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High Island
This island is actually a salt dome, and it gets its name for being the highest point on the Gulf Coast (38 feet above sea level).
Plan Around High Island
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High Island Details
This island is actually a salt dome, and it gets its name for being the highest point on the Gulf Coast (38 feet above sea level). Its unique geology makes it a vital stopping point for migratory birds, and much of the area is used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to protect and converse the surrounding habitat. You will also find a small beach along the coast, which is suitable for swimming, boating, and fishing. There are also 30 different campsites which can be used year-round by guests for overnight stays.
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Nearby Parks Around High Island
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Nearby Points of Interest Around High Island
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2.8 mi away
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Southeast Texas is a 37,000-acre area dedicated to growing and enhancing the coastal marshes and prairie lands along Galveston Bay.
15.9 mi away
Crystal Beach
Located on the stunning 27-mile stretch of the Bolivar Peninsula, this beach is a desirable place to spend a lazy afternoon.
18.6 mi away
McFaddin Beach
This beach stretches between High Island and the Sea Rim State Park and boasts almost 20-acres of coastal shoreline.
20.5 mi away
Bolivar Peninsula
Stretching for 27 miles between the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay is this stunning shoreline.
23.7 mi away
Sea Rim State Park
Head down to Southeast Texas and stop by this coastal park.
