Bird Island Basin Campground in TX -- Campground & RV Camping in Texas
Bird Island Basin Campground in TX
CampgroundNPS
18 mi from Corpus Christi
Rig fit
- Maximum published vehicle length: 45 ft.
Campground details
Setting
Bird Island Basin sits directly along the Laguna Madre, offering a launching point for windsurfing, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. The layout consists of 35 gravel RV and tent sites set side by side, alongside 10 walk-up tent sites positioned on a sand flat. Vault toilets serve the northern and southern edges of the property, flanking a central day-use area.
Getting there: From the park entrance station, travel south on Park Road 22 for 0.8 miles (1.2 km). Turn right on Bird Island Basin Road. Travel 1.4 miles (2.2 km) to the campground. Bird Island Basin Campground is located 4.4 miles (7 km) northwest of the Malaquite Visitor Center.
- Moderately separated here.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
Climate averages
September normals 75–87°F, 5.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 100 of 100.