About This Campground
Bird Island Basin lies along Laguna Madre with easy access for fishing, birding, windsurfing, and kayaking. There are 35 RV and tent sites and 10 additional tent-only sites. All sites are side by side on gravel. The tent-only sites are walk up to a sand flat. This area is also for day use activities. Vault toilets are available at the north and south ends with day use areas in between.
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Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi, Texas 78418
GPS Coordinates: 27.46679, -97.31369
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- NPS campgrounds often open reservations 6 months in advance
- Open year-round, winter sites may have limited amenities
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