Galveston Island State Park Campground
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

Right on the Beach

I have been going to this campground since I was a little girl, I won’t even mention how many decades that is LOL. But I’ve never had a bad experience.  The campground was completely redone after Hurricane Ike in 2008, so all the campsites are newer, with updated tables, BBQ pits and so forth. You can literally camp on the beach if you choose to. There are even full hook-up campsites within mere feet of the beach.  But book early because these sites fill up fast.  Lots to do of course. Swimming, laying on the beach, birdwatching,  Fishing, crabbing, surfing (yes you can surf in Texas)  stand up paddle boarding, boogie boarding, sunbathing, the list is really only limited by your imagination. You can even build a campfire right in the beach at night and listen to the waves roll in while making s’mores. The campsites themselves are not very private because it’s an open setup so everyone can enjoy the view of the ocean.  The public restrooms and showers are nice and clean.  There are outdoor showers to rinse off after the beach.   There is even a fish cleaning station. This campsite is far enough out that you feel more isolated yet within a few miles of major restaurants and big box stores and grocery stores too.  The hosts are polite and helpful. If you get tired of the beach, you are within a short drive to the “Strand” downtown, Moody Gardens or Schlitterbahn water park. The location can’t be beat. Beautiful park with nice campsites, what more could you want?

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  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Galveston Island State Park Campground by Jennifer B., August 28, 2019