Goose Island State Park Campground
Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2021

Quieter & Private in the Wooded Area

The wooded area camping loops wind through lovely groves of Texas Live Oak, and Loblolly Pine, which make great habitat for winter warblers. The sites are spacious and set reasonably apart from each other to offer some privacy. Most campsites offer water and electricity. These sites are MUCH quieter than the Bayfront sites, which are plagued by loud boat engine traffic.  This area is much for secluded, thus not alot of walk/drive by traffic going through.

The bathroom building with internal hot-water shower stalls was relatively clean and updated. The area is great for all kinds of low-key activities like fishing, biking, walking, paddling etc. I wouldn’t go here if I had my heart set on swimming, though. The water is relatively shallow and in the middle of a massive oyster colony, pretty sharp edges on those bi-valves, so be careful. 

One of the best activities, especially during the winter months, is birding. The area is the winter home to the endangered Whooping Cranes, Sandhill Cranes, Spoonbills and many, many more. Grab your binoculars and your birding guide!

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  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Goose Island State Park Campground by Shari  G., January 8, 2021