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Galveston Island State Park

14901 FM 3005, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554
409-737-1222
Ranked #17 of 41 attractions in Galveston
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Swimming, Camping, Hiking, Birdwatching
Description: Historic park offering camping, hiking, bird watching, biking and swimming.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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38 reviews from our community

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BARBARA N
Houston, Texas
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

the park is great for bird watching, long walks on the shore and spending good time outdoor. Don't forget sunglasses and a hat since there are tall trees for shade. More

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Bethany S
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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13 reviews
4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

We stopped by to check out the campgrounds for a future trip. We have a texas Parks and Wildlife pass. We knew that it was free for us to go in and we parked and check out the beach which by the way is full of sea trash. So not as clean and beautiful or as enjoyable as the public... More

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Ontheroadagain2009
Texas
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Hurricane Ike in 2007 took out a lot of the camping area at this park. But being so much smaller means it's a lot more peaceful. There are still three camping sections along the gulf (each section now has only about 11 sites for Rv's). I would have given the park a 5/5 star rating, but there is only a... More

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calledout
Houston, TX
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012
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Galveston Island State Park offers camping, but its great value is in day use. There are clean bathrooms with plenty of room for changing into and out of swimsuits. This park is right on the beach, and the beach is clean and enjoyable. There are picnic tables for visitors to use and they are covered for shade. They are rebuilding... More

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TravellinShutterbug
Plano, Texas
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011
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We tent camped Galveston Island State Park in the first week of August. The park is split by FM 3005 with RV's dominating the Gulf side campground. If tents are allowed on the Gulf side, there weren't any there when we were there. The tent camground we were in is located on the Bay side of FM 3005. Roads in... More

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Byrd53538
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Although it's a small state park, it's clean with well marked trails. The bird watching was great and the sunsets are fabulous. More

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Cindy__31589
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Top Contributor
82 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011

No wife or cable, but nice camp sites that are right near the ocean. Clean bathroom and showers. Some hiking trails across the road. More

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Traveldreamers11
The Hague, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
44 reviews
19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

Just go there or go and stay on the campground, enjoy the views of the beach. More

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highrez
Galveston, TX
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

Love GISP for hiking, fishing, beach combing, birding, picnicking. More

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Jeff M
Dallas, Texas
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15 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

Spent several days here, both sides. The bay side camps are very close together but level, no restrooms close by, but you are right on the water, the trails are pretty lame but if you kayak or fish it kinda cool. Beach side isn’t really on the beach more like off the road, you have to walk over the dunes... More

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