If you own an RV, life on the beach becomes an affordable reality. Just head to Corpus Christi, where you'll find more than 100 miles of beautiful beaches with a number of Corpus Christi RV parks just steps or minutes away from the sandy shoreline. Here, you can enjoy the good life: beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico and resort-style amenities that are available at the RV parks in the Coastal Bend.

For example, Tropic Island Resort boasts two swimming pools and is just minutes away from Tropic Island's main docks. Laguna Shore Village offers free cable TV and beautiful views of the Laguna Madre. And then, there is Colonia del Rey, which hosts fun events and games so you'll never be bored in between time in the surf and sand.

Traveling with Fido? No worries. A majority of Corpus Christi RV parks are pet-friendly, including On the Beach RV Park in Port Aransas. As its name implies, the park is located right on the edge of beach, which means you'll fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. And for those without a car, a convenient trolley stop is located right outside of On the Beach RV Park. Just hop aboard, and you can get to town or a number of other points on Mustang Island.

Corpus Christi's mild winters make this coastal city a year-round destination, especially for the RV crowd known as Winter Texans. In fact, according to a report published by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, approximately 1 million visitors a day flock to the Coastal Bend during the winter.

When searching for a great vacation destination, check out these Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Port Aransas RV parks. A warning: You just might fall in love with Corpus Christi RV parks and end up permanently parking your RV at one of the following:

Tropic Island RV Resort

315 Cut-Off Road

Port Aransas, TX 78373

361-749-6128

Centrally located, Tropic Island Resort is less than a mile from the beach and close to a number of restaurants and shopping areas. It has one shallow and one regular swimming pool as well as two hot tubs. Pet-friendly.

On the Beach RV Park

907 Beach Access Road 1A

Port Aransas, TX 78373

361-749-4909

If you stay in this park, you'll be just steps away from the ocean. On the Beach is pet-friendly and has high-speed wireless internet, cable TV, and a convenient trolley stop right in front of the park.

Colonia del Rey RV Park

1717 Waldron Road

Corpus Christi, TX 78418

361-937-2435

Colonia Del Rey RV Park is Good Sam's highest-rated park in Corpus Christi. Woodall’s ratings are: 10 for the facility, 10 for restrooms, and 9 for appeal. Guests at this park have access to a swimming pool and a fun slate of activities, including a Texas Hold 'Em tournament almost every week. Colonia del Rey is located about 8 miles from the beaches on North Padre Island.

Surfside RV and Resort

1820 S. 11th St.

Port Aransas, TX 78373

361-749-2208

A short 1.5-block walk from the beach, Surfside RV and Resort has earned TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence. It boasts level concrete pads and a swimming pool. Pets are welcome, though with some restrictions. Wi-Fi, electricity, and cable TV are included in the daily rate.

Beacon RV Park and Marina

301 Fulton Beach Road

Rockport, TX 78382

361-729-3906

Situated on beautiful Aransas Bay, this pet-friendly RV park boasts an activity center, a 550-foot fishing pier, and a small marina. Beacon RV Park has both cement and grass pads and is about an hour from Corpus Christi. Rates include electricity, water, sewer, cable, and Wi-Fi.

Laguna Madre RV Park

3828 Laguna Shore Road

Corpus Christi, TX 78418

361-800-7275

Laguna Madre RV Park is located across the road from the Laguna Madre off of the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts grassy RV sites and full hook-ups. For off-the -each entertainment, you can enjoy free cable TV or stay connected via the park's Wi-Fi service. Laguna Shore Village is pet-friendly and has handicap-accessible facilities.

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