Camping near Galveston Island State Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Galveston Island adventure.

Enjoy both bay and beach at this oasis with plenty of outdoor recreation.

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Galveston Island Beach Side Campground

56 sites · RVs, Tents In Galveston Island State Park

Galveston Island Bay Side Campground

10 sites · RVs, Tents In Galveston Island State Park

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Top-rated campgrounds near Galveston Island State Park

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Magnolia Gardens Park

60 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Sheldon, TX

Located steps from the San Jacinto River Historic Magnolia Gardens Park. Have your coffee riverside as the steam rises off the warm water. Observing the abundant wildlife. If a secluded GREEN space is what you're looking for, you fond it!Learn more about this land:Located on the sandy beaches of the San Jacinto River, Magnolia Gardens park. We offer a family environment you can picnic, camp, swim, fish, kayak, and rent jet skis. Set up your tent on the beach, or in the wooded areas. You can drive around the property till you find the perfect spot. There are areas near electric plugs 🔌 not Available in all areas of the park. If u wish for secluded camp site. We have plenty of space away from The world. Disconnect to reconnect

Stella Mare RV Resort

196 sites · RVs20 acres · Galveston, TX

Nestled among miles of sun-kissed beaches and thrilling attractions of Galveston Island, Stella Mare RV Resort is a coastal gem for Texans and out-of-state tourists alike. Stella Mare offers an assortment of accommodations, from pull-thru and back-in RV sites to beachfront vacation home rentals. Enjoy amenities like our heated outdoor pool, splash pad, multi-activity playground, and the soon-to-come tiki bar! Relax, unwind, and soak it all in! This is a place where memories are made that last a lifetime!

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Highland Bayou Kayak and SUP Palapa

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Hitchcock, TX

Off grid Palapa kayak and stand up paddle board out to the lake. There's a private bath with a basic shower. No hot water. Child suo, single kayak and one tandem. Pet friendly. Telescope to view stars. Hammocks to used. Some small games for entertainment. Small Margaritaville BBQ need butane hasn't been used in 3 years so not sure if the works.

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The Tiny Turtle

4 sites · RVs1 acre · Crystal Beach, TX

We are a 5 minute walk to the beach on Bolivar Peninsula. Has water, sewer, and electric with new 50 amp panels. 3 Covered RV spots with access to the upper deck. There is a dining table with chairs on the deck, as well as two loungers and some addtional chairs to use. They are really great to sit on the deck and enjoy the ocen views for you to use.

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USA RV Resorts

21 sites · RVs10 acres · Kemah, TX

Enjoy multiple locations with fishing, swimming pools, a dog walking area, and picnic areas at USA RV Resorts. Our family friendly RV resorts feature free cable & Wi-Fi, a community rooms/business centers, as well as new laundry facilities, showers, and a fitness centers. We are pet friendly and some have a dog washing stations, too! Our all concrete pads and wide driveways can accommodate pull-throughs and big rigs, and we have 30/50 hookups to power your stay. We have tables, lounge chairs, and umbrellas so you and your family can relax around the pool and some locations with lakes. Relax and take in the beautiful views of our private, quiet RV park properties. We have covered picnic tables, and barbeque grills throughout the park for you and your family. Shower, bathrooms and laundry facilities on site for your convenience. Our exercise room features a nice view overlooking the lake, and is fully equipped with free weights, a treadmill, elliptical and weight bench. Many of our locations have a full kitchen for you to use with brand new appliances: stove, refrigerator and microwave. Nature Lover’s Paradise near us! Only a 15 minute drive away, Seabrook is a bird sanctuary on one of the largest migratory paths in North America. With a diverse habitat of both fresh and salt marsh, bay shoreline, riparian and upland woodlands, 291 species of birds have been identified. Seabrook is on the Clear Lake Loop of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and has four designated sites along Todville Road. Click here to see the Seabrook Tourism site. Armand Bayou Nature Center offers a variety of nature programs, from pontoon boat field trips to summer day camps for the kids. Click here to see the Armand Bayou Nature Center site. Spend the day at Moody Gardens. With attractions including an indoor rainforest, aquarium, ride-films, 3D Imax and more there is always something to do at Moody Gardens.

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Galveston Resort

1 site · RV1 acre · Galveston, TX

This 1908 duplex has one of the largest residential lots on the island. Located near Seawall, historical hotel Galvez and Bryan Museum. Close to Strand and beach restaurants. We offer our driveway for RV parking during weekdays when we don't host hotel guests. Guesthouse available for rent on requestLearn more about this land:RV parking spot in residential area in Galveston with access to shared backyard. Close to everything: Beach, Strand, Pleasure Pier and Promenade. Booking during the weekdays only or slow season, 24-48 hour notice to be confirmed by the host. Access to regular electric outlets, cold water hose and outdoor shower (cold), outdoor sitting area and firepit (local restrictions permitting). This is a residential area, noise ordinance apply. Laundry per request at fee, guesthouse also available for rent/access at additional charge

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Bay Area RV Park

25 sites · RVs3 acres · San Leon, TX

New Remodeled RV lots (30/50 AMP) and Mobile Home lots are available in San Leon, Texas. - Available for Short-term & Long-term - Quite, Safe, Fenced - Laundry Room - Minutes to the ocean, beach, excellent local restaurants, and more. - 15 mins to Kemah Boardwalk - Enjoy walking on the beach, fishing, and taking your boat out. - Water and sewer included in the lot rent

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Polly’s Folly RV Spot

4 sites · RVs1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Learn more about this land:Semi private RV sites on the beach side of the Hwy. 5 minute walk to the beach with beach access for your vehicle. These 2 sites are in a quiet neighborhood that is a 5 minute drive to the Galveston ferry. It’s a great place to enjoy the beach, sun and fun of Port Bolivar. Great place to have a great time!

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Private Gulf Front RV Site

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Sargent, TX

Private lot on the Gulf of Mexico in Sargent, Texas. Just walk across the cleared foot path to the Gulf of Mexico. Full RV Hookups - water, electrical (50A/30A/20A), and sewage. 70+ feet of concrete pad and driveway inside the fenced yard with plenty of space for all RVs. The property is fully fenced. The entrance gate is 16' wide. The yard is all St. Augustine grass. Very clean and maintained. Pets are welcome. This property is tailored for RVs, 5th Wheels, Travel Trailers, and Motorhomes that have black and grey tanks and can hold their waste water (shower, toilet, and washing) for dumping into the on-site water treatment unit. You must have your own shower, sinks, and toilet on your rig with holding tanks for black and grey water and the ability to dump into the dump location on the property. The property is not designed for tent campers. The electrical and sewage hookups are on the left side of the property. Motorhomes (Class A, Pushers, and Class C RVs can pull directly into the space with hookups in the usual location. 5th wheels, travel trailers, and campers that are pulled by a vehicle will need to back into the space as there is no room in the front of the property to drive in, unhook your vehicle, and drive the vehicle off the slab. When you back in, the hookups will be on the the opposite side of your connections. Depending upon your travel trailer and where you place your travel trailer on the slab, you may need electrical or sewage extensions to reach the connections. The vast majority of the renters who use the property used a 5th wheel, travel trailer or camper that is pulled by a vehicle. The pictures of the property show a line of granite blocks between the property and the beach. The granite forms a seawall (called the revetment wall) that was installed by the Corp of Engineers and prevents beach erosion. Depending on the tides, sometimes the Gulf waters hit the wall and there is very little beach area in front of the property. Sometimes, there is a large beach area. If the water is against the seawall and you’re looking for beach area, there are several beach entrances along Canal Drive within driving and walking distance.

Salty Paws

1 site · RV1 acre · Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Check out this small slice of paradise! Salty Paws is a wonderful stop on the Bolivar Peninsula for all of your beach needs. We are currently adding amenities each month and we hope that you stay with us now and in the future! Just a few houses from the beach with so much fun in store! With Margaritaville just 5 minutes away with many other local restaurants and stops. We are close to the stops but a nice quiet neighborhood. Walk the beach with your coffee and search for shells or just take in the waves!

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Edge Of The Waters

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Port Bolivar, TX

NOTE for February through April / May: The canals are being dredged. This is much needed maintenance for the neighborhood but does present an inconvenience. You can still fish from our dock, but the fishing areas at the end of the street are closed for the duration of the construction work. They have finished work on the part of the canal behind our spot. If I learn anything else I will update this. Waterfront RV Port on Bolivar Peninsula. Water, sewer, and electric (20-30-50 amp panel) Covered RV spot with a screen porch. Property is fenced and dogs are welcome. The screened has a dining table with chairs, and also stores some patio chairs to use on the property. They are really great to sit on the dock! There is also a charcoal grill and a crab trap for you to use. (You need a fishing license and bait. Chicken bones works great!) Plenty of birding and fishing on the peninsula. Community fishing area is on the end of both Van Sant and Mabry, Mabry has a boat ramp. Beach Access via community gate at end of street. Combination for those will be shared in arrival instructions. Spot is a residential lot... It is 60 x 130. Canal City is a quiet residential area. The back side fronts on the water. You will probably see more seagulls and purple martins than people. We have weekly discounts. Message me and I can go over them because the Hipcamp platform makes them difficult. It works out to approximately 7 nights for the price of 5. Be prepared: Bolivar has mosquitoes. This is the coast. If it has rained they can be really bad. The county sprays on a regular rotation but it can be bad. They tend to swarm when you pull in. Spray helps. We also send recommendations for what sprays work best for us in the arrival instructions. We do not offer refunds for mosquitoes. We have never found them unmanageable, and the screen porch keeps them almost entirely away. We are east of Rollover Pass. Easiest to arrive through Winnie and south on 124. Unless you are coming from Galveston or southeast Houston it is probably shorter. The ferry is fun (dolphins and such) but the waits can be long. Also: Do not bring loose propane tanks or gasoline cans on the ferry, they will send you away. (Propane on RV is fine, but that is all they allow) https://www.txdot.gov/discover/ferry-boat-schedules/ferry-rules.html

Alvin RV Resort

165 sites · RVs10 acres · Alvin, TX

Welcome Home to Our New RV Park in Alvin Looking for a safe, secure, friendly place to call home? You’ll love the first-class hospitality of Alvin RV Resort. It’s the full-service community you have been looking for. Comfort and convenience mean full hook-ups in all of our 165 RV sites, 20/30/50 amp electric service, water, sewer, and high-speed internet. You’ll appreciate the gated security fence and smooth paved streets! Relax with your family under the vast Texas skies and plunge into the large, HEATED swimming pool. Look no further than nearby Alvin for lots of fun things to do. Many are inexpensive and some are even FREE! Hiking, biking, baseball, bowling, wildlife, museums, and berry-picking. Or kick up your heels with dining, dancing, and shopping in Houston. Plus! Surfing, swimming, and deep sea fishing charters in Galveston.

The best camping near Galveston Island State Park guide

Overview

About

Located between the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay, this park is the last undeveloped area on Galveston Island and includes a top-rated gulf coast beach, dunes, wetlands, coastal prairie, lagoon, and salt marshes. Several miles of trails offer opportunities for hiking, biking, and paddling for all ability levels. Fishing is also popular, with anglers casting their line in the bay or surf. The park is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including more than 300 species of birds. Families will enjoy the excellent ranger-led programs, including star parties, paddling tours, and art programs, and can spend the night at one of several campgrounds that offer sites for tents, RVs, and lodges.

Notable campgrounds

Best for RVs: The Bay Side Campground offers 20 water and electric sites with a communal pavilion and shared fire rings.
Best for beach access: The Beach Side Campground has 36 sites right by the Gulf of Mexico.
Best for families and groups: Two ADA-accessible lodges offer kitchens, bathrooms, air conditioning, heat, washers, and dryers.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Campsites can be reserved up to five months in advance. Make a reservation as soon as you know your dates, especially for weekends during the peak season of March to October.
If your plans are flexible and you want to beat the crowds, try to visit during the week, during non-holiday periods, or during late fall or winter. The park is open year-round.
If visiting as part of a group, consider booking the cabins, which can be reserved up to 12 months in advance.

When to go

Summer is the most popular season at Galveston Island State Park, even though it can get quite hot and crowded. Visit during the spring and fall migration seasons to see a wide variety of birds. Peak season rental rates apply from March to October. Be sure to check the weather before confirming plans during hurricane season, from June to November, as the park closes for tropical storms and hurricanes. The nature center is open on weekends only.

Know before you go

There’s very little shade in the park, so bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Mosquito repellent and hiking boots are also a good idea.
Bring binoculars for spotting birds and wildlife, and make use of the bird blinds and two observation towers.
Fishing licenses are not required to fish from shore, and fishing equipment rentals are available.
Open containers and public consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the park.
The park has no lifeguards.
Bring your own kayak or canoe, as rentals are not available.