Port Aransas Permit Beach Camping
City Park
Write a Review Port Aransas Beach Rd. Port Aransas, TX 78373 361-749-4158 361-749-4111 Official WebsiteGPS: 27.8225, -97.0591
Overview of Port Aransas Permit Beach Camping
Be aware of the tides and high tide line when choosing a beach campsite. Strong winds or storms can significantly elevate tides and create hazardous conditions along the Gulf Coast.
*Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving on sandy beaches.
Learn more: Boondocking 101*
$12 annual permit allows 3 days of camping every 21 days.
Last Price Paid: $12
Reported by falconfling on 7/9/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Runaway With The Clarks on 3/1/2019
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 3
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Port Aransas Permit Beach Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 361-749-4158
E Tillman asked on 1/25/2023
Do I only need one pass when towing a car that is detached from RV?
Sue asked on 3/27/2022
Is it the same permit that you purchase from Texas parks and wildlife like you would use for the wildlife management ...
MerloJoe asked on 1/16/2022
What is the easiest place to get a permit for Port Aransas Beach? Thanks!
Reviews of Port Aransas Permit Beach Camping 18 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/20/2023
“Have a great time and watch for heat and below”
Reviewed 7/9/2024
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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While there is almost always a steady breeze off the Gulf, by May and until October, camping on the beach can be problematic because of the heat. 80 sounds ok but remember the humidity will always be high...very high. Bring enough water to drink but also to rinse off. The Gulf is very salty and when you leave the water it can be very... more
While there is almost always a steady breeze off the Gulf, by May and until October, camping on the beach can be problematic because of the heat. 80 sounds ok but remember the humidity will always be high...very high. Bring enough water to drink but also to rinse off. The Gulf is very salty and when you leave the water it can be very unpleasant to dry and feel sticky, sticky, sticky. Watch the riptides...especially if you go out past waist deep and yes there are stinging jellyfish and Portugeuse man of War....oh how they hurt...bone up on what they look like....also those small catfish looking fish dead on the beach have terribly painful fins...watch the kids and have a good trip.
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“Great beach camping after tide receded”
Reviewed 1/1/2024
| Nightly rate: | $3 |
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We arrived in Port Aransas via route through Corpus Christi with our 35' 5er & F350 dually. We didn't try the ferry bc max height is 13'6" & thats our 5er height with front AC unit. The tide was unusually high, all the way up to the dunes so we stayed at IB Magee campground for a couple days until the tide receded. We entered the be... more
We arrived in Port Aransas via route through Corpus Christi with our 35' 5er & F350 dually. We didn't try the ferry bc max height is 13'6" & thats our 5er height with front AC unit.
The tide was unusually high, all the way up to the dunes so we stayed at IB Magee campground for a couple days until the tide receded. We entered the beach on E Avenue G & parked near beach marker 1. We enjoyed 4 days of beach camping. Port Aransas has many restaurants, bars & shops. We filled fresh water & dumped at IB Magee for $10.
We plan to come back after the new year.
Steve would stay here again
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“I can't believe we are able to do this!”
Reviewed 12/5/2023
| Nightly rate: | $4 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Love it. Everything about it is awesome. Stopped for fuel on our way to the beach, picked up the annual pass ($12) at the same spot, and found a spot to park. Nice and quiet at night, some daytime beach goers, but we were mostly out and about on our bikes anyway! The view and the sound of the waves are amazing. Sand is well packed so n... more
Love it. Everything about it is awesome. Stopped for fuel on our way to the beach, picked up the annual pass ($12) at the same spot, and found a spot to park. Nice and quiet at night, some daytime beach goers, but we were mostly out and about on our bikes anyway! The view and the sound of the waves are amazing. Sand is well packed so no concern about getting stuck. Tide is far enough away to not be a problem but close enough to enjoy it. Porta potties and dumpsters are close by. We rode into town on the bikes if we needed water, food, or supplies. Sunrise is worth waking up for!
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AT&T 5G
Clem_and_Pearl would stay here again
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“Can't be closer to the beach”
Reviewed 4/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very long beach, you can stay up to the 3 nights but first you need to buy a permit, we got ours at IGA groceries store, it's 12$/year At beach you have to park behind the wooden posts and perpendicularly to the beach. There are toilets and trash containers everywhere; some beach showers are available at the main entry on E Avenue G. A... more
Very long beach, you can stay up to the 3 nights but first you need to buy a permit, we got ours at IGA groceries store, it's 12$/year
At beach you have to park behind the wooden posts and perpendicularly to the beach.
There are toilets and trash containers everywhere; some beach showers are available at the main entry on E Avenue G.
After 2 nights we had sand everywhere in the trailer, it was about 76 to 80°F but very muggy.
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HighwayFroggies would stay here again
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“Nice beach, but...”
Reviewed 3/15/2023
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Hard packed sand so no concern about getting stuck. And, the tide never got even close to wooden posts. Very busy during the day, but cleared out at night. The big negative is that they don't allow parking parallel to the ocean. I got away with it the first night, but the police came by in the morning and told me to park perpendicu... more
Hard packed sand so no concern about getting stuck. And, the tide never got even close to wooden posts. Very busy during the day, but cleared out at night. The big negative is that they don't allow parking parallel to the ocean. I got away with it the first night, but the police came by in the morning and told me to park perpendicular. I tried relocating to the beach right outside the national park, about 30 mins south. I stayed there for a couple nights a year ago and it was really nice. This time the tide was so high there was barely enough room to turn around, so I came back to Port Aransas.
AT&T 5G
camper-793808 would stay here again
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“Great on Beach Camping With Hard Packed Sand”
Reviewed 12/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Fun beach camping. Trash cans located very 300 feet. Portable toilets located throughout the beach. Enjoyed watching the vessels come into the port. You can use vessellocater.com to see real time information on the vessels.
Brad would stay here again
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“Great Beach Camping ”
Reviewed 3/21/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Nice beach. We Rv camped for 2 nights and had a great time. We were there during spring break. It gets a little noisy until after 2 am. We loved the sun, sand, and water. It was windy!!
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AT&T 4G
TKMSR would stay here again
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“Beach camping on the Gulf”
Reviewed 3/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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A great beach camping spot in Port Aransas, Texas. Cost is $12 for an annual pass if you buy it at the Chamber of Commerce. The sand is packed down so it safe for even the biggest class A. There’s no worries about the tide as long as it’s below 2’ high tide. Close to town seems to have more bigger rigs. Smaller rigs are camping around... more
A great beach camping spot in Port Aransas, Texas. Cost is $12 for an annual pass if you buy it at the Chamber of Commerce. The sand is packed down so it safe for even the biggest class A. There’s no worries about the tide as long as it’s below 2’ high tide. Close to town seems to have more bigger rigs. Smaller rigs are camping around marker 20-30. The sand gets more loose (no problems with 2wd truck and trailer) aft tee marker 30. Around marker 40, 4wd is recommended and the people are few and far between.
We planned to stay for three nights, now we’re staying for a week! Peak season stays are limited
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T-Mobile 4G
Brian would stay here again
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“Beautiful beachfront camping”
Reviewed 2/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Great beachfront sites. Very clean. Roar of the waves to relax us. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back again. Dozens of places to park. Garbage and portable toilets but no water.
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Verizon 4G
Julie H would stay here again
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“White cap beach South Packery Channel ”
Reviewed 10/11/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | South Packery channel |
| RV Length: | 17' (Teardrop Trailer) |
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Excellent clean sand beach. Lots of locals come in at the evening and light up beach fires. They have portables and a rinse station. Gorgeous sunrise and beautiful jetty. We had a blast watching fishermen and fisherwomen surf fish. The water is clear and fresh. Could get crowded but it clears up by 8 or 9 pm. Star gazing is awesome.
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AT&T 4G
RenaDan would stay here again
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More info on this site:
http://www.rvhive.com/rv-camping-on-the-beach-at-port-aransas-texas-for-sandfest/
Apparently there has been a SanFest sand Sculpture competition in April.
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