Packoderm - 12-20-2010 at 10:53 PM
I'm considering going to the Brownsville area and exploring for beach camping between Dec 28 and Jan 6. Is Texas actually what they say, or is it all
about big government control just like here in California? Is it possible and desirable to just show up and find camping spots along the coast, or is
everything super legitimate and on a reservation system? If so, about how much do they charge? I'll be bringing my Toyota motorhome. Are dogs OK, or
is it on leashes only? I'd like to be enthusiastic about the United States, but it's hard sometimes when everything seems off limits to the non-luxury
traveler or has strict government control.
David K - 12-20-2010 at 11:02 PM
Try finding info on Padre Island or is it South Padre Island...? It is like giant Shell Island type beach along the coast of Texas that you can drive
on!
This from photos and stories in Four Wheerler or Off Road Magazine I have seen.
Merry Christmas Packoderm!
karenintx - 12-21-2010 at 09:14 AM
Here are a couple of website that may help. Reservations are needed...lots of snowbirds go there.
http://www.nps.gov/pais/index.htm
http://www.southpadrekoa.com/
Packoderm - 12-21-2010 at 10:49 AM
Thanks. Here is something encouraging from the first link. "Please note that no reservations are taken for camping. Please call Malaquite Visitor
Center at 361.949.8068 to check on availability in the campgrounds. Space is almost always available on the beaches, unless they are closed due to
unusually high tides."
Feliz Navidad David: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1247412962384&...
karenintx - 12-21-2010 at 11:21 AM
Just remember Texas is a "CHL" state! This is from the first link under "Park News".
Enjoy the weather and eats lots of good Tex-Mex food.
As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally
possess firearms in this park.
It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park.
As a starting point, please visit our state’s website at: Http://www.opencarry.org/tx.html
Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.