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Malaquite Campground is open to tents and RVs on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). It is between the dunes with beach access. There are designated paved and gravel camp sites, restrooms, cold water showers, and picnic tables. Some sites have grills and shade structures. No hookups but a dump station and potable water are on the road to the campground. Campers with a paid site in the campground can pitch a tent either at the site or on the beach in front of the campground.

Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first-come, first-served.

Published campsites

total Sites

48

group

0

horse

0

tent Only

6

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

0

walk Boat To

0

other

0

Published camping fees

Standard Tent or RV Site

$14 · In addition to the park entrance fee, a nightly campground fee is required and is paid in the campground at the kiosk. All sites are limited to 2 vehicles, 2 tents, and 8 people. With a valid ID, holders of a Senior Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents 62 years and older) and Access Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents with a permanent disability) receive a 50% discount on camping fees.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

Yes - year round

toilets

Flush Toilets - year round

internet Connectivity

No

showers

Cold - Year Round; Free - Year Round

cell Phone Reception

No

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - year round

dump Station

Yes - year round

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

Yes - seasonal

potable Water

Yes - year round

ice Available For Sale

Yes - year round

firewood For Sale

No

food Storage Lockers

No

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

See ADA information

internet Info

None available

cell Phone Info

Do not expect cellular reception however there are limited areas where it might be available.

fire Stove Policy

Charcoal barbecue grills are available at designated sites. Ground campfires are permitted on the beach east of the vegetated dunes below the campground on open sand areas as long as they are built where flames or embers cannot threaten or blow into the grasslands, equipment, or property.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

All sites are 40 feet long and 18 feet wide.

additional Info

The Park Store sells bags of ice, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray and other toiletries at the visitor center daily, 9 am to 5 pm. There is a fresh water fill station and a dump station on the road to Malaquite Campground.

ada Info

The road into and through the campground is paved. There are 24 sites, 40 ft long by 18 ft wide that are paved and back up to a sand dune. None of them are designated as accessible, although each are flat and navigable in most situations. Each site has a picnic table, none are wheelchair accessible. There are also 24 sites on gravel and grass, six of these are for tent camping with parking across the road not next to the site. Sites #12 and 13 have an unobstructed view of the Gulf of America and are designated as accessible. They are on either side of the restrooms and showers and near the boardwalk. A ramp from the road goes between the shower building and the restrooms. The two showers along this paved area are accessible. The three on the opposite side of the building are large but do not have a place to sit or railings. There is one accessible toilet stall in the women's restroom and the men's. The boardwalk is accessible to the platform. A temporary lower was installed after a storm is not ADA

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Developed Campground

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