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Matagorda Beach Dispersed Camping
Matagorda Beach Dispersed Camping is located near the Gulf of Mexico, featuring flat coastal terrain with sandy stretches. Temperatures range from the 50s in winter to the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Matagorda Bay Nature Park and the Colorado River, offering opportunities for fishing and birdwatching.
Description
A $10 permit is required to drive on the beach, but camping is free.
If you do not want to drive on the beach, you can walk with your gear and do not have to pay the $10 fee.
Camping on the beach is welcomed in Matagorda and there are no additional fees to camp. You can camp anywhere on the beaches in Matagorda county including Jetty park for up to 72 hours. Tents and RVs are permitted but beware of the soft sand if you are bringing an RV. See below for information on parking areas if you do not or can not drive onto the sand.
If you don’t want to drive onto the beach there are a couple of parking areas within walking distance. The first and best area is Jetty Park at the end of FM 2031. This is a County Park and there is no usage fee. There are bathrooms, outdoor showers, and covered picnic tables as well as a walking pier and the Colorado River Jetties.
Fee Info
Walking onto the beach to camp is free - no permit needed.
If you want to drive on the beach - You will need an annual $10 Matagorda County Beach Vehicle Permit in order to drive onto Matagorda Beach. You can buy one at most local merchants or at the beach entrance during the summer.
There are stiff fines if you are caught driving on the beach without a permit
Reservation Info
Free to camp - no reservations $10 fee only if you want to drive on the beach
Location
Matagorda Beach Dispersed Camping is located in Texas
Directions
There are two entrances to Matagorda beach. To get to the main beach entrance from Matagorda, go south on FM2031 for approximately 7 miles. Turn left onto the public beach access road (there is a sign). Drive until the road ends at the beach. You can drive onto the beach or park in the parking lot at the entrance. To get to Jetty Park, continue straight on FM2031 past the beach access road. FM2031 dead ends into Jetty Park next to the Matagorda Nature Park. There is a beach entrance on the west side of the parking lot. To access the beach east of Jetty Park you can drive under the Pier when the tide is low enough. Watch your clearance when you go through.
Coordinates
28.59825184 N
95.97729897 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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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