When you feel the gulf breezes, you know you've made it to Goose Island. Nestled near St. Charles and Aransas Bays, this Texas state park is all about the water. We're talking boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching along the coast. The only thing you can't do is swim. (Sorry.)
That said, there's plenty of luck to be had on the 1,620-foot fishing pier. A boat launch and kayak/canoe launch are also available. Remember to bring your own boat! No stay is complete without visiting the main attraction—a 1,000-year-old oak lovingly dubbed The Big Tree. (Don't worry, it's still standing strong in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.)
The campgrounds include 44 bay-front sites and 57 shaded oak sites. Bonus: both camping loops feature restrooms with showers. You can also choose from 25 rustic walk-in sites and a group camping are
When you feel the gulf breezes, you know you've made it to Goose Island. Nestled near St. Charles and Aransas Bays, this Texas state park is all about the water. We're talking boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching along the coast. The only thing you can't do is swim. (Sorry.)
That said, there's plenty of luck to be had on the 1,620-foot fishing pier. A boat launch and kayak/canoe launch are also available. Remember to bring your own boat! No stay is complete without visiting the main attraction—a 1,000-year-old oak lovingly dubbed The Big Tree. (Don't worry, it's still standing strong in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.)
The campgrounds include 44 bay-front sites and 57 shaded oak sites. Bonus: both camping loops feature restrooms with showers. You can also choose from 25 rustic walk-in sites and a group camping area. Just be sure to check with Texas Parks and Wildlife before you travel. Closures due to hurricane damage are a bummer, but they happen.
Nestled among long-limbed oak trees on the “mainland” side of the park sit 82 campsites in the Wooded Area Loop Campground. Twenty five of those are walk-in sites for tent campers only; you’ll have to park about 150 yards away from where’ll you’ll set up camp. The upside? Greater privacy, and your site will still be equipped with a picnic table an Read more...
Wake up to wading shorebirds pecking for fish right outside your tent -- this is bayfront living at it’s best. The majority of these 44 “premium” sites afford views of Aransas Bay and come equipped with shaded shelters, grills, picnic tables, and water and electric hookups. Try to avoid sites 16 through 24; they’re actually located across the road Read more...
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Goose Island State Park
Old-Growth Coastal Oaks and License-Free Shore Fishing? We'll Take It!
When you feel the gulf breezes, you know you've made it to Goose Island. Nestled near St. Charles and Aransas Bays, this Texas state park is all about the water. We're talking boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching along the coast. The only thing you can't do is swim. (Sorry.)
That said, there's plenty of luck to be had on the 1,620-foot fishing pier. A boat launch and kayak/canoe launch are also available. Remember to bring your own boat! No stay is complete without visiting the main attraction—a 1,000-year-old oak lovingly dubbed The Big Tree. (Don't worry, it's still standing strong in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.)
The campgrounds include 44 bay-front sites and 57 shaded oak sites. Bonus: both camping loops feature restrooms with showers. You can also choose from 25 rustic walk-in sites and a group camping are
When you feel the gulf breezes, you know you've made it to Goose Island. Nestled near St. Charles and Aransas Bays, this Texas state park is all about the water. We're talking boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching along the coast. The only thing you can't do is swim. (Sorry.)
That said, there's plenty of luck to be had on the 1,620-foot fishing pier. A boat launch and kayak/canoe launch are also available. Remember to bring your own boat! No stay is complete without visiting the main attraction—a 1,000-year-old oak lovingly dubbed The Big Tree. (Don't worry, it's still standing strong in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.)
The campgrounds include 44 bay-front sites and 57 shaded oak sites. Bonus: both camping loops feature restrooms with showers. You can also choose from 25 rustic walk-in sites and a group camping area. Just be sure to check with Texas Parks and Wildlife before you travel. Closures due to hurricane damage are a bummer, but they happen.
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2 campgrounds in Goose Island State Park
Nestled among long-limbed oak trees on the “mainland” side of the park sit 82 campsites in the Wooded Area Loop Campground. Twenty five of those are walk-in sites for tent campers only; you’ll have to park about 150 yards away from where’ll you’ll set up camp. The upside? Greater privacy, and your site will still be equipped with a picnic table an Read more...
Wake up to wading shorebirds pecking for fish right outside your tent -- this is bayfront living at it’s best. The majority of these 44 “premium” sites afford views of Aransas Bay and come equipped with shaded shelters, grills, picnic tables, and water and electric hookups. Try to avoid sites 16 through 24; they’re actually located across the road Read more...
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