Yellow flowers bloom in the dunes along Malaquite Beach.
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore · TX
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have walked along its shores. Padre Island National Seashore is waiting to be rediscovered.
Park report
Fee: Commercial Entrance - Sedan
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Fee: Commercial Entrance - Van
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$40
Fee: Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$40
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesCanine distemper is believed to be present in the park.
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBe aware of changing beach conditions
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/notices4-wheel drive recommended for beach driving
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park2 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available25 activities
Park Name
InfoPadre Island National Seashore
Designation
InfoNational Seashore
State(s)
InfoTX
Phone
Info(361) 949-8068
pais_visitor_center@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, park facilities are not open 24 hours per day. Hours for the entrance station, where the required entrance pass is sold, vary from day to day. If the entrance station is not open when you arrive, you can proceed into the park. If you are camping, go back to the entrance station the next morning and obtain an entrance pass. If not camping, pay the entrance fee as you leave if the entrance station is open.
Visitor Center: Malaquite Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArts, Schools and Education, Animals + 10 more
Weather Info
InfoPadre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Summers are very humid. Winter can bring strong cold fronts and gale force winds. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane se
Getting There
InfoThe National Seashore is located on North Padre Island, southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Visitors to the area should head east through Corpus Christi on Highway 358. After crossing the
Location
Info27.0538° N, -97.3590° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website