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# Galveston Island State Park

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## Key facts

- Coordinates: 29.198755, -94.956212
- Phone: \(409\) 737\-1222

## Address

We're sorry, some parts of the TPWD website don't work properly without JavaScript enabled\. Skip to Content Texas Parks and Wildlife Menu Search Texas Parks & Wildlife Search Home Parks Hunting Fishing Boating Game Warden Activities Wildlife Land & Water Education Media Work & Volunteer Events Calendar Maps & Data Donate Accessibility Contact Us Español Parks Find a Park Reservations Park Passes Maps & Publications Park Events Park FAQs Park Rules Hunting Buy a Hunting License Hunting Regulations Public Hunting Hunter Education Seasons by County Season Dates by Animal Hunting Permits Fishing Buy a Fishing License Fishing Regulations Where to Fish Fishing Reports Fishing Programs Fishing FAQs Fishing Permits Boating Title, Registration & Tax Online Tools and Forms Office Locations Boater Education Boating Laws Boating FAQs Boating Permits Game Warden Field Notes Career Opportunities Law Enforcement Offices Operation Game Thief Activities Camping & Lodging Hiking & Nature Walks Swimming Boating & Paddling All Activities Wildlife Wildlife Fact Sheets Wildlife FAQs Endangered Species Game Management Wildlife Management Areas for Conservation Research Land & Water Lake Finder River Guide Private Lands Invasive Species Landowner Assistance Education Classroom Resources Hunter Education Boater Education Angler Education Water Education Media News TPW Magazine Video Social Media Television Show Work & Volunteer Jobs & Careers Volunteer Opportunities Internships Recruiting Events Friends Groups Events Calendar Maps & Data Sign Up for Email Contact Us Donate Accessibility Español \(function\(d, s, id\) \{ var js, fjs = d\.getElementsByTagName\(s\)\[0\]; if \(d\.getElementById\(id\)\) return; js = d\.createElement\(s\); js\.id = id; js\.src = "//connect\.facebook\.net/en\_US/all\.js\#xfbml=1"; fjs\.parentNode\.insertBefore\(js, fjs\); \}\(document, 'script', 'facebook\-jssdk'\)\); State Parks 〉 Galveston Island State Park Galveston Island State Park Overview Maps Fees & Facilities Entrance Fees Campsites Lodging Group Sites Accessibility Information Nature History Events Menu This park has active alerts View Galveston Island State Park ◀︎ ▶︎ Explore one of our paddling trails or forge your own path\. Fish in the bay, in ponds or in the surf\. No license is needed to fish from shore\. Hone your photography skills on the wildlife and scenery of the Gulf Coast\. Camp on island time \- book a bay side or beach side campsite\. Attend a ranger program to learn more about the plants and animals here\. Stroll the beach and enjoy the sun, wind and waves\. Slide 1 details\. Current Slide Slide 2 details\. Slide 3 details\. Slide 4 details\. Slide 5 details\. Slide 6 details\. Slide 7 details\. $\('\*\[data\-slide="0"\]'\)\.addClass\('is\-active'\); A Place of Refuge Come to the island to stroll the beach or splash in the waves\. Or come to the island to fish or look for coastal birds\. No matter what brings you here, you’ll find a refuge at Galveston Island State Park\. Just an hour from Houston, but an island apart\! Things to Do 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 tips before your visit\. Stay Reserve one of our beach or bay campsites or rent one of our lodges\. Fish Try your luck fishing in the bay area or beach\-side\. We have canoe/kayak launches and a fish cleaning station\. Remember, you do not need a fishing license to fish from shore in a state park\. Hike or bike Explore four miles of trails through the park’s varied habitats\. Stop at the observation platform or photo blinds, and stroll boardwalks over dunes and marshes\. Borrow a beach wheelchair to use in sandy areas of the park\. These chairs are not self\-propelled\. Contact the park for more information\. Paddle Take your kayak or canoe on one or all of our paddling trails\! Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map\. Get involved Volunteer by asking at headquarters or contacting the Friends of Galveston Island State Park\. Donate to the Friends of Galveston Island State Park\. Ranger Programs We lead programs on the plants and animals of Galveston Island, and host art programs, star parties, paddling tours and more\. Check our Events page for upcoming programs\. Visit the nature center, open weekends from 10 a\.m\. to 2 p\.m\. Call the park to ask about special tours for school or other groups\. Learn more about the park on our Nature and History pages\. Read the Interpretive Guide to Galveston Island State Park\. Kids Become a Junior Ranger\! Borrow an Explorer Pack, loaded with tools for exploring the park\. Pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Journal at headquarters or the Nature Center\. Complete tasks to earn a badge\. Teachers This is a Texas Aquatic Science Certified Field Site\. Area Attractions 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\. 14901 FM 3005 Galveston, TX 77554 Latitude: 29\.198755 Longitude: \-94\.956212 View map and directions \(409\) 737\-1222 GalvestonIslandSP@tpwd\.texas\.gov Make reservations online Reserve by phone: \(512\) 389\-8900 Get reservation details & FAQ Entrance Fees Adult: $5 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free Hours Open daily\. We often reach capacity and highly recommend reservations for both camping and day use\. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center, before you visit\. Busy Season March through October, especially weekends Maps & Publications Park Map \| PDF Trails Map \| PDF Interpretive Guide \| PDF Birds of Galveston Island \| PDF Fishing Tip Sheet \| PDF More… Climate January average is 46\.2 degrees\. July average is 85\.9 degrees\. First freeze occurs late November\. Last freeze occurs mid\-March\. National Weather Service forecast for this area Elevation 1 foot Nearby State Parks, Historic Sites and State Natural Areas Brazos Bend State Park Social Media Galveston Island State Park on Facebook Galveston Island State Park on Instagram Texas State Parks on Facebook Texas State Parks on X Texas State Parks on Instagram Texas State Parks Reservation Assistance Doing Business Volunteer Donate FAQs Back to Top ∧ Back to Top Contact Us \(512\) 389\-4800 or \(800\) 792\-1112 About General Information Office Locations Compact with Texans Jobs & Careers Publications Volunteer Opportunities General Policies General FAQs Doing Business Agency Forms Permits Grants & Assistance Bids & Vendor Opportunities Surplus Property Contract Reports TPW Commission Commission Members Commission Meetings Advisory Committees Public Comment Website Policies Privacy & Security Accessibility Policy Linking Policy Copyright Policy Disclaimer All Site Policies Intranet Statewide Information Texas\.gov Homeland Security TRAIL Archives Texas Transparency Texas Tourism Texas Veterans Portal Connect Social Media Questions & Comments Open Records Compliments and Complaints Report Fraud Texas Parks and Wildlife 4200 Smith School Rd\. Austin, TX 78744 \(512\) 389\-4800 \(800\) 792\-1112 TPW Foundation OfficialNon\-Profit Partner If a violation is currently in progress, please call Operation Game Thief immediately\. TPWD complies with Federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination\. See the TPWD Nondiscrimination Policy\. 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