Brownsville is a border city on the very southern tip of the Texas Gulf Coast. It is the 15th largest city in Texas and next to Matamoros, Mexico. Visitors are drawn to the city's warm climate. The area's beaches and notable bird-watching areas give you plenty of opportunities to take advantage of healthy, recreational activities. You can camp at area RV parks for an outdoors experience in Brownsville.
Getting There
Texas is huge and Brownsville's location at its southern tip makes driving there from another state a long road-trip adventure. The closest interstate highway stops 164 miles north in Corpus Christi. Three state highways reach Brownsville. American and Continental Airlines fly into Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, mostly via shuttle flights from larger Texas cities.
RV Camping
Many of the campgrounds in Brownsville offer RV hookups and extensive amenities. RV Parks such as Breeze Lake and Honeydale Mobile Home and RV Park offer guests dumping areas, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and propane delivery. RV park owners organize scheduled activities for guests like game nights, classes, dinners and social hours. If you are traveling with pets, make sure to ask the park about its pet policy before making a reservation.
Tent Camping
Brownsville RV parks vary in their camping facilities and may not offer space for tent campers. However, Breeze Lake and others like Rio RV Park do have separate areas for tents. Fire rings, running water, picnic tables and electricity are available at these campgrounds. Tent campers can participate in the same planned activities as RV campers.
Food
While some campgrounds have may have stores on their property for provisions, you can explore the area's cuisine at the numerous Mexican restaurants in Brownsville. Home-cooked, authentic Mexican fare is available at family-owned restaurants and more upscale restaurants that add sophisticated flair to dishes.
Activities
Brownsville's coastal location offers you year-round opportunities for beach activities like fishing, swimming, kayaking and sailing. Interior creeks and lakes also provide freshwater fishing. Resaca de la Palma State Park in Brownsville is a large birding center with over 500 documented species. It is part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley's World Birding Center network. There are over eight miles of trails for hiking, biking or walking. You can also take part in guided hiking and bird-watching tours.
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