Galveston Island State Park: Winter Coastal Birding & Beach Trails
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Open daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM year-round
Galveston Island State Park14901 FM 3005, Galveston, TX 77554 · 46.3 mi approx. from HoustonDirections
All ages; stroller-friendly elevated marsh boardwalks and beachcombing
From $5$5 daily adult entrance fee; children 12 and under enter completely free
About this adventure
Spanning 2,000 acres of barrier island beaches and coastal salt marshes, Galveston Island State Park is an extraordinary winter nature destination just an hour south of Houston. During winter, thousands of migratory shorebirds—including sandhill cranes, reddish egrets, and pelicans—congregate along the bayside wetlands. Families can explore 4 miles of level trails and elevated boardwalks with viewing towers, comb the quiet Gulf-side beaches for seashells without summer crowds, or borrow junior ranger explorer backpacks from the headquarters. Paved beach parking and clean restrooms are easily accessible.
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