This is an incredibly clean and nice beach for family. We visited on a Saturday in Spring; and there were not a lot of swimmers; but many people just out enjoying the area... like walking the dog. The campgrounds are quite a ways from the beach. We camped primitively directly on North Beach because the sand was too soft at South Bea... more

Its a parking lot right by the beach, with showers and restrooms-- there's enough distance between you and the waves that you don't end up with sand in every bit of your stuff. It made going to the beach bearable for me-- I can't stand sand getting into my tent. The views were great, park host was very friendly. Its a short walk to the... more

All the sites are close together and in one long row. Half back up to the beach and half the other way. Nice sunrise across the dunes and the ocean. Bathrooms and showers were clean. The real drawback, for us, was the concert of generators that ran from late afternoon right up until quiet time at 10:00 p.m. Out neighbor's generat... more

Upon visiting Padre Island NS, we decided to camp at Malaquite for our first night to get the lay of the land. Even mid week, all dune side spots were taken, so we were opposite, in parking lot accommodations. However after experiencing the on beach camping at South Beach, I don't think I would camp at Malaquite! You could be ON the... more

We really like this place for a few beach days, and while it was more crowded than a lot of places we like to stay it was way better than some of the private RV parks on the beach. (and we were too chicken to park right on the sand with a storm predicted while we were going to be there) We pulled in around 1pm on Wednesday and there w... more

The campground is really a long narrow parking area with the front row of sites facing the Gulf and the back row of sites facing the front row’s butt ends. Front row sites have a covered picnic table and grill, back row sites have only a picnic table. Malaquite is all first-come, first served. Since there are no hookups we were surpr... more

Wow, if you enjoy walking on an endless beach, playing in the surf and hearing the roar of the ocean at night - this place is great. Ok, couple of downsides. No hook-ups but there is an onsite dump and fresh water. At night, or when the wind is not blowing, mosquitoes will come out. ATT and Verizon are not useable without a booster... more

There is a guard station several miles before the CG but no gate. Sites closest to the water (Gulf) are spacious, with asphalt pads surrounded by grass and a covered pavilion and staggered so you don't feel very close to your neighbor. The sites on the other side of the road are all asphalt and have a picnic table. Sign in is on your... more

Inexpensive camping just steps away from the seashore. If you have a booster you can pickup a cell signal from Corpus Christi, but only just. Nevertheless, worth every penny. Don't forget to get out to the beach at sunsets, you will not forget it.

Camp here and leave the sand on the beach. No reservations, a good thing! Well maintained, quiet, settled w/o traffic coming and going. Great wildlife activity, birds, coyotes, man-o-war fish and the intermitant rattler! Easy beach access, observation post, congenial C/G hosts and uncrowded beaches. Low rates even lower with the ... more