Photo thanks to Galveston RV Resort & Marina
Galveston RV Resort & Marina
A gated, waterfront park on Offatts Bayou with 86 full-hookup sites, 28 boat slips, a boat ramp and a pool, five minutes from Moody Gardens.
Galveston, Texas · on Offatts Bayou off 61st Street, near Moody Gardens
Season
Year-round
Nightly; monthly snowbird rates by phone
Elevation
Near sea level
On Offatts Bayou, on the bay side of the island off 61st Street
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water and sewer
Big rigs
Mostly back-ins
10 pull-thrus; some sites are tight
Updated October 13, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Bay side, on Offatts Bayou
The Galveston RV Resort & Marina experience
A gated, 13-acre park on Offatts Bayou, formerly Bayou Shores RV Resort, with 86 full-hookup sites, 28 boat slips and a ramp, a pool and fishing off the shoreline, five minutes from Moody Gardens and eight from the Strand.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water and sewer at every site
Waterfront sitesPlus 10 pull-thrus
Marina & boat ramp28 slips for rent, deep-water access
Fishing & crabbingFrom the shoreline and docks
Pool & hot tubOn site
Fully gatedEntry instructions sent with your confirmation
BathhouseRestrooms and showers
LaundryOn site
Free basic Wi-FiBrowsing and email only
Kayak & bike rentalsOn site
BoardwalkAlong the bayou
RV rentalsThree trailers to rent on site
Pets welcome$25 one-time dog fee
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a clear story: RVers love the waterfront sites, the fishing and crabbing, the gate and the on-site managers, and the gripes are about tight sites, slow Wi-Fi and a waterfront restaurant that has been closed for years.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report37 ft May 2021
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G
Last reported nightly rate$65 Dec 2024
As reported by Campendium users. The resort doesn’t publish a maximum length; one RVer reported a 41-ft rig in 2021, and reviewers call some sites tight. Confirm rates and policies with the resort before you go.
Off 61st Street on Heards Lane
Getting there
The resort is on Heards Lane off 61st Street, on the south shore of Offatts Bayou in the middle of the island.
From Houston: I-45 South over the causeway, exit at 61st Street, right on 61st across Offatts Bayou, then right at the Valero onto Heards Lane; the resort is on the rightFrom the west end: FM 3005 becomes Seawall Blvd; turn left (north) on 61st Street, then left onto Heards Lane just before the bayou bridge
61ST ST · OFFATTS BAYOU
Set your GPS
6310 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
To Moody Gardens*About 5 min
To the Pleasure PierAbout 7 min
To the Strand & cruise portAbout 8 min
From downtown HoustonAbout 1 hr
Bringing a boat? Slips are for rent and guests can use the ramp; a car trailer or boat on a weekend stay costs $50.
Hurricane season. June through November; the resort doesn’t publish cancellation or storm terms, so ask before you book.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; summer and cruise-day traffic on Seawall Boulevard can add a lot. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Galveston
Around Galveston
Moody Gardens is about 5 minutes away, the Pleasure Pier about 7 and the Strand about 8, and Galveston Island State Park is 18 minutes down the island.
Photo thanks to Tony Webster (CC BY 2.0)
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Rides, midway games and a roller coaster on a pier over the Gulf at 25th Street, on the Seawall. Park in the paid lots or meters along Seawall Boulevard.
Photo thanks to Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0)
Moody Gardens
Three glass pyramids (an aquarium, a rainforest and a discovery center), plus a seasonal water park and the winter light show.
Photo thanks to Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The Strand Historic District
Victorian iron-front buildings full of shops, candy stores and restaurants, a few blocks from the cruise terminals and the tall ship Elissa.
Photo thanks to Yinan Chen (public domain)
Galveston Island State Park
More than 2,000 acres of beach, dunes and marsh on the west end, with trails, birding and paddling routes on the bay side.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
More places to stay on Galveston Island, from our own guides.
Photo thanks to Galveston Island RV Park
Galveston Island RV Park
Our guide to one of the island’s newest parks, with fishing ponds, free kayaks, pickleball and a beach access across the road.
Photo thanks to Visit Galveston
Dellanera RV Park
Our guide to the city-run park right on the beach, with 65 full-hookup sites and a dune walkover to the sand.
Photo thanks to Sandpiper RV Resort
Sandpiper RV Resort
Our guide to the small gated resort on Seawall Boulevard, with an infinity-edge pool facing the Gulf, near the Strand.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether this resort fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a waterfront, gated park in the middle of the island, with bayou-side sites, boat slips and a ramp, fishing and crabbing off the shore and Moody Gardens five minutes away. Sites can be tight, the Wi-Fi is basic, the restaurant has been closed for years and nothing is published online, so call before you book.
Reported ratesListings and RVer reports · checked Oct 13, 2026
Good Sam listingFrom $65 /night
Dec 2024 (Campendium)$65 /night
2022 (Campendium)$55–65 /night
Dog fee$25 one time
Boat or car trailer$50 /weekend stay
The resort’s website doesn’t publish nightly, weekly or monthly rates; live prices show on the booking page, and monthly snowbird rates are by phone. A cruise package covers one night’s stay and a ride to your ship. Good Sam members get 10% off, and Visit Galveston lists a military discount.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the resort’s website or call (409) 744-2837.
Typical July afternoon
Galveston91°
Phoenix107°
Mild winters: January highs average about 63°, which is why Winter Texans fill Galveston’s RV parks; July runs about 91° and humid, with a Gulf breeze.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers come for the water.
Open
Site types
About $65 a night reported in 2024.
Open
Rates & policies
Check-in, fees, pets and the gaps in the rules.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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The park was Bayou Shores RV Resort until about 2019; it’s locally owned, with on-site managers, and RVers say the owners have kept improving it since, with concrete pads, a new dock and new laundry machines. It suits anglers, boaters and anyone who wants the water and a central location.
Best for
- Boaters: 28 slips for rent, a ramp and deep-water access to the bay.
- Anglers: fishing and crabbing right off the property.
- Cruisers: a one-night cruise package with a ride to the terminal.
- Safety-minded RVers: a fully gated park with managers on site.
Consider this
- Some sites are tight, and the turn off 61st Street is awkward for long rigs.
- Wi-Fi is basic, for browsing and email only.
- The three-tier waterfront restaurant has been closed for renovations for years.
- No rates, cancellation rules or storm policy are published online.
Summer in Galveston
Typical July afternoon
91°
Galveston
Galveston Scholes Field
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
16 degrees cooler than Phoenix, but humid, with nights near 80°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Every site has 30/50 amp power, water and sewer, most on concrete. Rates aren’t published, so these are listing and RVer figures.
Nightly About $65/night
Good Sam lists sites from $65, and a Campendium user paid $65 in December 2024.
Waterfront Ask for rates
Waterfront sites are the most requested; ask for one when you book.
Snowbird month Call for rates
Monthly rates for snowbirds are quoted by phone.
Cruise package 1 night + ride
Stay the night before your cruise, leave the RV parked and take the resort’s ride to the terminal.
Check-inNoonCheck-out 11 a.m. (per a booking listing)
Minimum stay3 nightsPeak seasons and events
CancellationNot publishedAsk when you book
PetsAllowed$25 one-time dog fee
GateFully gatedEntry instructions with your confirmation
Trailers$50Boat or car trailer, weekend stays
Wi-FiBasicBrowsing and email only
RestaurantClosedFor renovations
Office9 a.m.–5 p.m.Daily
StormsNot publishedAsk about evacuations
Checked against galvestonrvresortandmarina.com (the resort, amenities, site map and contact pages) on October 13, 2026. The resort doesn’t publish rates or policies online; call (409) 744-2837 for both.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Can I get a waterfront site? They go quickly, and site requests aren’t guaranteed.
- What’s your cancellation policy? It isn’t published.
- Will my rig fit? Give your full length; there are only 10 pull-thrus.
- Do you have monthly rates? Snowbird monthly rates are quoted by phone.
- How does the cruise package work? Stay a night before your cruise and leave the RV parked; the ride runs on embarkation day only.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a waterfront stay in Galveston?
Back in by the bayou, drop a crab trap and launch the boat. Book online, or call the resort for monthly rates and the cruise package.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Galveston RV Resort & Marina, with our thanks. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Tony Webster (Pleasure Pier; CC BY 2.0), Larry D. Moore (Moody Gardens; CC BY 4.0), Michael Barera (the Strand; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Yinan Chen (Galveston Island State Park; public domain); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Galveston Island RV Park, Visit Galveston and Sandpiper RV Resort. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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