Southern Oaks Luxury RV Resort

The Great Outdoors

Port Aransas Nature Preserve and other related areas showcase the best of what this area has to offer when you are RV camping at Southern Oaks Luxury RV Resort. The area that was once known as Charlie’s Pasture features a coastal prairie habitat. There are boardwalks, a cement trail, gazebos, and a pavilion. Paradise Pond is a two-acre habitat with a pond, boardwalk, observation deck, and sitting area. Birds, butterflies, and dragonflies abound, and it is part of the Birding Trail of Texas. The Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center has a native pollinator garden, large trees, and a boardwalk. It has been recognized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine as the top boardwalk in the state. The Wetland Park is home to shorebirds and wading birds, and it features a boardwalk and gazebo.You can also visit Sunset Lake Park with your Aransas Pass camper rental. This 333-acre park sits on the shores of Corpus Christi Bay and Nueces Bay, along the Texas Coastal Birding Trail. It features saltwater lake and wetland habitats. Bird watchers can observe roosting, nesting, and feeding behaviors in hundreds of species. There is a two-mile multi-use trail that follows an old railway as well as interpretive boardwalks. Other recreational activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, sailing, and kayaking.The Whitney Lake Marsh Wildlife Refuge is also a great place to enjoy the great outdoors while RV camping in Aransas Pass, TX. It is a 70-acre wet meadow with a unique environment, as it remains wet even during droughts. It serves as a habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, shrimp, blue crabs, and finfish. There are multiple bird watching areas, including observation platforms and extended docks.

Exploring the Area

There’s quite a bit of fun to be had at nearby Port Aransas Beach when you camp in an RV near Aransas Pass. There are six miles of beach bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy sun, sand, surf, and shore. There is also a links-style golf course designed by Arnold Palmer himself. The city of Port Aransas sponsors a beach walk to explore shells and sea critters from the Horace Caldwell Pier every fourth Friday. You can also visit the Port Aransas Museum and Farley Boat Works. The Port Aransas Ferry System operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to connect Port Aransas, Mustang Island, and Aransas Pass. The Port Aransas Shuttle operates daily on main and side streets. Parking permits can be purchased locally. Be sure to visit the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau and the City of Port Aransas for the latest in local news, happenings, and visitor guides.And when you’re in the mood for some big-city attractions and amenities, head over to Corpus Christi with your Aransas Pass motorhome rental. Corpus Christi is the largest coastal city in the state, with plenty of beautiful beaches. It’s also rich in history and culture. Some of the top things to do and see here include the Texas State Aquarium, the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, and the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Special events that take place in and around the area include the Whooping Crane Festival, Rodeo Corpus Christi, the Fiesta de la Flor Music Festival, the South Texas Food Truck Festival, and the Texas Jazz Festival. Make sure to check out Visit Corpus Christi, Tour Texas, and the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, and happenings.You’ll have a lot of choices when you decide to head out of the Aransas Pass RV park in search of local delicacies such as fresh seafood, authentic Mexican cuisine, bar and grill fare, Texas barbecue, and much more. If you need to fill up your tank too, there are plenty of service stations, truck stores, and convenience stores where you can easily find either gasoline or diesel fuel.