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Nearby Trails
| Status: | Open |
| Typically Open: | Year Round |
| Permit Information: | Permit Required - Click Here |
| Length: | 2.41 miles |
| Highest Elevation: | 14 feet |
| Duration: | About 15 minutes |
| Shape of Trail: | Straight Through |
| Best Direction to Travel: | N/A |
| Nearest Town: | Port Aransas |
| Nearest Town w/ Services: | Port Aransas |
| Official Road Name: | Mustang Island State Park |
| Management Agency: | Texas Parks and Wildlife |
| District: | State Parks Division |
Highlights
Preserving the natural beauty of Mustang Island, Mustang Island State Park is a must-see for nature enthusiasts visiting the area. The 2.4 mile stretch of beach provides plenty of room for primitive camping along the beach, with the park enforcing capacity limits to ensure all have a quality experience. Whether it’s fishing off the jetties, paddling the Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail , mountain biking through the park, or just sitting back and enjoy the beach – be sure to pay a visit to Mustang Island State Park.
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Waypoints
1. Fish Pass Jetties (0 mi)
While the northern boundary of Mustang State Park extends north beyond the fish pass jetties for an additional 1.6 miles, travelers along the beach within the paid section of the park are blocked from traveling further northward at the fish pass jetties. Those wishing to access the final northerly 1.6 miles of the park (which is accessible without any fee) should enter via Access Road 2 (Waypoint 5) of Mustang Island Beaches.
Directions to Trailhead
Starting Point: Port Aransas
From Port Aransas, follow 361 southward for 13.2 miles to Mustang Island State Park on the left.
Alternatively,; from Corpus Christi, take the John F Kennedy memorial Causeway (358) across the intracoastal waterway. Upon entering Padre Island, follow Park Road 22 for 0.4 miles to 361. Turn left (north) then proceed across the bridge onto Mustang Island for a total of 5 miles. The park entrance will be on the right.
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For individual use only, not to be shared.
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