Come out and Join us for a Memorial Holiday Weekend on The Beach

This will be a kid-friendly camping trip on the beach at Padre Island National Seashore. It's about a 3 hour drive one-way from San Antonio.

Like in past years, the camping area for those of you with children will be to the north of the community area, the adults-only camping area will be to the south of the community area. North is to the right if you are facing the dunes from the water, south is to the left.

We'll have a community BBQ grill for you to cook on, and a full kitchen setup with stoves, pots & pans, utensils, etc. You will need to bring your own camping gear and food.  For those who want to participate we will do a potluck dinner on Saturday night of sorts at about 7:30pm. There are no facilities on this stretch of beach, this will be primitive camping. There are full shower and restroom facilities at the Malaquite Visitor Center which will be a few miles away if you need them.  However, we will have an outhouse and a shower set up at the campsite.

Extra bug spray is always a good idea.  Sometimes there are no mosquitos at all, especially during dry spells.  However, if there have been recent rains they can get thick at times.  Bring plenty of ice, especially if it's going to be hot.  If you have space to bring one extra cooler with nothing but ice, you probably won't regret it.  Extra towels are usually handy.

Although you can set your tent on soft sand, I sill recommend bringing a good thick air mattress with a battery pump.  It will always be more comfortable than the sand, and it's easier to keep sand out of your sleeping bag.

Although you can set your tent on soft sand, I sill recommend bringing a good thick air mattress with a battery pump.  It will always be more comfortable than the sand, and it's easier to keep sand out of your sleeping bag.

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Location Map

Padre Island National Seashore Weather

You don't have to stay for the whole event. Feel free to come for one day, the weekend or leave early as you wish.

Please contact other members if you like to carpool, otherwise we see you on the beach.  Drive safely!

As with ALL HCO events, check this page and your email on both the day before and the day of the event for any updates.

**Although this is a kid-friendly event, some people will be partying pretty hard.**

As with ALL HCO events, check this page and your email on both the day before and the day of the event for any updates.