Labonte Park, Corpus Christi, TX

City of Corpus Christi

Texas

Free Camping Near Corpus Christi, TX

Named for famed race car drivers Bobby and Terry Labonte, natives of Corpus Christi, this park is set up specifically for camping and fishing along the Nueces River. The campground has 20 sites marked by picnic tables and parking spaces. However, you are required to get a camping permit first.

Authority

Parks and Recreation

Tel: (361) 826-PLAY

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 27.8923, -97.6306

Elevation: 10 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: Yes

Max stay: Three days

Amenities: Picnic tables, cooking grills, trash cans, boat ramp

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Labonte Park Camping

To get a camping permit, you must contact the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department at (361) 826-PLAY. They will ask you to e-mail them photos of your drivers license and license plates, then e-mail you back the permit. There’s a short three (3) day maximum.

It doesn’t get that crowded here, even on weekends. At worst, about half the campsites are empty. However, parking space at each campsite is small. However, most folks with long trailers just park on the grass, or they park in the parking space and let their trailer and tow vehicle stretch over the grass.

Otherwise, Labonte Park is more popular with boaters and fishermen. The nearby boat ramp, located on the other side of the highway, is where most of the action is.

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