Galveston Island State Park

#17 in Best Things To Do in Galveston

All Things To Do

galveston-island-state-park

Key Info

14901 Farm to Market 3005

Price & Hours

$5 for adults
Hours vary by season

Details

Parks and Gardens, Recreation
Time to Spend: Half Day to Full Day

Galveston Island State Park: A Natural Beauty

Outdoor Activities

For a dose of natural beauty, visitors should make some time for Galveston Island State Park. Located about 15 miles down the coast from The Strand, the park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, fishing, hiking, and bird-watching. Additionally, its campsites offer an affordable way to spend the night.

Facilities

Along with the peaceful beach environment, visitors to Galveston Island State Park appreciated the well-maintained shower and restroom facilities, which enhance the overall experience.

Admission and Operational Details

Admission to the park costs $5 for adults, while children ages 12 and younger can enter for free. The park is open daily; however, it tends to get busy on weekends between March and October. For more information, visit the Galveston Island State Park's website. Please note that the beach side of the park is closed for renovations until 2022.

Next Attraction

Explore More of Galveston

stewart-beach

Stewart Beach

galveston-island-brewing

Galveston Island Brewing

the-strand

The Strand

east-beach

East Beach

the-grand-1894-opera-house

The Grand 1894 Opera House

bishop-s-palace

Bishop's Palace

galveston-children-s-museum

Galveston Children's Museum

galveston-port-bolivar-ferry

Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry

You might also like

Myrtle Beach
19
Detroit
14
Monterey
12
Acadia National Park
15
San Jose
14
Virginia Beach
14
Boise
19
Daytona Beach
14
Bar Harbor
11
El Paso
15