Chaos Leads to Crackdown For Crystal Beach Jeep Weekend
There are new rules in place for Jeep Weekend at Crystal Beach. Thanks to the chaos caused by beachgoers last year, Galveston County is clamping down.
There are many reasons why they have implemented these rules, and they are planning to have a huge police response to any issues on the beach. Jimmy Fullen with the Galveston County Sheriff's Office laid out the new rules in a recent video from KFDM 6.
New Jeep Weekend Rules
- No Parking On The Beach This Weekend
- No Unloading Trailers On The Beach
- No Golf Carts, ATVs, or Dirtbikes On The Beach
- No Camping Permitted On The Beach
- Mass Gatherings Of Any Kind Are Prohibited under Texas Law
- No Glass Containers Or Littering Permitted, help keep beaches clean
- Stay Off The Dunes - They are protected by law
- A Driver's Licence is required to drive on the beach
- No Open Containers Allowed
- Speed Limit On Beach Is 15 MPH. Wreckless driving will not be allowed
- Animals Must Be On A Leash At All Times
- Bonfires Prohibited On Texas Beaches
Update: 35+ DPS Vehicles Ride Ferry Over To Galveston During Jeep Weekend
A new traffic control plan starts on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6 AM and ends on Monday, May 19, 2025, at midnight. Do not enter the marked "Public Safety Zones" near the dunes.
There is no parking, stopping, or standing along the beach. When you arrive, you will turn South to access the beach on Honeysuckle. When you leave, you will head north on Stingray Drive.
Traffic will only flow Eastbound on the beach during the event. Follow all posted signs, cones, and directives from law enforcement officers.
With the rules this year, it has turned into an orderly drive down the beach. Will all of these rules curtail the festivities or make it better? Let us know in the comments.
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