⚠️ Active alert**Screwworm Alert**
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas.
Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal . Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian.
For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
**Construction Alerts**
April 30, 2026 - Multiple projects are underway in the park. Exercise caution in work areas:
Electrical work is underway near the park entrance and headquarters. Interruptions to electric service may occur.
We are improving some of our campsites. Expect intermittent closures for sites 1 - 24 and intermittent water disruptions. Watch for maintenance equipment on the east end of the island.
Work on the headquarters parking lot will begin on May 18. Headquarters will be open. Use caution when entering the park. We encourage you to make reservations for camping and day passes in advance.
Habitat restoration and marsh wetlands construction will begin in June 2026. This project will not affect campsites but you will see maintenance equipment on the west end of the Island.
**Water Conservation Alert**
Nov. 14, 2025 - Please use water sparingly for drinking, cooking, and in restrooms. Bring your own water or buy bottled water at headquarters.
Check back for updates.
About Goose Island State Park
Shaded bayside campsites, excellent fishing piers, and the home of the historic "Big Tree," a giant live oak over 1,000 years old. Kayak the coastal marshes, watch for rare whooping cranes, or relax in the ocean breeze.