Goose Island State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Goose Island State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Goose Island State Park?
Campsites at Goose Island State Park range from $15 to $70 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Screened Shelter (Shelters): $70/night. Water + Electric (Bayfront): $25/night. Water + Electric (Bayside): $22/night. Tent Only (Oak Motte): $15/night.
How far in advance can I book Goose Island State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Goose Island State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at midnight, exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Goose Island State Park have?
Goose Island State Park has 106 total sites. 4 Screened Shelter sites in the Shelters loop, 40 Water + Electric sites in the Bayfront loop, 30 Water + Electric sites in the Bayside loop, 32 Tent Only sites in the Oak Motte loop.
What's the best campsite at Goose Island State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Sites 1-40 (Bayfront) — water/electric with bay views and beach access. For Privacy: Sites 80-102 (Oak Motte) — tent sites under live oaks, more secluded. For RVs: Sites 1-40 (Bayfront) — pull-through pads right on the water.
What should I bring to Goose Island State Park?
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Rockport has excellent seafood restaurants — make it part of your trip
When is the best time to visit Goose Island State Park?
November through March for whooping cranes and winter Texans. Spring and fall are also popular. Summer is hot and buggy.
What if Goose Island State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan official booking systems every 5 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Goose Island State Park have shelters?
Goose Island State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Screened Shelter, Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Tent Only camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Goose Island State Park?
Yes. Water + Electric (Bayfront): max 40 sites, Water, 30/50-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Bayside): max 30 sites, Water, 30-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Goose Island State Park from Austin?
Goose Island State Park is about 3 hr 15 min from downtown Austin. Located near Rockport, TX in the Gulf Coast region.
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