Matagorda Beach Rules & Regulations
- Driving on the beach requires a $10 beach vehicle permit.
- Only registered vehicles are allowed on the beach. $50-500 fine. Golf carts and UTVs must be registered before they can be driven on the beach. Golf carts and UTVs are registered through the County Tax Assesors Office. You find the application and information here.
- The beach is a state highway. All normal motor vehicle laws apply.
- The official speed limit on the beach is 15mph.
- Driving in the dunes or on vegetation is illegal & contributes to beach erosion.
- No Glass Containers!
- No swimming near the jetties or pier. There are strong currents in this area.
- Camping is permitted with no additional fee. You may camp for up to 72 hours.
- No Littering! Pack out all trash.
- Do not park blocking the beach entrance.
- Please enjoy one of the least crowded beaches on the Texas coast, and please leave it better than you found it.
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Happy 4th of July! Please be safe on the beach today. Life Jacket loaners are available at the Harbor Bait and Tackle Shop.⚠️Galveston Beach Patrol is reporting red flag conditions for strong rip currents at area beaches today.
A HIGH Rip Current Risk is in effect through this evening. Use extreme caution if entering the water, and swim near a lifeguard.
Melissa Kayy
Macy Taylor
We have a beach report out early for the July 4 weekend. Don't forget to stop in and check out a yoga class this weekend or catch a band at one of the bars/restaurants!
Events going on for those interested.
Are you allowed to do fire works on the beach? I can’t find anything about it online.
Thanks for the beach report !! Also peeps, Matagorda Harbor Bait and Tackle has free loaner pfd’s !
Thanks, Clay, I enjoy your reports
Is there anything that can be done about those that park at entrance and block access?
Thanks Clay. Are you allowed to shoot fireworks on the Matagorda Beach???
Great report as always Clay
Ronda D Rocha plz show this to Neil.
Michele Hinojos Aymond
Jared Korenek
Who is this man?
NOT 2WD accessible. Don’t even think about it.
We have another beach report out. Tonight is Sip & Shop at most of the local businesses in Matagorda, starting at 4:30pm.
Don’t ever change it. It’s what makes the beach great. Lower traffic. Less vehicles! Down from Tulsa. Been coming 25 years to Matagorda County. Love it.
Who’s complaining about breach permits I understand but ppl need to realize Matagorda beachfront is very special to those who know it and it’s not port A or Galveston
Wish i could move to Matagorda for good. I love it there. Thank you so much for the update
Always like your reports and I see your beautiful fur baby is enjoying it to😀
Also love the site and the beach reports. Thanks for that!
Once the tide goes out driving is fine, we were just there for 2 days without any problem.
Grew up on Matagorda Beach and it's not always been strictly 4x4....in the Dat a car could run up and down it all day everyday with no problem.
We are visiting for a couple days. Are ranger type vehicles (gator, golf cart etc) allowed? And do they have to be road approved?
Used to live in Bay City snd we went to Matagorda a lot .That was in 1962 -64.
Jared Korenek
Harry Holt
Well said
Well said!
thank you!
Thanks clay