Mustang Island State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Mustang Island State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Mustang Island State Park?
Campsites at Mustang Island State Park range from $13 to $25 per night, plus a $7/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $25/night. Primitive Drive-up (): $13/night.
How far in advance can I book Mustang Island State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Mustang Island State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at 8 a.m., exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Mustang Island State Park have?
Mustang Island State Park has 98 total sites. 48 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 50 Primitive Drive-up sites in the loop.
What's the best campsite at Mustang Island State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the water and electric sites first — they have hookups, picnic tables, shade shelters, and full restrooms with hot showers nearby. For Privacy: The primitive drive-up beach sites offer the most solitude — park right on the sand along miles of open beach. For RVs: The water and electric sites are the only ones with hookups; book early since they go fastest.
What should I bring to Mustang Island State Park?
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Port Aransas has great restaurants and fishing charters nearby
When is the best time to visit Mustang Island State Park?
March through October. Spring break and summer are packed. Fall is ideal — warm water, fewer crowds, great fishing.
What if Mustang Island State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan official booking systems every 10 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Mustang Island State Park have shelters?
Mustang Island State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Primitive Drive-up camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Mustang Island State Park?
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 48 sites, Water, 50-amp electric; picnic table and shade shelter. Primitive Drive-up (): max 50 sites, No hookups - drive-up beach sites; restrooms 50 yards to 1.5 miles away. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Mustang Island State Park from Austin?
Mustang Island State Park is about 3 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Port Aransas, TX in the Gulf Coast region.
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