Magnolia Village 55+ RV Resort

The Great Outdoors

Magnolia Village 55+ RV Resort is within just a few miles of the magnificent Gulf Coast, with beautiful scenery, and numerous wildlife areas and state parks.The Estero Llano Grande State Park is just a couple of miles southeast from the campground and is a small haven of peace and quiet. The state park is at the heart of the World Birding Center network of parks that have been established to offer the public excellent birdwatching facilities. The park has a wide variety of resident species, plus many that use the area during migration. In all, around 340 different species of birds can be seen at the park throughout the year. To help you see the wildlife, you will find numerous short trails around the park. The park is also home to alligators, and although dogs are allowed in the park, they must be kept on a leash at all times.Spread over thousands of acres of coastline and wetlands, the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is an important area for many reasons. A very diverse range of bird species call the area home or use it during migration, plus there around 45 species of mammal to be found here, including large raptors many species of songbirds and more than 250,000 ducks!Of particular interest is the native ocelot population. This area is one of only two known breeding areas for the small wild cats that were once common across the United States.

Exploring the Area

Being located in the center of the town, Magnolia Village 55+ RV Resort is within walking distance of all your daily needs. You'll find a good choice of grocery stores, restaurants, and bars right on your doorstep. Perfect when you don't want the bother of disconnecting your rig from all the RV camping services.A beautiful place to visit on the Gulf Coast is the Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site in the town of Port Isabel. The 72-foot lighthouse was built in 1852 to help ships navigate the Texas coastline, but has now been turned into a museum, complete with a replica lighthouse keepers cottage. Climb the 75 stairs inside the lighthouse to get beautiful views to South Padre Island and the coastline, and if you are feeling brave, take the three short ladders to the very top of the tower. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grassy area around the lighthouse, and then head across the road to the Port Isabel Historical Museum. Here you can learn about the long fishing and shrimping tradition in the area, plus more about the town.Every year in October, the Lighthouse Market Day takes place, with reduced admission prices for the lighthouse and museums and the free market.When you are looking for an exciting area, with plenty of outdoor activities and attractions, then booking an RV in Hidalgo County could be a great choice.