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14901 F.M. 3005 Galveston, TX 77554 (409) 737-1222. TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law.
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With both beach and bay sides, Galveston Island State Park offers activities for every coast lover. You can swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, paddle, camp, geocache, study nature or just relax! Visit our nature center to learn more about the park and its programs. Be safe in the water: Review our water safety tipsbefore your visi...
We lead programs on the plants and animals of Galveston Island, and host art programs, star parties, paddling tours and more. 1. Check our Events pagefor upcoming programs. 2. Visit the nature center, open weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3. Call the park to ask about special tours for school or other groups. 4. Learn more about the park on our Natu...
Visit Galveston, with its many museums, shops and restaurants. Moody Gardens, an educational theme park, features aquarium and rainforest pyramids. Explore America’s fourth-largest city - Houston! On your way to the park, stop by Space Center Houston, the visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
3 days ago · GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 29.19078, -94.9595329°11'27"N, 94°57'34"W From Houston: Take I-45 South to Galveston. Exit on 61st Street to Seawall Blvd. Turn right on Seawall, go 10 miles to the park. Contact Information.
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- Beach Camping. RV lovers and camping fans will flock to the park to enjoy an overnight stay at one of 95 campsites. Galveston Island State Park is the ONLY place you can camp ON the beach in Galveston.
- Fishing. Fish for flounder, sand trout, redfish, croaker, black drum, and other species in the bay area or beachside. No fishing license is required for state parks, so anyone can come fish.
- Birding. Galveston Island State Park's ecosystems provide a range of habitats and attract numerous bird species to observe, so novice and experienced birders won't want to miss this park.
- Hiking & Biking. The Park has four miles of trails for hiking and biking, with varying difficulties and distances. Make a rest stop at the observation towers or photo blinds along the way to take in the beautiful wildlife and scenery.
Oak Bayou Paddling Trail. 5.4 mi. (round trip) Challenging. From secluded bayous to open coves and seagrass beds to wetlands restoration, this trail offers it all. Dana Cove Paddling Trail. 2.8 mi. (round trip) Moderate. Paddle across wide expanses of open water where seagrass beds once covered the floor of Galveston Bay.
Location: Galveston, Texas, United States, North America. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude. 29.20496° or 29° 12' 18" north. Longitude. -94.96631° or 94° 57' 59" west. Elevation. 7 feet (2 metres) Open Location Code.
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Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. Texas State Parks is a division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Pk Rd 66 GALVESTON ISLAND ...
