Mustang Island State Park
Mustang Island State Park offers beach camping directly on the Gulf of Mexico — one of the few places in Texas where you can pitch a tent or park an RV right on the sand. Five miles of pristine beach, excellent fishing, kayak trails through the bay, and world-class birding make it a top coastal destination.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$25/night*48 sites
Primitive Drive-up
$13/night*50 sites
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Guide to Mustang Island State Park
Best Campsites
When to Go
March through October. Spring break and summer are packed. Fall is ideal — warm water, fewer crowds, great fishing.
Tips
- →Beach primitive camping is first-come, first-served — arrive early
- →Bring sand stakes for your tent — regular stakes will not hold in sand
- →The paddling trail on the bay side is protected from Gulf waves
- →Port Aransas has great restaurants and fishing charters nearby
Highlights
Mustang Island State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Mustang Island State Park hard to book?+
Yes — Mustang Island State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through October. Spring break and summer are packed. Fall is ideal — warm water, fewer crowds, great fishing. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.
How many campsites does Mustang Island State Park have?+
Mustang Island State Park has 98 campsites, including Water + Electric, Primitive Drive-up. Sites start at $13/night plus a $7/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Mustang Island State Park?+
The entrance fee at Mustang Island State Park is $7 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Mustang Island State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Mustang Island State Park, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=mustang-island — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Mustang Island State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Mustang Island State Park is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.
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