State Park

Galveston Island State Park Offers Beach and Bay Access

Galveston Island State Park on FM 3005 has camping, fishing, hiking, and beach access on both the Gulf and bay sides of the island.

Galveston County The Great Outdoors

The park is at 14901 FM 3005, about an hour from Houston. It has both a Gulf beach side and a calmer bay side with kayak launches. The park has four miles of trails through dunes, marshes, and beach habitats. Camping is available on the beach and bay, plus rental lodges.

Daily entry costs $5 for adults; children 12 and under get in free. Fishing from shore inside the park does not require a license. The park fills up fast on weekends from March through October. Reserve a camping spot or day-use pass early at the Texas State Parks site. Visit tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island for details.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Galveston Island State Park

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