§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Malaquite Campground is open to tents and RVs on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). It is between the dunes with beach access. There are designated paved and gravel camp sites, restrooms, cold water showers, and picnic tables.
Some sites have grills and shade structures. No hookups but a dump station and potable water are on the road to the campground. Campers with a paid site in the campground can pitch a tent either at the site or on the beach in front of the campground.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
13 ft
Directions
From the park entrance station, travel south along Park Road 22 for 3.2 miles (5.1 km). Turn left into the campground at the respective road sign. Malaquite Campground is approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of the Malaquite Visitor Center. Note that from the visitor center to the campground there is no road sign but it is the first right turn.
Weather Notes
Year-round, wind speed ranges from 5-25 miles per hour. Relative humidity seldom drops below 70%, especially in summer. Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Winter includes occasional strong cold fronts and gale force winds. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane season (Jun 1 - Nov 30). Average seasonal temperatures (Fahrenheit): Spring - high 70s-80s, low 50s-60s; Summer - high mid-90s, low 70s; Fall - high 70s-80s, low 50s-60s; Winter - high 50s-70s, low 30s-40s
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Today
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16 mph SE
Tue
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 18 mph S
Wed
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SSW
Thu
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
20 to 23 mph SSE
Jun
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16 to 20 mph SE
Sat
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 17 mph SE
Sun
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
23 mph SSE
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Standard Tent or RV Site
In addition to the park entrance fee, a nightly campground fee is required and is paid in the campground at the kiosk. All sites are limited to 2 vehicles, 2 tents, and 8 people. With a valid ID, holders of a Senior Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents 62 years and older) and Access Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents with a permanent disability) receive a 50% discount on camping fees.
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