Back-in sites on gravel with a shade-covered picnic bench is a favorite camping choice.
Malaquite Campground is tucked in the dunes right next to the beach with 48 sites on pavement and gravel..
All gravel sites are in a row that back up to a grass-covered dune with the gulf behind it.
Every day is a great day to stroll the boardwalk to the beach.
So many choices from pavement or gravel, to grilling outdoors or eating in. Malaquite Campground offers options.
Phone Number: 3619498068 Voice
Email Address: pais_visitor_center@nps.gov
Description:
Number Of Sites Reservable: 0
Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 48
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.
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Reservation Info: Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first-come, first-served.
Regulations Overview: This area is for camping only; day use is prohibited. You must have a permit to camp. Camping is permitted in designated areas only. No camping is allowed in dunes, grasslands, or mudflats. Do not leave or bury trash on the beach or toss it into the dunes. Pets are allowed in camping areas but must be contained or kept on a leash that stretches no more than six feet from the owner at all times. Do not allow pets to disturb other campers or chase wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors and the park by cleaning up after your pet. Do not disturb or feed gulls, coyotes, or other wildlife. Coyotes have been known to raid campsites and closed coolers that are left out. Gulls can also be a nuisance and even steal food. To avoid attracting unwelcome animals, put food and belongings in your vehicle’s trunk when they are not in use, and properly bag and dispose of all trash.
wheelchairAccess= See ADA information
internetInfo= None available
cellPhoneInfo= Do not expect cellular reception however there are limited areas where it might be available.
fireStovePolicy= Charcoal barbecue grills are available at designated sites. Ground campfires are permitted on the beach east of the vegetated dunes below the campground on open sand areas as long as they are built where flames or embers cannot threaten or blow into the grasslands, equipment, or property.
rvAllowed= 1
rvInfo= All sites are 40 feet long and 18 feet wide.
rvMaxLength= 0
additionalInfo= The Park Store sells bags of ice, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray and other toiletries at the visitor center daily, 9 am to 5 pm. There is a fresh water fill station and a dump station on the road to Malaquite Campground.
trailerMaxLength= 0
adaInfo= The road into and through the campground is paved. There are 24 sites, 40 ft long by 18 ft wide that are paved and back up to a sand dune. None of them are designated as accessible, although each are flat and navigable in most situations. Each site has a picnic table, none are wheelchair accessible. There are also 24 sites on gravel and grass, six of these are for tent camping with parking across the road not next to the site. Sites #12 and 13 have an unobstructed view of the Gulf of America and are designated as accessible. They are on either side of the restrooms and showers and near the boardwalk. A ramp from the road goes between the shower building and the restrooms. The two showers along this paved area are accessible. The three on the opposite side of the building are large but do not have a place to sit or railings. There is one accessible toilet stall in the women's restroom and the men's. The boardwalk is accessible to the platform. A temporary lower was installed after a storm is not ADA
trailerAllowed= 1
accessRoads= Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
SubValue: "Paved Roads - All vehicles OK"
classifications= Developed Campground
SubValue: "Developed Campground"
trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - year round
toilets= Flush Toilets - year round
SubValue: "Flush Toilets - year round"
internetConnectivity= No
showers= Cold - Year Round, Free - Year Round
SubValue: "Cold - Year Round"
SubValue: "Free - Year Round"
cellPhoneReception= No
laundry= No
amphitheater= Yes - year round
dumpStation= Yes - year round
campStore= No
staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal
potableWater= Yes - year round
SubValue: "Yes - year round"
iceAvailableForSale= Yes - year round
firewoodForSale= No
foodStorageLockers= No
totalSites=48
group=0
horse=0
tentOnly=6
electricalHookups=0
rvOnly=0
walkBoatTo=0
other=0