Naval Air Station Corpus Christi operates Shields Park NAS Recreation Site, a military campground with hookup-equipped sites requiring advance reservations. The facility sits on coastal terrain where persistent winds and thorny vegetation known locally as goat head stickers create challenging conditions for barefoot walking and pet exercise. Campers access beach areas for extended walks along the shoreline.
The campground maintains clean laundry facilities and sits close enough to town for supply runs, though personal transportation is essential since base shuttle services don't extend to this recreation area. For additional options, see campgrounds around Corpus Christi. Military personnel and authorized guests will find this coastal location suitable for extended stays with full hookups.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundShields Park NAS Recreation Site is located in Texas
Directions
From I-37 north or south, north of Corpus Christi, take exit 4-A south onto TX-358 east and stay on this route (South Padre Island Drive) and see signs to NAS Base entrance before crossing the bay to Padre Island. This goes through the gate to the NAS. Stay on this street to the second stop sign and turn right on Ocean Drive. This will take you right into the RV Camp. When you get to the campground entrance, make a right turn to check-in at the marina.
Coordinates
27.69583076 N
97.25265018 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/16/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 12 min from Corpus Christi, TX
- 1 hr 43 min from Victoria, TX
- 2 hrs 28 min from Brownsville, TX
- 2 hrs 36 min from McAllen, TX
