📷 NOAA / NODD, Public domainPadre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi, TX
The world’s longest undeveloped barrier island, where sea turtle hatchlings are released in summer.
- Nearest town
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 27.4250, -97.3000
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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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Malaquite CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Padre Island National Seashore
- South BeachCampsite1 mi from Padre Island National SeashoreFree
- Bird Island Basin CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Padre Island National Seashore
- Mustang Island State ParkCampsite19 mi from Padre Island National Seashore
- NAS Corpus Christi RV ParkMotorhome stopover19 mi from Padre Island National SeashoreMotorhomes
- Loyola Beach RV Park & CampgroundMotorhome stopover25 mi from Padre Island National SeashoreMotorhomes
All campsites in Texas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Padre Island National Seashore?
Padre Island National Seashore is in Corpus Christi, TX, at GPS 27.4250, -97.3000. It is about 32 mi from Port Aransas.
Can you camp near Padre Island National Seashore?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Malaquite Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Padre Island National Seashore?
Padre Island National Seashore is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Texas Gulf Coast.
What is there to see near Padre Island National Seashore?
Places worth a stop nearby: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (83 mi), Port Isabel Lighthouse (93 mi), Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (98 mi) and Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (106 mi).
When is the best time to visit Padre Island National Seashore?
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)