Dispersed Camping in Matagorda County, Texas
Showing 3 locations in Matagorda County.
FM 521 River Park
A scenic county park along the Colorado River featuring a level paved parking area, covered picnic tables, grills, and grassy campsites. It offers an easy kayak launch point and a fishing dock.
Matagorda Beach & Jetty Park
Located where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico, this coastal recreation area offers multiple camping options. Visitors can stay overnight for free up to 24 hours in the paved Jetty Park lot or camp on the beach for up to 72 hours. An adjacent full-hookup campground is available for paid reservations. Paved roads lead to the jetty, which features public outdoor showers, restrooms, picnic structures, and a fishing pier.
Walmart - Bay City
A large and level parking lot offering convenient single-night stays. Overnight parking is permitted on the side of the building near the automotive service center. The lot is well-lit and situated close to local services, though active rail tracks nearby generate frequent train horns during the night.