South Beach
Padre Island National Seashore
Write a Review Park Road 22 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 361-949-8068 Official WebsiteGPS: 27.4155, -97.3016
Overview of South Beach
Be aware of the tides and high tide line when choosing a beach campsite. Strong winds or storms can significantly elevate tides and create hazardous conditions along the Gulf Coast.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving on sandy beaches.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by olivia on 5/3/2021
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Airstreamvagabond on 1/11/2021
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about South Beach
ColoradoMom asked on 4/5/2021
I'm nervous my car will get stuck in the sand. Is there a lot to park in while we tent on the beach? If yes, is there...
Dave asked on 2/22/2021
Is water available at South Beach so I can fill my RV water tank? Thank You!
Reviews of South Beach 19 people have reviewed this location.
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Reviewed 5/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
Technically not free because you do have to pay the entrance fee to get into the National Seashore. However if you have the America The Beautiful pass entrance is free, and then you can go camp on the beach for free. I would definitely have a four wheel drive vehicle, we would have been stuck if we didn’t not. We did see some other veh... more
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olivia would stay here again
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“A unique experience! ”
Reviewed 3/21/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
We took advantage of the full 14 days here as the weather and tides were mellow in early March. Do be aware of the winds and the tides while staying here but it is not as scary as it sounds. Negatives: From oil tank trucks to the ice cream man there is traffic most of the day also with local beach goers. The sand is very fine and sti... more
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RoadWard Bound would stay here again
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“Unique Dispersed Camping”
Reviewed 3/9/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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HagePhoto would stay here again
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“This feels like a bucket list kind of place”
Reviewed 2/10/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Beachfront |
Parking right in front of the ocean on such beautiful sand with my rig checked off a bucket list item for me. Lots of space between campers and the roar of the ocean made for great sleeping. The sand is great for sand castles. I perhaps was just lucky but it was absolutely beautiful weather - not much of a breeze, just right. I would h... more
FunnyBunny would stay here again
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“Beware the Tides”
Reviewed 1/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
Great place, lots of space. Nearest neighbors were 1/2 mile away over the weekend. First 1-2 miles are busy but clears out as you go south. Pay attention to the tides, listed at the visitor center. Our last day was peak tide for the month and our tires got wet; the previous day’s high tide missed us by 20’. Most campers stayed put as ... more
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Shatter’s Full would stay here again
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“First time beach camping ”
Reviewed 1/11/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
Our first time beach camping with our TT. Very easy access, sand was packed with no issues towing our 30 ft. We camped about a mile down the access road, but you can go another 50 miles south until you hit the channel. Quite a few rv’s, another airstream, large 5th wheel and a Class A. A few tents and vans. So if you got a big rig you ... more
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Airstreamvagabond would stay here again
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“Excellent”
Reviewed 1/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
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Tom would stay here again
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“Amazing ”
Reviewed 12/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
natedogg would stay here again
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“Awesome but intense”
Reviewed 5/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
We come here a lot... stay for free right on the beach! We came on the first weekend in May heralding the soft reopening of life activities in Texas: the first 5 miles of beach were packed cheek to jowl with family cars and vans playing along the shore! It was like the 4th of July! Sand was fluffy so we were only able to take our cl... more
SMAI would stay here again
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“Simply amazing ”
Reviewed 2/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Around mile 3 |
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Goldenmaples would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- fishing
- swimming beach
- water access
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: vault
- showers
Pets
- pets
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