Coastal fishing and paddling enthusiasts will find Yarborough Pass offers backcountry camping along Padre Island's bayside waters. This National Park Service campground requires a challenging 1.5-hour drive down the beach at low tide, with the final approach turning inland just before mile marker 15 through soft sand that transitions to packed road surface.
The camping area features existing shade structures on a bulkhead, providing protection from persistent coastal winds that require using vehicles as additional windbreaks. Campers must bring all supplies for self-contained stays, as no services exist at this remote location. The bayside position generates less blowing sand than ocean-facing areas while maintaining water access for fishing and kayaking. For easier access options, campgrounds around Padre Island National Seashore provide developed facilities closer to park entrances.
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Map & DirectionsYarborough Pass is located in Texas near Padre Island National Seashore
Directions
Located in the Laguna Madre, 15.5 miles south of the visitor center. To find the campground, drive to the 15-mile marker and backtrack approximately 100 yards. Look for a notch in the foredune ridge and turn right. Access to this campground is possible only through the 4-wheel drive area of South Beach and by boating down the Laguna Madre. If driving, follow the road approximately one to two miles to the campground.
Coordinates
27.14832631 N
97.373694 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 49 min from Corpus Christi, TX
- 2 hrs from Brownsville, TX
- 2 hrs 17 min from McAllen, TX
- 2 hrs 48 min from Victoria, TX
