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Padre Island National Seashore

National Seashore Texas

Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, 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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Summers are very humid. Winter can bring strong cold fronts and gale force winds. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane season (Jun 1 - Nov 30). Average seasonal temperatures (Fahrenheit): Spring - high 70s-80s, low 50s-60s; Summer - high mid-90s, low 70s; Fall - high 70s-80s, low 50s-60s; Winter - high 50s-70s, low 30s-40s. Year-round, average wind speed ranges from 5-25 miles per hour. Relative humidity seldom drops below 70%.

Address

20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Auto and ATV Auto Off-Roading Astronomy Stargazing Biking Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping RV Camping Fishing Saltwater Fishing Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Swimming Saltwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Arts Schools and Education Animals Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Coasts Islands and Atolls Dunes Geology Night Sky Astronomy Unique Species Endangered