Bird Island Basin Campground

Campground · Texas ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Padre Island National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access

4 ft
Elevation
Tent camping area for BIB CG
Photo: NPS photo · Recreation.gov
Bird Island Basin lies along Laguna Madre with easy access for fishing, birding, windsurfing, and kayaking. There are 35 RV and tent sites and 10 additional tent-only sites. All sites are side by side on gravel. The tent-only sites are walk up to a sand flat. This area is also for day use activities. Vault toilets are available at the north and south ends with day use areas in between.

Getting there

From the park entrance station, travel south on Park Road 22 for 0.8 miles (1.2 km). Turn right on Bird Island Basin Road. Travel 1.4 miles (2.2 km) to the campground. Bird Island Basin Campground is located 4.4 miles (7 km) northwest of the Malaquite Visitor Center.

27.46679, -97.31369 · 27°28'0.5"N 97°18'49.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.01.61.71.43.43.02.30.73.93.22.32.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Converted Schoolies parked at BIB CG
Photo: NPS photo · Recreation.gov
Bird Island Basin Campground
Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Bird Island Basin Campground

Can you reserve a site at Bird Island Basin Campground?
No. Bird Island Basin Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bird Island Basin Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.