Camping Guide For The Texas Gulf Coast
Our camping guide for the state of Texas would not be complete without covering the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. There are miles and miles of sandy dunes and beaches along the gulf coast. This region is renowned for its wildlife and natural beauty. You can relax on South Padre Island, Stroll on the seawall or pleasure pier in Galveston, or explore Corpus Christi. All the coastal cities offer unique attractions, sights, and food. To read our previous guides for East, West and Central Texas you can read more here.
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- Goose Island State Park, 202 S Palmetto St
Rockport, TX 78382, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island - Goose Island offers opportunities for camping, fishing, and birding along the St. Charles and Aransas bays. You can fish from the shore or along a fishing pier.
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- South Padre Island National Seashore, 20420 Park Road 22
Corpus Christi, TX 78418, https://www.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm - Beautiful undeveloped beaches and natural undisturbed habitats are what you will find here at the National Shore. They also do sea turtle releases that are open to the public, watch the national park service page for the special announcements.
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- Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM 3005
Galveston, TX 77554, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island - Stroll the beach, splash in the waves, go fishing, have a picnic, relax and enjoy the beach!
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- Quintana Beach County Park, 330 5th Street Quintana, TX 77541, https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/parks-department/quintana-beach
- Fishing, swimming, beachcombing, bird watching, and two historically significant houses are located inside the park.
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- Sea Rim State Park, 19335 S. Gulfway Drive
Sabine Pass, TX 77655, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sea-rim - 5.2 miles of Gulf shoreline and 4000 acres of marshlands where you can swim, fish, hunt, and kayak or paddle in a canoe. You’ll find an abundance of life at the beach and the wetlands.
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South Padre KOA, 1 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX 78597, https://koa.com/campgrounds/south-padre/
- Campground amenities include- 25-meter swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, Wi-Fi, a snack bar, and pavilion.
Plan Ahead
With any State Park or camping grounds you plan to visit we highly advise you check the website and call before you start your travels for any park closure alerts, as well as inquire about camping fees and availability or any needed reservations or permits you may need to prepare for in advance. We hope you enjoyed our last camping guide for Texas and please tag us in your travels on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!