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    Camping on PINS or somewhere...

    I'm planning a getaway for my girl and I in the beginning of May. The plan we've been kicking around is to camp out on Padre Island, away from everything (including cell phone reception) and just forget about the world for a few days. Looking at the PINS website it says camping is only allowed in designated campsites. Since this isn't communist russia I'm guessing that's either a typo or one of those unenforced rules. I plan to drive until we don't see people then drive a bit further just to be sure then park the truck and call that spot home for 2-3 days. Is that the sort of thing I could do without being hassled? If not where could I? My girl is flying into Corpus as flights were cheaper and I'd like to be down that way to see some new sights and fish some new water. Any wisdom is appreciated

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    Travis
    When I grow up I want to be, One of the harvesters of the sea. I think before my days are done, I want to be a fisherman.
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    Originally posted by Overkiller View Post
    I'm planning a getaway for my girl and I in the beginning of May. The plan we've been kicking around is to camp out on Padre Island, away from everything (including cell phone reception) and just forget about the world for a few days. Looking at the PINS website it says camping is only allowed in designated campsites. Since this isn't communist russia I'm guessing that's either a typo or one of those unenforced rules. I plan to drive until we don't see people then drive a bit further just to be sure then park the truck and call that spot home for 2-3 days. Is that the sort of thing I could do without being hassled? If not where could I? My girl is flying into Corpus as flights were cheaper and I'd like to be down that way to see some new sights and fish some new water. Any wisdom is appreciated

    Thanks

    Travis
    You can camp up and down the beach. By designated areas, pretty sure they mean stay out of the dunes. I have spent three nights camping down there. Make sure you have 4wd. I was down there last month and the sand is very powdery right now.

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    • #3
      Yep, 4WD is a necessity. It's a COOL experience. Watch for coyotes. They're pretty brazen.
      From 1970-1997, true heaven on Earth existed on the banks of Bayou Cook. "Hey Dad, Thanks for buying the Camp."

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      • #4
        Four wheel drive is handled, the burbasaurus is getting new tires for the trip. I grew up in the desert so brazen coyotes and soft sand are my area of expertise. How far down should I plan on driving to be alone in the world? Is it worth lugging the canoe along for a bit of bay fishing? Anything else to know? Getting very excited, I don't think I've had a proper vacation since I was a kid.
        When I grow up I want to be, One of the harvesters of the sea. I think before my days are done, I want to be a fisherman.

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        • #5
          Id like to copy that trip. Me and the guys from the fire station are talking about a "Man-cation" and PINS was brought up. 2 years ago we did Devils River fishing was slow, each man caught one or two but all in all a great trip. The info we found also said no fires on beach in non camping areas. What we thought is we'd have to camp at a site then wake up everyday and drive till we could find a spot of our own.

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          • #6
            pins, 4X4 and get full tank of gas. Before you pass the exit to bob hall pier. Check for the sea weed, last two years its been hard . If its in. dont go if you plan to fish. The beach has historically had these traits. first 5 miles, not bad, the beach will turn ugly and you will notice lots of little shells. This can be anywhere from 10 - 20 miles down past the warning soft sand sign. The beach narrows and can be very tricky when the tide is up. Typically in summer tide is low in the afternoon. Never burn more than 1/2 tank of gas going down. Stay away from the water edge in little shell area. Plan on two to three hour ride at speeds around 10mph. The will get you for speeding down there. Some interesting facts . at or around 42 miles is the turtle shack. ( place where turtle patrol bases ) 51 miles is a wreck from 1919 ( old steam engine, you can see parts of it today). around 55 miles you will see the jetties, know good fishing , there are varmits with little hands that will raid your ice chest here. Coyotes, yes, and they will come and visit you.
            They have dug up my stash of cut bait during the day, ( was on naptime in truck ), they just want your food or bait, If they get aggresive , do what you have to do , otherwise leave them alone. I have never had problems , that a fish head or some of my cut bait wouldnt solve. They are familar with fisherman. I have fished the 25 mile marker three times never caught anything.. , I like the 30-32 or 40's , between 10 -14 ish there is yarbouro pass,
            the trail through the dunes is a challenge. walk it first, the if you dare, keep your speed way up. Rules , if you see someone stuck past say the ten, help them, you might be next. must haves, shovel, long toe strap, small first aid, Summer, turtle guys buzz by about twice a day on artic-cat looks like a golf cart for the beach. Rangers, maybe once a day. ( dont do stupid stuff , once some kids were smoking pot down there, ranger stopped, parents got to show up in federal court 1975 ) Last thing, bring out what you took in, there are huge trash cans where the pavment meets the sand.

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