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Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Mathis, TX

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Sports & Outdoors

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

A Texas state park on the shore of Lake Corpus Christi, known for fishing, boating, camping, and birdwatching in South Texas brush country.

23194 Park Rd. 25, Mathis, TX 78368 · Mathis, TX

About Lake Corpus Christi State Park

This park sits on the banks of a large South Texas reservoir and preserves part of the brush country landscape. Visitors fish from shore or from lighted piers, use the boat ramps, swim, and explore the water by paddle or motorboat. Campsites, screened shelters, and cabins provide overnight options. The park is also a stopover for migrating songbirds and other birds, and a Civilian Conservation Corps company left buildings and roads from the 1930s. Kids can take part in a junior ranger program, and ranger-led programs run through the year.

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What's around here?

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    Corpus Christi

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  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Texas State Aquarium

    Under $25

    The largest aquarium in Texas, focused on Gulf Coast marine life and wildlife conservation, on the Corpus Christi bayfront.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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  • Museums
    History Buff

    USS Lexington Museum

    $25–$50

    Walk the flight deck of a World War II aircraft carrier on Corpus Christi Bay and explore the ship on self-guided tours.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    History Buff

    King Ranch

    Under $25

    Take a guided tour past Quarter Horses, Santa Gertrudis cattle and historic buildings on an 825,000-acre working ranch.

    38 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Goose Island State Park

    Under $25

    Camp under live oaks on the Texas coast, fish from a 1,620-foot pier and visit the Big Tree, a coastal live oak thought to be 1,000 years old.

    54 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Padre Island National Seashore

    $25–$50

    Drive, camp and beachcomb along about 65 miles of undeveloped Gulf beach, and watch sea turtle hatchling releases in summer.

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