Boca Chica State Park
🌤 Weather at Boca Chica State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63–84 °F | 78–90 °F | 65–89 °F | 54–72 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at S Padre Is, 5 mi away, elevation 5 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Boca Chica State Park is not an operating Texas state park. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists Boca Chica Beach among its former sites: the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service manages it through a 50-year lease agreement with TPWD that took effect in July 2007.
Quick Facts
| State | Texas |
| Nearest City | Brownsville |
Location & Getting There
Boca Chica State Park is located near Brownsville, Texas. The park’s coordinates are 26.0333, -97.1667.
Visitor Tips
Texas State Parks does not run Boca Chica Beach, so a Texas State Parks Pass or a TPWD reservation does not apply here. Check current access with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service before you go. As of October 2026.
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Nearby parks: If you have extra time, Resaca de la Palma State Park is within about an hour’s drive.
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