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.
Cross the causeway at Port Isabel. Take the first right after crossing the bridge, travel one quarter mile and take the first right to the KOA entrance. GPS: N26.079219, W97.166637
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If you love dogs, beaches and gorgeous weather, then South Padre Island is the perfect vacation destination for you. This Texas barrier island is a beautiful oasis that has a little something for everyone, whether you are planning a romantic getaway or a family-friendly vacation. Of course, family-friendly means the entire family — four-legged members included. The moment you welcome a pup into your home, they become a member of the family, so it only makes sense that you would want to bring your dog along on your vacation.
South Padre Island is home to Texas's best beaches, picture-perfect sunsets, outstanding water activities and scrumptious eats. It's a true Texas highlight for humans and canines alike. This dog-friendly destination should be on any dog lover's bucket list. Your pup can dig in the sand, chase the waves, watch the seagulls and participate in some awesome recreation. There are even more than a dozen restaurants that allow your four-legged friend to dine, too.
If you are looking for a dog-friendly place to stay in South Padre Island, you deserve amenities everyone can love, both human and pup alike. South Padre Island KOA Holiday® has luxurious accommodations, from our RV Sites to our cozy waterfront cabins, and a convenient location near the hottest SPI happenings. Plus, our South Padre Island campground is jam-packed with all the dog-friendly amenities you could want for your loveable companion. Here is your guide to experiencing South Padre Island with your dog.
A dog with sandy paws and wet fur is a happy dog, and SPI has some of the most dog-friendly beaches in Texas.
The sandy shores of SPI are where most visitors spend the majority of their time — and it's no wonder. The balmy, sub-tropical weather keeps the water warm nearly all year round. You will love spending some quality time with your pet on the beach. They can let loose in the sand, jump from the dunes, play tag in the tide or soak up the sun once they're ready to relax.
Choose from one of these many public access points:
There are just a couple of tips to keep in mind as you are roaming SPI's beaches with your dog:
Once you get enough surf and sand at our dog-friendly beaches in South Padre Island, where can you head next? There are plenty of dog-friendly and human-friendly activities happening around our KOA Campground. There are also tons of amazing experiences and things to do in South Padre Island with a dog.
Once you are ready to head out and explore the island, here are some local adventures you will not want to miss.
Stand-up paddleboarding is an exciting water sport that has taken the nation by storm. This activity can be enjoyed in lakes, rivers, canals, beaches — basically, anywhere there is water. A specially designed paddleboard allows you to stand up, paddle out and explore the local waterways of SPI. Stand-up paddleboarding can also be enjoyed with your best furry friend.
In South Padre Island, a few local SUP outfitters will allow you to take your dog out on the water with you. Even if you don't have any stand-up paddleboarding experience, there are plenty of places that can help you prepare for your watery adventure. If this is your pup's first time on a SUP, get them used to the board in the sand. Then take them in shallow water to see how they do. Be sure they wear a doggy life jacket, even if they are a great swimmer.
Why should only the two-legged members of your family enjoy an unforgettable boating adventure? Your dog will love the rush of sea air and lapping waves aboard a local boat tour. Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center allows dogs to go along for the ride to see the area's resident dolphins. The tour lasts about an hour and a half, so be sure to take your pup for a potty break first.
Humans aren't the only inhabitants of South Padre Island. This area is also home to remarkable sea life, including beautiful sea turtles. Sea Turtle, Inc. is a sea turtle conservation center that's open to the public year-round. Visitors and their leashed pups can meet rehabilitating and non-releasable turtles, see daily presentations, watch turtle feedings and learn all about our beloved local wildlife.
When your tummy starts to rumble, that doesn't mean you have to leave your dog behind. There are more than a dozen dog-friendly restaurants in South Padre Island:
There is not much that can top a warm, Gulf Coast vacation. Our sub-tropical climate allows you to enjoy the lapping waters and soft sand almost all year long. Why shouldn't your pup be able to join in an unforgettable beachfront getaway? With South Padre Island KOA Holiday®, they can.
We offer some of the most pet-friendly vacation rentals in Texas. We designed our campground to serve as your perfect gateway to all the fun in the sun in SPI — where humans and canines can perfectly coexist. Once you see all the incredible dog-friendly amenities included at our campground, you may not be in a hurry to scamper off.
At South Padre Island KOA Holiday®, you can bring your pup along in your RV or have them with you at your Tent Site, of course. If you do not have an RV or do not feel like roughing it in a tent, though, we have luxurious and pet-friendly waterfront Deluxe Cabins available. Each cozy cabin comes complete with either a partial or a full kitchen as well as a full bathroom with a shower.
We have two lovely dog walk areas where you and your pooch can get a little exercise and enjoy gorgeous waterfront views in the process. If your pup ends up doing their business on your walk, we have strategically placed dog bag stations that make clean up a breeze.
Got a rambunctious pup just bursting with energy? Our KampK9® Dog Park is like a playground, but for dogs. This enclosed space is the perfect place to let your dog off-leash so they can run, jump, scamper and meet other furry friends visiting our SPI campground. The best part is we have convenient seating, so you can sit back and let your pup run and run to their heart's content.
In South Padre Island, there is plenty of fun to go around for your entire family. When it comes time to plan your luxurious beachfront vacation, there is no need to leave your furry companions at home. Just choose South Padre Island KOA Holiday® and enjoy an incredible getaway every member of your family will love, two-legged and four-legged alike.
Make your reservation online or call us at 956-761-5665 to book your SPI campsite today.
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