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Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground

About

State Park

Welcome to Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground, nestled near Mathis, TX. This spot is a gem for those who love a mix of relaxation and outdoor activities. The campground is open all year, so you can enjoy its beauty no matter the season.

One of the standout features here is the easy access to the lake. Whether you're into fishing, kayaking, or just lounging by the water, this place has you covered. You can even rent kayaks and paddleboards right on-site. The fishing pier is a favorite among visitors, and there's a covered fish cleaning pavilion to make your life easier after a good catch.

The campground itself is pretty accommodating. It's got electric and water hookups, making it friendly for both RVs and tents. The sites are spacious, and many come with covered picnic tables and concrete pads. Just a heads-up, though—some visitors have mentioned that the picnic tables can get a bit messy with bird droppings, so you might want to bring a tablecloth or some cleaning supplies.

For those who like to stay active, the walking trails are well-maintained and offer a peaceful way to explore the area. And if you're bringing your furry friend along, pets are welcome too.

Bathrooms and showers are available, though experiences with cleanliness can vary. It's always a good idea to check them out early in the day.

Overall, Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground is a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. With its beautiful lake views, ample space, and a variety of activities, it's a place where you can kick back and enjoy the great outdoors.

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Location

Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground is located in Texas

Detail location of campground

Directions

The park is on Park Road 25, located four miles southwest of Mathis off of State Highway 359, and 35 miles northwest of Corpus Christi.

Coordinates

28.06321419 N
97.87230755 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • 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

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19 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2024

Nice park for a stopover visit

Very small Pull through sites (with very sharp turns). No good hiking trails. Seems great for boating or fishing, though. Good location for visiting Corpus.

Site32
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 30, 2024

Labor Day Weekend

Clean campground, was very windy right off the lake in spot 063. But quick access to the beach and fishing were nice. Picnic table was gross with bird droppings all over it and the concrete pad. Bathrooms were hit or miss. Men’s was clean and usable, women’s was ok but got worse throughout the day and evening and unusable (toilets were clogged) by the evening.

Site063 Catfish Cove
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Greg S., May 30, 2024
  • View of the lake from campsite 063
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  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Greg S., May 30, 2024
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Reviewed Dec. 2, 2022

Lake Corpus Christi

Very nice and clean park. Quiet and beautiful. Walking trails well maintained.

SiteOpossum 17
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Steven F., December 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Steven F., December 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Steven F., December 2, 2022
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Reviewed Apr. 21, 2022

Favorite Lake Getaway

My family and I camp here every year at the least. We enjoy the RV sites, the fishing pier and swimming. Park is always kept nice

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2021

Nice and quiet

We stayed here for Christmas and it was very relaxing think I had the best sleep in a while pads are level and spots are nice covered tables

Site30
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Jul. 21, 2021

Lots of space

State park offers a lot of space. Full hookup sites available. Mosquitos were brutal, so take lots of mosquito repellent. We loved that you can rent kayaks and paddle boards for the lake and you can even buy firewood there.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Nora C., July 21, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 10, 2021

Early Spring get away

Early spring 21 just went and had a blast. Fairly packed now that the state opened up fully. Over all though that time was perfect weather for kayaking and hiking the short trails that this park has. Tent camping is great and the spots are well payed out with plenty of space between them. Shower and bathroom facilities are in decent shape and do the job. Was impressed for havi g never heard of it prior to arrival. Online reservations available to make it easier.

  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Price T., April 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Price T., April 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Price T., April 10, 2021
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2021

Overused and it shows it

Pros:

• Super friendly Park Headquarters personnel

l• Great aluminum floating fishing pier with a covered fish cleaning pavilion

• Site aluminum picnic table on concert pad under a tree

• Park entrance gate closed 10 pm to 7 am, but an access code was provided at check-in

• Toilet/shower clean, but just worn out and desperately needing renovation

• Great CCC-constructed pavilion

• 3 bars AT&T cell service

• Howling coyotes nightly 

Cons:

• Overused park that desperately needs some infrastructure improvements

• Unlevel side-to-side concert site parking pad was in poor condition and barely long enough for 28 ft trailer

• Septic system cleanout pipe smack in the middle of our campsite causing a tripping hazard

• Metal fire pit with cooking grate was overflowing with ash upon arrival

• No vegetation between sites= no privacy from neighbors

• Constant vehicle traffic through campground loop• Toilets were difficult to flush and clogged easily.

• Toilet/shower building interior walls crumbling exposing the structure

  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Napunani , January 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Napunani , January 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Napunani , January 1, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 11, 2020

Lake Corpus Christi state park June-2020

While the lake is beautiful,the park feels neglected. Our campsite #64 in the catfish cove campground was awful, not sure when they had last mowed, there were stickers/cockle burrs everywhere. We spent time pulling as many of those and high grass as we could,but still got them all in our shoes and socks. The shelter over the picnic table had many bird nests and the picnic table was nasty. The bathrooms were ok, the shower curtains had mold/mildew. We hiked the catfish point trail which had not been maintained. We went through the online process to rent a kayak, had some problems which were easily resolved.

  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Deborah C., June 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Deborah C., June 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Deborah C., June 11, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 8, 2020

Great State Park!

We enjoyed our one night at Corpus Christi State Park.  As with other state parks, it's a bargain, especially with the State Parks Pass.  We had a nice pull through site with a  view of the lake and the marina.  The covered picnic table was nice and we were able to use the grill to make a great dinner.  The sunset was spectacular. We would return to this quiet and beautiful setting anytime.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Marnie G., June 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Marnie G., June 8, 2020
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2020

Nice park

The sites were very large, the lake is beautiful and it’s about 40 miles to the ocean.

Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Loni P., February 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Loni P., February 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Loni P., February 18, 2020
Reviewed May. 7, 2019

Nice Easter weekend getaway

Very large spacious campsite . Restroom and shower located very close by. Camped site 60/61. Beautiful grounds. Lake walking distance . Had a wonderful time

  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Chris S., May 7, 2019
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Chris S., May 7, 2019
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Chris S., May 7, 2019
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Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018

Fun!

Serene clean place! We stayed few nights and had a blast. It was fun to go together with friends but it wasn’t crowded in summer. Staff were great. Bathroom clean and stocked despite being busy. Fun to check out beach and fly kites as it’s really windy. Make sure to bring sunscreen and hats, plenty of drinks.

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Family friendly and fun!

We camped with 2 kids and a dog and had a great time. There was fishing and a lake some were swimming in. We searched for wildlife and made s’mores. It was a good time!

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2017

Cabin

Stayed in a cabin out here and although it was very busy, it still felt like you had a bit of privacy

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2017

Birds and turtles

Not too much hiking here, but you can also walk the roads. Beautiful CCC building. Saw turtles near it in the lake. The campground has a good view of the water and is near the fishing pier. Would camp again as an alternative to the beach.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Emily M., June 25, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Emily M., June 25, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground by Emily M., June 25, 2017
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Reviewed May. 29, 2017

Nice place for a weekend getaway!

Lake Corpus Christie is a beautiful place where you can camp and enjoy water activities but if you enjoy hiking this is not the place. Unfortunately, it lacks hiking trails. There are plenty of spacious campsites next to the water where you can enjoy laying in a hammock, campfires, and grilling but lacks privacy. Catfish Cove offers water only sites but other areas offer water electricity, full hook-up sites, or enclosed shelters with AC. While we enjoyed camping here there is an over abundance of stickers that we had to continually pull out of the dogs paws.

SiteSite 62 in Catfish Cove
Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Jul. 20, 2016

Small, quiet

This is a place usually only locals go to since it's not near enough to the major cities. It's clean and basic. The lake is sometimes completely dry, but when there is water, it is quite expansive. It's secluded due to being a large lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground?

Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Lake Corpus Christi State Park Campground?

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