State: Texas
Address 1: 17047 State Hwy 361
City: Port Aransas
Zip: 78373
Phone: 361-749-5246
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 348
Electric Water: 48
Camp URL: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/mustang_island/
Full Hook: Yes
About: Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking on 5 miles of open beach, sunbathing, surfing, kayaking and excellent birding, especially during spring and fall migrations. Tours: Interpretive ecological tours done on request.
Facilities near the park headquarters include campsites with water, electricity; shade shelters; and restrooms with showers. Facilities at the north end of the developed area (day-use only) include ample parking, portable toilets, and rinsing showers. Facilities south of the main swimming area include open-beach; primitive campsites (undesignated); widely spaced convenience stations with portable toilets, rinsing showers, and bulk water supply. The first-come, first-served area accommodates about 300 camping units. The 5-mile open beach allows hiking and mountain biking. We recommend calling the park concerning beach conditions (high tides, etc.), which would determine if camping is allowed. Be sure to stop by the Texas State Park Store.
