Goose Island State Park map & trails
Official Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) maps for Goose 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:
- South Texas
- Coordinates:
- 28.1335, -96.9843
Goose Island Big Tree
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Trails at Goose Island
Goose Island has about 1.1 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 3 named routes, used for hiking. 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:
- 1.1 mi
- Named trails:
- 3
- Uses:
- Hiking
- Turks Cap Trail0.7 mi · Hiking
Turks Cap Trail is a 0.7-mile hiking trail at Goose Island. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Cut Through Trail0.2 mi · Hiking
Cut Through Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Goose Island. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.
- Shortcut to Lantana Loop0.1 mi · Hiking
Shortcut to Lantana Loop is a 0.1-mile hiking loop at Goose Island. It shortcuts between other named trails. The loop returns toward its start, so you can complete a circuit.
Goose Island — frequently asked questions
Where can I find the official map for Goose Island?
This page links to the official TPWD park PDF map for Goose 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 Goose 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 Goose Island on the official TPWD park website linked on this page.
What can I do at Goose Island?
Goose 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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