The shoreline is comprised of concrete bulkhead, oyster shell, mud flat, and marsh grass. The main recreational activities are camping, fishing, and excellent birding. Spring migration guided bird tours are held in April each year. The park is located 10 miles northeast of Rockport on State Highway 35 to Park Road 13, then 2 miles east to park entrance. Also nearby are the Copano Bay State Fishing Pier , Mustang Island State Park , Fulton Mansion State Historical Park , Texas Maritime Museum , and the Texas State Aquarium in the City of Corpus Christi .
Current conditions including fire bans can vary from day to day.