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National Seashore · TX

Padre Island National Seashore

Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have walked along its shores. Padre Island National Seashore is waiting to be rediscovered.

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Photos

Yellow flowers bloom in the dunes along Malaquite Beach.
Yellow flowers bloom in the dunes along Malaquite Beach.
Small shell fragments in the sand long the beach.
Depending on the conditions, shells can be found along the gulf beaches.
Two deer feed on grass. Their antlers have velvet on them.
Deer can often be seen foraging in the grasslands.
Several sea turtle hatchlings crawl on the sand towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Attending a sea turtle hatchling release is a popular activity in the mid-summer.
A hawk like bird with an orange beak stands on a fence post.
The crested caracara, also known as the Mexican eagle, can be found year-round in the park.
Small wooden structures are seen looking through a wood fence.
The historic Novillo Line Camp provides a window into the island's past ranching history.
Several brown pelicans stand on the sand next to the edge of the sea.
Brown pelicans can often be seen along the Gulf of Mexico.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Auto and ATV
  • Auto Off-Roading
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Swimming
  • Saltwater Swimming
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store