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Dispersed Camping

High Island Beach

High Island Beach offers a dispersed camping experience near the Gulf Coast of Texas. The terrain consists of sandy beaches and coastal areas. Temperatures range from the 50s in winter to the 90s in summer, and nearby attractions include the Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge.

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Location

High Island Beach is located in Texas

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

29.54960185 N
94.38815806 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Pets

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


PERMIT might be REQUIRED

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Reviewed Nov. 22, 2024

Love!

Super pretty. It is the true meaning of dispersed camping, so zero established sites. Plenty of room to go out and turn around with a big rig, and the sand is very hard packed so I wouldn’t be too worried about sinking as long as you hug a little closer to the shoreline versus the grass. There’s a parking lot before the beach that’s asphalt and seems to be fair game. The drive out to the beach is well established and well marked, so it’s easy to find. We went in November so it dropped to 40’ in the night; be prepared for colder temperatures.

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Month of VisitNovember
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Reviewed Apr. 17, 2024

Nice!

This was a nice quite place to camp,I arrived late and was the only one on the beach.There was a lot of mosquitos but after I sprayed myself down,and got my tent up it wasn't bad at all.There were a few trucks that drove by me but that was all.When I woke up it was really nice.It did get busy during the day with people fishing and swimming.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of High Island Beach by Russell H., April 17, 2024
  • Review photo of High Island Beach by Russell H., April 17, 2024
  • Review photo of High Island Beach by Russell H., April 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does High Island Beach have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, High Island Beach does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at High Island Beach?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.