Description

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 transfer apps on your phone won’t work here. There is an $8/night fee in addition to the park entrance fee, which can only be paid in the correct amount of cash or with a check! If you just thought, “what’s a check” then you may be too hip to camp. JK, just bring cash.
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
48 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Showers available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Fishing

Fishing at Padre Island is no relaxing afternoon at the water. As any local angler knows, fishing is the biggest game in town a...Read more

Paddling

If you can’t decide between saltwater or freshwater paddling, head to Padre Island Seashore, where there are scenic views, calm...Read more

Swimming

The warm waters and expansive, sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico make it perfect for a dip in the ocean. There are no life...Read more

Wildlife watching

People aren’t the only species that come to Padre Island for its fantastic fishing opportunities. A diverse array of birds live...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Malaquite Campground.

Beach

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Hipcamper Holly
Holly R.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 15th, 2022

had an amazing time at the campground it was really hot but with a breeze, windy nights but nothing too bad. Make sure to put your tent far enough back because mine was a little to close to the gravel parking space and I couldn't get the stakes into the gravel ground. They take cards now!! Its $10 to get into the park with a daily pass or $25 for a weekly pass.

Hipcamper Jon
Jon S.
recommends this listing.
December 5th, 2018

Be prepared for windy conditions.

Hipcamper Joanna
Joanna M.
didn't provide a recommendation.
May 15th, 2018

We camped here March and June of 2017. We enjoyed our stay both times. The facilities are clean, the shower and restroom were very convenient.

The best thing about this site is the sunrise and moonrise views. Watching a fullmoon rise here is spectacular.

We came here primarily for the sea turtle release, although there weren’t many people at the campsite/beach since it’s not a huge campsite. A lot of people come for the baby sea turtle release when it happens at 6:45 AM. The release is worth it for sure.

We’d definitely come back.

Hipcamper Kate
Kate M.
didn't provide a recommendation.
September 19th, 2017

We visited here on 4/27/17 (before the hurricane)

There is free beach camping south of the established campground (After you pay the park fee, that is). Much less crowded and you have access to the whole beach. Stop in the visitor center to get the park pass and instructions on how to get there. The established campgrounds were quite packed when we visited.

We very much enjoyed the beach here an the sunrise from this side of the island can't be missed. Salt and sand everywhere.

Hipcamper Lisa H.
recommends this listing.
December 21st, 2018
Hipcamper Deadra M.
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January 6th, 2019
Hipcamper Joanna M.
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May 15th, 2018
Hipcamper Kate M.
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September 15th, 2017
Park
Padre Island National Seashore
State
Texas
Country
United States
Phone Number
(361) 949-8068
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
27.432° N, 97.299° W
$8/night
Tent / RV / Trailer: 48 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)