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Crystal Beach Dispersed Camping
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Write a Review South Crystal Beach Rd. Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77550 Official WebsiteGPS: 29.4511, -94.6337
Overview of Crystal 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.
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Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by GMa on 11/14/2022
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by ACC on 11/1/2021
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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camper-860007 asked on 9/23/2023
Has anyone been here recently? How are the sand conditions? Safe for a 40’ class A?
camper-761529 asked on 10/30/2022
Looking to plan a weekend trip, where is the closest or best place to fill my fresh water tank before entering the be...
Ron asked on 2/4/2021
Would a 40 ft. DP motorhome be able to safely go on the beach without a problem?
Reviews of Crystal Beach Dispersed Camping 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 5 Users
Last reported 12/11/2021
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 12/11/2021
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 2/27/2020
“Dirty Beach”
Reviewed 11/14/2022
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Stayed in October lots of locals use beach as a road so it’s not quiet. Many people living in tents and old campers. Beach is not clean lot of trash. Never felt safe here. We read all the good reviews and thought it would be great but Not!
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“27 miles of empty beaches ”
Reviewed 12/11/2021
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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You have to buy a car pass to park on beach. It’s $10. The best spot I think to do that is Swede’s Quick Stop in Bolivar. Then head straight down the road to the beach. If you turn right onto the beach, there are some great places. There is already a wash out going that way so you don’t go very far. If you go left you have tons of mile... more
You have to buy a car pass to park on beach. It’s $10. The best spot I think to do that is Swede’s Quick Stop in Bolivar. Then head straight down the road to the beach. If you turn right onto the beach, there are some great places. There is already a wash out going that way so you don’t go very far. If you go left you have tons of miles to drive down the beach and you can park anywhere. The closet the tide got was about 30 yards for the camper. Safe for me, put me right to sleep. A lot of people drive by daily, especially on the weekend. A local man I talked to said in the spring and summer it’s beyond packed with two rows of campers lining the beach.
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TJ would stay here again
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“Holy crap, we're actually allowed to do this?”
Reviewed 11/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 41' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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God bless Texas! Awesome. You will need the $10 Beach sticker and apparently the 'season' runs Jan 1 to Dec 31 so yeah, it's all year. Not entirely sure we'll ever leave :)
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“ Great ”
Reviewed 6/14/2021
| Days stayed: | 10 |
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Some people just don’t care if you camping ! Too many off road toys for spoiled kids who don’t care about anyone!
Des would stay here again
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“Clean, safe, free”
Reviewed 1/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Great spot to boondock. Lots of hard packed sand and wide open spaces. Police patrol regularly. Unlimited miles to walk. Dogs welcome on leash.
Ruthy would stay here again
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“Nice beach to spend a few days.”
Reviewed 1/4/2021
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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Nice beach, permit not required during the off season. Not crowded, miles and miles of beach with moderate tide fluctuations. Porta-potties scattered along the access roads and garbage cans along the dunes. Regular trash pickup and periodic law enforcement patrols. Nightly fireworks. Would stay again.
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CG would stay here again
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“What a nice free beach camping”
Reviewed 2/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
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The camping is free but you have to get the $5 yearly parking permit for your vehicle. Which you can get et The Big Store (2385 State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650, États-Unis). We camped there during February so it was empty. Nobody else was camping there for miles. Few people were having gatherings on the weekend and some people... more
The camping is free but you have to get the $5 yearly parking permit for your vehicle. Which you can get et The Big Store (2385 State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650, États-Unis).
We camped there during February so it was empty. Nobody else was camping there for miles. Few people were having gatherings on the weekend and some people during the week having walks or just driving by. But nothing bothering.
The sand is packed hard so it's easily accessible. Our heavy rig didn't even leave a mark.
The only noise we could hear at night was the sound of the waves and the wind. Once in a while, a car riding on the beach.
The beach was ok clean. You could see that it's really popular cause there's few couple of trashes here and there.
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Sanjo would stay here again
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“Perfect!”
Reviewed 2/8/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Great choice if you want to get off interstate for some sand and water. Great time of year to enjoy beach for relaxation.
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Coach would stay here again
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“Amazing FREE Beach”
Reviewed 12/10/2019
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We stayed here in early Dec. 2019 and the beach only had a few people camping and some day folk. It has no amenities but you are right on the beach and the view is absolutely amazing! The locals said it does get pretty crowded in the summer months. We will definitely be back!
Becky&Gill would stay here again
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“Best I-10 diversion”
Reviewed 2/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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What the previous reviewer said is all true. I got my permit for $5 because of a Jan-Feb early bird special. The weather can make or break this place. Too windy, cloudy, foggy, rainy, sunny, hot or crowded. But tonight 2-27-19 it was just right. 71, barely a breeze and no neighbors. This place is a great lay over off I-10 and cheap. T... more
What the previous reviewer said is all true. I got my permit for $5 because of a Jan-Feb early bird special. The weather can make or break this place. Too windy, cloudy, foggy, rainy, sunny, hot or crowded. But tonight 2-27-19 it was just right. 71, barely a breeze and no neighbors. This place is a great lay over off I-10 and cheap. Take I-45 SE from downtown Houston to Galveston and get on a free ferry over to Bolivar Peninsula. Stay 14 days for $10 bucks, what a deal.
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Nomad28743 would stay here again
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