Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have walked along
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $25 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25Commercial Entrance - Van: $40Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25
- HoursThe park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, park facilities are not open 24 hours per day. Hours for the entrance station, where the required entrance pass is sold, vary from day to day. If the entranc
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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- Contact (361) 949-8068 · pais_visitor_center@nps.gov
The National Seashore is located on North Padre Island, southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Visitors to the area should head east through Corpus Christi on Highway 358. After crossing the JFK Causeway onto Padre Island, Highway 358 changes to Park Road 22. Continue about 10 miles south o
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Padre Island National Seashore — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Padre Island National Seashore?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Padre Island National Seashore. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Padre Island National Seashore?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Nature Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Padre Island National Seashore. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Nearby sites
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
NPS National Park Service Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
