Bird Island Basin Campground
federal · Corpus Christi, TX
- fuel station11 mi

NPS · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 11 mi
fuel station
Valero
- 11 mi
grocery
Island Market IGA
- 14 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 2.3 mi
attraction
Malaquite Beach
- 0.5 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- Padre Island National Seashore · Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- (361) 949-8068
- nps.gov
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

