About this campground
The Malaquite Visitor Center includes an information desk, park store and an exhibit area with information about park history, plants, and animals. Ranger-led programs are available during the summer season. A shaded picnic area is available on the deck. Restrooms are available across the deck from the visitor center. Wheelchair users can borrow a special beach wheelchair from the visitor center at no charge. An accessible ramp goes from the deck down to Malaquite Beach.
Getting there
Head east through Corpus Christi on Highway 358. After crossing the JFK Causeway onto Padre Island, Highway 358 changes to Park Road 22. Continue about 10 miles south on Park Road 22 to reach the park entrance.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Malaquite CampgroundPadre 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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