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Isla Blanca Park is located on the southernmost tip of South Padre Island and is the crown jewel of the Parks system. Located within the park, there is over a mile of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico that offers an abundance of water-front recreational facilities. Our beachfront facilities make the clear gulf waters accessible to all. Isla Blanca Park offers two large beachfront pavilions with onsite food and beach rental concessions, ample parking, walking trail, jetties and surf fishing, a jetties bait stand, over 600 full hook-up R.V. sites, cabana rentals, tent sites, a boat ramp, numerous restroom/shower facilities and shaded picnic areas. The park also offers a number of concessions that provide an array of recreational amenities. Some of these amenities include a world class water park, an assortment of restaurants, bay and offshore fishing trips, water sports (e.g. snorkeling, diving, jet skis, parasailing, etc.) and a full service marina.
33174 State Park Rd 100,, South Padre Island, TX 78597
The registration office is open seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during peak season and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during off season.
Nice area, we had a site close to the beach. The beach was clean, not littered with trash like Port Aransas or Rock Port. We plan on visiting again.
Very well kept park. All workers are friendly and very helpful. Lots are nice size. Full hook-ups is a bonus
Wonderful location. Poorly kept in some sections but not all. Confusing check in with no direction to enter park. Great price. No amenities.
Vast RV and day visitor park on the southern end of South Padre Island. We visited for the afternoon in late December. We wanted to visit the UTRGV Coastal Studies Lab, but it was closed for the holidays. Enjoyed walking out onto the jetty. Water is a bit chilly in late December to swim, but a wetsuit will help take the edge off.
My favorite place on Earth right now. The island is remarkable but Isla Blanca Park is the jewel of the island.
There is a fee to go in. I believe it’s $10 per car however, I have a yearly pass which is $100. The park has swimming and fishing areas. It has a rock pier that extends into the ocean. This area is known as the jetties. It is constantly getting boat traffic from commercial boats to private boats, jetskis and kite surfing which are a sight to see. This park has picnic areas with restrooms and showers throughout the entire park. There is a sidewalk that surrounds the entire park, which is perfect for biking, walking or running. There is a church for the residence of the park, however everyone is welcome. There is a memorial for those lost at sea & a Jesus statue. There is a small store that sells beverages and snacks near the Jesus statue. The left side of the rock pier is for swimming, while the right side of the rock pier has strong currents and waves, therefore be careful if swimming in this area. Here in the rock pier, there are constant dolphin, sea turtle, and pelican sightings. Don’t recommend walking out to the rock pier if it is a high tide and waves are strong as it is a dangerous combination. The sand dunes are not for climbing or walking. Please do not leave trash behind as there are many trash cans to dump your trash. Remember to love sea animals and give back to Earth/all by taking care of this area. Please do not discard cigarette buds on the floor or fishing gear. Once again, there are trash cans everywhere. Lastly, this area has a trailer park and in the beginning there is a donation box for books, leave a book take a book. Best time to go is during sunrise or sunset as view is an extraordinary one.
