About this campground
Malaquite Campground is open to tents and RVs on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). It is between the dunes with beach access. There are designated paved and gravel camp sites, restrooms, cold water showers, and picnic tables. Some sites have grills and shade structures. No hookups but a dump station and potable water are on the road to the campground. Campers with a paid site in the campground can pitch a tent either at the site or on the beach in front of the campground.
Getting there
From the park entrance station, travel south along Park Road 22 for 3.2 miles (5.1 km). Turn left into the campground at the respective road sign. Malaquite Campground is approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of the Malaquite Visitor Center. Note that from the visitor center to the campground there is no road sign but it is the first right turn.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Malaquite Visitor CenterPadre Island National Seashore0 mi
- Bird Island Basin CampgroundPadre Island National Seashore3 mi
- Palo Alto Visitor CenterPalo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park98 mi
- International Museum of Art and ScienceMcAllen100 mi
- Visitor Center at Mission San JoséSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park152 mi
- The AlamedaSan Antonio156 mi
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