The beach here is gorgeous. Whenever we go to Port Aransas, we always visit Mustang Island State Park because with my Texas state parks season pass, it's free. When we visited in October of 2007, there were so few people around, it was like being on our own private, pristine, natural beach. There are lots of shells and sandollars to... more
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Traveler Description: State Park on Mustang Island that offers the best camping in the area.
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Attraction type: State park
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Camping, Camping/rv, Birdwatching
Address: P.O. Box 326
Port Aransas, TX 78373
Tel: 361-749-5246
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May 16, 2004
13/24 found this review helpful
From the early 'Watch out for Snakes" sign, to the kelp-covered beaches, and the seven oil rigs right off shore - this is not the " island on the Gulf" one imagines or expects. Getting to the 2d story bathrooms along interminable concrete ramps is torture. Park rangers were distant and visible; wish one had mentioned the tent-crushing storm on... more
Feb 17, 2004
17/18 found this review helpful
I just stayed 2 nights @ Mustang Island State Park. The showers/restrooms need lots of work. Paint peeling everywhere... Texas Parks & Wildlife now charges an entry fee for persons 13 & over. I don't think they're using the new fee increase for any improvements. The campsite was nice - just be prepared to hike 1/4 mile to the restrooms... more
Jan 20, 2004
32/35 found this review helpful
Spent Dec 26th - Jan 6th at Mustang Island State Park. Intended to stay 2 nights and move on to other parts of the state. Found the RV Park, the beach, and the weather so nice, stayed here for entire time. Great beachcombing weather and very clean beaches. Clean & spacious, RV sites, helpful people at the office. All around... more
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P.O. Box 326, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Tel: 361-749-5246
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