Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From 172 South: continue south (crossing highway 35) 1.4 miles, coming to CR 302 (at Calhoun County sign), make a left, continue 1.4 miles, and the campground will be on your left.
From 35 South: make a right on 172 (towards Olivia), continue 1.4 miles coming to CR 302 (at Calhoun County sign), make a left, continue 1.4 miles, and the campground will be on your left.
From 35 North: make a left on 172 (towards Olivia), continue 1.4 miles coming to CR 302 (at Calhoun County sign), make a left, continue 1.4 miles, and the campground will be on your left.
There is a never-ending list of places to visit near our KOA: Port Lavaca/Matagorda Bay campground!
Visit Local Attractions Near Port Lavaca
Museums, nautical attractions, local restaurants, bowling, golf courses and more are all nearby and ready to provide a fun, memorable experience. View our list of local area attractions to start planning your family's itinerary during your stay with us.
Recreation Near KOA: Port Lavaca/Matagorda Bay
Shop around at local shops while you're visiting us. Order some coffee or wine, visit the local quilt shop or take your kids to splash around the at slash pad.
More Things To Do
Still looking for more to do? Plan to partake in the themed weekend events and monthly live music performances we'll start holding in 2023. Make the most of your time with us and plan to visit during these free events we hold!
Nautical Landings Marina provides services that boaters expect to find only in larger, more costly marinas.
Services include fuel and marine supplies, boat maintenance and repairs, and sewage pumping. They also have boat rentals, operations and safety classes.
Directions: From the Gulf of Mexico, enter Matagorda Bay through the Jetties then proceed inbound (appx. 300 degrees M.) in the Matagorda Ship Channel until you reach the preferred channel marker, green over red dayboard “PL” where the channel splits (appx. 15 miles). Bear left into Port Lavaca Channel (appx. 290 degrees M) and pick up Green “1” – – at night flashing 2.5 sec. green. Proceed to Green #15 then bear left 60 degrees to appx. 230 degrees M. Keep the red triangular markers to your right and follow them into the marina. From the Intracoastal Waterway, bear nothwestward (appx. 300 degrees M) at the intersection of the ICW and the Matagorda Ship Channel. Then follow the direction above to Nautical Landings Marina.
U.S. Highway 87
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Only 20 minutes from our campground, is the Port Lavaca Bird Sanctuary, where you can catch a glimpse of beautiful birds. Watching the bay from the birding tower, you'll be able to see brown pelicans and a variety of gulls and terns. If you drive east from there across the Lavaca Bay bridge, you can visit the old causeway. There, you may be able to see Common Loom, Horned Grebe, Common Goldeneye, American Oystercatcher, and Osprey.
We recommend bird watching enthusiasts check this spot out during the winter, when the migration is happening!
700 Lighthouse Beach Rd.
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Take a trip to see all your favorite animals, up close and in person (and in the shade). The Texas Zoo has been open since 1976, with the beginnings of it in the works since 1962. In the first nine days of it being opened, it had visitors from 107 cities and 19 states! Now, they see visitors from all over the world, coming to see their over 85 species of animals.
Located only 45 minutes from our campground, the zoo is open every day (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day) from 10am - 4pm. Adult tickets are only $10.50 a piece with senior and military discounts available.
110 Memorial Dr.
Victoria, TX 77901
Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery is a local favorite that shows their deep Texas roots in every delicious bottle. Their authentic, unique wines are produced on-site with a wide variety of estate-grown and local grapes.
Try a low-cost tasting to find your new favorite or pick up a bottle to enjoy with your whole crew. Located only 20 minutes from our campground, with beautiful grounds and delicious wine, it's a local favorite that is soon to become your new favorite.
172 PRIVATE RD 4261
LOLITA, TX 77971
Half-day or full-day fishing trips available! Set aside anywhere from 4-10 days to catch the fish of a lifetime. No fishing experience is required and fishing rods, reels, tackle and bottle watered are all provided.
Located only 45 minutes from our campground, this fishing excursion is the perfect Gulf Coast experience for big game and sport fishing.
52 Coastal Oaks Loop
Port O Connor, TX 77982
Shopping is such a great activity for you to engage in. The Rhinestone Pineapple Boutique is a Local boutique shop, located in Port Lavaca. Stop on in and shop until you drop!
617 N Virginia St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Shop till you drop at the adorable tropical home furnishing store.
320 E Main St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Custom made jewelry and gifts
400 Broadway St.
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Bowed Up Outdoors is a Fishing and outdoor supply, they also offer rod and reel repair, as well as fishing and hunting license.
1234 N hwy 35
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Southern Sass is a local boutique located in Port Lavaca, TX.
1b N Virginia St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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