Mustang Island State Park Camping
in September

Booking Mustang Island State Park in September

Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.

What to Expect in September

Warm water, thinner crowds after Labor Day, and great fishing — an easier, pleasant month. (Watch tropical weather.)

Park Highlights

• ✓Beach camping on the Gulf of Mexico
• ✓5 miles of pristine beach
• ✓Paddling trail on Corpus Christi Bay
• ✓Surf fishing and wade fishing
• ✓World-class birding
• ✓Adjacent to Port Aransas

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