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Encore Tropic Winds
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Age-Qualified RV Resort in Texas
Make Tropic Winds RV Resort your home away from home in Texas! Located in the city of Harlingen, we're an age-qualified RV community offering an abundance of resort-style amenities. What's more, Tropic Winds is located just an hour from South Padre Island, where you can enjoy 19 miles of beautiful beaches, fishing, boating, water skiing and more.
Enjoy Texas RV camping any time of year at Tropic Winds RV Resort! Whether you're looking for an escape from the winter cold or just want to get away from it all, we're open year round for all of your vacationing needs.
Find your Home Away from Home with a Seasonal or Annual Site!
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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a seasonal or annual site! Begin relaxing as soon as you arrive without having to set up and break down each time you want to vacation. Your site and a community of friends will be ready to welcome you back time and again. Some benefits of having your own seasonal or annual RV site or vacation home include:
Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot, make lifelong friends, and make our campground your true escape from the everyday.
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Amenities
Clubhouse
Shuffleboard
Swimming Pool
Whirlpool/Spa/Hot Tub
Fitness Center
WiFi
RV Storage
Pets Welcome
Restroom/Shower Facilities
Laundry Facilities
Picnic/BBQ Area
Horseshoes
Billiards/Game Room
Library
Business Center
Pickleball
Bocci Ball
Dog Park
Cable TV
Activities
Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Tropic Winds RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
- Activities Director
- Arts & Crafts
- Bingo/Card Playing
- Wood Carving
- Dance Hall with Stage
- Square, Line, Round & Ballroom Dancing
- Weekly Potlucks
- Exercise Classes
- Water Aerobics
- Activities Office
- Dance Lessons
- Garden Club
- Non-Denominational Church Services
- Water Volleyball
- Weekly Dances & Concerts
- Woodshop Club
- Yoga
- Encore Games
- Workshop Club
- RC Track
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Location
Download Resort Map | Ranger Station/Front Desk: 956-423-4020
General Policies & Information
General Policies & Information
- Policies subject to change without notice.
Check-in/Check-out & Hours
- Check-in: 11 a.m.
- Check-out: 11 a.m.
- Minimum check-in age is 55 years.
- Guests aged 18 years and under at the time of check-in are considered children.
- Two-hour early check-in for your reservation may be available for $30. Please contact the management office, in advance of your arrival, to inquire about availability.
- Two-hour late check-out for your reservation may be available for $30. Please contact the management office, in advance of your arrival, to inquire about availability.
After Hours Arrival
- If your plans change and you need to arrive outside of normal business hours, please refer to your confirmed reservation information. Or, contact the campground at (956) 423-4020 prior to arrival to make late arrival arrangements.
Reservations & Rates
- Mandatory two night reservations required for weekends and 3 nights for holidays.
- Single night midweek campsite reservations may be booked.
- Prices and site type are subject to availability.
- The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.
- To make changes to your reservation please call our Reservation Department at (877) 864-2728 and specify that you booked your reservation online.
- RV sites and lodging typically accommodate four guests. A guest fee is added per day to the reservation rate for each additional guest over four.
Deposit and Payment Schedule
- By using a credit card for a deposit, guarantee or payment, you agree to the following: if I used a credit card for a deposit, guarantee or payment, I authorize MHC Property Management L.P. to charge any expenses incurred during my stay to that credit card or apply funds you have on deposit with MHC Property Management L.P. against what I owe.
Daily/Weekly Stays
- Your credit card will be charged a deposit of one night rack rate. Any remaining balance is due prior to arrival.
Extended Stays
- For all stays of one month or longer, a one month deposit up to a maximum deposit of $750 is required at the time of reservation. See below for information about remaining balances.
1 Month
- Balance due on reservation start date.
2 to 6 Months
- 50% of balance is due on reservation start date.
- Final balance due on 1st day of 2nd month of reservation.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is cancelled or changed.
- No refunds will be issued for early check-out.
- RV campsites: We allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
- Rental accommodations: We allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
- Daily and weekly reservations: for cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, your deposit will be forfeited up to one night rack rate.
- Extended stays: For long-term reservations (28 days or longer), we allow full refunds for cancellations up to 60 days prior to your arrival date. For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, the deposit amount will be held on account for a future stay.
Pet Policy
- Pets are allowed.
- Pet policy for rental accommodations: Pets are welcome. For those who camp with pets, there is a pet fee of $10 per pet per night for our pet-friendly rental units. The fee may vary at select properties. Service animals are not pets. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state/local laws regarding service animals. Service animals may accompany a disabled person without any proof of disability or certification for the service animal. Guests traveling with a service animal will not be charged a pet fee. Charges may be incurred, however, should a service animal damage the rental unit.
Campground Services & Information
- Rates are based on 2 persons.
- Electricity is additional.
- Utility fees will be assessed in accordance with current metering and fee collection standards.
- No tent sites.
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