Channel your inner beach bum with drive up primitive sites right on the sand. Pitch a tent within shouting distance of the water, and stay warm with a fire. If you need more amenities, water and electric campsites are tucked behind the dunes.
This family-friendly beach offers something for everyone, and even your leashed dog is welcome. Kids will be busy with shell collecting, sand-castle building, and Junior Ranger events.
Those seeking a workout can canoe or kayak a 20-mile paddling trail for excellent shallow-water fishing. More than 400 species of birds keep bird-watchers happy, and the rare Aplomado falcon makes an occasional appearance.
If you visit April through July, you may be in for a special treat. Sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp’s Ridley, sometimes lay their eggs on the shore. Newly hatche
Channel your inner beach bum with drive up primitive sites right on the sand. Pitch a tent within shouting distance of the water, and stay warm with a fire. If you need more amenities, water and electric campsites are tucked behind the dunes.
This family-friendly beach offers something for everyone, and even your leashed dog is welcome. Kids will be busy with shell collecting, sand-castle building, and Junior Ranger events.
Those seeking a workout can canoe or kayak a 20-mile paddling trail for excellent shallow-water fishing. More than 400 species of birds keep bird-watchers happy, and the rare Aplomado falcon makes an occasional appearance.
If you visit April through July, you may be in for a special treat. Sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp’s Ridley, sometimes lay their eggs on the shore. Newly hatched baby turtles later walk to the sea and play in the jetties.
At Mustang Island, you don’t have to cut your beach visit short when the sun goes down -- just sleep in the sand! Okay, you’ll actually be sleeping in a tent on the beach (thank goodness; sleeping in sand doesn’t sound super comfortable). There’s room for 300 campsites on the 1. 5 mile stretch of beach, and small campfires are permitted. If it’s s Read more...
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Mustang Island State Park
Satiate yourself with sand, surf, sun, and sea turtles.
Channel your inner beach bum with drive up primitive sites right on the sand. Pitch a tent within shouting distance of the water, and stay warm with a fire. If you need more amenities, water and electric campsites are tucked behind the dunes.
This family-friendly beach offers something for everyone, and even your leashed dog is welcome. Kids will be busy with shell collecting, sand-castle building, and Junior Ranger events.
Those seeking a workout can canoe or kayak a 20-mile paddling trail for excellent shallow-water fishing. More than 400 species of birds keep bird-watchers happy, and the rare Aplomado falcon makes an occasional appearance.
If you visit April through July, you may be in for a special treat. Sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp’s Ridley, sometimes lay their eggs on the shore. Newly hatche
Channel your inner beach bum with drive up primitive sites right on the sand. Pitch a tent within shouting distance of the water, and stay warm with a fire. If you need more amenities, water and electric campsites are tucked behind the dunes.
This family-friendly beach offers something for everyone, and even your leashed dog is welcome. Kids will be busy with shell collecting, sand-castle building, and Junior Ranger events.
Those seeking a workout can canoe or kayak a 20-mile paddling trail for excellent shallow-water fishing. More than 400 species of birds keep bird-watchers happy, and the rare Aplomado falcon makes an occasional appearance.
If you visit April through July, you may be in for a special treat. Sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp’s Ridley, sometimes lay their eggs on the shore. Newly hatched baby turtles later walk to the sea and play in the jetties.
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At Mustang Island, you don’t have to cut your beach visit short when the sun goes down -- just sleep in the sand! Okay, you’ll actually be sleeping in a tent on the beach (thank goodness; sleeping in sand doesn’t sound super comfortable). There’s room for 300 campsites on the 1. 5 mile stretch of beach, and small campfires are permitted. If it’s s Read more...
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