dingemansm

:ribbit: Hi all,

Trying to work on getaway plans for sometime during the summer and looking at Matagorda. Would love to get any input/experiences from anybody whose backpacked the island. Especially what you did to get a boat ride to the island!

Thanks-
Matthew

Phillipshome

HI THERE!!! I AM A MATAGORDA FANATIC!!! Grew up in Bay City and spent many weekends in Matagorda and now am a teacher here!!!

I haven't camped on the island, but I have on the beach (tent) and now own a 5th wheel and camp at the new LCRA park right at the beach.

I will try to find someone that has experience with the island and get some information for you!!!

dingemansm

Cool. Is there road access to the Island? Perhaps I missed something.

The main two worries are this: the heat. water. I can't filter saltwater for drinking, and it sounds like there are no fresh water sources on the strip island, so I'd have to carry all of it - which amounts to several gallons for a few day trip.

I'd appreciate any info.

CyberCelt

The Matagorda Island is separate from the Matagorda Pennisula where the LCRA park is located. There is no ferry to Matagorda Island, but you can usually get a ride over from Port O'Connor. You have to pack in everything and pack everything out.

Maps of penisula from the air.

Maps of island from the air.

I would suggest you take a trip over there for the afternoon or day to check it out before you commit to camping.

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