Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, unique tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have walked along its shores. Padre Island National Seashore is waiting to be rediscovered.
Information about weather, road status, operating hours, directions, and more.
Kayak the Laguna Madre. Attend a ranger program. Watch a sea turtle hatchling release. Do this and more at the seashore!
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Solitude, warm nights, sea breezes, and dark skies are some of the features which make camping at the seashore unforgettable.
Last updated: March 15, 2023
