Bird Island Basin Campground offers 45 first-come, first-served sites (35 RV/tent on gravel, 10 tent-only on sand) along Laguna Madre with direct water access for fishing and paddling.

The campground features a boat ramp and kayak launch within walking distance, vault toilets at both ends, potable water, and nearby windsurfing rentals, making it ideal for anglers and paddlers seeking calm bay-side conditions.

Sites are tightly spaced and primitive (no hookups), with nightly rates around $8 ($4 with senior pass), located 38 minutes from Corpus Christi within Padre Island National Seashore.