Lake Corpus Christi State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 108 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(361) 547-2635
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Screwworm AlertJune 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do… (more)
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian. For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In San Patricio County, about 4 miles southwest of Mathis, Lake Corpus Christi State Park covers about 389 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 108 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers). There are also cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
Official wording
Open daily. We often reach capacity, and recommend reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult | $5 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult : $5 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Recommended
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We often reach capacity, and recommend reservations for both camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites In Javelina, sites #24-47, and in Catfish Cove, site #82. | 26 | Water; Sewer hookup; Electric hookupShowersPicnic tableFire ring with grillMany sites have shade sheltersPull-through | $25 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity These sites are in the Opossum Bend Camping Loop. | 23 | Water; Electric hookupPicnic tableRestrooms nearbySome sites have shade sheltersFire ring with grillPull-through | $20 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Water These sites are in the Catfish Cove and Mesquite Camping Areas. | 59 | WaterShowersPicnic tableFire ring with grillSome sites have shade shelters | $10 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingHistoric sites and toursFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimmingCampingWinter sports
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 23194 Park Rd. 25
Mathis, TX 78368 - Nearest town
- Mathis — about 4 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 28.0631, -97.8722
- Phone
- (361) 547-2635
- LakeCorpusChristiSP@tpwd.texas.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Lake Corpus Christi2 Nov 2025.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Simiprof
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology