Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Lake Corpus Christi State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened in 1934.

The park is located on the shores of Lake Corpus Christi.

A brown sign with silver lettering that says Lake Corpus Christi State Park.
Entrance to Lake Corpus Christi State Park.

Location

23194 Park Rd. 25, Mathis, Texas 78368

A two story structure with stairs going up.
The CCC Pavilion.

Cost

The entry fee for Lake Corpus Christi State Park is $5 per person over the age of 13. There is free admission for people ages 12 and under. 

There are additional fees for overnight stays which vary depending on the type of lodging or campsite.

To save money when visiting Lake Corpus Christi State Park, I recommend looking at a Texas State Parks Pass. The pass costs $70 a year. The benefit of the pass is that it allows the pass holder, and any passengers in their vehicle to enter the park without paying the day use fee. 

Reservations

Reservations can be made in advance online. Reservations can be made for campsites or for day use. Reservations should be made as soon as you know your plans. 

This is a popular park that often reaches capacity, even for day use. If you do not have a reservation you may be turned away at the gate. 

Staying at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Campsites

Full hookup campsites are $25 per night. They have a picnic table, fire rings with grills, and hook ups for water, sewer, and electricity. There are bathrooms with showers available in the vicinity.

Campsites with electricity are $20 per night. They have a picnic table, fire rings with grills, and hook ups for water and electricity. There are bathrooms with showers available in the vicinity. 

Campsites with water are $10 per night. They have a picnic table, a fire ring with a grill, and water. Bathrooms with showers are available in the vicinity.

Cabins

Cabins are $50 per night. The cabins have electricity and air conditioning. There are no restrooms in the cabin, but there are some in the area. Pets are not allowed in the cabin.

Group Facilities

There is a pavilion. It has picnic tables, a grill, water, electricity, and restrooms in the area.

The Historic CCC Castle can also be reserved. 

Restrooms in Lake Corpus Christi State Park

There are bathrooms provided throughout the park. Restrooms in the camping loops have showers.

A small building with the restroom inside.
Catfish Bathhouse at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Hiking Trails

There are a few hiking trails in the park.

Kiskadee Trail goes through the birding area.

The Longhorn Trail is less than a mile long.

The trailhead for Longhorn Trail with a map and a dog waste station.
The trailhead for the Longhorn Trail.

What is there to do at Lake Corpus Christi State Park?

You can fish in Lake Corpus Christi. There are two piers and fishing licenses are not required for fishing from the shores of a state park.

Swimming is allowed in the lake.

A sign saying swim at your own risk with a beach on a lake in the background.
Swimming area at Lake Corpus Christi State Park.

Get on the water in a kayak or a paddleboard. Both can be rented in the park.

Kayaks and paddle boards laid out on the ground next to a sign with information on how to rent them.
Paddleboard and kayak rentals available in the park.

Birding is popular in the park.

There are picnic areas along the water.

A picnic table with a roof for shade with a grill and a lake in the background.
A picnic table.

Dogs at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Lake Corpus Christi State Park allows dogs into the park. Dogs must be on a leash in public areas of the park including on hiking trails. Owners must clean up after their dogs.

Dogs are not allowed inside any of the buildings, including cabins and bathrooms. 

Dog waste stations are available in the park.

What to do near Lake Corpus Christi State Park

The park is located near Corpus Christi where you can go to the beach, eat at Whataburger or visit the Selena Museum.