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Cameron County Beach Access #6
4.6★ · 134 Google ratings · South Padre Island, Texas
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Sand
200 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 46 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Cameron County Beach Access #6
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for fishing and shelling
The beach supports productive fishing up to 14 miles, and reviewers note abundant shells scattered throughout the sand.
Bring a 4x4 vehicle
The entrance has deep, loose sand that regularly traps 2WD vehicles; staying in compacted wet sand near.
Visit September 1st onward
Beach access is free after September 1st, whereas it costs $14 cash during peak season with a $2.
Drive miles north for solitude
The entrance area gets crowded with food vendors and beachgoers, but driving 3 to 4 miles north yields.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.4 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:07 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 11:47 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:35 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Cameron County Beach Access #6?
350 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cameron County Beach Access #6 have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Cameron County Beach Access #6 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
