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Padre Island National SeashoreHatchlings are about two inches in length, more or less, depending on their species.
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Padre Island National Seashore
Fees & Reservations
 

Please note that no reservations are taken for camping.  Except for major holiday weekends, space is usually available at the Malaquite Campground.  Space is almost always available on the beaches, unless they are closed because of unusually high tides.  

Fees

ENTRANCE FEES


Annual Park Pass

Fees
$20.00 - Annual

Details
An annual park pass may be obtained for $20.  Please note that this is a pass to Padre Island National Seashore only.  To learn more about entrance pass programs to all federal lands, including Padre Island National Seashore, follow the link to the right.


Bicycle/Walking Entry Fee

Fees
$5.00 - 7 Days

Details
Anyone walking or riding bicycles into the park will be charged $5.

 

Commercial Tours

Fees


Details
Commercial tours must pay a flat fee, based upon the bus capacity.


Vehicle Entry Fee

Fees
$10.00 - 7 Days

Details
This is a vehicle fee and is good for seven days.


ACTIVITY FEES

Bird Island Basin Use Fee

Fees
$5.00 - Day

Details
At Bird Island Basin, there is a day use fee of $5 (annual pass for $10).


Malaquite Campground

Fees
$8.00 - Day

Details
There is an $8 per day fee for use of Malaquite Campground.


Entrance Pass Programs
Entrance Pass Programs
Learn about the various programs available.
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Did You Know?
Metal detecting is prohibited at Padre Island National Seashore as well as at all other units of the National Park Service?
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Last Updated: December 20, 2006 at 10:24 EST