Last updated: December 29, 2024
Place
Village Creek: Baby Galvez Road Boat Launch
NPS Photo / Jason Ginder
Quick Facts
Location:
Silsbee, TX
Amenities
4 listed
Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Pets Allowed
Baby Galvez was once the site of a resort named after the city of Galveston. People came here to swim, picnic, and dance in a pavilion on a hill overlooking the creek. There were even bathhouses for changing into swimsuits.
Today, Baby Galvez is best known for its paved boat ramp providing access to Village Creek. This launch is one of several on the Village Creek Paddling Trail. From here, it is just over 7 miles downstream to the next boat ramp, near Lumberton on US 96.
Getting Here
GPS Coordinates:
30.33450, -94.20391
From 5th Street (US 96 Business Route) in Silsbee, go west on Lindsey Road, then turn left on Baby Galvez Road. The boat ramp is at the end of Baby Galvez Road.