Goose Island State Park
Goose Island State Park is a premier coastal camping destination on the shores of Aransas and St. Charles Bays. Home to the famous Big Tree — a 1,000+ year-old live oak — and adjacent to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, it offers world-class birding, fishing, and waterfront camping. Whooping cranes winter here from November through March.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$25/night*40 sites
Water + Electric
$20/night*53 sites
Full Hookup
$30/night*7 sites
Walk-in Tent
$10/night*22 sites
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Guide to Goose Island State Park
Best Campsites
When to Go
November through March for whooping cranes and winter Texans. Spring and fall are also popular. Summer is hot and buggy.
Tips
- →Visit the Big Tree — it survived Hurricane Harvey and is still standing
- →Take a whooping crane boat tour from Rockport (November-March)
- →Bayfront sites are exposed to wind — bring extra stakes and a wind screen
- →Rockport has excellent seafood restaurants — make it part of your trip
Highlights
Goose Island State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Goose Island State Park hard to book?+
Yes — Goose Island State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. November through March for whooping cranes and winter Texans. Spring and fall are also popular. Summer is hot and buggy. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.
How many campsites does Goose Island State Park have?+
Goose Island State Park has 122 campsites, including Water + Electric, Full Hookup, Walk-in Tent. Sites start at $10/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Goose Island State Park?+
The entrance fee at Goose Island State Park is $5 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Goose Island State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Goose Island State Park, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=goose-island — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Goose Island State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Goose Island State Park is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.
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