Padre Island National Seashore Site Pass

Padre Island National Seashore

All park visitors are required to purchase an entrance pass to enter Padre Island National Seashore. There are seven (7) pass types from which to choose. They are as follows:

• The Padre Island Annual Pass admits the passholder and up to 15 passengers in the same private (non-commercial) vehicle or motorcycle. It expires ONE YEAR from the month of purchase.  
• The 7-day Vehicle Pass admits the passholder and up to 15 passengers in the same private (non-commercial) vehicle. It expires ONE WEEK from the date of purchase. This vehicle entrance pass is required for overnight camping.
• The 1-day Vehicle Pass admits the passholder and up to 15 passengers in the same private (non-commercial) vehicle. It expires at MIDNIGHT on the day of purchase.   
• The 7-day Motorcycle Pass admits the passholder and passenger of one motorcycle. It expires ONE WEEK from the date of purchase. For motorcyclists this entrance pass is required for overnight camping. 
• The 1-day Motorcyle Pass admits the passholder and passenger of one motorcycle. It expires at MIDNIGHT on the day of purchase.  
• The 7-day Individual Pass admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting the facility without a private vehicle. An individual pass is not required for visitors aged 15 and under. It expires ONE WEEK from the date of purchase. For an individual this entrance pass is required for overnight camping. 
• The 1-day Individual Pass admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting the facility without a private vehicle. An individual pass is not required for visitors aged 15 and under. It expires at MIDNIGHT on the day of purchase.  

PLEASE NOTE: Entrance passes do not cover amenity fees, such as camping or use of the Bird Island Basin Boat Ramp. Activities such as these require an additional fee to be paid on-site.

This pass is only valid for entrance fees at Padre Island National Seashore. All visitors 16 years of age and older are required to pay an entrance fee at Padre Island National Seashore. Please be prepared to show your physical pass or digital pass on your mobile device.

Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.

Passes are valid for entrance fees only. Amenity fees such as camping or use of the Bird Island Basin Boat Ramp must be paid separately.