📷 NPS, Public domainPalo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Brownsville, TX
Site of the first battle of the US–Mexican War in May 1846, with a visitor center and a short paved trail to an overlook on the open coastal prairie. Free entry.
- Nearest town
- Brownsville, TX
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 26.0214, -97.4802
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Breeze Lake CampgroundMotorhome stopover7 mi from Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical ParkMotorhomes
- Rocket Ranch Boca ChicaCampsite13 mi from Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
- Fun-N-Sun RV ResortMotorhome stopover14 mi from Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical ParkMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Tropic Winds RV ResortMotorhome stopover19 mi from Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical ParkMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Paradise Park RV ResortMotorhome stopover20 mi from Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical ParkMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Lakewood RV ResortMotorhome stopover20 mi from Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical ParkMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
All campsites in Texas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is in Brownsville, TX, at GPS 26.0214, -97.4802. It is about 20 mi from South Padre Island.
Can you camp near Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tropical Trails RV Resort, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Rio Grande Valley: South Padre Island and subtropical refuges.
What is there to see near Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (17 mi), Port Isabel Lighthouse (17 mi), Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (41 mi) and Padre Island National Seashore (98 mi).
When is the best time to visit Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)