Separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, this is the world largest barrier island. You can wander the 70 miles of coastline, dunes, and tidal flats, collecting shells. You might see a Man O' War jellyfish on the sand. Splash in the water or bring a kayak to navigate the Laguna Madre.
Bring your binoculars to get a close up look at the park's 380 bird species. Depending on the season, you may catch sight of one of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. These turtles use the sand to make nests and lay eggs. Kids can join the Junior Ranger program. Attend one of the ranger-led programs to learn more about this beautiful park.
There are five camping areas around this parking, but you need a camping permit. Find camping permits at the kiosks at the entrances.
You won't find RV hookups although there are a dump sta
Separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, this is the world largest barrier island. You can wander the 70 miles of coastline, dunes, and tidal flats, collecting shells. You might see a Man O' War jellyfish on the sand. Splash in the water or bring a kayak to navigate the Laguna Madre.
Bring your binoculars to get a close up look at the park's 380 bird species. Depending on the season, you may catch sight of one of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. These turtles use the sand to make nests and lay eggs. Kids can join the Junior Ranger program. Attend one of the ranger-led programs to learn more about this beautiful park.
There are five camping areas around this parking, but you need a camping permit. Find camping permits at the kiosks at the entrances.
You won't find RV hookups although there are a dump station and a water fill-up area. Ice is available at the Malaquite Visitor Center. Bring your own firewood and fishing permit to the park.
Just a half-mile north of the visitor’s center, Malaquite Campground features 48 semi-primitive sites. Camp at your site, or pick out a sweet spot on the beach! The campground provides flush toilets, cold-water showers (who needs coffee in the morning when you have a cold shower?), and picnic tables for each site. Take note: the twenty cash transf Read more...
Save that cash and buy your honey a bouquet of flowers, this camping area is free of charge! The North Beach Campground runs along the northernmost part of the National Seashore, along the Gulf of Mexico. All camping in this area is primitive, and open to RV and tent camping. There are no marked sites, so just close your eyes and pick a spot! If y Read more...
Located on the waters of the Laguna Madre, the Bird Island Basin Campground is a great place to windsurf, kayak, boat, bird, and fish to your heart’s desire. Let’s talk about that windsurfing though. . . This area is ranked by Windsurfing Magazine as the “best flat water sailing site in the continental USA. ” Sounds like a good place for beginners Read more...
The adventure begins before you even get to your campground! This all-exclusive primitive paradise is accessible only through the 4WD area of South Beach and by boating down the Laguna Madre. To find the campground, drive to the 15-mile marker and backtrack approximately 100 yards. Look for a notch in the foredune ridge, turn right, and you’re the Read more...
The South Beach Campground is very similar to North Beach Campground, but it’s south (obvi. ), and runs along the Gulf of Mexico from the end of Closed Beach to Mansfield Channel. All camping in this area is primitive, and open to RV and tent camping. There are no marked sites, so just close your eyes and pick a spot! If you’re looking for facilit Read more...
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Padre Island National Seashore
Wake up to the sound of surf when you camp on Padre Island!
Separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, this is the world largest barrier island. You can wander the 70 miles of coastline, dunes, and tidal flats, collecting shells. You might see a Man O' War jellyfish on the sand. Splash in the water or bring a kayak to navigate the Laguna Madre.
Bring your binoculars to get a close up look at the park's 380 bird species. Depending on the season, you may catch sight of one of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. These turtles use the sand to make nests and lay eggs. Kids can join the Junior Ranger program. Attend one of the ranger-led programs to learn more about this beautiful park.
There are five camping areas around this parking, but you need a camping permit. Find camping permits at the kiosks at the entrances.
You won't find RV hookups although there are a dump sta
Separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, this is the world largest barrier island. You can wander the 70 miles of coastline, dunes, and tidal flats, collecting shells. You might see a Man O' War jellyfish on the sand. Splash in the water or bring a kayak to navigate the Laguna Madre.
Bring your binoculars to get a close up look at the park's 380 bird species. Depending on the season, you may catch sight of one of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. These turtles use the sand to make nests and lay eggs. Kids can join the Junior Ranger program. Attend one of the ranger-led programs to learn more about this beautiful park.
There are five camping areas around this parking, but you need a camping permit. Find camping permits at the kiosks at the entrances.
You won't find RV hookups although there are a dump station and a water fill-up area. Ice is available at the Malaquite Visitor Center. Bring your own firewood and fishing permit to the park.
Activities in the park
5 campgrounds in Padre Island National Seashore
Just a half-mile north of the visitor’s center, Malaquite Campground features 48 semi-primitive sites. Camp at your site, or pick out a sweet spot on the beach! The campground provides flush toilets, cold-water showers (who needs coffee in the morning when you have a cold shower?), and picnic tables for each site. Take note: the twenty cash transf Read more...
Save that cash and buy your honey a bouquet of flowers, this camping area is free of charge! The North Beach Campground runs along the northernmost part of the National Seashore, along the Gulf of Mexico. All camping in this area is primitive, and open to RV and tent camping. There are no marked sites, so just close your eyes and pick a spot! If y Read more...
Located on the waters of the Laguna Madre, the Bird Island Basin Campground is a great place to windsurf, kayak, boat, bird, and fish to your heart’s desire. Let’s talk about that windsurfing though. . . This area is ranked by Windsurfing Magazine as the “best flat water sailing site in the continental USA. ” Sounds like a good place for beginners Read more...
The adventure begins before you even get to your campground! This all-exclusive primitive paradise is accessible only through the 4WD area of South Beach and by boating down the Laguna Madre. To find the campground, drive to the 15-mile marker and backtrack approximately 100 yards. Look for a notch in the foredune ridge, turn right, and you’re the Read more...
The South Beach Campground is very similar to North Beach Campground, but it’s south (obvi. ), and runs along the Gulf of Mexico from the end of Closed Beach to Mansfield Channel. All camping in this area is primitive, and open to RV and tent camping. There are no marked sites, so just close your eyes and pick a spot! If you’re looking for facilit Read more...
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