Galveston Island State Park map & trails
Official Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) maps for Galveston Island, a Texas state park. Toggle between the park overview map and trails map for hiking, camping, and lake access. Visit the official park page for entrance fees, passes, and reservations. Browse all Texas state parks.
- Type:
- State Park
- Region:
- East Texas
- Coordinates:
- 29.1988, -94.9562
Kayaking at Galveston Island
Photos and maps from Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Trails at Galveston Island
Galveston Island has about 17.4 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 11 named routes, used for hiking, biking, and paddling. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.
- Mapped miles:
- 17.4 mi
- Named trails:
- 11
- Uses:
- Hiking, biking, and paddling
- Alligator Loop1.0 mi · Hiking/Biking
Alligator Loop is a 1.0-mile hiking and biking loop at Galveston Island. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
- Oak Mott Loop0.4 mi · Hiking/Biking
Oak Mott Loop is a 0.4-mile hiking and biking loop at Galveston Island. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
- Clapper Rail Trail1.0 mi · Hiking/Biking
Clapper Rail Trail is a 1.0-mile trail for hiking and biking at Galveston Island. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Heritage Trail0.4 mi · Hiking/Biking
Heritage Trail is a 0.4-mile trail for hiking and biking at Galveston Island. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Swale Trail1.3 mi · Hiking/Biking
Swale Trail is a 1.3-mile trail for hiking and biking at Galveston Island. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Jenkins Trail0.6 mi · Hiking/Biking
Jenkins Trail is a 0.6-mile trail for hiking and biking at Galveston Island. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Dana Cove Paddling Trail2.8 mi · Paddling
Dana Cove Paddling Trail is a 2.8-mile paddling trail at Galveston Island. This is a water route for kayaks or canoes, not a hiking path.
- Jenkins Bayou Paddling Trail2.9 mi · Paddling
Jenkins Bayou Paddling Trail is a 2.9-mile paddling trail at Galveston Island. This is a water route for kayaks or canoes, not a hiking path. It follows a creek, bayou, or spring corridor.
- Oak Bayou Paddling Trail4.2 mi · Paddling
Oak Bayou Paddling Trail is a 4.2-mile paddling trail at Galveston Island. This is a water route for kayaks or canoes, not a hiking path. It follows a creek, bayou, or spring corridor. Give yourself a longer visit if you want to cover the full mapped length.
- Prairie Trail2.5 mi · Hiking/Biking
Prairie Trail is a 2.5-mile trail for hiking and biking at Galveston Island. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Eskimo Curlew Loop0.3 mi · Hiking/Biking
Eskimo Curlew Loop is a 0.3-mile hiking and biking loop at Galveston Island. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
Galveston Island — frequently asked questions
Where can I find the official map for Galveston Island?
This page links to official TPWD park and trails PDF maps for Galveston Island, a Texas state park. Use the map toggle above to view the park overview and trails, then download the PDF for hiking, camping, and lake or trail access.
Do I need a reservation or pass to visit Galveston Island?
Most Texas state parks charge a day-use entrance fee and can fill up on busy weekends and holidays, so reserving ahead is recommended. Confirm current entrance fees, hours, and reservation requirements for Galveston Island on the official TPWD park website linked on this page.
What can I do at Galveston Island?
Galveston Island is a Texas state park managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD). Activities vary by season and water levels — check the park and trails maps here for trailheads and access points, and the official TPWD page for current conditions and closures.
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