The only downside, lighting is sparse at night which makes it a bit difficult to navigate the grounds. I do suggest this to be a weekday excursion however as they did mention because of the low cost it does fill up quickly on weekends. The facilities were clean, Campground host was helpful and location was ideal for beach combing away from some of the crowds. Make sure your have a fully venting tent when camping here to keep cooler at night and pack lightweight items for sleeping.Īll in all I would give Malaquite Campground 4 of 5 Bunnies. The humidity of the coast was intense so it made for a bit of a hot evening camping though the breeze passing through the tent was very helpful. Do not forget a flashlight if you are camping here for sure! Following sunset Campground is very dark, no security lights to disrupt the coastal star views so it can be a bit tricky to navigate. We arrived late in the evening just before sunset. These showers are free and boast cold water showers, something you will more than crave in the humid Texas air.Ĭampsites are located amongst the grassy dunes about 200 yards from the coastal waters but upon paying you can park in your designated site and set up your tent anywhere within the area including beachside. While the individual sites do not offer amenities such as running water or electricity, there is a nice bathroom and shower facility located mid-camp. Campsites are $8 per night and do include handicap options. No reservations can be made so the facility is a first come first come Campground which uses a camping kiosk or account for availability. This campground boasts around 50 campsites, many featuring a picnic table, BBQ and shade structure. Just outside of Corpus Christi in a slightly more remote stretch of Texas coast rests Padre Island National Seashore, a beachfront land preserve operated by the United States Park System that offered a variety of camping and recreation options.Īmongst those, Malaquite Beach Campground, a small but nice facility less than a quarter mile up the beach from the visitors center.
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