Galveston Island State Park

Campsites with Electricity (Beachside)

  • People per Site: 12
  • Number of Sites: 8

Sites have a 12-person occupancy which can be increased to 16 people for an extra fee. Four of these sites are ADA accessible.

  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring
  • Water
  • 50 amp hookup
  • Restrooms with showers nearby

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$35

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Campsites with Electricity (Beachside)

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 50
  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring
  • Water
  • 50 amp hookup
  • Restrooms with showers nearby

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$30

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Campsites with Electricity (Beachside | Tent Only)

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 7

These sites have platforms for tents. Parking is nearby; vehicles are not allowed at the tent platform site. Sleeping in vehicles or campers in the parking lot is not allowed. One ADA site is available.

  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring
  • Water nearby
  • Electricity
  • Restrooms with showers nearby

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$20

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Campsites with Water (Beachside | Tent Only)

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 15
  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring
  • Water
  • Restrooms with showers nearby

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$15

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Campsites with Electricity (Bay Side)

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 20

These sites are on the bay side of the park, and are 1.5 miles from the beach. Sites are close together with a communal pavilion and shared ground fire rings. Picnic tables are not available for each site. Only two vehicles are allowed per site. An RV or trailer counts as one vehicle. If at least two wheels of a vehicle won't fit on the paved parking site, you must move it to the closest overflow parking area. Weekly and monthly rates are available from November to February.

  • Picnic table
  • Water
  • Restroom with showers nearby
  • 50/30-amp hookup
  • Tents allowed

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$20

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

$120 Weekly Non-peak

$500 Monthly Non-peak

Campsites with Water (Bay Side | Tent Only)

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 10

These sites are not on the beach side of the park. Only two vehicles are allowed per site. If at least two wheels of a vehicle won't fit on the paved parking site, you must move it to the closest overflow parking area. These sites are for tent camping only. No trailers or motor homes allowed. Quiet time is at 10 p.m.; generators must be turned off at that time.

  • Picnic table
  • Water
  • Shade shelter
  • Lantern post
  • Restroom with showers nearby
  • Fire ring with grill

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$15

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Primitive Campsites

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 10

Dry camping for tents, trailers, or motor homes. These sites have no utilities or shade.

  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring
  • Water nearby

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$15

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Notes

Information and prices can change. Parks charge a daily entrance fee in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated.

Purchase a Texas State Park Pass to enjoy free entry to more than 80 state parks for you and your guests for one year.

You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings. Learn about rules for pets at state parks. For park-specific pet restrictions, contact the park.

Call the park or the Customer Service Center (512) 389-8900 for more information.