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State parks with swimming near Corpus Christi

3 parks within 3 hours of Corpus Christi where TPWD lists swimming, closest first. There are no lifeguards at Texas state parks, and pets aren’t allowed in swimming areas.

  1. Mustang Island State ParkState park, Nueces County, Gulf Coast$7 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the Gulf. 6 miles in a straight line
    9 min
  2. Lake Corpus Christi State ParkState park, San Patricio County, Gulf Coast$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 48 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 26 min
  3. Choke Canyon State ParkState park, McMullen County, South Texas Plains$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the reservoir. 87 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 12 min

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near Corpus Christi or parks with swimming statewide.

Map of parks with swimming near Corpus ChristiMustang Island State ParkLake Corpus Christi State ParkChoke Canyon State Park