Bird Island Basin Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations accepted. Self-register at the campground kiosk. Limited to 14 consecutive nights, with a 28-night annual limit.
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 1:48PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south Texas, including the following areas, Aransas Islands, Bee, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Duval, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, Kleberg Islands, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces Islands, Victoria and Webb. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain, at times heavy, will continue through the upcoming weekend. Fairly widespread totals of 2 to 3 inches can be expected with localized totals of up to 6 inches through Monday. These values could exceed flash flood guidance particularly over areas that have already received heavy rainfall over the last few days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bird Island Basin Campground occupies a prime spot along Laguna Madre, the hypersaline lagoon separating Padre Island from the Texas mainland. The campground caters to water sports enthusiasts, birders, and anglers seeking calmer waters than the Gulf-facing beaches. The 35 RV/tent sites are arranged side by side on gravel pads, each with a picnic table and concrete parking stop. An additional 10 tent-only sites are located on a walk-up sand flat at the north end of the campground. Facilities are primitive but functional. Vault toilets are positioned at both the north and south ends of the campground, with a day-use area and trash dumpsters between them. There is no potable water, no showers, and no hookups of any kind. The nearest dump station and water fill station are located at Malaquite Campground, about 4 miles away. Propane and gas grills are permitted, but wood fires are prohibited and there are no fire rings. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Campers self-register at a kiosk near the entrance. Sites accommodate RVs up to 45 feet, though the lack of hookups limits extended stays for those dependent on shore power. Cellular service is limited throughout the area.
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. 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 | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
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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