Located on North Padre Island, the world's longest undeveloped barrier island, Padre Island National Seashore is an amazing place to windsurf, birdwatch, and spot sea turtles. Malaquite Campground has amenities like picnic tables, flush toilets, unheated showers, and if you don't mind a little less luxury, you can also stay at the Bird Island Basin Campground, where the only amenities are chemical toilets.

Primitive tent and RV camping is also permitted on more than 64 miles of the seashore, although camping permits are required no matter where you stay. All sites are available on a first come first served basis.

Padre Island National Seashore, 20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, Phone: 361-949-8068

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