Malaquite Campground
Campground · Texas ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Padre Island National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access
- 13 ft
- Elevation
Malaquite Campground is open to tents and RVs on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). It is between the dunes with beach access. There are designated paved and gravel camp sites, restrooms, cold water showers, and picnic tables. Some sites have grills and shade structures. No hookups but a dump station and potable water are on the road to the campground. Campers with a paid site in the campground can pitch a tent either at the site or on the beach in front of the campground.
Getting there
From the park entrance station, travel south along Park Road 22 for 3.2 miles (5.1 km). Turn left into the campground at the respective road sign. Malaquite Campground is approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of the Malaquite Visitor Center. Note that from the visitor center to the campground there is no road sign but it is the first right turn.
27.43023, -97.29619 · 27°25'48.8"N 97°17'46.3"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Malaquite Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Malaquite Campground?
- No. Malaquite Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Malaquite Campground
- Malaquite Visitor Center 0.5 mi · Facility
- Bird Island Basin Campground 2.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (361) 949-8068
- Email pais_visitor_center@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
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.
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