Galveston Island State Park | Texas State Parks

Galveston Island State Park | Texas State Parks | Galveston TX
Welcome back to one of our absolute favorite places... Galveston Island, Texas! This week we take you to recently renovated Galveston Island State Park.
This Texas State Park closed for a complete makeover back in 2019 and reopened in 2022. If you would like to see what the park looked like BEFORE the renovations, check out our original Galveston Island State Park video filmed just weeks before it closed in 2019: • Galveston Island State... .
In this updated video, we take you on a tour of both the beach side and the bay side of this coastal Texas state park. During this stay, we RV camped in both the beach side RV campground and the bay side RV campground. The updates have added some unique features to this state park.
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Learn more about Galveston TX: • Galveston Island TX RV...
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We are Tom and Stacie Langland, known for 10 years as RV Texas Y'all.
We are Native Texans and Full-Time RVers who are all about exploring the Great State of Texas and America one campground at a time. We're on a mission to experience life, not just live it and we're bringing you along for the fun.
In 2018, we sold our house, our business and gave away just about everything we own to hit the road and see America. Our home is a 33' motorhome named Freedom. We installed an extreme solar and lithium battery setup so now we can camp just about anywhere with our dog (Star) and our cat (Astro).
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[@rvamericayall]

Hey y'al! As always, we hope you enjoyed this visit to Galveston Island State Park! We also published a new podcast episode this week all about our trip planning: rvtexasyall.com/podcast/episode-021 .

[@jannajohnson7568]

I was your neighbor the day you arrived and it was such a pleasure running into you two again. I was hoping my “Freedom” RV would make it into the video, maybe next time. You did an excellent job covering all the renovations. After seeing this I think I’m going to visit again before our Texas camping season ends. For those of you who live elsewhere, that is summertime.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Janna! 😂 see ya next time!

[@RockherMining]

Don’t let your dreams outnumber your memories. I really enjoy Y’alls videos, they’re very helpful and interesting, thank you

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks, we will try!

[@maritzamarrero8026]

Hi everybody, Blessings to all,

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@BigChuck525]

Thank you so much for making this video. It has all of the information I was looking for. Just subscribed to see more.

[@rvamericayall]

Welcome to the community! 😊

[@genel5103]

I was raised on Galveston Island. I live in fl now, but June 16 2024, I'm coming for a visit. Hope to run into you folks.

[@rvamericayall]

Sorry we are going to miss you, we will be in Northern Michigan then! 😊

[@user-xi7mv1td7f]

I spent 3 months there with my grandma it's a special place for me 🩵🩵🩵

[@garychristison763]

It's rare that I pull up a KZbin video on the TV to watch together with my wife and we both enjoyed it. Your RV looks great. We're definitely going to make a trip to Galveston Island State Park this year.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks for the kind words Gary!

[@JJs-ClassC-Adventures]

Great job covering all the renovations. Those concrete pads are awesome, and the sidewalk to the beach is great. Hubby grew up down there, so we have been camping there for many years. They really did a great job on this park. Great footage of the birds.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks JJ!

[@stevecaldwell8576]

I see u guys are back , weather has been wild

[@rvamericayall]

Crazy this year!

[@HaveKayaksWillTravel]

I LOVE TEXAS, and Galveston is pretty cool too. Great video. Keep up the great tours. #swervygang Ken

[@rvamericayall]

Will do, thanks 😊

[@brianhigginbotham1481]

Love the hat!!! Go Astro’s!!!

[@rvamericayall]

😊

Thanks for sharing 🎉🎉

[@rvamericayall]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@michelelara5982]

I spy my favorite pavilion, there's hooks to add on a hammock too, for extra relaxation.

[@rvamericayall]

Relaxing place!

[@houstontxdave6876]

Great to see all the new improvements to the Galveston Island State Park. Thanks for sharing

[@rvamericayall]

You bet!

[@raylang2996]

Thank y'all for the excellent visit to GISP! Very thorough!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@kayeasterling5774]

Again, so enjoyed the renewal experiences of Galveston Island State Park. Beautiful weather and lot's of nature . Great musical background. Thanks for sharing. Grammy Kay

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks mom! 😊

[@michelemcdanieltravels]

Wow! What an in-depth and informative look at this state park! This will be so helpful for anyone, not just rv’ers, considering a trip here. It’s always a pleasure seeing what is to me, a new landscape never seen before, especially when it happens to be one of your favorite areas. And the amazing variety of birds.. oh so incredible. This episode was a fine accompaniment to breakfast and coffee. Thank you so much for sharing.. will look forward to what’s next!❤

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Michele! 😊

[@VernonWallace]

Another great video. Thank you

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Vernon!

[@mischiefroadtripadventures]

Great tour!!❤️ Growing up in Galveston, I remember when the beach side had camping circles and bath houses right next to the dunes. So sad that so much land has been lost to these storms. But the island is looking better than ever with all the revitalization ❤️❤️❤️ We drove through the bay side when we were there a year ago but the beach side wasn't open yet. The best we could do was view from the boardwalk beach access up to where the sidewalk wasn't yet paved.

[@rvamericayall]

Yep, they did more on the Bay side after you were there!

[@allanwarmflash4440]

hard to beat the Texas state park sys

[@rvamericayall]

💯

[@leann4925]

I was wondering if y'all were down there or not but hadn't heard from you. So sorry to hear that you have been sick as I understand it's no fun. Happy for you to spend time with your son and girlfriend. Very sweet of Granny Kay to take care of Astro and Star. Glad your doing ok. Love y'all

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Leann, the time was priceless!

[@johnnunya4776]

We were there for thanksgiving, great State Park, short walk to the beach too.

[@rvamericayall]

😎

[@robertsparks4103]

Oh, it’s so nice to have y’all back on track. Your vid’s are so informative. So many travelers are just sight seeing and taking pics. You take the time to research your travels and give us the history of the places you visit. You two have really taken the time to “stop and smell the roses“👏. Thank you for being so thorough. You really appreciate what you see. You both look great and your rig still looks new👍 and I love the fact y’all are animal lovers. I once read an article that said “ you can tell a whole lot about a person by the way they treat an animal”.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Robert!

[@daryllnottingham3330]

Couldn’t agree more with your comments Robert Sparks. We love this site because of the additional information and time put into the presentations.

[@benjaminrodriguez395]

Y'all are Amazing!!! Really enjoyed this video!! Very informative. We live about 45 mins away and my wife and I can't wait to visit so we can pick out a spot and take our2 boys.Thank you.

[@rvamericayall]

It will be a great time with your kids! 🙌🏻

[@joemontague217]

Used to live for 2 years had a lot of fun in Galveston

[@rvamericayall]

😎

[@wannabetraveler6595]

This is a great and thorough review of this park and all the upgrades. Keep up the great work.

[@rvamericayall]

Will do, thanks

[@karenexner6848]

So happy to see you guys back!!

[@rvamericayall]

Good to be back! 😊

[@beachdiva9586]

Wow! Love the new and improved! Thank you for sharing.

[@rvamericayall]

You’re welcome!

[@0HARE]

Thanks for a great episode. Y’all did an excellent job of showing and explaining it all. I camped at Galveston Island S.P. back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. It was great then, and looks even better now! Happy Camping

[@rvamericayall]

That’s cool, I’m sure you would enjoy it now as well!

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

This is great news and an awesome update video. We totally forgot about this park since it has been closed so long. Thanks for sharing.

[@rvamericayall]

You’re welcome guys & hope Ginger is feeling a little better!

[@janislee5206]

Great job of rebuilding the park. We were there in 2018 and this is a great improvement.

[@rvamericayall]

Absolutely 💯

[@allanwarmflash4440]

they have done a great jpb

[@rvamericayall]

Yes they did! 😊

[@ovmn]

Always great content from you guys. ❤

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Olga!

[@creditguy4922]

Welcome back You both look well. Safe travels.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@roydavis2242]

Now that our daughter and family are living Cypress, Galveston Island is in our sites for RVing. We have done a day at the beach there, but not RVed. We did a Disney cruise out of Galveston this past December.

[@rvamericayall]

😎

[@user-ju6gq3uo6g]

Currently touring west Texas, Galveston is my next destination and all the stops in between.

[@rvamericayall]

Cool, make sure you get some great Texas BBQ along the way!

[@TravelingonAdventures]

A beautiful park. They did a great job on the renovations.

[@rvamericayall]

Yes they did! Thanks

[@rockybridges4820]

awesome video guys. thx for sharing. stay safe and warm

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@williamlandry8081]

We reside in Aubrey, Texas. North of Dallas. This will be our next Destination thanks to your fantastic video! Never been there yet.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks William!

[@melissas8137]

Y’all did a terrific job of showing the upgrades to the GISP. I’m a BOI - born on island, but travel the USA.

[@rvamericayall]

😎

[@1MillionMileRoadTrip]

Enjoyed the video, have a great day y'all.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Looks like a awesome place to want to spend quality time there

[@rvamericayall]

😎

[@bettybanfield5121]

We had every intention of driving through both sides while we were in Galveston but never did. So, it was nice to see this video. Looks like we'll just have to get back to Galveston! :)

[@rvamericayall]

Absolutely Betty, next time!

[@lakelivingb8409]

I going to try this in Oct. thanks to new RV park renovations you guys so wonderfully info us on. thanks to your review and tour...great as always. Alabama Fishin B

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@carlhendricks349]

Thank you, enjoyed the information

[@rvamericayall]

😊

[@annesidari6162]

I've been following y'all on FB for a while. But, this is the first of your videos I've checked out. Thanks so much - very informative. We bought a TT in 2021 and have been taking it out quite a bit to Texas State Parks. Looking forward to digging through your video library for more inspiration. Hope to run into y'all some day and meet you in person during our travels.

[@rvamericayall]

Hope to see y’all OTR one day! Enjoy your travels!

[@annblair4459]

Thank you very informative

[@rvamericayall]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@allanwarmflash4440]

great vid

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@randypettiette]

Sorry I missed yall while you were visiting my park. Ranger Randy.

[@rvamericayall]

Yes, so we missed ya, next time!

[@diehlpicklecafe7807]

Hey y’all, I love your videos! I was wondering with the new renovations/rebuild of the park if the structures were built to withstand the cat 3-5 hurricanes? Thanks & keep the videos coming. ~DC

[@rvamericayall]

Not sure, hopefully so!

[@akgobears]

I would be very skeptical about staying in this park in the summertime....WIth that Texas heat and no shade in sight, that cannot be good...Those running on Solar might love it along with the Starlink folks...Travel safe, be well

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@juliusdeguzman6658]

Awesome! Thanks for all the info. Are there good fishing sites there inside the state park?

[@rvamericayall]

You can fish on the bay side or straight from the beach. We haven’t done it but we’ve seen some folk’s catching some!

[@allanwarmflash4440]

and the fishing is great to

[@rvamericayall]

👍🏻

[@RamonaRambles]

Sooo good to see y’all again. I sold my RV…full time wasn’t for me. Now I’m car camping in my 2020 Chrysler Pacifica and LOVING it. Do you know if car camping is allowed at the Galveston State Park. Would love to stay a few days there when I get back to Texas.

[@rvamericayall]

I think it’s OK, but not for sure!

[@ronharris4973]

Hello love you guys videos....question what are y'all using on the wheels for that shine thanks

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks, not sure on wheels because we got it washed at NIRVC In Lewisville and not sure what they used!

[@dukelane3954]

C4U2 👍😃

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@douglasmeyers1347]

Really enjoyed your vidio, The question I would like to ask is what is it like when you go through places like the Dallas, Fortworth area with your big rig, I here stories of people who are scared to death of the trafic in large cities, Any advice of how you cope with it.

[@rvamericayall]

We try not to but when we do we first try to go thru on the weekends for less traffic. If during the week we go thru around noon to avoid rush hours!

[@skyguyc150]

very cool video! Thanks. Most State Parks don't allow dogs on the beach. Are they allowed here?

[@rvamericayall]

Yes, they just have to be leashed!

[@jeffpratt8201]

Great video, how are the mosquitoes on the beach side?

[@rvamericayall]

They weren’t bad at all when we were there!

[@ryanhardt6396]

Curious on how you guys keep your motorhome so clean. Do you wash yourself or take it through truck wash like Blue Beacon?

[@rvamericayall]

We wash ourselves!

[@kyra9246]

Were you able to swim in the ocean during your stay? We would love to visit, but have little ones and want to make sure the beach area is clean and safe. Thanks!

[@rvamericayall]

We did not go in the water. Used to when we were younger but now just love the sound of the waves and breezes.

[@arkansastraveler7698]

I prefer the bay side, more wildlife.

[@rvamericayall]

There definitely is!

[@dmagz7023]

Great video question how is the cell phone/ internet connection thanks

[@rvamericayall]

No problem at all, our cellular is AT&T!

[@dmagz7023]

Awesome I have AT&T as well thank you 😊

[@dannysampson398]

Great video!! Had a question plz, are yall happy with your theater seats you had installed? If so would it be possible to get the name and the number to the company that made them plz?

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks, answered question in todays video comment!

[@robertflash]

do you know if their bass fish?

[@rvamericayall]

It’s all saltwater so I don’t think so.

[@ronaldbeach8724]

How was the mosquitoes? On the Bay side

[@rvamericayall]

We got swarmed for a few minutes when we first arrived on the bay side. Not too bad after that.

[@garywalton5135]

Is it possible to tell the price for staying there

[@rvamericayall]

Hi Gary, We don’t mention prices in our videos because they can change. Here’s the park’s campsite rate page: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/fees-facilities/campsites

[@secretpersond8324]

It’s all nice until a hurricane come spanks it off the map

[@rvamericayall]

So positive! 😢