Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Matagorda Island WMA TX
Palacios, Texas, Texas0 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Primitive boat-in camping on Matagorda Island Wildlife Management Area. No permanent residents, whooping cranes winter here.
Peak season temperatures
85°F
Avg high
81°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Green Sea Turtle
Activities
BirdingFishingWhooping Crane ViewingBeach Camping
Amenities
Boat Access OnlyBeach AccessWildlife Area
Site types
TentBoat Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Peak temps
- 81°–85°F
- Rating
- 4.4 (18)
- Coordinates
- 28.2534, -96.4012
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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