Bird Island Basin Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. No water available on-site; campers must bring their own water.
Red Flag Warning issued January 17 at 1:16PM CST until January 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .Significantly drier air will move into the region Saturday in the wake of the cold front. This will lead to very low relative humidity values along with moderate to strong winds with Energy Release Component values in the 75-85th percentile. * AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Aransas Islands, Coastal Refugio, Coastal Calhoun, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands. * TIMING...9 AM to 8 PM * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 63. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
About
Bird Island Basin Campground is a primitive camping area located along the shores of Laguna Madre at Padre Island National Seashore. The campground features 34 side-by-side gravel sites suitable for both RVs and tents, with an additional 10 tent-only sites on a walk-up sand flat. All sites accommodate up to 2 vehicles, 2 tents, and 8 people. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The campground offers vault toilets at the north and south ends, with day-use areas located between them. No water is available on-site, so campers must bring their own. The location provides direct access to Laguna Madre, making it ideal for fishing, birding, windsurfing, and kayaking. Wood fires are prohibited, but personal propane or gas grills are allowed. Sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet in length. Bird Island Basin is located 4.4 miles northwest of the Malaquite Visitor Center and is easily accessible via Park Road 22 and Bird Island Basin Road. The area experiences strong winds year-round (5-25 mph), high humidity, long hot summers, and short mild winters. Pet owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated against canine distemper, which is present in the park. A park entrance fee plus nightly camping fee of $8 per site applies, with 50% discounts available for Senior Pass and Access Pass holders.
Directions
From the park entrance station, travel south on Park Road 22 for 0.8 miles. Turn right on Bird Island Basin Road. Travel 1.4 miles to the campground. Bird Island Basin Campground is located 4.4 miles northwest of the Malaquite Visitor Center.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| pais_visitor_center@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (361) 949-8068 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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