Christmas in the Park
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Experience Christmas on the Coast! Visitors are invited to enjoy a *FREE* drive through the Live Oak forest to see campsites decorated in lights and join us at "Santa's Village" at the CCC Recreation Hall for holiday crafts, games, hot chocolate and s'mores around the campfire, and more. Vote for your favorite campsite, and prizes will be awarded to the top three.
How to camp for free: Registration is now OPEN! Submit a response to request a campsite. NOTE: Campsites are assigned after we receive enough requests to fill all eligible campsites. This could take several weeks. Eligible campsites are 147-157* & 120-132* (sites 128 and 151 are NOT available).
Request a campsite here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i5TCcTumiQ
When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30-8:30pm
Where to see the decorated sites: Wooded area, map to be provided upon arrival
Location of other activities: CCC Recreation Hall
Bring: the whole family! Dress for the weather.
Cost: Free! Entrance fees will be waived during the event
Activities Include: Living history encampment, campfire s'mores, hot cocoa and apple cider, ornament-making, photo opportunities with Santa, and so much more!
2026 partners include:
TPWD Game Wardens
International Crane Foundation
Texas Master Naturalists
Bay Area Education Center
Harte Research Institute: Sink Your Shucks
Fulton Mansion
Corpus Christi Astronomical Society
Welder Wildlife Refuge
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
How to camp for free: Registration is now OPEN! Submit a response to request a campsite. NOTE: Campsites are assigned after we receive enough requests to fill all eligible campsites. This could take several weeks. Eligible campsites are 147-157* & 120-132* (sites 128 and 151 are NOT available).
Request a campsite here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i5TCcTumiQ
When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30-8:30pm
Where to see the decorated sites: Wooded area, map to be provided upon arrival
Location of other activities: CCC Recreation Hall
Bring: the whole family! Dress for the weather.
Cost: Free! Entrance fees will be waived during the event
Activities Include: Living history encampment, campfire s'mores, hot cocoa and apple cider, ornament-making, photo opportunities with Santa, and so much more!
2026 partners include:
TPWD Game Wardens
International Crane Foundation
Texas Master Naturalists
Bay Area Education Center
Harte Research Institute: Sink Your Shucks
Fulton Mansion
Corpus Christi Astronomical Society
Welder Wildlife Refuge
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
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Where is it happening?
202 S Palmetto St, Rockport, TX, United States, Texas 78382
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