Galveston, Texas
Galveston Island State Park: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/galveston-island
Overview: We enjoyed our stay in this beachside and bayside state park on Galveston Island. We stayed in a beachfront site and had an amazing view of the ocean and dunes. It is about a 10-15 minute drive to downtown Galveston and thus feels like you are in the ‘real’ (non-commercialized) Galveston Island. But a short drive and you are at lovely downtown restaurants and shopping. The beach was a short jaunt away and so peaceful. The park has great walking/biking trails through the marsh and bay. It is a great bird viewing area! They also have amazing paddling trails.
Campsites: Level, paved sites with water and electric (30/50A). Dumping stations are available on both sides of the campground. Bathroom/shower facilities are available. Good spacing and most sites have a shade shelter. Picnic tables, lantern post, and fire pit at each site. Beachside sites are parallel whereas bayside sites are in a circle and closer spaced.
Amenities: Hiking trails, bicycle trails, paddling trails, nature center, camp store, public bathhouses, dump stations, fresh and saltwater fishing, beach access
Pet friendly: Yes. Pets must be kept on a leash, but are allowed on the beach and trails.
Internet: No Wi-Fi available. However we had good Verizon and Sprint connections. T-Mobile was ok.
Price: $20-25 per night, weekly/monthly discount available. Entrance fee of $5 per person per day required in addition to camp fee. This fee is waived if you are Texas State Parks Pass holder ($70-95 per year).
Rating: 4.5/5
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