Point of interest
The Big Tree
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Tips from locals
Spencer And Randi
October 3, 2021
Take the short drive to Goose Island State Park to enjoy the views and marvel at the size of the oldest tree in Texas.
Meagan
September 16, 2022
Best Hidden Gem: If you like being outside and want to see one of the great century oaks, check out this spot. There is a little trail so you can walk all the way around the tree.
Rhondarose
March 5, 2022
The largest Live Oak in the state of Texas.
Miss Kitty
September 29, 2021
The Big Tree at Goose Island State Park was named the State Champion Coastal Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) in 1966. The San Bernard Oak on the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge dethroned it in 2003. The Big Tree is still one of the largest live oak trees in Texas and in the nation. The "Big Tree" statistics: Trunk circumference: 35 feet 1.75 inches or 10.71 meters Average trunk diameter: 11 feet 2.25 inches or 3.41 meters Crown spread: 89 feet or 27.1 meters Height: 44 feet or 13.4 meters Age: Exact age is unknown - but it is centuries old.
The Big Tree at Goose Island State Park was named the State Champion Coastal Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) in 1966. The San Bernard Oak on the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge dethroned it in 2003. The Big Tree is still one of the largest live oak trees in Texas and in the nation. The "Big Tree…
Justin
April 23, 2021
over 1000 years old this tree was a sapling when wooly mammoth s roamed the earth. a great place to take pictures
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Location
1622 12th St
Rockport, TX