Goose Island State Park Campground
Texas State Park
Write a Review 202 Palmetto St. Rockport, TX 78382 361-729-2858 Official WebsiteGPS: 28.133, -96.9843
Overview of Goose Island State Park Campground
$5 per day access permit in addition to camping fees.
Last Price Paid: $22
Reported by camper-836957 on 2/13/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet
Reported by Laura Montgomery on 3/10/2017
Number of Sites 100
Reservations yes
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. (361) 729-2858
MWatson asked on 4/16/2022
Is there a limit to how long you can stay at Goose Island State Park? Thanks!
Reviews of Goose Island State Park Campground 29 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 12/12/2023
“Wonderful experience, amazing pier”
Reviewed 2/13/2024
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
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We actually stayed here for almost a week bouncing campgrounds spots. We did a lot of fishing off the pier which is ridiculously long and wonderful to see sunsets off of. The park is well-maintained. Bathrooms are clean tone service is OK. Not great but it works. We stayed at Mustang Island after that and I wish we could’ve just stayed... more
We actually stayed here for almost a week bouncing campgrounds spots. We did a lot of fishing off the pier which is ridiculously long and wonderful to see sunsets off of. The park is well-maintained. Bathrooms are clean tone service is OK. Not great but it works. We stayed at Mustang Island after that and I wish we could’ve just stayed here, Mustang Island is great but I felt like this was nicer. Definitely better easier fishing. Take the time to see the big tree that is 1100 years old. She is an amazing creature.
camper-836957 would stay here again
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“Do not stay here during duck season”
Reviewed 12/12/2023
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There is a boat launch about 100 yards from the bayside campground loop and during duck season, it gets frequented by a ton of duck hunters in airboats *who start arriving at 4:30 am*. Airboats are exceedingly loud and it results in an extremely unpleasant wake-up call every morning. On top of that, they rev the engines as they load an... more
There is a boat launch about 100 yards from the bayside campground loop and during duck season, it gets frequented by a ton of duck hunters in airboats *who start arriving at 4:30 am*. Airboats are exceedingly loud and it results in an extremely unpleasant wake-up call every morning. On top of that, they rev the engines as they load and unload the boats so it's not a constant hum, it's abrupt, back-and-forth revving noises for about an hour as all the hunters get into the water. Then, over the course of the afternoon, you get serenaded to the whole process in reverse as the hunters leave. It's just plain unpleasant and will ruin your trip.
Beyond that, a few things:
- Yes, the view from the bayside sites is amazing
- Yes, the wind at these exposed sites is also quite significant
- There is a constant ocean-y smell which, I guess, comes with the territory
- You get zero privacy and the sites are quite small
- Don't back up too far. There is a pad of stabilized gravel at each site but it's pretty small and if you go beyond it, the sand can get soft.
- The drive into the campground is very tight with live oaks hanging over (and into) the road. If you're in a large class A or fifth wheel, you could potentially have some trouble.
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T-Mobile 5G
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“Beautiful Waterfront Spot”
Reviewed 4/8/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
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We had a great experience at Goose Island. There were a few airboats but not enough to ruin the view and fishing. Only negative was that our neighbor had 2 fishing rods stolen from his site(he left them out on the picnic table). Be sure to visit the Big Tree!
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Mjhetrick27 would stay here again
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“One Word airboat”
Reviewed 1/6/2023
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 002 |
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The quiet time is supposed from 10pm to 6am let me laugh. Airboat are noisy, loud, and nobody respect the quiet time . From 5 am to 9 am and at night. IT is like sleeping on the tarmac of a airport. The park should give earplugs to campers.
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“Dolphin spotting right from camp site”
Reviewed 9/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 38 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
Bay side camp site very basic with outstanding water view.
Cajun Boomer would stay here again
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“Pleasant Experience ”
Reviewed 5/22/2022
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I was looking for a warm place to stay during spring break with my pop up camper, but didn’t decide until late in the game to find a campsite. Despite that, we landed a spot on the water (complete with dolphin viewing), which was great. In talking with a local, the weather can still be hit and miss this time of year, but we hit the jac... more
I was looking for a warm place to stay during spring break with my pop up camper, but didn’t decide until late in the game to find a campsite. Despite that, we landed a spot on the water (complete with dolphin viewing), which was great. In talking with a local, the weather can still be hit and miss this time of year, but we hit the jackpot.
I don’t have a lot of needs, so I found this site very satisfying. Only noise to speak of was the occasional airboat, but that is a part of the culture. I didn’t find them too objectionable. Showers were hot and clean and campground host was friendly and knowledgeable.
We used the campsite as a base for exploring the area. Our four day stay was about right. We visited the Aransas Wildlife Refuge (alligators, birds, and a Cottonmouth), local restaurants, a public swimming beach, the pier, and the tree.
The trip served its purpose!
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SimpleNeeds would stay here again
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“low branches broke two roof vents”
Reviewed 1/31/2022
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 142 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
While this state park is beautiful with good birding and fishing it is not maintained well enough. They warn you about some of the sites having low branches, but they did not warn us about the loop roads themselves having low branches. So instead of spending the afternoon birdwatching and hiking we had to borrow a tall ladder and tape ... more
While this state park is beautiful with good birding and fishing it is not maintained well enough. They warn you about some of the sites having low branches, but they did not warn us about the loop roads themselves having low branches. So instead of spending the afternoon birdwatching and hiking we had to borrow a tall ladder and tape a plastic bag around the refrigerator vent and caulk up the bathroom skylight in preparation for the big rainstorm coming in. And we just have a travel trailer which is not as tall as fifth wheels and motorhomes. I don't understand why the maintenance staff doesn't trim the branches back away from the road.
Then when we went to hook up to the electric there was crackling sounds and nothing worked. They had to come and replace the circuit breaker.
The bathrooms are nice with wheelchair accessible showers.
And it was fun watching the pelicans vying for fish heads at the fish cleaning station.
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Michigander would stay here again
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“tpwd are not enforcing park rules and regulations (airboats)”
Reviewed 12/29/2021
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Numerous loud airboats launch from Goose Island State Park boat ramp. People in the wooded area and beachfront can hear them and are awaken by the loud noise every morning starting before 6AM. Texas State Park Rules and Regulations are not being enforced at Goose Island: …4) create a disturbance capable of negatively affecting othe... more
Numerous loud airboats launch from Goose Island State Park boat ramp. People in the wooded area and beachfront can hear them and are awaken by the loud noise every morning starting before 6AM.
Texas State Park Rules and Regulations are not being enforced at Goose Island:
…4) create a disturbance capable of negatively affecting other park users by causing excessive noise by any means.
…(o) Soliciting. It is an offense for any person to solicit funds or donation of any item, or offer to sell any goods, wares, merchandise, liquid, or edibles, or render any service for hire, or distribute written material, in a state park, except by authority of a concession agreement approved by the director.
…(6) moor, dock, or berth a commercial vessel at any part of a state park except by permit from the director.
I sent a complaint to park supervisor 'edwin.quintero@tpwd.texas.gov'
We would like to return to the park, but this violation must be stopped.
Visit tpwd website, bottom of page for more contact information.
Please help keep our state parks enjoyable for all.
Native Texan, Rae
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“Nice Park!”
Reviewed 6/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Class A) |
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It was a really nice park, tons of wildlife, close to the water. We had plans to stay in the wooded area for 3 nights and then the water front for 2 nights - but due to area flooding decided to head inland so we missed our water stay. But we did go down to the pier and fish one day. The mosquitos were super super bad in the wooded area... more
It was a really nice park, tons of wildlife, close to the water. We had plans to stay in the wooded area for 3 nights and then the water front for 2 nights - but due to area flooding decided to head inland so we missed our water stay. But we did go down to the pier and fish one day. The mosquitos were super super bad in the wooded area. Couldn't even walk around but they seemed to be none near the water. Restrooms-showers were mainly clean, no complaints. We loved that we had a fire pit and grill and picnic table. Very reasonable pricing. We'd come here again!
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T-Mobile 4G
81HRFamily would stay here again
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“Fantastic camping spot directly on the water”
Reviewed 4/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
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I know there is a lot of great free beach camping on the south coast of Texas, but if you want an electric and water hookup with the convenience of a toilet block with free hot showers, then get a reservation here. LOTS of people fishing so this must be a go to location - both behind the campers and also our on the boardwalk. A 1,000+ ... more
I know there is a lot of great free beach camping on the south coast of Texas, but if you want an electric and water hookup with the convenience of a toilet block with free hot showers, then get a reservation here. LOTS of people fishing so this must be a go to location - both behind the campers and also our on the boardwalk. A 1,000+ year old oak tree is in the state park and is worth checking out. Sites are somewhat close together, but the dedicated shelters with picnic table provides privacy. Pets allowed.
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Jen would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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