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Welcome to Padre Island National Seashore!

Located along the south Texas coast, Padre Island National Seashore protects the longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world. Here, you can enjoy 70 miles of sandy beaches.

New National Park Service firearm law effective February 22, 2010. Please follow this link: https://imrcms.nps.gov/pais/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm

 

 

 
NPS Photo

Plan Your Visit

To maximize the quality of your visit, it is always best to plan ahead. Click the link below to learn how to plan a wonderful and memorable trip to Padre Island National Seashore.
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Girlscouts at the National Seashore

Come celebrate National Park Week at Padre Island National Seashore!

From April 17th through April 25th, you and your friends and family can visit Padre Island National Seashore for FREE (camping and day-use fees not included). To celebrate National Park Week, the National Seashore is participating in a number of programs, including Junior Ranger Day, Earth Day, and an Adopt-a-Beach clean-up. Keep reading to find out more about how you can join the fun.
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Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Has Begun!

Click here to learn about sea turtles, the sea turtle recovery program, and seasonal hatchling releases at Padre Island National Seashore.
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Artwork by Tyler Hudock - http://pickyourpaint.weebly.com/

Spring Migration is Here!

Located on the Central Flyway, a major bird migration route, Padre Island National Seashore is reknowned for its birdwatching opportunities. Follow this link to explore the incredible diversity of birds that depend upon Padre Island for their survival.
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Write to

Malaquite Visitor Center
PO Box 181300
Corpus Christi, TX 78480-1300

Phone

Visitor Information
(361) 949-8068

Fax

(361) 949-9951

Climate

During the summer, daytime temperatures on the island are usually in the mid-90s (Fahrenheit), with humid conditions. During the winter, highs are usually between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit, but can occasionally drop into the upper 30s. The wintertime climate is typically dry, though most of the year's rainfall occurs in the winter. Average windspeed throughout the year ranges from 5 to 25 miles per hour.
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Communities Surrounding Padre Island National Seashore
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Gardendale, TX (32 min. ) Pop. 1,197
Corpus Christi, TX (39 min. ) Pop. 277,454
Port Aransas, TX (41 min. ) Pop. 3,370
San Juan, TX (43 min. ) Pop. 26,229
Portland, TX (47 min. ) Pop. 14,827
Chapman Ranch, TX (49 min. )
Gregory, TX (52 min. ) Pop. 2,318
Robstown, TX (52 min. ) Pop. 12,727
 Odem, TX (55 min. ) Pop. 2,499
Ingleside, TX (57 min. ) Pop. 9,388
Taft, TX (1 hr.  0 min. ) Pop. 3,396
Driscoll, TX (1 hr.  1 min. ) Pop. 825
Aransas Pass, TX (1 hr.  2 min. ) Pop. 8,138
Bishop, TX (1 hr.  8 min. ) Pop. 3,305
Rockport, TX (1 hr.  15 min. ) Pop. 7,385