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Illustrative landscape
Sea Rim State Park is a wild Gulf Coast park where the beach meets the marshland at the Louisiana border. Unlike developed beach parks, Sea Rim offers a raw, untamed coastal experience with primitive beach camping, world-class birding in the marshes, and a kayak trail through coastal wetlands. It is the real Gulf Coast.
Campsites
92 campsites
Region
Gulf Coast
Guide rate from
$10/night*
Entrance
$4/person
Short answer
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.
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Campsite types
*Guide prices only. Confirm current rates when booking.
Water + Electric
$20/night*15 sites
Water, 50/30-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Primitive Drive-up
$10/night*75 sites
No water - pack inTent OK
Primitive Hike-in
$15/night*1 sites
No water - boat-in floating platformTent OK
Cabin
$120/night*1 sites
Air conditioning, kitchen (microwave, refrigerator, stove/oven, sink), bathroom with toilet, two bunk beds; bring your own bedding and utensils
Book directly with the park
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. Confirm current inventory, rates, fees, and seasonal details on the official booking site.
Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
Get the Texas state-park booking playbook
Location & trip guide
Sabine Pass, Texas
Sea Rim State Park is in Gulf Coast, about 5 hr from Austin. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
Get directions ↗Best campsites
For Families:Book the cabin or one of the campsites with electricity first - they have the most amenities and go fastest
For Privacy:The primitive drive-up sites along the beach offer the most solitude on the Gulf
For RVs:The 15 sites with electricity have 50/30-amp and water hookups - reserve early as they are limited
When to Go
October through April. Summer is extremely hot, humid, and buggy. Winter shorebird season is the biggest draw for birders.
Tips
- →Mosquitoes and biting flies are legendary here — bring serious repellent
- →Paddle the marsh trail for an unforgettable kayaking experience
- →The birding in the marshes is some of the best on the Texas coast
- →Beach camping is exposed — bring a sturdy tent and extra stakes
Highlights
Primitive beach camping on the GulfMarshland Interpretive Trail and boardwalkKayak trail through coastal wetlandsWorld-class birding (shore and marsh species)Wild, undeveloped Gulf shorelineSurf fishing
Sea Rim State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Sea Rim State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Sea Rim State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. October through April. Summer is extremely hot, humid, and buggy. Winter shorebird season is the biggest draw for birders. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
How many campsites does Sea Rim State Park have?+
Sea Rim State Park has 92 campsites, including Water + Electric, Primitive Drive-up, Primitive Hike-in, Cabin. Published guide rates start at $10/night plus a $4/person entrance fee; confirm current rates when booking.
What is the entrance fee at Sea Rim State Park?+
The entrance fee at Sea Rim State Park is $4 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 Sea Rim State Park?+
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.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Sea Rim State Park?+
Cancellations at Sea Rim State Park happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If campsites are full, check cabins and vacation rentals near Sabine Pass for your dates.