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Padre Island National Seashore, encompassing 130,454 acres, is the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world, and offers a wide variety of flora and fauna as well as recreation.

Call our Hatchling Hotline at (361) 949-7163 for information on attending releases of baby sea turtles.

For questions on Resource Management issues, such as oil and gas production or facilities within the park, plans to modify Bird Island Basin, or scientific studies conducted within the park, please contact our Resource Management Division at (361) 949-8173 extension 223.Pets are permitted throughout the park, except on the visitor center deck. All pets must be on a leash.

All camping is first-come, first-served. No reservations are accepted. There are no hook-ups; the National Seashore has only dry camping. Space for primitive camping on the Gulf beach is always available. Camping space is usually available at Bird Island Basin, but may be very limited during the height of the windsurfing season. Except for major holiday weekends, camping space is normally available at Malaquite Campround.

Fireworks are not permitted in the National Seashore.

Only all-terrain vehicles owned and operated by the federal government may be used within the National Seashore. Privately-owned ATVs may not be used within the National Seashore.

Please note: our park is on North Padre Island. For information on South Padre Island call 1-800-343-2368 or visit their website at www.sopadre.com.

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Padre Island National Seashore website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: PAIS_Visitor_Center@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Headquarters 361-949-8173
Visitor Information 361-949-8068
Hatchling Hotline 949-7163
Resource Mgmt. 361-949-8173 ext. 223
Today's Weather 361-949-8175

Address
Superintendent
PO Box 181300
Corpus Christi, TX 78480-1300