Galveston Island State Park Campground
Texas State Park
Write a Review 14901 FM 3005 Galveston, TX 77554 409-737-1222 800-792-1112 Official WebsiteGPS: 29.1957, -94.9556
Overview of Galveston Island State Park Campground
$5 park entry pass per person in addition to campground fees.
Last Price Paid: $40
Reported by Tyres_ontheRoad on 9/12/2024
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Class A)
Reported by Michael on 2/8/2024
Number of Sites 56
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Galveston Island State Park Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 409.737.1222
Fparedes80 asked on 6/22/2022
Has anyone used the Beachside Tent Platform sites? Do they have electricity?
kristy asked on 3/11/2021
We're camping at the stat park next week. Can you hike over to the beach and swim/hang out? Or will they not even let...
Reviews of Galveston Island State Park Campground 40 people have reviewed this location.
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“A BEAUTIFUL PARK!”
Reviewed 9/12/2024
| Nightly rate: | $40 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 38 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here for week in January 2024. The park, like most in the area this time of year, was full during our entire stay. And rightfully so! It's beautiful! All RV sites are on level slabs with power and water hookups, a fire pit and pavilion. They're nicely angled for easy backing in. All sites are within earshot of the Gul... more
We stayed here for week in January 2024.
The park, like most in the area this time of year, was full during our entire stay. And rightfully so! It's beautiful! All RV sites are on level slabs with power and water hookups, a fire pit and pavilion. They're nicely angled for easy backing in. All sites are within earshot of the Gulf of Mexico and many have a view of the beach and water. They are all surrounded by large areas of grass which is great for dogs and kids, but did pool with water during the frequent rain and thunderstorms we encountered that time of year.
The sites, grounds, welcome center and facilities were all in excellent condition and the onsite staff were always taking care of the property and the visitors. The Ranger's Station at the entrance had a drive-up window and we didn't even have to get out of the truck to check in since we had a reservation. Speaking of which, I'd recommend booking early since they told me that they're pretty much full all the time. I noticed that when a neighboring site vacated, it was filled in again shortly after. We noticed that they offered dispersed RV sites and tent sites for those looking to rough it a little more. We saw several tents being set up with some difficulty due to the high winds coming off the Gulf, so make sure you bring a buddy to help keep things from blowing away, make sure to use some heavy-duty stakes and keep an eye on your awnings and popups.
The dump station was very easily accessible and worked great. There was plenty of space to turn around there and even queue up a few RVs to use it.
Nearby, there are a few restaurants, bars, small grocery/convenience stores, gas stations and a laundromat. You're also not too far from historic downtown Galveston which has everything else. Parts can get pretty touristy but offer a lot to see and do and we enjoyed walking along the seawall and visiting Pleasure Pier amusement park.
The TX State Parks Pass saved us $20 on our second night and has some other benefits/discounts that were useful during our stay as well as future stays in the TX State Park system for 12 months. It may be worth considering for you.
Since Galveston is kind of it's own destination and not really on its way to anywhere, I'm not sure we'll pass back through that area for a while, but if we do, we'd definitely consider staying in this beautiful park again.
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Tyres_ontheRoad would stay here again
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“Great Location, Great Park ”
Reviewed 6/12/2024
| Nightly rate: | $40 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 45 |
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Easy check in. Large sites with pads and great covered patio. Right on the beach. Glad we got to experience Texas beach but definitely not our Emerald Coast. Mosquitoes were terrible. Nice bathrooms and shower house. About 5-10 miles from everything in Galveston. Took the ferry over and found a great Pizza place.
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camper-932306 would stay here again
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“Great price, newly renovated, beach a couple feet away”
Reviewed 4/16/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 33 |
Overall Rating
Stayed beach side. Watch the ocean where we parked. Beach on the property. Good showers, clean bathrooms. Quiet crowd. Staff members are thorough and nice. Going threw the north/east side of the island in a 32 foot rv was tiiiight.
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camper-900374 would stay here again
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“Great time!”
Reviewed 2/23/2024
| Nightly rate: | $21 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 106 |
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We stayed on the bay side and our friends stayed on beach side. Ours was much more space but friends had beach access and shelters. Both sides were great, clean wonderful facilities. Beaches were lovely and Galveston was a ball!
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camper-836957 would stay here again
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“Great State Park!”
Reviewed 2/8/2024
| Nightly rate: | $21 |
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
| Site Number: | 90 |
| RV Length: | 45' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here! We stayed in the dry camping area which gave us a view of the ocean out of our front window & you can hear the waves. The beach was about a 2 minute walk. All sites, including the dry camp area, are concrete & plenty of width. Our Class A is 45’ which required us to park our toad perpendicular in th... more
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here! We stayed in the dry camping area which gave us a view of the ocean out of our front window & you can hear the waves. The beach was about a 2 minute walk. All sites, including the dry camp area, are concrete & plenty of width. Our Class A is 45’ which required us to park our toad perpendicular in the site.
We did not use the restrooms or showers. Check-in was fairly easy but with only 1 entrance this could take a while if there is a backup. Also, if you leave the park you have to pass back thru here even with a vehicle pass. The park is just off the highway but highway noise is not too bad. The dump station is a single site which can have a line. The dry camp area has a fresh water spigot at the entrance.
Our cost included a $70 renewal of the Texas State Parks Pass.
Michael would stay here again
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“Awesome place to stay”
Reviewed 12/6/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 65 |
Overall Rating
Clean restrooms and showers. Platforms for tents is such a cool idea. Hopefully we can find more parks that have these in Texas.
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Papawolf would stay here again
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“Nice place....”
Reviewed 6/28/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 87 |
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So first I have a few rants....this is a really nice park and well kept but...I think the person who designed it was not a camper! There are bathrooms down by the day use area, along with showers/foot showers to rinse sand as you come off the beach. The only other bathrooms are in the center of the park where all the hookup sites are! ... more
So first I have a few rants....this is a really nice park and well kept but...I think the person who designed it was not a camper! There are bathrooms down by the day use area, along with showers/foot showers to rinse sand as you come off the beach. The only other bathrooms are in the center of the park where all the hookup sites are! There are NO bathrooms close to the tent area or the primitive area, and no showers/foot showers as you come off the beach.
Next rant...I was in the primitive area, living off my solar, no generator. It was awesome out there to listen to the waves, birds, etc....UNTIL a truck pulls in right next to me (there was nobody else camping out there) and just sits in the truck and runs it non stop! It is a loud truck! I finally go out and the guy says his wife can't handle the heat! To make a long story short, I went to the office and talked to Kyle, Assistant Superintendent. He says they are not breaking any rules unless he runs it after 10pm. I said but I can't even sit outside now! Why does he get to enjoy his spot but now I can't? He did not seem to care that I was VERY upset and told me I could move (and pay more $$) or I can leave!! Nice customer service!! The guy/wife sat in that truck for 12 + hours with it running and the ac on and then finally left!!
Other than that I enjoyed my stay. The beach was right there and nobody was on that part of the beach!! Cost was $15 a night plus $5 day fee.
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spower would stay here again
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“Great State Park On The Gulf”
Reviewed 4/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 46 |
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Texas state parks did great on this one. Revamped after being closed for years due to hurricane damage, everything is new. Love stopping here. Sites with elec & water, or dry camping at half the rate. Also tent sites. Did not use facilities so no comment. Only negative for me was the curb without ramp at dump station hard to use... more
Texas state parks did great on this one. Revamped after being closed for years due to hurricane damage, everything is new.
Love stopping here. Sites with elec & water, or dry camping at half the rate. Also tent sites. Did not use facilities so no comment.
Only negative for me was the curb without ramp at dump station hard to use with tote.
Not many obstructions so my Starlink worked great. Visible & Cricket worked fine. Did not bother testing Verizon nor T-Mobile 5G
Great friendly staff.
MoHoRV would stay here again
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“Fantastic State Park on the Gulf”
Reviewed 3/2/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class A) |
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One of the best state parks we have stayed at. Check-in at the entry station to get your pass. The gulf side campground is fairly new and has good utilities, 50 amp and water. We could see the gulf from our site. Bathroom and shower facilities are nice. Food and groceries are close by. No traffic noise on the gulf side of the c... more
One of the best state parks we have stayed at. Check-in at the entry station to get your pass. The gulf side campground is fairly new and has good utilities, 50 amp and water. We could see the gulf from our site.
Bathroom and shower facilities are nice. Food and groceries are close by. No traffic noise on the gulf side of the campground.
Pros: Location, easy access to food and restaurants, good facilities.
Cons: None
Great AT&T cell service, 5 bars of 5G. Many HDTV channels.
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rls1936 would stay here again
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“Bay Access for Kayaking”
Reviewed 2/1/2023
| Nightly rate: | $17 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 115 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
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Well maintained park. Level sites, paved RV pads, beautiful sunsets, good water pressure.
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JMCD56 would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
Pets
- pets
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