FREE Camping at Free Beach Spots 💲

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Free Camping along the Gulf Coast is still possible at these free beach spots; Rutherford Beach, LA, Brazoria County Beach & Magnolia Beach, TX.
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We made three stops along the Gulf Coast to do some free beach camping.
Our first free beach camping spot was at Rutherford Beach, LA. A nice big beach with great fishing from shore.
The Google map location is goo.gl/maps/zL498Uu9EXAfJ2Cs5
Our second free beach camping spot was at Brazoria County. Another nice wide beach. It's hard-packed for easy driving and can accomodate any sized rig.
The Google map location is goo.gl/maps/sC4b7JRjF3qdGooA9
Our third and final free beach camping spot is one we've stayed before. Magnolia Beach is located just south of Port Lavaca on Matagorda Bay. It's a rocky, hard-packed beach, but is still a great place to overnight or spend a few days if needed.
The Google map location is goo.gl/maps/EQriXvRnhS9NBWqY7
So, if you were wondering if free beach camping was still available the answer is ABSOLUTELY!!
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00:00 Introduction to FREE CAMPING
00:18 Leaving New Orleans
01:55 Free camping spot ~ Rutherford Beach, LA
09:04 Bolivar-Galveston Ferry
12:57 Free camping spot ~ Brazoria Beach
19:15 Free camping spot ~ Magnolia Beach
20:43 Free camping outro

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

FREE CAMPING is always good! When it's free camping on a beautiful beach, it's even better! Safe travels! #freecamping

[@lorialbrecht6792]

It’s good to see y’all back on the road. I’ve missed your smiling faces!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Lori!

[@krissto22]

Glad to see you back on the road again. I think these are the kind of videos you guys should be posting. Informative and interesting. We really enjoyed your videos in the beginning of your journey but then we lost interest once you guys started the long live vlogs. You guys know how to make good videos so stick with it, 😆. Have a safe trip to Baja and keep smiling😁

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Kriss!

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We loved that park too! It was a bit weird to be locked in at night.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I know right!? Lol

[@wendyrobertson3899]

Lived just off the Brazos river right where the tide hits the fresh water. Never swim in that area. It will take you under in a heartbeat. Safe travels and happy trails out there.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Good to know Wendy!

[@nomadeenvr2233]

Merci a vous deux pour ces vidéos fort instructives et captivantes.

[@daniellel256]

Oui, merci

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I had to run that through Google translate, but MERCI BEAUCOUP!

[@madie72451]

So so good to see you both!!! You’re still our favorite Utube’s!!! ❤

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thank you so much Madeline!!

[@CBRR10011]

Beautiful Beach view

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

It really is Carl!

[@donaldgrau3357]

It's nice to see you guys again. Love ya

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hello Donald!

[@doristaylor9386]

We love free stuff!!! Thank you so much for the info!!!!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Yep, free camping is always good!

[@ernestoalferez4543]

Yes ! They are back ! On the road ! My favorite videos ! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work ! 🏖🏝🌏🧭

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thank you! Will do Ernesto!

[@drews734]

Glad to see you two are back on the road. We have enjoyed your videos for a long time now. I enjoyed seeing the ferry over to Galveston as it brought back memories to our motorhome trip across the southern US from Pensacola to San Diego back in 2020. Look forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks so much Drew!

[@yvonnebrown8791]

OMG I have missed the TME type videos! I so enjoyed them. Being as how we had to sell our camper last year (life changes when you are seniors so quick) this video brought me so much joy! Your videos are the BEST! Hope you continue to travel and post! Thanks for making my day!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thank you so much Yvonne!! Glad you like them!

[@floydcooley1]

We'll never forget that ferry ride because it was FREE! We ended up beach camping on Bolivar Beach and rode or bikes back across the ferry into Galveston. Good primer for Baja beach camping.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Very cool!

[@michaelandzeudi]

Good to see you back on the road looking forward to seeing you back.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We're catching up on our videos. We don't know what happens when we do catch up. Lol

[@thomasblankenship1646]

There you are.. Missed you guys! .. Good to see you back on the road! Watched you back in 2018 or so..

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks for watching Thomas. It won't be permanent, b ut we will be posting a little every now and then.

[@lauriebuchanan624]

❤ love the new logo, can’t wait to beach camp again

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

After the snow you've been seeing, I'll bet you can't wait to beach camp again! Lol

[@Miroslava245]

Greetings from South Africa! So happy to have you back on the road again. We can't wait to travel with you to all the interesting places. Happy travels Fredi & Mirka

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hi Fredi and Mirka! We are only back on the road as far as making the trip to Baja Mexico. When I figure out what I'm going to do when I grow up, I'll let ya know! Safe travels!

[@howardlunsford3140]

Awesome video I really enjoyed it it's good to see you guys back again Safe travels

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks so much Howard!

[@leann4925]

Love riding the ferry that you went on. At one time I would drive down there just to ride the ferry and back as it was fun. Then go and spend time on the beach before going back home. It's a rainy/cloudy day so enjoyed watching this. Great being able to see y'all and hope all is going well. Stay safe.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks for sharing Leann! If I lived close to them, I would probably do that too! 😀

[@dianabalto]

Thank for the info guys !

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

You bet Diana!

[@rockybridges4820]

Thx for sharing, stay safe and warm

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks, you too Rocky!

[@Ad3Collins]

Those are some really nice looking places, The Ferries were really cool. Thank you

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Glad you like them Ade! We really enjoy the ferries.

[@jessiejanetgleasonhaworth45]

Happy we found you again! Thank you for this trip, we ate encouraged to try Louisiana again!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Please do Jessie! Louisiana has some great spots!

[@jerrydaminato743]

Thanks folks. nice. it has been a long time. Thought you were Mexico.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We are in Mexico Jerry. Playing catch up with videos.

[@doristaylor9386]

Wow beautiful!! And free!!! Chattanooga Tennessee

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hey Chattanooga!

[@aaronyoung5872]

Very cool 😎

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Aaron!

[@garypio2241]

Nice machine for back round

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Gary!

[@daviscrt]

Very cool video. Thanks Don

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks for watching Don!

[@lylam1712]

I’m so glad to see you both again Looks so fun. I’m Headed from Houston to Saint Augustine Florida and I believe I’m gonna drive your route and hit Rutherford beach and Magnolia Beach. My husband I camped Aransas Pass 20 yrs ago and loved it. Drive careful, have fun and God Bless.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Have fun Lyla!

[@pixelsimage]

Thank you for the google map locations! Great video hope to see more soon.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We try Mark! We try to at least mention places as we go so people can Google them. Safe travels!

[@lorilust6150]

Sure is nice you back on the road. Great video.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Lori!

[@compimagaol]

Nice video, thanks

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

👍

[@valerief1231]

I’m glad you mentioned Seaside, I just went there a few months ago, pretty beach, great if you hate walking across blistering hot, soft sand to get to the waters edge. My husband is handicapped, requiring forearm crutches, and we love being able to park on the packed sand in Corpus Christi and Port Aransas as well.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Great area for sure Valerie!

[@dragntailz]

Great video! Next time on Rutherford look me up and I’ll put y’all on some big red drum.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

That would be amazing! I just started fishing again when I arrived in Baja Mexico.

[@outthere2]

Miss you guys. I'll be heading back to Florida this weekend, just for the weekend. Done here in Alabama in about 4 weeks. Then the hunt is on for an RV to do the trip to Los Barillas. Free camping is indeed the best camping, but Free Beach camping, that's over the top.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

What!? You guys are coming to LB! That's awesome!! We need to talk soon!

[@marcbills8228]

😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤that cat is so cute!!!!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Ozzy is pretty cool!

[@daniellel256]

Currently in Corpus Christi and will be heading east along the coast. Will follow your stops going in the opposite direction. Another great video. Salut

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Have fun Danielle!

[@georgemurphy9910]

Nice to see you all it’s been a while❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hi George!

[@lovingatlanta]

👍🤩💝 Awesome beach camping finds. ❓I don’t think you guys post in real time, so I’m wondering what time of year was it? 👍Thank you for sharing your journey. Safe travels. 💝

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

That was early October. Safe travels!

[@lovingatlanta]

@@LifeWithPaulLorena - 👍🤩🙏Awesome. Terrific weather & not overcrowded. Thank you. 🙏Safe travels. 💝

[@doristaylor9386]

Show Ozzy more!! Love your videos!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I need to teach him to drive! Lol

[@user-kr1qu8fl6d]

Love it guys!! Show us more

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Beach camping is awesome!

[@warrenscorner]

Oh wow! Looks like you’re heading back to Rockport. That’s when I first started following you guys 5 or 6 six years ago. Hurricane Harvey destroyed that poor little town. Although I think they did install a new giant crab. When we were there it was just two poles sticking out of the ground. I would love to go back there. The ferry to Port Aransas leaves from Aransas Pass. Safe travels!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Yep, we rolled through Rockport again Warren! Everything looked much better there again. At least from the main road.

[@JoeT.1960]

I have never held a shark but I have held a gold deger LOL 😁

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

😆

[@captsam54]

Awesome.. I might have to follow your trail.. Maybe just follow your tube videos on a trip..lol

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

The Gulf coast has some great spots, for sure Sam!

[@viaveronese]

Found you guys! Glad you are out and about! Where's your other friends that you RV traveled with?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We're glad you found us too! If you are talking about Kevin and Laura with VeganRV, they are currently living in Colorado. Safe travels!

[@heberbelles916]

You missed Holy Beach in TX. Thats free. Also Crystal Beach near the Ferry boat is $ 10 bucks for a 30 day sticker. when i was there i ran out of water and went to the fire dept and they gave me free tank of water

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Yeah, we are always going to miss one or two amazing things along the way. It gives us a reason to go back!

[@timinsandiego6979]

Hey hey you two, Glad to catch this to start the day. Is San Diego on your list? Happy travels!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We're playing catch-up on our videos Tim. We're currently in Baja. San Diego will happen in the next year, I would think.

[@bryanseverino3674]

Did you trade the SUV in for a Side by Side? Just noticing the Kawasaki...... Beaches look like fun!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

The Kawasaki is a friend of ours, but we're going to need one to cruise around down here. The beaches are awesome, Bryan!

[@58Tommy]

Nice catch-up video. How about some mexico videos?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We'll get those out once we get caught up Tommy. I felt like I'd left a hole out there and I needed to patch it before moving on. Lol

[@dacks14]

Thanks for the video. Where did you stop to dump tanks and get water?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We only have to dump and refill about every 10-14 days. We had dumped in New Orleans and didn't have to dump and refill again until San Antonio. One of the benefits of a compost toilet.

[@fatboyroy6081]

This was a great place to camp but bring everything cause it’s like 20 miles from Walmart lol. I’d highly recommend magnolia beach in tx

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Most of the great camping is far from a Walmart. Is that really a bad thing!? Lol

[@RB-jz7kx]

What is the length of your RV? We have a Winnebago Adventurer 29B which is 30 ft. Hoping to hit some of those free beaches in Texas and beyond.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We are 34ft. Plenty of room at all of them!

[@rvingtheusa]

Annie here: What is that behind you at the end? Glad Ozzie got to play in the sandboxes. Such a treat after apartment life.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hi Annie! I think you're maybe talking about the UTV? It's our friend's 4X4 and they loaned it to us for a few months, while they are not in Baja.

[@heberbelles916]

There is a free campsite at a County park with water and showers next to the Mexican border called Falcon heights. some people stay for 3 months free

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks for the info! I'll have to Google that!

[@RonInAVan]

Free beach camping, that is so awesome, we are heading out that way to visit our kids at the end of April. I going to right down all theses beaches and try my best to camp at them before heading out to New Orleans, Tennessee and Florida. Lol 😂 how do you find these free camping spots?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

A lot of times we look at Google maps and try to find roads that end at a remote beach and just drive. Sometimes it's word of mouth and other times it's various apps like iOverlander, Campendium and Allstays. Safe travels!

[@RonInAVan]

@@LifeWithPaulLorena thanks for the reply back , I use all of them I’m just not that good at it. I really like the fact that you are kind enough to give Google maps coordinates in your description, thank you so much for that 😎 Enjoy your travels and be safe.

[@seabeevet9285]

Paul, What is going on with the property in Mexico? The last time I saw ya'll, you were headed down there..... then I lost track of you. Do you currently have a destination, or are ya'll just driving? Hope you and your family are doing well.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

We are currently on our property in Mexico, but I had gotten way behind on videos. Playing catch up.

[@mikflowers11221122]

How heavy is your motorhome?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Approx 25,000 +/- 500 or 600 lbs

[@CowboyBikerAdventures]

Hey Guys, how do you take plants into Baja and bring them back. They made me throw away my plants coming back into the U.S. Sad sense one was from my mother's funeral 25 yrs ago and one from my brother's funeral 5 years ago. I crossed at Mexicali both ways. Don

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hi Don, we have never had them take plants and we've crossed US-Canada-US-Mexico-US. That is really sad. We've had them sitting on the dash and they never batted an eyelash. All of that stuff is so random. Unfortunately, it depends on the mood of the border agent sometimes. Mexicali is a good spot to cross for sure!

[@CowboyBikerAdventures]

@Life With Paul & Lorena I believe you are right, it is the luck of the draw. Don

[@jeffthoele3539]

It would be helpful to mention the price of gas along the way. It would be helpful.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

In my opinion Jeff, the price of gas changes way too much for that to be helpful. It's why we rarely mention prices on anything. Prices change and it's an easy Google search.

[@sadflandnav]

Like old school TME nice

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I know right!? Thanks Stephen!

[@airstreamer]

How were the mosquitoes there? 🦟

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Not bad when we were there. I'm sure warmer weather brings them out.

[@TheBuddyandlilly]

Dude that bug splat was a little distracting

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Yes, it was. You should have tried looking at it for 4 hours while editing. 😀

[@billcudd7844]

Welcome back to Texas. It’s been 5 years since you last stayed on the beach?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I believe you are correct Bill!