South Beach

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About this campsite

Free camping at South Beach. Operated by National Park Service.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

South Beach•TX

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Weather Forecast

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SAT🌦️

31° / 25°

💧 52%

SUN🌦️

27° / 25°

💧 65%

TODAY🌦️

27° / 24°

💧 71%

TUE🌦️

31° / 24°

💧 50%

WED☁️

32° / 25°

💧 14%

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

7.5 km away

North Beach

Free camping at North Beach. Operated by National Park Service.

1.8 km away

Malaquite Campground

Malaquite Campground is open to tents and RVs on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). It is between the dunes with beach access. There are designated paved and gravel camp sites, restrooms, cold water showers, and picnic tables. Some sites have grills and shade structures. No hookups but a dump station and potable water are on the road to the campground. Campers with a paid site in the campground can pitch a tent either at the site or on the beach in front of the campground.

5.9 km away

Bird Island Basin 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.