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| State Park Overview: |
 | Galveston Island State Park, in Galveston County, is in the City of Galveston on the west end of Galveston Island. It is a 2,013.1-acre site that was acquired in 1969 from private owners under the State Parks Bond Program and was opened in 1975. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Wading and shore birds, mottled and mallard ducks, raccoons, armadillos, and marsh rabbits can be found in the park for observation and photography. Beach or surf fishing for spotted seatrout, sandtrout, redfish, black drum, croaker, and flounder are also available. |
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Great sites well spaced, close to Gulf.
Love it at Galveston Island State Park, beaches great for biking and hiking. Sites are well spaced and most have Gulf views.
Written by Tj Springer
16-Apr-2008
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| History of the Area: |
| Galveston Island is believed to be approximately 5000 years old and has had an interesting history during the past 500 years. It is generally believed Cabeza de Vaca and his crew were shipwrecked here in 1520 and eventually made their way from the island to colonies in Mexico. The LaFitte brothers, fleeing the prosecution of pirates in the United States, established a government here in 1817, with visions of creating a "Manhattan on the Gulf." Commerce did thrive here, but major storms in 1867, 1871, 1875, and 1886 greatly slowed progress. The great storm of 1900 devastated the island, killing 5000 to 10,000 people, and prompted the construction of the seawall which protects the northern half of the island.
The largest wetland restoration project ever undertaken in a Texas state park , the Galveston Wetlands Project, has been selected to receive a Coastal America Partnership Award.
Dunes Renewal Project: September 10, 1998, Tropical Storm Frances destroyed the sand dunes at Galveston Island State Park. The dunes serve as the only protection that the park has for its facilities. A project was implemented to rebuild the dunes through the use of Christmas trees. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| B&Bs / Inns | | Coastal Dreams B&B - Beautiful 1887 home in Galveston, Texas offering three guest rooms, all with private baths. Full breakfast served, swimming pool and hot tub on sight | | Coppersmith Inn Bed & Breakfast - An 1887 Victorian, antiques, private baths, country breakfast, Honeymoon and Anniversary packages, copper roses, colorful gift certificates, carriage rides, movies, hot tub, tin tub, Jacuzzi for two.
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| Related Links: |
| Galveston Island State Park in Texas - information on Galveston Island State Park in Texas ... Galveston Island State Park 14901 FM 3005 Galveston TX 77554 409/737-1222 Galveston Island site links. Skip links. History Activities ... | | Galveston Island State Park Use Fees - Galveston Island State Park Use Fees ... Galveston Island State Park Entrance and Use Fees Information and prices are subject to change at any time. Please call the park or park information ... | | Wild Texas: Galveston Island State Park - Galveston, Texas - Galveston Island State Park, located in Galveston, Texas. Activities: bicycling, birding, camping, fishing, hiking, nature ... $7.95 Search Now: Galveston Island State Park Galveston, Texas ... | | Handbook of Texas Online: GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK - format this article to print. GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK. Galveston Island State Park is on Farm Road 3005 six miles southwest of Galveston in southwest Galveston County. The park spans the... | | Handbook of Texas Online: GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK - return to handbook view. GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK. Galveston Island State Park is on Farm Road 3005 six miles southwest of Galveston in southwest Galveston County. The park spans the width of ... | | Friends of Galveston Island State Park - This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. | | FRIENDS OF GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK, INC - FRIENDS OF GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK, INC. MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 21, 2002 CALL TO ORDER John Gray called the meeting to order ... coming events of Galveston Island State Park to Texas Parks and ... | | Map showing wetlands loss in Galveston Island State Park, Quarterdeck 5.2 - Quarterdeck Volume 5, Number 2, Summer 1997 Map showing wetlands loss in Galveston Island State Park [Back to article] Wetlands loss at Galveston Island State Park from 1952 to 1991 (Courtesy of ... | | Can the loss of Texas coastal wetlands be halted... or reversed?, Quarterdeck 5.2 - ... A bold experiment getting underway later this year at Galveston Island State Park may have far reaching implications for the ... wetlands loss at Galveston Island State Park is emblematic of a ... | | Galveston Island State Park - Galveston Island State Park: Coastal Wetland Restoration. Located on a coastal barrier island on the south shore of West Bay, Galveston Island State Park?s intertidal marshes, submerged... | | more on Galveston Island State Park - more on Galveston Island State Park In order to tackle the daunting problem of wetland loss at the Park, a coalition of concerned partners pooled their knowledge and experience to develop a ... | | Galveston Island State Park - Galveston Island State Park July 17th - 18th, 1999 In July of ... this event. Come and join the fun ! Visit the Galveston Island State Park website Galveston Island State Park, July 17th -18th ... | | DogFriendly.com's Travel Guide: Galveston Island State Park - ... and Canada Travel Guides for Dogs of ALL Sizes! Galveston Island State Park and other Places to take your Pet in Galveston ... City Guide Page Galveston Island State Park Galveston Island ... |
| Area Attractions: |
| Nearby attractions in Galveston include Moody Gardens (with the Rainforest Pyramid, I-Max Theater, Palm Beach, etc.); numerous historical homes; the Railroad Museum; the Strand Historical District, where the Tall Ship Elissa (an 1877 sailing vessel) is moored; the Seaport Museum; and the Galveston County Museum. Space Center Houston is also nearby, as are the the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site & the San Jacinto Monument, and the Battleship TEXAS. Brazos Bend State Park, Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site and Brazoria County Access Point (San Luis County Park operated by Brazoria County) are within two hours. |
| Directions: |
| The park can be reached from Interstate 45 by exiting right onto 61st Street and traveling south on 61st Street to its intersection with Seawall Boulevard and then right (west) on Seawall (FM 3005) 10 miles to the park entrance. |
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