Mustang Island State Park

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. You can reserve one of the 48 developed campsites at Mustang Island State Campground via the Texas State Parks website. Primitive sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. 
2. Online reservations open five months in advance. 
3. Campsites can book up fast, especially over summer weekends and holidays, so plan ahead and book as soon as possible.

When to Go

Peak season at Mustang Island State Park runs from April through October, and the park often reaches capacity, so it’s a good idea to book ahead. Arrive early to snag one of the beach campsites and expect the beach to get crowded on summer and holiday weekends. Bird-watching is popular throughout the year, but sightings are most common during the spring migration.

Know Before You Go

• Mustang Island State Park is set on a barrier island between Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. From Corpus Christi, it’s a 25-mile, 30-minute drive across the causeway. 
• Park entrance fees apply in addition to camping fees.
• Facilities include a park store, restrooms, picnic areas, a fishing pier, and a dump station. Several porta-potties sit along the beach.
• You can fish along the coast and marshes, but fishing licences are required.
• There is no lifeguard patrol at Mustang Island, and swimming is at your own risk. Watch out for stingrays and jellyfish, and never swim after sunset.