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Some 615,000 visitors a year flock to the hard-packed gray sands of Padre Island National Seashore along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Mild winter temperatures here allow the national seashore to be fully enjoyed year-round, although summertime visitors can expect relentless heat, despite the epic Gulf breezes that blow nonstop.
"More than 380 species of birds have been found at Padre Island National Seashore. This is nearly half of all bird species that have been documented in North America!"
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Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.
Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.
You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.
