Here’s the thing: I’m Kayla, I travel in a 34-foot Class A with a small Jeep. I spent five weeks at Victoria Palms RV Resort this past winter. I went for the pool and sun. I stayed because the place stays busy in a good way.
If you’d like an expanded play-by-play of the stay—including extra photos and a daily journal—check out my in-depth review of Victoria Palms RV Resort over on the Log Cabin Resort blog right here.
You know what? It felt like a small town with palm trees and pickleball.
What I’ll Cover
- Check-in and my site
- Pool, courts, and the packed activity calendar
- Internet, laundry, and little things that matter
- Day trips and food you shouldn’t skip
- What I loved, what bugged me, and tips to save you time
Rolling In: Smooth Start, Friendly Faces
Check-in was easy. The gate guard smiled, handed me a map, and an escort led me to our spot. Roads are wide, but a few turns get tight near tall palms. I took it slow. No stress.
I heard a little highway hum at night. Not loud, just a soft whoosh like white noise. If you need silence, ask for a site deeper in the park.
My Site: Level Pad, Full Hookups, Almost No Shade
Our pull-through had full hookups (50 amp, water, sewer). The concrete pad was pretty level. I still tossed a couple Lynx blocks under the front tires, out of habit. Voltage stayed steady. Water pressure ran strong. Bring a regulator. I used my Camco one and felt fine.
Space between rigs is meh. Patio side felt open. Curb side felt close. Tall palms look great, but they don’t make much shade in winter. Sun on the patio was lovely at 4 p.m., though. That’s happy hour time.
Pool Time: Yes, It’s Heated (And Big)
The pool is huge and warm. I did water aerobics at 9 a.m. three times a week. The instructor kept it fun. The hot tubs hit that sweet spot—hot but not scalding. Towels stay dry if you bring your own. Shade seats go fast, so show up five minutes early.
Pickleball, Shuffleboard, And “Wait, Is That Line Dancing?”
I didn’t plan to play pickleball. Then I played every morning for a week. Courts are popular. Sign-up sheets filled up by breakfast. People were kind to beginners. I brought my paddle, but the office had loaners too.
Other stuff I joined:
- Line dancing in the ballroom. My calves complained, my face did not.
- Shuffleboard with a couple from Ontario. We laughed the whole time.
- A card game night for Hand and Foot. I lost. Twice. Still fun.
- A craft fair in the ballroom. Quilts, woodwork, salsa, you name it.
By the way, they do a lot of music nights. Country, old rock, some conjunto. Folks sing along. It feels homey.
Laundry, Showers, And Mail: The Not-So-Glowy Bits
Laundry rooms were clean. Most machines took quarters; a few took cards. Bring extra quarters, since the change machine ran dry on a busy Saturday. Showers in the main bathhouse had good pressure and hot water that didn’t bail on me.
Mail room handled my Amazon boxes. I wrote my name and site on the label and got text alerts. Easy. Packages pile up near holidays, so pick up fast.
Internet: Here’s The Honest Scoop
Park Wi-Fi worked best by the clubhouse. At my site, it lagged. I used my Verizon phone as a hotspot and saw 20–35 Mbps most days. T-Mobile was all over the place. My Starlink worked when I parked the dish past the palms; tall fronds can block the sky. I sometimes used my WeBoost when calls got weak indoors.
Not perfect, not terrible. Good enough for Netflix at night and work emails by day.
Pets And Tiny Pokes: Goat Heads Are Real
Dog park? Small but fine. The real issue was goat head stickers in some grassy spots. I put Pawz boots on my mutt for longer walks and watched for fire ants after rain. We stuck to the paved loop when the ground looked rough.
Food And Day Trips: Don’t Skip These
This is the Rio Grande Valley. Tacos rule. I went for breakfast tacos at a tiny spot in Weslaco—potato, egg, and chorizo. Simple. Perfect. Also, H-E-B is close and has fresh tortillas, which can make a bad day good.
Birders, listen up:
- Estero Llano Grande State Park: We saw a green jay and a great kiskadee in one hour. Bring binoculars. (Get the official scoop on trails and bird sightings here.)
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge: Easy trails, lots of shade. I heard chachalacas before I saw them. (Curious about the surrounding state-managed area? Check out details here.)
On a weekday, I walked over the bridge to Nuevo Progreso for dental consults and lunch. Take your passport, go mid-morning, and keep it simple. Most folks call it an easy day trip. I agree.
South Padre Island is a longer haul, about an hour and change. Worth it if you like empty winter beaches, wind, and a fried shrimp basket.
Who Stays Here? Winter Texans, New Friends
This is a 55+ vibe park, and it shows in the best way. Folks from Minnesota, Iowa, and Ontario welcomed us like neighbors. Potlucks, coffee hours, and stories about old RVs—my kind of crowd. Quiet hours were kept. E-bikes buzzed by in the afternoon, slow and polite.
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Price And Value: What I Paid
We stayed five weeks in January and paid a monthly rate around the mid-$600s, plus electric. For the pool, the events, and the location, I felt good about it. Nightly rates add up quick, so longer stays make more sense here.
What I Loved
- Big, warm pool and friendly hot tubs
- So many activities—pickleball, dance nights, cards, crafts
- Easy base for birding and tacos (seriously, the tacos)
- Staff that smiled and actually helped
- Clean grounds; palm trees sway like a screensaver
What Bugged Me
- Road noise near the front section
- Goat head stickers—watch those dog paws
- Laundry gets busy on weekends
- Wi-Fi is fine near the clubhouse, weak at some sites
- Shade is thin; the sun can roast your patio by noon
Quick Tips From My Rig To Yours
- Ask for a site deeper in the park if you’re noise shy.
- Bring a water pressure regulator and surge protector.
- Pack pool shoes; deck gets hot.
- Book pickleball early; lanes fill fast.
- If you stream a lot, plan for your own internet.
- For dogs, carry tweezers and booties. Thank me later.
Final Take
Victoria Palms is a busy, sunny, people-forward resort. If you’re mapping out future stays, bookmark Log Cabin Resort and RV Park for a serene waterfront stop that pairs nicely with the bustle of Victoria Palms. When you’re ready for calm water, good neighbors, and only a few mosquitoes, my recap of a laid-back weekend at White Oak Shores RV Resort will give you the perfect next destination idea.
The small stuff—like stickers and a little road hum—didn’t ruin my stay.
Would I come back? Yep. I’d ask for a quieter loop, bring extra quarters, and meet my friends at the pool by nine. That’s the move.