MUSTANG ISLAND STATE PARK • One of the most popular family beaches in Texas • Over 5 miles of open beach area • Mustang Beach, part of the State Park, is an 18-mile-long barrier island on the Texas coast with great on-beach camping, beachcombing, turtles, dolphins, birds, and more. • Ranger Programs offer special birding, stargazing, fishing, and other nature-related events for fun and educational experiences. • The “Ask a Ranger” program provides an inside look at wildlife elements – like what critters reside inside beach holes and the reasoning behind unraked sargassum seaweed. • Facilities include campsites with water and electricity, primitive beach sites, shaded picnic areas, restrooms, and showers.