The Palapa RV Beach Resort

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Number of accommodations: 37

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Wi Fi Wi Fi
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Laundry
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Connectivity and Media

  • Wi Fi
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Swimming Pool
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Reviews (5)

What Guests Are Saying

The Palapa RV Beach Resort is praised for its clean and well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a favorite for many visitors. Guests enjoy easy beach access via golf carts, a great pool, and a welcoming environment. While some noted the narrow sites and issues with parking larger vehicles, the overall experience remains positive, with many eager to return.

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Athena Berry

Athena Berry

July 27, 2026

4

Beware we Didn’t pay the lock fee and got moved from our group to opposite end of the park. Concrete pad was too short for our Class A to park a vehicle in front of and sites are very close together so no room beside rv except golf cart. Pool was great, park is quiet and kid friendly, however the mosquitos are terrible. Direct Golf cart /SXS access to beach from park.

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Tina kaetzel

Tina kaetzel

July 5, 2026

5

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We had an amazing 4th of July weekend at Palapa RV Park! The park was clean, well-maintained, and had such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable.

One of the highlights was renting golf carts and being able to cruise up and down the beach. It made getting around so much fun and added even more to the experience! We enjoyed relaxing, spending time on the beach, and making wonderful memories with family and friends.

If you're looking for a great RV park with easy beach access and a relaxing, family-friendly environment, we highly recommend Palapa RV Park. We can't wait to come back!

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Shawn Hamilton

Shawn Hamilton

June 30, 2026

5

This is our favorite RV park on the Texas Gulf. It is on the quiet side of Crystal Beach. We try and go there 2-3 times a year. We love the deck pool and the place is always clean. Mel and Terri the owners are very nice people and very helpful if you need anything . Lincoln and Steve are on the job this season keeping everything looking good.

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Max Hasson

Max Hasson

June 28, 2026

5

Park is clean and hosts are friendly. The ONLY downside I saw to the park is it is VERY narrow. With 35ft bumper pull TRAILER and crew cab 8’ bed, the turn around is EXTREMELY small. One vehicle was not parked all the way in their site so I had to cut short a bit and following the circle around I still jack knifed the trailer into my dually fender. Should have had my wife spot me. Great park though.

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Brenda Gaye Land Griner

Brenda Gaye Land Griner

June 11, 2026

5

This is absolutely the very best RV park at Crystal Beach Texas! Super clean, terrific pool, great atmosphere and location. Lincoln is so helpful and dedicated to the success of the property. I was reluctant to leave a comment because I wanted to keep this little gem all to myself!

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Location The Palapa RV Beach Resort

Address:
731 TX 87, PO Box 2865
Gilchrist(crystal Beach/Bolivar Peninsula), TX, 77617
United States

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Last updated: September 2, 2026