Suitable for both RV and tent camping. Bird Island Basin is located on the Laguna Madre approximately four miles from the visitors center. There are no hook-ups. There is a gray water dump station and potable water filling station prior to entering the campground. Please do not run generators after 10 p.m. For security, the area is patrolled by rangers.
Camping is accommodated on a first-come basis.
No reservations are accepted. Except for major holiday weekends during spring and summer, the campground is rarely full. During fall, winter, and spring usually less than half the sites are occupied. A camping permit is required and is available from either the campground host or from the information desk at the Malaquite Visitor Center. All Year Primitive and at no charge.