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Sea Rim State Park

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.

92 campsites|Gulf Coast|5 hr from Austin|$4/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

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

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Guide to Sea Rim State Park

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. 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 Sea Rim State Park have?+

Sea Rim State Park has 92 campsites, including Water + Electric, Primitive Drive-up, Primitive Hike-in, Cabin. Sites start at $10/night plus a $4/person entrance fee.

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?+

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Sea Rim 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=sea-rim — cancellations happen regularly.

How can I get a last-minute campsite at Sea Rim State Park?+

The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Sea Rim 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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