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.