance
- dog friendly
- the far end to the right when you enter is a bird sanctuary
- make sure you ride the free ferry and look for dolphins!
Cons:
- sand will be everywhere!
- garbage says no residential trash not sure if that applied to camping or not.
- there is garbage on the beach but that’s primarily getting washed up on shore and has more to do with pollution in the water than the people on the beach.
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Running.From.Normal would stay here again
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“Nice Beach Terrible Weather But Will Go Back”
Reviewed 11/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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Nice beach. I must have picked the time with the worst weather. First day was beautiful. For the next full week it was cold, cloudy, rainy and windy. Will definitely go back when the weather is nicer
Larry would stay here again
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“Amazing free boondocking right on the beach!”
Reviewed 11/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Fifth Wheel) |
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There is nothing better than parking your rig right on the beach. We stayed here for the Thanksgiving week, and there were only 6 other campers on over a mile of beach. We talked with a local Sheriff Deputy, and he said that spring break through September, the beach is packed. This is true boondocking. There are no hook-ups and no ... more
There is nothing better than parking your rig right on the beach. We stayed here for the Thanksgiving week, and there were only 6 other campers on over a mile of beach. We talked with a local Sheriff Deputy, and he said that spring break through September, the beach is packed. This is true boondocking. There are no hook-ups and no sites. Just find a spot to set up. There are garbage cans every 100 yards. At high tide the water came within 10 yards of our trailer. Check the tides, because a king tide could possible get all the way up to the grass line. The surf was the only noise we heard. You will get sand everywhere. It is the beach. The only negative is the trash. We cleaned up all of the garbage within 200 yards of our site, but the next day the tide brought more back. I will be coming back again.
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Shawn McC would stay here again
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“Great setting to enjoy the ocean”
Reviewed 4/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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Only stayed 2 nights but would love to stay a week, with better weather. Tides pushed us away, but it was an adventure that comes with memories.
Plenty of space
No worries on the sand
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Josh would stay here again
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“Great beach boondocking ”
Reviewed 3/21/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We initially hit the Crystal Beach scene in the “zoo” zone - in the middle of spring break party mayhem. Then we learned about the quieter beach area better for camping (accessed via Rettilon Road). Wide beach and hard-packed for all manner of rigs. Garbage cans services regularly. Decent cell coverage. Lots of room to walk the dog. Th... more
We initially hit the Crystal Beach scene in the “zoo” zone - in the middle of spring break party mayhem. Then we learned about the quieter beach area better for camping (accessed via Rettilon Road). Wide beach and hard-packed for all manner of rigs. Garbage cans services regularly. Decent cell coverage. Lots of room to walk the dog. This was our maiden beach boondocking experience and we give it a thumbs-up.
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KarenMT would stay here again
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“Miles long beach, beautiful sunrises, busy during the day, esp weekends, but nearly abandoned during the week”
Reviewed 3/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | None |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
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This is the epitome of creation! I could live here during the winter. Very busy during spring break, otherwise heaven Great ferry service to Galveston; less than an hour. Beach passes are available at local businesses for $10.00 per year. Shouldn’t tell you this because now you’ll all want to come here. Promise to save me a spot Had ... more
This is the epitome of creation! I could live here during the winter. Very busy during spring break, otherwise heaven
Great ferry service to Galveston; less than an hour. Beach passes are available at local businesses for $10.00 per year. Shouldn’t tell you this because now you’ll all want to come here. Promise to save me a spot
Had excellent cell service, no wifi.
Some toilet facilities, no services..
Pete would stay here again
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“Beach boondocking at its best!”
Reviewed 1/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class B Plus) |
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This was our first time Beach boondocking, the experience was everything we hoped for. Huge beautiful beach, easy to drive on, very quiet at night, and very uncrowded (January). The temp was mild ( for us NewYorkers) although one night very windy, we brought the slider in because we were afraid the wind would tear up the awning above ... more
This was our first time Beach boondocking, the experience was everything we hoped for. Huge beautiful beach, easy to drive on, very quiet at night, and very uncrowded (January).
The temp was mild ( for us NewYorkers) although one night very windy, we brought the slider in because we were afraid the wind would tear up the awning above the slide. Lots of sand but it is the beach! Try this beach you will not regret it!
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Anne would stay here again
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