Sea Rim State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

06/01/2026

Its fishing season here on the gulf coast! These awesome anglers caught some nice fish surf fishing here at Sea Rim State Park.

Caught a cool fish? Let us know! If you are proud of a recent catch, send us a photo and we will post it on our social media! Email [email protected] your photos!

05/31/2026

Summer is upon us and so our are summer programs!
Come check us out this summer and join us for one of our events.

05/27/2026

New monofilament recycling tube alert! We recently installed a new monofilament tube on our West Beach entrance. If you are walking on the beach or fishing on the surf and you find/use a fishing line 🎣 on the beach, this is the place to recycle it! But why is this important?
Monofilament, or “mono” for short, is a single strand of material that is made of a strong, flexible plastic that is clear or tinted many colors. It is one of the most popular types of fishing line used today.

If you’ve gone fishing, you know that this type of line gets tangled very quickly. It gets caught on rocks, coral reefs, oil rigs, anything solid! They also get wrapped around the limbs of animals, especially sea turtles, dolphins, sharks🦈, 🐟 , and many more. When wrapped around the limbs, it only starts to cut the limb.

Help us keep our marine wildlife safe! 🐬🐢

05/23/2026

It’s a turtletasic day today because it’s Sea Rim is home to many different types, both in the gulf and in the marsh! From our Red Eared sliders and Eastern Mud turtles to our Atlantic Green and Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, many call the park home.

While we don’t have a nesting population of sea turtles, we still see them pop up once in a while. Sea turtles are one of many species that are affected by plastic pollution. If you find a sea turtle on our beaches, there are some things you can do to help!

🐢Call your local Sea Turtle Rescue! For us here in Southeast Texas, it is the wonderful Texas Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. Their number is (866) TURTLE5 or (866-887-8535)

🗑️Pick up trash! Millions of pounds of trash end up in our oceans each year, and sea turtles can’t distinguish between trash and food, so they ingest trash every day. This trash can cause poisoning, internal and external injury, and many more issues. So pick up your trash not only on the beach but at home too!

🎣Dispose of your fishing line properly. Monofilament and Braided fishing lines cause issues for turtles when it wraps around their fins, shells, or necks. Find a monofilament recycling tube near where you are fishing, or take it home and recycle it properly!

Photo credit 📸 Rangers Laura and Maddie

05/22/2026

‼️Update‼️- we are back up and running

Due to internet issues here at the park, our phones are down, and we are only taking cash. If you are planning to come to the park this weekend, we recommend purchasing your day pass online before you arrive!

☀️If you have questions about beach camping availability, you can call (409) 960-1562 between 8 am and 4 pm

Sorry for the incovience
- Park Staff

05/20/2026

Park Rangers, Volunteers and the public came together last Saturday to participate in The Great Birding Classic Big Sit! The park team A Ruddy Goodtime spotted 53 birds! The standout being the Hudsonian Whimbrel and the all-time favorite Roseate Spoonbill.

📸 Photo credit: Ross Foreman

05/15/2026

Sea Rim Rangers and Volunteers are being extra safe this week! May 15th kicks off National Safe Boating Week 🚢

Life jackets are a crucial part of a safe summer! 🌊 But, there are different types so here are some things to keep in mind when picking a life jacket! 🛟

👕Try it on! Check the manufacturer’s ratings for your size and weight to get started.
👀Make sure the life jacket is properly zipped or buckled.
🦀Make sure your life jacket is U.S. Coast Guard-approved.
‼️Double-check that your life jacket is appropriate for your favorite boating activities.

Want to learn more? —->
https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/boater-education/lifejacket

05/14/2026