Southern Oaks RV Resort Blog

My favorite night came when the organized campfire got going. They built a communal fire pit near the clubhouse. As twilight fell, people gathered — kids roasted s’mores, seniors told tall tales, and musicians jammed on guitars. The smell of toasted marshmallows...

One evening, we drove into Aransas Pass and tried a tiny seafood shack that locals swore by. The gulf oysters, seared scallops, and blackened redfish were sublime. We lingered over key lime pie and local ice cream. Another day, we discovered a funky Tex-Mex café in...

One of the best evenings we had was when the sun began to dip low. We signed up for a pickleball game with other campers. The courts are well maintained, and neighbors were happy to teach beginners. My daughter and I took turns rotating in, and soon laughter echoed as...

Fishing is central at Southern Oaks. We grabbed rods and walked to one of their four stocked ponds — catch and release is encouraged (and rules are enforced). My 12-year-old daughter landed a bass, her eyes wide with delight; my wife reeled in a perch. I got a bite...

On day four, storms rolled in. The wind rattled the rig and rain pelted the roof. But instead of being disappointed, we discovered the charm of indoor resort life. The 10,000 sq ft clubhouse became our hub. We joined a midday Bingo game (I squealed when I won), then...

We drove about 30 minutes to Port Aransas and spent a full day on the beach. The Gulf was warm and inviting. The kids built sandcastles, collected shells, and braved boogie boards. My husband went out on a charter for speckled trout, and I read under an umbrella with...