San Antonio Camping Club

...so come on down and join us for a fun weekend!
Escape the city and join us for a massive weekend of wind, waves, and classic coastal fun at Padre Island National Seashore! This is the ultimate autumn beach camping getaway for grown-ups. Whether you want to active-up your weekend with beach games, hunt for sea glass, or just lounge under a canopy listening to the surf, there is a spot for you at our base camp.
Here is what we have lined up for our weekend on the coast:
🏈 Daytime Fun & Beach Games
We’ll have our central canopy village set up right on the sand. During the day, feel free to join in on team sandcastle building, a beach scavenger hunt, casual target games like Washers or Cornhole, or just take the ultimate beach nap.
🦐 Saturday Afternoon: The Grand Coastal Shrimp Boil (3:00 PM)
Skip the individual grill lines—we are feeding the whole crew families-style! On Saturday afternoon, we are firing up a massive stockpot for a traditional coastal shrimp boil. Get ready for a massive spread of fresh shrimp, sweet corn on the cob, red potatoes, and smoky sausage dumped straight onto our newspaper-lined tables. Just bring your appetite and your favorite adult beverage.
🔥 Saturday Night**: Beach Bonfire & Spooky Ghost Stories**
Once the sun goes down, the beach completely changes. We will gather the entire crowd around a roaring beach bonfire to enjoy the cool night air and catch the sunset views. As night falls, grab an upgraded gourmet s'more and pull your chair closer to the fire. With Halloween right around the corner, we’ll be sharing chilling coastal ghost stories, local legends, and eerie tales around the flames.
✨ What to Pack:
• Camping gear (Tent, sleeping pad/bag, sturdy sand stakes)
• Beach chairs and your favorite drinks/coolers
• Food for Friday night, Saturday morning, and Sunday morning (coffee will be provided by SACC each morning)
• Warm layers for the evening (it gets breezy on the dunes!)
• Your favorite beach game
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Your best spooky story to share around the fire!
• Some firewood to chip in to the bonfire
RSVP Details:
We can accommodate any number of campers, but we ask that you chip in $7 for the shrimp boil if you'd like to participate; that can be paid to Chad via Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, or PayPal (@chadwestes or 210-870-4133)

Entry into P.I.N.S. is free with a National Parks Pass or $25 for a week-long pass.

Please note this is extremely primitive camping: no running water, no outhouse, no showers; plan accordingly.

Feel free to bring your furry friends, but you are responsible for them.

San Antonio Camping Club does not provide medical services. We're here to help if you have issues, but you are responsible for your own safety. Please know your limits and stay safe.

Come join us for an excursion to Lost Maples State Natural Area to witness the fall foliage in all its glory. Lost Maples is renowned for its spectacular display of fall colors; what better way to see it than up close and personal with a primitive (backpacking) camping trip?
We've secured 2 camping permits, which will allow for 10 campers to join us on this trip. Since this is a backpacking trip, you will be responsible for your own meals, but we will plan a Saturday hike that will end up at the parking lot around lunchtime. We will prepare and enjoy a hot lunch (TBD). Then restock our supplies for our last night before heading back into the wilderness.

The fee for this trip is $15/camper, payable to Chad via Venmo, CashApp, Zelle or PayPal (@chadwestes or 210-870-4133)

You are responsible for packing in and packing out your shelter, what you eat, what you drink, and any trash you generate in doing so.
If you've never gone backpacking before but are interested, please reach out to Chad; we can provide you with a better understanding of what will be needed and what to expect.
As always, your RSVP only shows your interest and gets you on the waitlist; once you've paid your fees, you'll be moved to the going list.

Please be aware that you are participating in this event at your own risk. We cannot take responsibility for your safety or provide medical assistance. Also, please note that no dogs or individuals under 21 years of age are allowed. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations past November 27th, but if there is demand and someone on the waiting list can take your place, you will get a refund past the cut-off on 11/27.
Please be respectful of everyone and cancel as soon as you know you will be unable to attend. Getting geared up at the last minute is not particularly easy, and you may prevent someone else from going if you sit on the fact that you won't be able to attend.