The Fishing Pier at Matagorda

Here is a little more information about MATAGORDA BAY NATURE PARK. It’s entirely possible that all the garbage on the shore this year is a result of aberrant water currents, a garbage barge capsize, an oil rig disaster… who knows. Perhaps the LCRA was  just getting ready to do a big clean-up event. I certainly hope that is the case. Regardless of the less than pristine shoreline, this is a terrific campground and a fascinating environment. These rough Texas beaches are a far cry from the well maintained, well groomed beaches of Florida. Keep in mind, we are still the wild frontier.

I scared the bejezzus out of a whole slew of fisherpeople by climbing on to the rock jetty during low tide and making my way back toward shore via the fishing pier. People either stared at me or hunched over their rods and reels trying to become invisible. It wasn’t until later that day that I realized my outfit,  black vested, official looking cap, binocs and whatnot… had the crowd thinking I was about to start checking fishing licenses and giving tickets. Tz called it my “Narc Officer” outfit. Didn’t realize I had it in me to be so intimidating!

If it rains as predicted tomorrow, I’ll show you the dunes, marshlands and the other jetties.

 

 

Here is a snippet from the LCRA web site:

“Matagorda Bay Nature Park is a 1,600-acre park and preserve at the mouth of the Colorado River on the Matagorda Peninsula. LCRA developed the park to provide recreation, education, wetlands preservation and economic benefit to the region.

The park has about two miles of Gulf of Mexico and two miles river frontage and hundreds of acres of coastal marshes and dunes. It is one of the best birding areas in the nation. LCRA acquired the property in 2001 as part of its commitment to preserve natural resources for future generations and to provide science education, recreation and nature tourism opportunities.
Campsites
• 22 General Camping Sites: These sites back up to FM 2031, located adjacent to the RV Park. These sites have both 30/50 amp electrical service, sewer connections and a picnic table.
• 5 Pull-Through Sites: Located on the interior roads of the park, these pull-through sites have an obstructed view of the river, have both 30/50 amp electrical service, sewer connections and a picnic table.
• 24 Preferred Sites: Located on the the interior roads of the park, these sites have an obstructed view of the river, have both 30/50 amp electrical service, sewer connections and a picnic table.
• 19 Waterfront Camping Sites: Located on the waterfront, these sites have both 30/50 amp electrical service, sewer connections and a picnic table.”