National Seashore · Texas, United States
Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore is a national seashore in Texas, United States, covering 130,434 acres (52,785 ha), established in 1962.
Photo: William L. Farr via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Seashore |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, United States |
| Area | 130,434 acres (52,785 ha) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Coordinates | 26.9844° N, 97.3806° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) is a national seashore administered by the National Park Service, located on Padre Island off the coast of South Texas, USA. In contrast to South Padre Island, known for its beaches and vacationing college students, PINS is located on the north end of Padre Island and consists of a long beach where nature is preserved. Most of the park is primitive, but camping is available, and most of the beach is only accessible to four-wheel-drive vehicles. All but four miles is open to vehicle traffic. PAIS is the fourth designated national seashore in the United States.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Like Padre Island National Seashore? Visit Padre Island National Seashore’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) · Corpus Christi, United States · 54.8 miles away
- Valley International Airport (HRL) · Harlingen, United States · 54.9 miles away
- Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) · Brownsville, United States · 74.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Padre Island National Seashore?
Padre Island National Seashore is in Texas, United States (26.9844° N, 97.3806° W).
When was Padre Island National Seashore established?
Padre Island National Seashore was established in 1962, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Padre Island National Seashore?
Padre Island National Seashore covers 130,434 acres (52,785 ha).
Does Padre Island National Seashore have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at Padre Island National Seashore are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padre_Island_National_Seashore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/pais/ — Official park page.