The Eskimo Curlew and Oak Mott Loop trails are scenic and accessible hikes located in the Bayside area of Galveston Island State Park. These easy, family-friendly loops are perfect for a casual afternoon outing and are open to leashed pets as well. Each trail is approximately half a mile long and begins at the […]
Located in the bayside section of Galveston Island State Park, the Heritage Trail offers a scenic stroll through the park’s coastal prairie habitat. Though short—just a third of a mile with no elevation gain—it’s packed with educational value thanks to the informational plaques along the way. This easygoing, pet-friendly trail is perfect for families and […]
The Alligator Loop Trail is located within Galveston Island State Park in Texas, offering a scenic hike around a large freshwater pond often visited by alligators. During our walk, we kept an eye on the water and were lucky to spot one alligator. If you see one in the wild, always keep a safe distance […]
The Gambusia Nature Trail, located within Sea Rim State Park in Texas, offers a scenic and educational journey through a coastal marsh. Named after the Gambusia fish—commonly known as the mosquitofish—this trail provides visitors with the opportunity to see these small but mighty fish swimming along the boardwalk. Their name comes from their diet, […]
Galveston Island State Park is located on western Galveston Island in Galveston County, on the western Gulf Coast in Texas. Visitors can camp, go birding, beach combing, paddle, swim, fish, and walk the shoreline inside the park. The park has a number of campsites available on the beachside and bayside of the park. Some have […]
Sea Rim State Park near Sabine Pass, Texas has nearly 2 miles of Gulf shoreline and 4,000 acres of marshlands. Visitors can camp, go birding, beach combing, paddle, swim, fish, and walk the shoreline inside the park. The park has fifteen campsites that include electricity for 30 amp or 50 amp and water hook-ups. A […]
Martin Dies Jr. State Park in Texas offers 200 campsites to accommodate the visitors it receives each year. We camped in the Walnut Ridge Unit during our visit to the park. Reservations can be made here. Campsites include electricity for 30 amp or 50 amp and water hook-ups. They also have screened shelters and cabins […]
Fort Sherman Dam Recreational Area is run by the Texas Water Development Board near Mount Pleasant, Texas. This area is equivalent to a public park and the public works building is located here. It has a seven day stay limit and campsites are on a first come, first served basis. Campsites can be found along […]
Fritch Fortress is located about 3.5 miles from Fritch on Fritch Fortress Road in Lake Meredith National Recreation Area in Texas. Campsites are open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. It is free to boondock for 14 consecutive days within a 30-day period, but no more than 60 days per year. Around 10 campsites […]
Blue West Campground is located north of the lake off Farm-to-Market Road 1913 in Lake Meredith National Recreation Area in Texas. Campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis and are open year-round. It is free to boondock 14 consecutive days within a 30-day period, but no more than 60 days per year. There are […]
