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Originally Posted by 78GussyTX  I am intrigued by the idea of staying on the beach. I would be bringing a family of five, with three small children. I do not want to take ANY chances. Can someone recommend a way to go and enjoy it with relative simplicity and MAXIMUM safety? Sounds great!!
Thanks,
Steve |
Steve,
Camping on the beach at Padre is straight forward. I went for the first time last winter and will be heading there in a few weeks for the second "first annual beach blast"
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I was pretty on edge about camping on the sand myself. I spent a couple nights in the campground (cheap and toilets). The camp ground is separated from the beach by a berm which also cuts some wind. Another advantage of the campground is the sand is easier to control. You WILL find sand everywhere for at least 8 months, you can trust me on this. During the days I was in the campground I went down to south beach (the camping on the sand area) and checked things out as best I could.
Things I learned: when towing/driving keep to the wet sand so you don't get stuck. Keep an eye on the tides and the wind- bring your weather radio and use it. Talk to the regulars - they know what to keep an eye out for. Finally, the rangers I talked with were all laid back and on the ball - pay attention to what they have to say. My friends who do a month there every winter say they expect to get pushed off the beach about once every stay by storms or tide but they just tow over to bird island for a day or two and head back.
When I head down in a couple weeks I may spend a night in the campground just because I will be getting in late, but other than that I will be on south beach wooping it up.