Galveston Island State Park, TX

Location & Map

• When – Sept. 2020
• Weather – Warm and breezy

Facilities

• Notes
  • This is a tale of two parks… One that ‘is’ and one that ‘will be’.
    • The existing park is small and the beach access is closed due to damage from hurricane Harvey.
    • However, the ‘will be’ part is the new beach access and camping loops under construction! Yeah!
  • Convenient location for access to beaches and Galveston proper.
  • The park is split by San Luis Pass Rd.
    • Camping is on the bay side of the island and not in the direct sea breeze path.
    • Beach access is currently closed in the park, however,
    • Public beaches are accessed by driving either direction on the highway just a few minutes.
  • The bay side park has trails and kayaking areas for wildlife viewing.
  • The pads space reasonably and every other one is closed due to the pandemic

• Park Map

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What we liked / disliked

• Notes
  • FYI, Google maps shows the park entry at the temporary exit
  • The park roads need attention and we are guessing the bay side will be closed to camping when the beach side is reopened… and the roads will be repaired
  • No shower / Toilet in loop with water and electric sites for RV and travel trailers.
  • Only the tent camping area has facilities which were clean and operational
  • Bring bug spray! In the evening, at dusk, the mosquitos come to life and attack!

• Wildlife
  • Herons, Egrets and Pelicans were all within feet of the campsite.

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• Media
  • Houston TV, Radio and 4G services were fully available.

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