Port Isabel Lighthouse
Port Isabel, TX
An 1852 brick lighthouse, one of the few on the Texas coast open to climb, with a 75-step climb to a view over the causeway to South Padre Island. Small fee; closes in bad weather.
- Nearest town
- Port Isabel, TX
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 26.0773, -97.2074
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
- Rocket Ranch Boca ChicaCampsite10 mi from Port Isabel Lighthouse
- Tropical Trails RV ResortMotorhome stopover16 mi from Port Isabel LighthouseMotorhomes
- Breeze Lake CampgroundMotorhome stopover16 mi from Port Isabel LighthouseMotorhomes
- Four Seasons RV ResortMotorhome stopover17 mi from Port Isabel LighthouseMotorhomes
- Sunset Palms RV & Mobile Home ParkMotorhome stopover17 mi from Port Isabel LighthouseMotorhomes
- Cactus Cart RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Port Isabel LighthouseMotorhomes
All campsites in Texas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Port Isabel Lighthouse?
Port Isabel Lighthouse is in Port Isabel, TX, at GPS 26.0773, -97.2074. It is about 3 mi from South Padre Island.
Can you camp near Port Isabel Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lazy Days Trailer Park, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Port Isabel Lighthouse?
Port Isabel Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Rio Grande Valley: South Padre Island and subtropical refuges.
What is there to see near Port Isabel Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (14 mi), Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (17 mi), Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (58 mi) and Padre Island National Seashore (93 mi).
When is the best time to visit Port Isabel Lighthouse?
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)