At Mustang Island State Park, what you do is up to you. You can play at the beach (swim, surf, build a sand castle), camp, picnic, fish, kayak, bird watch (especially during spring and fall …

Sites are closed from time to time due to weather conditions; we suggest you call the park before your visit to check on beach conditions. You may have a small beach campfire in this area. …

Permit required for all areas. Valid permit required on windshield of each vehicle in park. Pets must be kept on leash and are not allowed in public buildings. Please pick up after them. NO …

Mustang Island is 18 miles long and varies from only 3,000 feet wide on the south end to just over two miles wide on the north end. It is part of a chain of barrier islands which run along the …

Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!

The Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail consists of the North Trail (8.5 miles), the Shamrock Loop Trail (5.24 miles) and the Ashum Trail (6.8 miles). All of the trails follow the western …

The unique and fragile barrier island ecosystem is protected within the park’s borders. The park offers visitors outdoor recreation and programs on the nature and history of the area.

The lee side of barrier islands including Mustang Island opens to placid lagoons and small shallow bays. Here the chain of sea life breeds and grows in nursery habitats provided by grassy …

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The Mustang Island Paddling Trail consists of the North Trail (8.5 miles), Shamrock Loop (5.24 miles) and Ashum Trail (6.8 miles), each following the western shoreline of Mustang Island in …