St. Ives RV Resort

Campground in Alvin, TX • 137 RV Sites

St. Ives RV Resort in Alvin, Texas, occupies the geographic sweet spot between Houston and Galveston in Brazoria County — a resort-caliber campground that combines the indoor-outdoor amenity infrastructure of a destination RV resort with convenient position for both the Texas coastal experience of Galveston Island and the cultural, dining, and entertainment resources of the Houston metropolitan area. The resort's amenity depth — lazy river, pool, spa, mini-golf, and a dedicated RC racetrack — positions it well above the standard hookup-and-restrooms definition of an RV park, and the combination of full activity programming and Galveston proximity makes it one of the more comprehensively capable Gulf Coast camping destinations in the greater Houston area. Full-hookup RV sites accommodate the broad range of contemporary RV configurations in a well-designed resort layout, and the lazy river, pool, and spa deliver the warm-weather aquatic recreation that makes Brazoria County's subtropical climate an asset rather than a liability. A dedicated dog park serves pet-owning guests, and the resort's event calendar — potlucks, game nights, and organized social programming through the season — creates the community atmosphere that guests traveling for weeks or months specifically seek in extended-stay RV resort environments. Monthly rate discounts serve the snowbird market, reflecting the resort's positioning as one of the Gulf Coast's winter RV destinations in Texas's consistently mild January through March weather window. Golf cart-friendly roads throughout the resort add the personal vehicle mobility that enhances resort exploration. Galveston Island, approximately 30 miles south of Alvin, provides the full Gulf Coast beach experience through Stewart Beach, East Beach, and the scenic Seawall Boulevard that runs along the island's Gulf face. The historic Strand District in downtown Galveston encompasses Victorian commercial architecture from the island's late 19th-century prosperity, a walkable shopping and restaurant district, and the National Historic Landmark designation that reflects Galveston's significance as one of the most architecturally intact Victorian-era cities in the United States. The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, built on the pier structure of the old Balinese Room, provides carnival-style rides, games, and food over the Gulf waters in a format that delivers the classic American amusement pier experience with Galveston's specific historic context. The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is a longer drive for committed visitors, but the Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and Space Center Houston are all within the greater metro area's day-trip orbit for guests who exhaust the closer-range options. Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena, between Alvin and Houston, provides genuine coastal prairie and bayou ecology in the most immediately accessible wildlife corridor between the resort and Houston proper. St. Ives RV Resort operates year-round in Brazoria County's subtropical climate, with winter snowbird season from October through March representing the most extended stay window and summer bringing peak activity in the pool and lazy river amenities. Galveston's peak beach season from Memorial Day through Labor Day fills the island's accommodation and drives day-trip traffic from the resort's Alvin position. Reserve monthly sites well ahead for the October-March snowbird window, and book weekend sites early for the summer Gulf Coast season.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- All visitors or guests must register in the office and pay any applicable visitor fees upon arrival.
- No refunds for early departure.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Quiet Time
- Quiet Time is between 10 pm and 8 am.Guests and Visitors
- All overnight guests must register with the park management.Recreational Vehicle and RV Owner
- All RV's and Motor homes must be road-ready, licensed, and have current insurance and registration.
- Park management reserves the right to refuse service to any RV based upon its appearance or condition.
- RV owners are responsible for all damages caused by themselves or their guests.Vehicle Policy
- All RV's must have a proper electrical power cord, sewer hose seal, and sewer hose support.
- Two (2) vehicle maximum per site.
- All vehicles must have current registration and be in working order.
- No disabled vehicles in the RV site.
- All RV's MUST be self-contained;
- Only one (1) RV unit per site.
- No tents or tarped structures.
- Any exterior structure must be approved by management.Speed Limit
- Ten (10) MPH speed limit in the park for all motorized vehicles.Fees and Rates
- All Site Fees and Storage invoices are due on the 1st of the month payable by check, money order, or credit card.
- Amounts not paid in full by the close of business on the 4th of the month are subject to a late fee.
- Failure to make arrangements to pay by the 10th of the month can result in a 72-hour notice to pay or vacate.
- Reservation rates include a specified number of adults, children, pets, and vehicles.
- Additional fees apply for extra adults, children, pets, and vehicles.Trash Policy
- Premises must always be kept clean and neat.
- No junk or trash.
- Household trash must be thrown away in the dumpster(s) provided.
- No job site dumping, furniture, appliances, or anything other than household trash will be allowed.
- Do not leave trash outside on your site overnight!Laundry
- Any laundry left in the machines or in the facility overnight will be removed the following day.
- Laundry should be removed from machines in a timely manner so that other guests can use the machines.Water and Sewer
- Texas law mandates the use of a sewer hose seal (threaded connector/rubber donut) – this is Mandatory
- All sewer hoses MUST be up on a support.
- The park is not responsible for unsupported hoses and damage done during maintenance.
- All water hoses and connections should be leak-free.Site Responsibilities
- Appliances will not be allowed outside your RV.
- Mowing & trimming is done as needed.
- No outside clotheslines!
- Please keep items in the yard picked up so that we can mow completely.
- Specific site numbers are not guaranteed and are subject to change.Prohibited Items and Activities
- Vehicle repair and maintenance is not allowed at the RV sites.
- Boats or trailers are not to be parked in RV sites.
- Check with management for designated boat/trailer parking.
- All empty RV sites are subject to rental: no parking at any time and please do not allow awnings or any possessions to impede empty RV sites.
- No ground fires, no fireworks, and no open-carry or illegal firearms allowed in the park.
- The discharge of any firearm is grounds for immediate eviction from the park.
- Illegal drugs, as identified by the State of Texas, are prohibited in the park.
- Public intoxication, vandalism, theft, domestic violence, and/or disorderly conduct will not be tolerated inside the park or the storage area.
- Management reserves the right to refuse any guest from public consumption of alcohol in an of the common areas.
- Our RV park has a zero-tolerance policy for any drug use or activity.
- No warning will be given to guests if drug use or other activities are observed.
- We will contact the authorities if such activity is suspected on park grounds.Pet Policy
- 1 pets are allowed per site.
- Additional pets require approval from park management.
- All pets (cats and dogs) must be on a leash (6 ft or shorter) at all times when outside their RV.
- We reserve the right to refuse or require the removal of any animal at any time.
- Excessive barking is not allowed.
- Guests must pick up after their pets.
- Pets are prohibited from entering all buildings and facilities including the pool and entertainment park.
- Aggressive animals will not be allowed in the park. You will be asked to leave with no refund if your pet shows any aggressive tendencies or complaints are verified.
- Pet fences are not allowed.
- Pets may not be left outside unattended.
- Do not feed wild or stray animals.Dog Policy
- At RVPM and Honest RV Parks, we love dogs, and we strive to create a welcoming environment for all guests who want to share their camping experience with their furry companions.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for everyone, we kindly ask you to follow our dog policy:
- Aggressive dogs of any breed are not permitted. If your dog displays protective or unfriendly behavior towards strangers, we kindly request that you do not bring them to our park.
- If such behavior is observed, we may (at our sole discretion) ask the owner and the dog to leave.
- Pet restrictions may vary among our locations.
- Some parks have limited or no availability for units or cabins that allow pets.
- We encourage dog owners to call in advance to check availability and discuss their situation.
- Registered service dogs are welcome at all RVPM/Honest RV parks and are subject to the same rules and restrictions listed here.
- We welcome a maximum of two dogs per site.
- All dogs must have documentation of current vaccinations.
- We may ask you to provide copies of vaccination records to our office before you check-in.
- All dogs must be under their owners’ control and visual supervision at all times.
- Please do not leave dogs unattended or tied up outside.
- Except in designated off-leash dog park amenity areas, all dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet anytime they are outside.
- Non-service dogs are not allowed in common-area buildings or pool areas.
- Registered service dogs must be wearing visible tags to enter these areas.
- Disruptive, excessive, or uncontrolled barking is not allowed.
- If barking persists and becomes a nuisance to fellow guests, we may (at our sole discretion) ask the owner and the dog to leave.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and properly disposing of pet waste in designated bins.
- Pet owners are responsible for any injuries, damage, or disturbances caused by their pets to other guests, park staff, or visitors.
- RVPM is not responsible for the safety of your dog(s), or for any loss, damage, or injury caused to or by our four-legged guests.
- Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a dog-friendly and harmonious environment for all guests at our RV parks.Children Policy
- Parents are responsible for the conduct, safety, and well-being of their children and financially responsible for any damages perpetrated by their children.
- Children under the age of 10 must always be accompanied by an adult in public areas of the park.Campground Disclaimer
- This property is privately owned.
- Please observe all property rules.
- We reserve the right to remove anyone in violation of the rules without a refund.
- The management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone and will not be responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of valuables.
- Management assumes no liability for loss or damage to guest property and/or injury to a person, pet, or visitors due to the use of resort facilities or caused by others on the premises.
- The park is not responsible for loss or damage due to fire, accident, theft, weather, or catastrophic events.
- No subletting without prior approval from park management.
- Management reserves the right to refuse services, ask visitors to vacate, or deny access to anyone under any circumstances it deems necessary.
- There will be no refunds if asked to leave the park.
- Since every contingency cannot be covered in a set of rules, from time to time, modifications may be necessary.
- Therefore, management reserves the right to make changes deemed necessary to these rules and regulations at any time, without prior notice.